Devotional News

Mangalore, Nov 6 : The Reconstitution of the Diocesan Service of Communion of the Diocese of Mangalore was held on 5th November during the Reconstitution seminar which was held in the Premises of the Bishop's House, Mangalore on 4 & 5th November, 2022.

His Lordship Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore offered the Holy Eucharist on 4th November and encouraged all the members present for the reconstitution.

The seminar was led in observance of Bro. Savio Mascarenhas from Goa. Bro. Savio spoke on the importance of Prayer Groups, Statutes of CHARIS and the Character of Jesus. Bro. Cherian Ramapuram, the coordinator of KRSC spoke on the topic of the importance of Unity among Leaders in the Renewal.

Bro. Thomas Chinnappa, the secretary of KRSC spoke on the Topic; Call of God, the Rod of Moses.

The Praise and Worship was led by Bro. Christopher and Bro. Kevan. Rev. Fr Melwyn, the spiritual Director of the DSC, witnessed the seminar.

Bro. Cherian and Bro. Savio led the process of election and balloting.

After Prayer and discernment, the following leaders were elected as Office Bearers of the DSC of Mangalore for the period of 3 years from 5th November 2022 to 4th November 2025.

Mr. Dolphy Lobo,
Mrs. Mercy Menezes,
Ms. Shanthi,
Mr. Christopher Rodriguez (Secretary),
Mr. Kevan D'Souza (Coordinator),
Mr. Alwyn and
Ms. Janet Corderio.

The discerning team was Rev Fr. Melwyn, Bro. Savio Mascarenhas, Bro. Cherian Ramapuram and Bro. Elias Coelho.

Rev. Fr Melwyn celebrated the Holy Eucharist and led the new team in Oath taking ceremony and blessed them.

Bro. Cherian Ramapuram coordinator of KRSC thanked His Lordship Most Rev. Peter Paul Saldanha and the entire team on behalf of KRSC.

Br Kevan D'Souza, the coordinator of Mangalore DSC offered the vote of thanks.

The new team had a formal meeting with the delegates of NSC and KRSC.