Konkani Christian Association fetes Jagannath Shenoy , Fr. Noronha

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Konkani Musical Nite held in city

Sitting from left: Rev. Fr. Louis Noronha, M. Jagannath Shenoy and Rev. Fr. Denis Noronha are seen with the dignitaries after the felicitation.
Sitting from left: Rev. Fr. Louis Noronha, M. Jagannath Shenoy and Rev. Fr. Denis Noronha are seen with the dignitaries after the felicitation.

Mysore :

The Konkani Christian Association, Mysore, had organised a mega Musical Nite in Konkani on June 22 at the “Konkan Bhavan” in Vijayanagar here.

J.R. Lobo, MLA of Mangalore, was the chief guest. Gracian Rodrigues, President of the Association, welcomed the gathering. The Musical Nite was presented by well-known singer Melwyn Peris and his troupe from Mangalore with Konkani songs, dances and jokes.

On the occasion, M. Jagannath Shenoy, Managing Partner of Ganesh Beedi Works, Mysore, was honoured with the title “Sarasvathicho Suputhru, Mahadhani M. Jagannath Shenoy” for his dedicated service to the poor and needy.

Also two well-known priests from Mysore diocese Rev. Fr. Denis Noronha and Rev. Fr. Louis Noronha were honoured for their selfless service as Priests for more than 50 years.

On behalf of the Association, the chief guest J.R.Lobo distributed books and financial assistance to the needy students.

John William D’Souza, General Secretary and John Rebello, Vice-President of the Association, conducted the programme. Vincent Crasto, Treasurer, proposed a vote of thanks. More than 700 Konkani speaking people attended the programme.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / June 25th, 2014

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