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Chitradurga, Hiriyur, February 27, 2023 : As this year is dedicated to the year of woman and girl child by the Diocese of Shimoga, Holy Family Deanery, CRI Unit of Chitradurga felt the importance of highlighting the empowerment of girl child by conducting a programme on February 26th 2023 at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, from 9:30pm to 1:30pm.

The theme for the day was “Empowering the girls for the better tomorrow”.
Holy Family Deanery Dean Very Rev. Fr George K A celebrated Holy Eucharist at 8am and prayed specially for the Girl Child. Liturgy was led by the girls of the Parish. During his homily Rev. George K A highlighted the necessity of upholding the dignity of girl child and their importance in the society.

After the Holy Eucharist half a day program was organised by Sr. Metty Mathew, President of CRI of Holy Family Deanery together with her office Bearers.

Rev. Fr George KA, Fr Nelson D'Souza and Councillor Mrs. Magdala Maria were on the dais along with the representatives from all the parishes of Holy Family Deanery. They all motivated the children with their talks giving emphasis to their rights .

The objective behind celebrating Girl Child Day was to provide support and opportunities to the girls and to encourage them to excel in all that they do.

From the Deanery all together 82 girls and 12 religious sisters took part in the programme. Various cultural programmes based on the theme were displayed by the girls and competitions were held and prizes were distributed.