Kuwait: Udupi Diocese Bishop Dr Gerald Lobo visits KBWA

By Vinod Lewis
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 25 April 2014: Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi diocese while on visit to Kuwait to attend the silver jubilee celebrations of Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) as chief guest paid a visit to Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare Association (KBWA) executive Committee members and their families at Salmiya, here on Wednesday April 23 evening.

The programme started by invoking God’s blessings and thanking Almighty for all the blessings showered upon the families and especially for the rare opportunity to meet the Bishop Dr Lobo and to interact with him personally. The prayer service was led by L J D’Souza.

 

KBWA president Gretta D’Souza extended a warm welcome to Bishop Dr Lobo and expressed gratitude for taking time to visit them in spite of his busy schedule. She also welcomed native priest Fr Noel D’Almeida, presently serving as assistant parish priest of St Daniel Comboni parish, Abbasiya by presenting them with floral bouquets.

 

KBWA treasurer Thomas D’Souza briefed about the background and journey of Bishop Dr Lobo highlighting various achievements as parish priest and Bishop of Shimoga and Udupi dioceses. D’Souza also explained the social welfare activities of KBWA during the past five years.

 

 

 

Bishop Dr Lobo in his key note address shared his experiences as a priest and Bishop over the years. Bishop explained in great detail the work undertaken by him and his dedicated team in Udupi diocese from the inception and also spelled out the vision and mission of the diocese. He shared his dreams and aspirations about the new diocese, both short-term and long-term plans, the blue-print in executing the plans etc.

 

Bishop Dr Lobo stressed that his topmost priority is flock of his diocese, the children and youth. He expressed his desire to provide the children with good education and make them responsible citizens of the nation. He explained the various initiatives taken for our youth to prepare them in representing in every walk of life by holding responsible position in government department, armed forces and even in politics. Bishop informed that in a short span of time he has visited each and every parish of the diocese and many of them more than once and also conducted various surveys and having all the information about the congregation.

 

Bishop Dr Lobo appreciated the activities and initiatives undertaken by KBWA and called on the members to encourage their children to aim for higher studies and to provide their services in their native places. Bishop asked only one favour from the gathering as to pray for him by daily reciting one Hail Mary for the intentions of the diocese for which all the members promised wholehearted support.

 

Gretta D’Souza presented a memento as a token of our love and appreciation.

 

L J D’Souza proposed vote of thanks.   He also expressed gratitude to the KCWA executive Committee for facilitating the meeting and giving them an opportunity to meet Bishop Dr Lobo.

 

The sumptuous dinner prepared by the members with the Mangalorean traditional delicacies was shared with the gathering.

 

Fr Noel D’Almeida recited the grace before meal.

 

All the people enjoyed the delicious food and thanked the Bishop for a memorable evening which will be remembered and treasured for a long time.