Kuwait: Udupi Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo interacts with KWAK members

Media Release

Kuwait, 24 Apr 2014: The members of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK), along with their families gathered here to meet and greet the visiting Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi diocese at the residence of Melvyn Mascarenhas here on Wednesday April 23.

Bishop Dr Lobo is on Kuwait tour with invitation from Kuwait Canara Welfare Association of Kuwait (KCWA), which is scheduled to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary on Friday April 25.

 

Bishop Dr Lobo was received by KWAK president Antony Miranda and Committee members here on Wednesday evening.

 

The programme started with a prayer offered by KWAK secretary Rinitha D’Souza.

 

KWAK former president Edward D’Souza escorted Bishop Dr Lobo along with St Daniel Comboni – Kuwait parish priest Fr Noel Almeida on to the dais.

 

Antony Miranda andy Rinitha D’Souza welcomed the guests with floral bouquets.

 

Antony briefed about KWAK’s contribution towards hometown, the needy parishioners in the past 14 years.

 

Bishop Dr Lobo wished everyone on the special occasion of Octave of Easter. In his address, the bishop lauded KWAK’s service to mankind and also Kanajar parishioners in helping the poor people of the diocese. He gave a brief introduction about the newly-formed Udupi diocese. He shared his views on various aspects and the vision of the newly-formed Udupi diocese and expressed his desire to focus on education and representation of community in various fields in government and other sectors.

 

A general discussion followed with Bishop Dr Lobo.  The snacks and beverages were served on the occasion.

 

Melvyn Mascarenhas proposed vote of thanks.

 

Bishop Dr Lobo offered prayers and blessed the gathering to conclude the programme.