The annual pastoral consultation of the clergy of the Diocese of Udupi was held at Milagres Tri-Centenary Hall on 28th August, 2019. 76 priests of the Diocese, both Diocesan and religious took part in the consultation.
The Consultation was inaugurated by Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo. In his inaugural address he said that it was heartening to see so many priests taking time out to take part in the consultation. He invited the members to take active part in the one day deliberation.
The sessions that followed discussed:
- Digitalization of Church Offices
- Sacramental, Catechetical, Liturgical, SCC and 18 Commissions
- Administrative Issues
- General Body meeting of Priests’ Welfare Scheme
The Consultation ended with the concluding message of the Bishop. Rev. Fr Francis Xavier Lewis, Roque D’Souza and Paul Rego were the Moderators for discussion on the pastoral issue. Rev. Fr Harold Pereira compeered the program and Rev. Fr Anil Castelino proposed vote of Thanks. Rev. Fr Louis D’Sa and Rev. Fr Sunil D’Silva led the prayer service.
