
Udupi: Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary (Monti Festh) celebrated with devotion and fervour
The feast of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Festh) was celebrated with devotion and fervour in different parishes of Udupi and Mangalore Dioceses on Saturday, 8 September 2018. While children brought colourful flowers as during the past nine days of the novena, devotees of Mother Mary came to the church wearing festive dresses and broad smiles manifesting the joy and happiness of Monti Festh. Blessing and distribution of the blessed..[Photo Albums from Around the World]

Mumbai: I-Day message from Dr A F Pinto, chairman, Ryan International Group of Institutions
âThe secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage.â This quote of Thucydides, a Greek Historian is so fitting, as we are on the threshold of 72nd Independence Day celebration of our country. On this day, we remember the heroic stories of courage and struggle for freedom; selfless and unrelenting efforts of our freedom fighters in attaining the freedom that we enjoy today. They sacrificed their lives that we may have freedom and happiness. The struggle for freedom was painfully long, tedious and required sacrifices... [Dr A F Pinto]

My First Experimental Container Garden!!
For anyone with dreams of a frivolous hope comes in a container. If you are constrained by time, energy, money or space, container gardens offer some of the easiest ways to overcome limited resources. Although contained plants rely on gardeners for their needs. One can devise a container-tending routine thatâs enjoyable and suits your everyday life. Flowers and green plants are without a doubt the best addition one can add to your Container..[By Francis Saldanha]

Dr. Gerald Pinto: Serving the Society Through Education, Literature and Social Activities
Dr. Gerald Pinto, popularly known as âJerry Niddodiâ in Konkani literary world is a person who scaled great heights not only in the field of education rising to be the Principal of a prestigious college, but also in the sphere of Konkani and Kannada literature and social work. Recognition, accolades, awards and honour that he received from different organizations manifest the versatility and accomplishments of Dr. Gerald Pinto..[By Dr. Eugene DSouza]

Mangaluru: My recent tour of Central & Eastern Europe; best of both worlds
A group of 45 senior citizen mostly from Maharashtra and two couple from Karnataka including me and my wife Regina went on tour to Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. All of us joined at Chatrapathi Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai for the scheduled flight arranged by Veena World Travel Co.
Goa Visit
Goa is a place I always loved to visit time and again. I do not know how many times I visited this magic city. But every time I returned with a new refreshing experience. This time I travelled in a Double Decker HOP on .. HOP off bus around the city of Goa. It was a comfortable, pleasant yet economical journey I should say. Boarding on air conditioned bus is flexible and royal feel altogether.

Golden Jubilee Celebration of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor-Complete Report
The Golden Jubilee of the Holy Cross Church was observed from 16-23 December 2017 with various programmes associated with this great event. In anticipation of the Golden Jubilee, the entire church building was thoroughly renovated. The renovation work had spread over three years. The renovated church stands majestically as the witness of the leadership of the Parish Priest, Fr. Paul Rego, cooperation of the Parish Pastoral Council and its office bearers..[Dr. Eugene DSouza]

Travelogue: of Vietnam & Cambodia Tour by Bellevision lensman John V Tauro
A group of 30 senior citizens from Maharashtra including me and my wife Regina embarked on a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia that was organized by Veena World Tour. Accordingly, all members met at Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai as per the scheduled fight departure time and proceed to Hanoi. Vietnam is a country that lures in travellers with its spectacular scenery and keeps them thoroughly fascinated with its unique heritage.

Splendid view of Golden Paddy and pleasing topography from Mangalore-Madgaon Intercity Express
Whenever I travel by train either to Mumbai or Goa, I am neither tired nor bored to view the topography along the Konkan Railway tracks. However, one does not have the luxury of viewing both sides of the track through the windows of the running train. Many a times I did feel the absence of a camera to capture the unique features of the landscape as I rarely take the expensive camera on train for fear of being stolen. Around six years ago I had the opportunity to click a number of pictures on the way to and from Mumbai which were posted in bellevision.com...[By Dr. Eugene DSouza]

Udupi District Level School Athletics Meet Concludes Successfully with Valedictory Function
The Udupi District Level School Athletics Meet that was inaugurated on Monday, 9 October 2017 concluded successfully on Tuesday, 10 October 2017 with a grand valedictory function from 3 pm to 5 pm. The valedictory function was presided over by Wilson Rodrigues-Memebr of Udupi Zilla Panchayat. Other dignitaries on the dais included Fr. Clement Mascarenhas- Correspondent of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions, Fr. Lawrence Cutinha-Assistant Parish Priest, Rajendra Kotianâ Vice President of Udupi Taluk Panchayat

District Level School Athletics Meet Commences with Grand Procession and Inaugural Function
The first ever District Level three days long School Athletics Meet hosted by St. Lawrence Educational Institutions commenced with a grand procession and inaugural function on Monday, 9 October 2017. A large number of students from St. Lawrence Educational Institutions, teachers and members of Womenâs Organization of St. Lawrence Parish (Stree Sanghatan) and Shri khestra Dharmasthala Self Help Group...

Preparation for the District Level School Athletics Meet in full swing
St. Lawrence Educational Institutions, Moodubelle have taken the responsibility of hosting the Udupi District Level Primary, Secondary and Physically Challenged studentsâ athletics meet on 9, 10 and 11 October 2017 in St. Lawrence PU College ground. Originally the event was scheduled in the month of November..... [By Eugene DSouza]

Feast of Nativity of BV Mary is celebrated around the globe
The Nativity of Our Lady or the birthday of our beloved Mother Mary, also called as "Monthi Fest" by Mangalorean Catholic community is also celebrated as a harvest festival. We have compiled pics of Celebrations from all Parishes and organizatons here below as "Albums of Monti Fest 2017 Celebrations"

Travelogue: An experience on the tree House
I used to build tree house in the forest near my home during my school and college days. Along with my brothers and friends we used spend considerable time on top of it especially during Christmas and summer holidays. Hence I developed affinity towards tree house, hill tops, landscaping and farming. With this background I happened to spend a day on the tree house along with my wife and son at Wiantalgasse, Krems-Land, Austria. [By Ronald Sabi DSouza]

Rev. Dr. Lawrence DSouza celebrates Ruby Jubilee of Ordination with Thanksgiving Mass and Felicitation
Rev. Dr. Lawrence DâSouza, presently Secretary of Catholic Education Society Udupi (CESU) celebrated the Ruby Jubilee of his ordination with a solemn thanksgiving mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura (Pangla) followed by reception in the parish hall on Tuesday, 18 July 2017. Fifty priests from the Dioceses of Udupi and Mangalore were present for the solemn thanksgiving mass along with those who were ordained with him by late Bishop Basil DâSouza on 5 May 1977 at Milagres Church