The Udupi Diocese inaugurated a state-of-the-art audio-visual studio, ‘Anuswara,’ equipped with modern facilities and equipment for high-quality video and audio recording, at the Anugraha Pastoral Center in Kakkunje on June 12, 2024.
Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao, Bishop of the Shivamogga Diocese, inaugurated the studio by unveiling the plaque. At the same time, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of the Udupi Diocese, blessed the studio with a prayer and the sprinkling of Holy Water.
The Bishop felicitated Rev. Fr. Sudeep Paul, Director of the Sandesha Foundation, Mangaluru; Rev. Fr. Alwyn, Editor of the Uzvaad fortnightly; and Mr. Joe D’Souza, a sound engineer who helped establish the studio.
During his speech, Bishop Gerald Lobo emphasized the importance of the media world, stating that communication helps spread knowledge and information among people. He noted that the studio will be available to all religious congregations, parishes, and schools for their spiritual and social programs. Bishop Gerald thanked all those who were involved in launching this studio.
The ‘Anuswara’ studio is fully equipped with new and updated technology, including audio recording, video recording, mixing, editing, and other relevant technology.
Msgr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Vicar General of the Udupi Diocese; V. Rev. Dr. Roshan D’Souza, Chancellor of the Udupi Diocese; Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa, Public Relations Officer of the Diocese; V. Rev. Fr. Vincent Crasta, Director of Anugraha; as well as the deans of the deanery and parish priests were present on the occasion.