Mangaluru: MLC Ivan D’Souza inaugurates Rain Water Harvesting at Valencia Church
By Gordon D’Almeida
Pics: Satish Ira & Leslie D’Souza
Bellevision Media Network
Mangaluru, 12 Jul: St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia in association with Udayavani inaugurated rain water harvest processing at Valencia Church premises on 7th July at 9am.
Chief guest Ivan D’Souza speaking during the occasion lauded the initiative taken by the Church for opting rain water harvesting. Valencia Church is now an example for the entire district and state in the process of rain water harvesting. He also urged the parishioners to opt for the process at the their houses and make the best use of water.
Parish Priest Fr James D’Souza delivered the presidential address.
A 45mins session was conducted by Mr Rajendra Kalbavi project director of Dakshina Kannada Nimirthi Kendra NITK Surathkal. He spoke on the pro’s and cons of water harvesting.
Resident priest Fr Arun Lobo, Asst parish priest Fr Joswin D’Souza, Vice-President of Parish Council Mr Anil Lobo, Secretary Mrs Lizzie Pinto, delegates of Udayavani were present. Around 300 parishioners were present for the program.
Mr Patrick D’Souza compèred the program.