M’lore: Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari lauds contribution of Catholics at CASK Program


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Mangalore, 23 Sep 2014: ‘The contributions of Catholic community in India are appreciable. In every sphere of the country wherever they have served they have worked for the national integrity. The Christian faith has strengthened our secular fabric and enriched our composite Indian identity,’ said Vice-President of India Mohammed Hamid Ansari.

 

Ansari was speaking during the valedictory of centenary celebrations of Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK) at Milagres hall here on Sunday September 21 evening.

 

Ansari further added, ‘It’s noteworthy that the contribution by Christian church in social and charitable work in the country, especially in education and health sectors has always upheld the human values of love, compassion, forgiveness and charity. The CASK has followed the message of Jesus Christ and has made the lives of many fruitful one and has and enabled them to lead a dignified life.’

 

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Ansari pointed out that the CASK could look into expanding its areas of work to solve many problems that the country is facing. He said, ‘Our country faces many challenges, of which none is bigger than poverty and unemployment. The CASK could look into expanding its areas of work from health and education to skill development and employment generation. Every contribution, irrespective of its scale, would go some way in addressing this scourge of poverty which afflicts a very large percentage of our population.’

 

Ansari congratulated CASK patron Mangalore Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the office-bearers and members of the Association and wished them good luck for their future endeavours.

 

Karnataka governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala congratulating the CASK said, ‘There are few associations like CASK that has rendered public service of this magnitude for the last 100 years. I congratulate the association on completing its 100 years. Serving the public plays a significant role in the life of a human being.’

 

‘All religions convey the same message of serving humanity, to work for the prosperity and well-being of all people. If any religion points out flaws in other religion,  then that religion is not for humanity. We should unite for the progress of the country and prosperity of the lives of the people living in the country,’ said governor.

 

Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza in his address said, ‘CASK has moved forward well with the blessings of the founders and rendered meaningful service to society. CASK is a cultural entity, which has work not only for the prosperity of the Catholic community but extended its unconditional help to other communities to prosper in the region. We have also acted as catalyst for the growth of other communities in the arena of education,’ said Bishop Dr D’Souza.

 

Vice-President Ansari released CASK centenary souvenir, compiled by noted writer and columnist John B Monteiro. A postal stamp marking the centenary was also unveiled.

 

Bishop Dr D’Souza also releaswed a book on Mahatma Gandhi titled ’Gandhichem Parzollik Fuddarponn’ by J V Carlo, a Konkani translation of ’Gandhi’s Outstanding Leadership’ by Pascal Alan Nazareth, published by Kavita Trust. The publisher and poet Melvyn Rodrigues was present during the occasion.

 

CASK president Dr Derek Lobo welcomed while secretary Captain John Prasad Menezes proposed the vote of thanks.

 

Hamid Ansari’s wife Salma Ansari, Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge minister Ramanath Rai, former Ambassador Eric Gonsalves and others were present.

 

The event culminated with cultural programmes and sumptuous food.

 

 

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