Regional level

Bangalore, July 29: Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishops Conference and The Regional Commissions organized a felicitation program for Fr. Faustine Lobo who was appointed by the Vatican as Pontifical Mission Society Director and Fr Franklin D’Souza being appointed by the CBCI as the secretary for the CBCI Youth Office on July 28th 2011 .

Bishop Lawrence Mukuzhy, Bishop of Belthangady led the gathering in prayer. Msgr. Jayanathan Secretary of KRCBC welcomed the gathering.

Sr. Genevive, Secretary to the Education Commission felicitated Fr Faustine Lobo and Fr Franklin D’Souza, shawl and memento were presented by Arch bishop Bernard Moras, Bouquet by Bishop Thomas Vazhapilly, Fruits by Bishop George Njaralakatt.

New Regional Youth Commission Secretary Fr. Mari Joseph was welcomed by Bishop Gerald Issac Lobo with a bouquet.

Most Rev. Bernard Moras spoke on behalf of KRCBC & KRPPC. He appreciated the service of Fr Faustine Lobo and Fr Franklin D’Souza for the Church of Karnataka and he wished all the success in future mission.

Fr Faustine Lobo and Fr Franklin thanked the Bishops of Karnataka for keeping the trust in them. They promised that they will commit themselves to the mission given by the church to them.

Vote of thanks proposed by Fr. Mari Joseph the new Regional Youth Director.

Fr Ronald Cardoza, the Director of Proclamation and Evangelization Commission compeered the program. Regional Pastoral Centre Director Fr Peter Brank together with Fr Ronald Cardoza organized the unique event meaningfully.