Tips for those who wish to migrate to Canada
The leaves are changing colors and falling and the thermometer is dipping dangerously low at night, the winter is here. I witnessed the first mist rain during the week. This is my third trip to Toronto and I thought I should share with the Bellivision readers about some information I gathered on my trips to Canada. First of all Canada is a very systematic country, hence things won’t happen overnight. If you are planning to migrate to Canada then you have to have..[By John M. Monteiro]
Karkala: Christ the King Parish-Karkala Town to celebrate Platinum Jubilee on 23 November
Christ the King Parish, Karkala Town will be celebrating Platinum Jubilee of the foundation of the parish on Wednesday, 23 November 2016 which also happens to be the annual parish feast. On this occasion special religious and cultural functions will be organized. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish Priest of Christ the King Church along with the Vice President and Secretary of the Parish Pastoral Council-Mrs. Elsie D’Souza and Antony Aranha respectively in association with the Parish Council and parishioners have made elaborate preparations for the grand celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of the church.
A good neighbour is a priceless treasure!
As social beings, we instinctively desire to be around one another. This has given rise to towns, cities neighbourhoods, community centers, etc. where people meet and interact on a regular basis. A good next door neighbour is a priceless treasure, which everyone should strive to become, especially in a society where most of us will never get away from living next door to someone. My neighbour once said that "one of the best remedies for one’s health is a good neighbour"..[By Francis Saldanha]
Wilson Kateel, Making waves in Konkani World as an accomplished poet and writer
The name Wilson Kateel is a very popular name in the konkani world. His full name is Wilson Roshan Sequeira from Kateel Parish of Mangalore Diocese. He began to write poetry from very young age and his poems have been published practically in every periodicals of Konkani both in Mangalore and Udupi diocese. His poems and stories and essays are also published in various konkani websites mainly Kittall.com and Sakalik, Konkanypoetry.com. He has won numerous prizes for his poetry in various competitions beginning with Raknno Konkani weekly published..[By Alphonse Mendonsa]
Jasmin D’Souza of Thottam: Karate Champion at National and Inter continent level
It was not very easy to achieve this success but through hard work and determination I could achieve it. Initially, I used to walk and then ride by bicycle to our Karate Institute When I started winning at high school my interest in Karate increased and I spent more time to improve myself and attending more and more competitions I won all most all competitions held at District level and state level. During high school I could attend karate classes only on weekends so all my weekends I spent learning and perfecting Karate..[By Alphonse Mendonsa]
Alphons DSouza: Amazing Journey from a Stage Artist to Film Actor - A Dream Come True
Neil Armstrong, American astronaut after becoming the first person to land on the moon in 1969 said, "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Another great personality, APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India had said, “You have to dream before your dreams can come true”. These two quotes by two great personalities seem to have been the guiding stars in the life of Alphons D’Souza of Moodubelle-Kattingeri...[By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Udupi/M’Belle: Feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) celebrated with devotion and gaiety
The rains did not dampen the spirit of either the children or their parents who came to St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle with flowers and festive dresses to celebrate the birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) in the morning of Thursday, 8 September 2016. As there was incessant rains in the morning the blessing of the new paddy and offering of flowers to Mother Mary could not be held at the Grotto. [Around the World-Pics/News]
Teachers’ Day Special: Prof. Ronald Moras - A Teacher committed to Profession, Students and Institutions
On the occasion of the Teachers’ Day celebration on 5 September 2016, Bellevision.com is pleased to present the inspiring profile of Prof. Ronald Joseph Moras whose commitment to his profession, students and institutions has been exemplary and outstanding. His evolution from a strict disciplinarian teacher to an understanding, caring and loving lecturer of Economics in St. Mary’s Degree College, Shirva manifests his dedication and commitment...[By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Vidisha and Viola Alva: Multi-talented Little Two Jasmines of Pangala blooming in Dubai
I have known these two little shining stars from Pangala (Shankerpura) since their childhood. Their parents have been close friends of mine and had the opportunity to stay with them on a few occasions. After watching some of their performances on various programmes and on stage, I realized that these little kids are not ordinary but very special, nay I must say extraordinary. To start with, besides being multi-talented, I have been observing their nature which I found to be humble, obedient to their parents and teachers and friendly with all the kids around them.[By Alphonse Mendonsa]
Karkala: Ocean of Devotees witness Proclamation and Dedication of St. Lawrence Minor Basilica, Attur
The historic day in St. Lawrence Shrine in particular and Udupi Diocese in general dawned on Monday, 01 August 2016 as all the roads from the twin dioceses of Udupi and Mangalore led to the holy shrine to witness the solemn proclamation and dedication of the Shrine as Minor Basilica during the Holy Eucharist which was followed by public function. Devotees had started arriving at the Shrine right from the early morning from different corners of the twin dioceses. Different parishes had made their own arrangements to come to the Shrine hiring private buses.
Historical Background of St. Lawrence Basilica, Attur-Karkala
Following the declaration by Pope Francis elevating the shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala to the status of Minor Basilica on 26 April 2016, preparations are underway for the Proclamation and Dedication of this shrine as Minor Basilica on 1 August 2016 in the presence of Cardinals, Bishops, priests, religious men and women and a large number of devotees of St. Lawrence. With this mega event, the pilgrimage centre will be viewed in the new light as Minor Basilica. As the Diocese of Udupi has woken up to the unique occasion, and the diocesan authorities have been putting in all their energies...[By Dr. Eugene D’Souza]
St. Lawrence Basilica: Significance of Basilica in the Catholic World
It is a matter of great pride and honour to the people of the Udupi Diocese that one of the prominent historical shrines in the diocese dedicated to St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala has been elevated to the status of Minor Basilica by Pope Francis in a Decree issued on April 26, 2016. St. Lawrence
Sr. Mary Leonette A C: Fifty Years of Memorable Journey in Apostolic Carmel
On 3 May 2016, Sr. Mary Leonette (Leena Elizabeth Barboza) completed 50 years of religious life in the Apostolic Carmel congregation known for its pioneering work in the field of education. Being born in a large family, that too in the family of late Salvador Barboza,the first sacristan of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle who was instrumental along with the first parish priest late Fr. Casmir Fernandes in the building of the first church, Sr. Mary Leonette had a sound religious background in nurturing her vocation...[By Dr. Eugene D’Souza]
Achyuta Acharya of Durganagar, Shankarpura: A Master Craftsman who served the community with dignity
I was just relaxing after my lunch at my residence and then I saw a frail old man walking with an umbrella in front of my house. I wondered where this old man was coming from in the afternoon in the hot sun. When he walked right in front of my house I immediately recognized who he was. The steel man, a legend and popularly known as ‘Kodapatte Acharyyane’-Achyuta Acharya whom I knew since my childhood. I knew that he is my neigbour since I went..[By Alphonse Mendonsa]
Kitta...The Cat (Article Dedicated to Cat Lovers)
I was inspired by Philip Mudarth’s Face Book posting to write this article on our cat Kitta. Below was the picture he posted. Philip wrote-I filmed this cat and pigeon "tease" in Mauritius. I think they behave same everywhere. He (Kitta) walked into our house around four years back on a summer day…and we did not chase him away. He slept leaning main door of our house in order to get some cooling from the lean gap of the door. Within a day he was allowed to enter the home. Immediately he walked upstairs and straight jumped on to bed and got himself almost buried inside the comforter...[By Ronald Saby]
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