M’lore: Congregation of St Alphonsa Church, Kankanady Felicitates Newly-Elected MLA J R Lobo

By Robert DCosta
Pics by John V Tauro
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 13 May 2013 : The authorities of St Alphonsa church, Kankanady, organized the felicitation of the newly-elected MLA J R Lobo, here on Monday May 11.

Fr Sebastian Chelackapally, parish priest of St Alphonsa church in his felicitation address said that the city got a secular leader in  J R Lobo after 20 years and hoped the Christians can live in peace which was threatened owing to communal outfits in the past.

J R Lobo assured that the stable government that will be formed by Congress in Karnataka will restore the confidence of people that was badly shaken during five-year term of BJP-led state administration.  He also thanked the community for helping him to get elected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The assistant parish priest Fr Binoy Malikeyil was also present at the occasion.

P P Joseph welcomed the gathering.  Francis proposed vote of thanks.

The parish council members Sanjesh and Mathew organized the felicitation function.

 

J R Lobo also visited the venue of wrestling that was organized by Yemmekere Friends Club, Pandeshwar, here.