On October 31, 2024, a significant seminar on "Gaudium et Spes", the pivotal Second Vatican Council document, was held at Anugraha Pastoral Centre, Udupi, drawing around 70 women religious from the Diocese of Udupi. This session is part of a continuing series in preparation for the Ordinary Jubilee 2025, focusing on core Vatican II documents.
The seminar began with a prayer led by Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese, who also warmly welcomed the attendees and introduced the resource person, Rev. Dr. Rajesh Rosario, a respected professor of theology at St. Joseph Seminary, Mangalore. Dr. Rosario guided participants through an in-depth exploration of the historical context and enduring influence of "Gaudium et Spes" on the Church’s self-understanding, emphasizing its relevance for contemporary faith practice.
This gathering marks the fourth in a series of diocesan events aimed at deepening engagement with the key teachings of the Second Vatican Council. The seminar was well-received, reflecting the commitment of Udupi’s women religious to a renewed understanding of the Church's mission as they prepare for Jubilee 2025.