Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh®, Derebail Unit, Silver Jubilee celebration, Felicitation of Dr.Sudheendra Rao Back

Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh®, Derebail Unit, Silver Jubilee celebration, Felicitation of Dr.Sudheendra Rao

Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh®, Derebail unit celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 28 June 2025 at the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail.

The Eucharistic celebration was held at 5 pm with Rev.Fr.Joseph Martis as the main celebrant and the Assistant parish priest Rev.Fr.Nelson Peris and Rev.Fr.Kevin D Souza as concelebrants.

The Holy Mass was followed by a formal function at the Golden Jubilee Hall.  Mr.Nelson Castelino, President of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh® Derebail unit occupied the seat on the Dias.  Rev.Fr.Joseph Martis, Parish Priest and Spiritual Director Catholic Sabha, Derebail unit inaugurated the function.  The Chief Guest City Varado Vicarvar and Parish Priest of Vamanjoor Parish Rev.Fr.James DSouza, Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh® Central president Mr.Santhosh DSouza , City Varado Spiritual Director Rev.Fr.Fredrick Monteiro, President of Catholic Sabha City Varado and General Secretary of  Catholic Sabha Central Committee Mrs.Vilma Monteiro, Guests of Honour: Founder of Catholic sabha Derebail unit spiritual director Rev.Dr.Mark Castelino, Asst.Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Nelson peris, Parish Pastoral Council Vice President Mrs.Sheela D Souza, Parish Pastoral council Secretary Mr.Denzil Pinto, Derebail Parish 21 Commissions  Co-ordinator Mr.Anil Patrao, Catholic sabha Derebail Unit Secretary Mrs.Shaila Noronha, Silver Jubilee Convener Mr.Victor Corea, Rev.Fr.Kevin D Souza occupied the seats on the Dias.  

To mark the Silver Jubilee occasion a Souvenir (Rupyalin Laaaran) was released by the President of Catholic Sabha City Deanery, General Secretary of Catholic Sabha Central committee Mrs.Vilma Monteiro.  

The Presidents, Secretaries who held the positions for the last 25 years were felicitated and honoured with a bouquet and memento.  

The members who were the driving force right from its inception were felicitated and honoured with bouquet and mementos.  The Spiritual Directors were also honoured and felicitated. 

The President of Catholic Sabha, Derebail Unit Mr.Nelson Castelino welcomed the gathering, Secretary Mrs.Shaila Noronha presented the report, Co-Ordinator Mr.Victor Corea delivered  the vote of thanks.  The Chief guest delivered his speech to the august gathering.  
Meanwhile a local Doctor Sudheendra Rao, who worked relentlessly to improve health and well being of the locals was also felicitated.  He runs a clinic at Akashbhavan and  has won the hearts of many local patients.  

The Catholic Sabha Derebail unit honoured the first PhD holder in Konkani language Mr.Prem Moras. Mr.Simon and Mrs.Pressy Pereira were honoured for their selfless service.  Catholic Sabha Past President and Treasurer for the past 15 years Mr.John Concesso too was honoured for his selfless service.  
Catholic Sabha Derebail Unit honoured Mrs.Vilma Monteiro for taking various positions in the unit and for emerging victorious as the President of Catholic Sabha City Deanery and General Secretary of Catholic Sabha Central committee a feather in the cap for the Catholic Sabha Derebail unit.  

A cultural programme was presented by the members of the Catholic Sabha.  In conclusion, about 400 people attended and were treated with a sumptuous dinner.  
The function was compeered by Mrs.Felcy Lobo.

Pictures: Roshan Fernandes