The ninth meeting of the Udupi diocesan Pastoral Council was held on 29th October, 2019 at Bishop’s House.
Mr Wilson Rodrigues, Member of Zilla Panchayath was the moderator. Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza and the Pastoral Council members of Karkal deanery led the gathering into prayer. Mr Alphonse D’Costa read the report of the last meeting and introduced Rev. Fr Francis Assisi, Director of SANDESHA, Mangalore who was the resource person.
Rev. Fr Francis Assisi spoke on the topic “What are our rights in Indian Constitution”. After the talk, question hour was held. Mr Alphonse D’Costa, Secretary of Diocesan Pastoral Council made power point presentation of the brief report of the past eight meetings. Rev. Fr Harold Pereira, Diocesan Coordinates of the commissions explained the proposed work for year 2020 and also informed the corrections made in the Udupi Diocesan Constitution.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese welcomed the gathering and gave his concluding remarks. Mr Alphonse D’Costa proposed vote thanks.
