Veez Global Illustrated English Weekly e-Magazine. Published from Chicago, USA.

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Vol: 1 No: 27

June 30, 2022

Multi Talented Tauro Family

Herald, Prescilla, Nihal & Nishan

Multi Talented Tauro Family

Herald, Prescilla, Nihal & Nishan

Every human being who is born on this earth is filled with God given talents. Its left to us to make use of those God given talents and shine.

Even though some people have the talents, they do not make use of them and hide them. Their talents become weak and when they try to lighten up their talents, it is too late.

Today God gave me various talents.

I grow my talents; I am not bosting

about my talents. I tried my best to present my talents to the public and earned a small name for myself.

I had just finished my pre university college (12th grade) and my father’s health got worst. That time he was working in a society bank in Mudbidri. He couldn’t continue his work due to health. Bank officials offered his job, and I could not continue my bachelor’s degree

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classes.

In the year 1992 I started working 3 Veez Illustrated Weekly

for the bank. Until I completed my 12th grade, I or others didn’t know my talents. During my studies, I never sang a single song and never played any music instrument.

In 1994 Late Rev. Fr. Denis Castelino came Alangar as our parish priest.

When I met him for the first time, and continued our conversation, I told him that I love music a lot. “Oh, really?” he said and showed interest in me. He told me that he has one

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it, I will give you. I didn’t know if I was able play harmonium. Little fear chilled my heart, still my music awareness awakened, and I said, “OK fathe.” I left my fear behind. harmonium, if you are interested in

When I came to the church, I had my

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tied the harmonium on the cycle carrier and asked me to take it home.

cycle. Father got one rope and he

I came home and for the first time ran my fingers on the harmonium keyboard. I didn’t believe myself.

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Without any practice and without any one’s trainnig I was able play some some songs. People at home were getting irritated. To avoid this, I took the harmonium outside, sat under one tree and started playing.

All day until I get tired, I played this harmonium.

After that, the same parish priest and some parisheners asked me to play harmonium for the church choir.

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While I was playing as a novice on single key, without chords, I was making some mistakes and the

people in the church were laughing at me. Then harmonium expert and parishener Thomas Miranda encouraged me and supported me by saying I can do it. He inspired me

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with hope. I went forward. Until now I did not take any training to sing or play instrument. I utilized my God given talents and without missing a day, for the past 20 years I have been serving the choir as Choir Master.

This is the story of my music

instrument; but I became a singer with another beautiful story.

Drama, yakshagana were very common in our surroundings. Once where I was working, my co workers pulled me to play a role in Tullu drama. During their pratice, they asked me to write a song in Tullu.

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drama, I too went to see the play. I gave that song to Sarvodaya Kala Arts groups singer. That singer had problems to sing my song. So, the drama group owner asked me if I could sing the song.

The person who asked me was my best friend so I couldn’t deny. I wrote the song. The day of the

Until then I had never sung any song. I tried my best to sing that song during the play and I proved everyone that I can sing better! He invited me to join his drama group to sing songs. Since then, for 12 years I have been singing Tullu songs for them behind the stage.

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Because I struggled those days to sing, now I earned a name as a singer. All night singing songs for the drama, humming for sad drama scenes, and I was earning 100 to 150 rupees per night. Even though I was losing sleep for 2-3 nights, I was feeling happy to see my accomplishments.

for an offering hymn. I felt very ashamed at this incidence.

Several times we were going out of town and coming back to the church to play for Mass Choir without going home as there was no time to relax.

In 1999 I got married. Niddody Kudripadavu’s Sylvester and Theresa Dsouza’s lovely, religious and God-fearing family’s who were agriculturists, I married their daughter Prescilla Dsouza. She was a teacher at school.

One day I felt very sleepy during the homily and went to the sacristy to take a nap. Choir members came there and wake me up to play music

That time I composed more than 500 Kannada, Hindi, Tamil songs and in Tullu language. Songs which I sang for Dramas, some hand music instruments the book I wrote to sing during choir are still with me.

Even after our wedding I was leaving the house at nights to sing songs for

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Dramas. My young wife Prescilla encouraged me, supported me, so as my Mom Theresa Tauro. They were always there to give me a hand.

In 200 we had our first child. We decided to name him Nehal. But the priest who baptized at the Niddody Church, told us to change his name to Nihal. We gave due respect to his opinion and kept the name Nihal.

Nihal had musical environment at his very young age. The songs which I was singing for dramas, Kannada, Tullu and Hindi, I used to sing loudly by standing very close to him and I was encouraging him to get involved in my singing. Nihal was grown up in music and singing environment. He learned the music and singing and today he is not only

famous in his hometown, city, taluk, state, country, he has become famous all over the world and spread his name.

I Indian Idol, he attracted music lovers across the world. Currently Zee Kannada, Colors Channel is reproducing the songs which he sang. Dharawahi songs has become very famous.

Kuwait, Bahrain, London, and other places Nihal had his stage shows. In June-July he will be singing the in USA and Canada.

He sang in several movies which will be released soon. Recently he was awarded with Aryabhata International Award. After Indian Idol, Nihal gave stage shows in Mangaluru, Manipal, Udupi, Infosys Mangaluru, Karkal Utsava and far away places like Jarkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Pune, and several other places produced successful shows.

Spectators love his singing. On the stage Nihal looks very handsome and jovial which attracts young and old music lovers. Several of his fans from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and those who from foreign lands come to our house to meet him.

There are several talented youths in

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Konkani Community, they should workd hard without waiting for others. Don’t wait for others to lift your hands, come forward and fo for it. Then only you will reach your destination. Maybe the road is rough with stones, thorns, bushes, you must take care of yourself and walk the way carefully to reach the goal of success. This is the opinion of our great star Nihal.

In 2004, we had our second son Nishan. He too had interest in singing.

But his goal is to concentrate on education as he prioritized.

Parish, Ward, hometown, and our community always supported us without looking at caste, creed, religion, and language.

I would like to thank all our wellwishers, supporters and loved ones.

Because of your unconditional support, our talents grew to the top. Thank you all without mentioning any names.

Also thank you, Veez editor Bab Austin Prabhu for publishing our cover story.

-Herald Tauro, Alangar Moodbidri --------------------------------------

My wife Prescilla is working as teacher for the past 25 years. She taught 25 years at Aliyuru School and currently she is a headmistress at Birau Government Primary School.

Behind Nihal’s success, she has her guiding and caring hands. Even though she doesn’t sing, because of her Nihal’s talents grown to the higher level.

For all our achievements, Prescy supported us wholeheartedly.

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Ever smiling ‘Peoples Bishop’ Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza I would like to mention that this is

Saldanha was consecrated as Bishop

not a biography of Bishop Aloysius

on September 15th, 2018 in a

Paul

Emeritus,

glittering ceremony at the Rosario

popularly

Cathedral and he took charge as the

known as Bishop AP. This write up is

new Bishop of Mangalore Diocese.

on the occasion of his 81st birthday

Since then Bishop AP is residing at

(21st June) and his Episcopal Silver

St. Joseph Seminary, where once he

Jubilee.

my

was a seminarian, the Rector and

acquaintance with Bishop AP during

the Chairman of the Board of

the past several years.

Administration. He is the

D’Souza,

Mangalore

Bishop

Diocese

The article is on

Mangalore

witnessed

‘Bishop

Emeritus’ status: In 2016 Bishop AP turned 75 and as

‘Bishop Emeritus’ who served as the shepherd of the Mangalore Diocese residing within the Diocese.

per the norms of the Catholic Church

he

had

first

submitted

resignation letter to pave way for the appointment of a new Bishop to the Diocese. It took more than 2 years to see a new Bishop in the person of Rev. Fr. Peter Paul Saldanha. His appointment was proclaimed on July 3rd, 2018. Fr 15 Veez Illustrated Weekly

Isabella D’Souza, the farmers of Hekkottu, then in Agrar and now in Farla

Parish

near

Bantwal.

He

studied at Agrar church School and then in SVS High School, Bantwal.

He joined St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu

Mangalore

for

priestly

studies.

Early life and Priestly Mission:

Deacon Aloysius Paul was ordained

Bishop Aloysius was born on June

as a priest by Bp. Basil S. DSouza,

21st, 1941 as the 6th child among 7

Bishop

children of Mathias D’Souza and

December 1966. His first posting as

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of

Mangalore

on

3rd

was the first priest from India to qualify for that position in the Rota.

After returning from Rome he was appointed as the Chancellor of the Mangalore Diocese in 1976 and served for 12 long years along with other positions like Secretary to the Bishop,

Judicial

Vicar

of

the

Diocesan court, Rector of Gladsome Home which is a preparatory house for the young students for induction Assistant Parish priest was at Cordel Church where he served till 1970.

During that period he obtained Bachelor’s degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad. I am sure by then Bishop Basil had recognized the talents of this young priest and chose him as his Secretary and Fr. AP served him till mid 1971. Then he was sent to Rome for studies in Canon Law. After over 5 years of study he obtained DCL (Doctorate in Canon Law) and qualified as Advocate in Roman Rota (the highest tribunal of the Church). He

into the Seminary. From 1988 he served as Parish Priest of Cascia Church for 7 years and continued in the posts of Chancellor and Judicial Vicar.

Till 1995, the administration of St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu was with the Jesuits. The seminary was handed over to the Diocese and came under the joint management of Mangalore and Calicut Dioceses in 1995. Fr. AP was appointed as the Rector, being the first Mangalore Diocesan Priest elevated to that position.

My close association with Fr. AP:

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I have observed Bishop Aloysius

Diocese.

from close quarters for many years.

Rodrigues) was in-charge of the

I had served the CYM (Catholic

Chancery office.

Youth Movement) of the Diocese of Mangalore in its Central Council capacities as Yuvak Editor, Gen. President

and

again

Editor of Amcho Yuvak Monthly. I was elected as the Secretary of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and I was the first lay person to be elected to that post in Mangalore Diocese and in office for 2 consecutive terms of 3 years each (1986-91). I was closely associated with Fr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza or fondly called ‘Fr. AP’ or ‘Fr. Luvi’ by the people. He was available in the Bishop’s House most of the time and I too was visiting

there

frequently

(Marcel

Missed chance to work closely:

from 1979 to 1986 in different Secretary,

‘Marcelam’

in

connection with different activities of the Diocese.

Bishop Basil had provided me a place (a table and chair) in the Chancery when I was the Secretary of the Pastoral Council. At that time Fr. AP was the Chancellor of the 18 Veez Illustrated Weekly

just a few days before his scheduled arrival one fine morning news came that Seminary was handed over to the Diocese by the Jesuits and Fr. AP was appointed by Rome as its first Rector. We the parishioners and especially I missed a good chance to work with Fr. AP closely. Instead of Fr. AP, Fr. J.B. Saldanha arrived for a short period. After a month Fr. Vincent Monteiro took charge as the new Parish Priest.

As Auxiliary Bishop and Shepherd of the Diocese: Here I would like to narrate a missed chance to work with Fr. AP closely.

Since 1994 I was serving as the Vice President of St John the Evangelist Parish, Pangla, Shankerpura. In the year 1995 on June 2nd the then Parish Priest of Pangla Fr. J.P. Tauro was

transferred

to

Bendur,

Mangalore and in his place the incumbent was Fr. AP. He was supposed to come to Pangla on June 1st, 1995. We the people of Pangla were eagerly waiting to

Bishop Basil who had served the Diocese for over 30 years and made the Diocese progressive in

all

respects desired to have an Auxiliary Bishop to help him in the Diocesan affairs. Granting the wish of Bp. Basil, Vatican appointed Fr. AP as the Auxiliary Bishop of Mangalore on January 11th, 1996. Fr. AP’s Episcopal ordination was held on May 15th, 1996. He adopted the Episcopal

Motto, “With

Compassion of Jesus Christ”

welcome our new Parish Priest. But 19 Veez Illustrated Weekly

the

May be Bishop Basil was guided by the Holy Spirit in appointing an Auxiliary Bishop and he was right in his decision. Still in office Bishop Basil passed away on September 5th, 1996. Bishop AP was appointed as the Administrator of the Diocese on 13th September and appointed as Bishop of Mangalore by Vatican on 18th December and he resumed office on 27th December 1996.

Even after Fr. AP’s elevation as Bishop I was visiting him on many occasions and wrote letters often appreciating his works or on some other topics. Though I sent typed letters he would quickly reply in his unique and beautiful hand writing.

Moreover, we both are admirers of Bishop Basil.

As Albert W. D’Souza, the leading entrepreneur of Mumbai (Chairman of Aldel Education Trust) and a well wisher of the Mangalore Diocese is our common friend Bishop AP and I

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had attended a few programs of Albert together in Mumbai and Mangalore.

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Msgr. Fred V. Pereira, the then Vicar General.

I

too

was

prominent

member

Promotion

Committee.

made of

a the

Initially

meetings were held now and then in the Bishop’s house and with the inauguration of SJEC in 2003 the venue of meetings was shifted to Vamanjoor. Such meetings were the occasions to meet Bishop AP. Having such an acquaintance with the Bishop, it’s a small attempt to narrate his special qualities along with his achievements in this writeup.

Mangalore – the leading Diocese in India:

In the year 2002 Bishop AP ventured to start the St Joseph Engineering College

at

Vamanjoor.

In

this

connection a Promotion Committee was formed under the leadership of 22 Veez Illustrated Weekly

revenue districts of Karnataka and Kasargod Taluk of Kerala state.

There were about 160 parishes and about 500 educational and other institutions.

Spirituality

and

Christian faith are at the peak. It has provided vocations to the church in India and even abroad. At one time, among Bishops in India over forty are of Mangalore origin. It has carved a niche in education, health care and social activities. As such many a Dioceses in India are looking up to Mangalore for guidance.

The pastoral work of Bidar region was under Mangalore until the new Gulbarga Diocese was formed in 2005. Bishop AP as a priest was involved and had keenly observed the administration of Bp. Basil for many years as his right hand. After Mangalore Diocese, hailed as ‘Rome of the East’ was divided into two and the new Udupi Diocese was formed in the year 2012. Till then it had dense Catholic population (nearly 3 lakhs) spread in entire Dakshina

assuming office as the Bishop he toiled hard with ever smiling face to maintain and build the Diocese. He regularly made pastoral visits to the parishes

and

participated

in

programs on special occasions.

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Bishop did ‘ad limina’ visits (visiting

either at his office, or in parishes,

Pope once in 5 years) as required.

institutions or on tour. He likes

The Catholics of Mangalore origin are spreading fragrance in many

meeting people and talking to them.

cities of India especially in Mumbai,

Bishop AP is a simple person. He

in the Gulf countries, in Europe,

had concern towards his people. His

Australia, in the North American

motive was that in the Diocese no

region and elsewhere. Bishop AP

child

visited them and took part in their

education due to poverty. He had

joys and sorrows.

upgraded

should

be

the

deprived then

of

existing

institutions and established many

Qualities of Bishop AP:

more for higher education. Worth naming among them here are Fr. Muller Medical College and St Joseph Engineering College which are quite popular in Karnataka today.

‘Educational

Funds’

or

scholarships were established to help

the

needy

students.

The

progress achieved of Fr. Muller Hospital

and

Institutions

is

tremendous including the Hospital’s extension

at

Thumbe,

Bantwal.

Bishop had established a ‘Diocesan Medical Relief Fund’ to help the Bishop AP is a good orator. His talks

poor and needy patients. To help

and sermons have the capacity to

the people many a social welfare

attract people. He was always busy

schemes including self help groups

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and micro finance groups were

languages in Schools and Colleges

started. Hundreds of houses were

under the Diocese. Here I would like

built

to narrate an incident that indicates

for

the

needy

people

throughout the Diocese.

the Bishop’s love for Konkani. One of the Diocesan laity organizations

Love towards Konkani:

had arranged a program to honor the achievers. Bishop presided over the program which went on in English. When Bishop’s turn came, he spoke in Konkani saying that Konkani is our identity.

Social Concern: Bishop AP was cordial towards other denominations of Christianity and other religions. Whenever there was an occasion he participated in programs related to communal harmony, public celebrations of Christmas, Deepavali, Eid etc. He had participated in social activities

Bishop AP is a staunch lover of

organized

in

Dharmasthala,

mother tongue Konkani. Konkani is

Moodbidri and elsewhere.

the official language of the Diocese

Bishop had shown keen interest in

in religious services. Moreover the Diocese

has

been

publishing

periodicals, books and encouraging Konkani activities. Konkani has been taught as one of the optional

Government programs such as AIDS prevention, Clean India campaign, etc. He had encouraged people’s programs like agitation related to save Netravati River etc. Bishop was

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keen

in

meeting

representatives dignitaries

people’s

and

without

other

considering

party, religion, etc. Now too he extends a cordial welcome to anyone who wants to meet him.

The long cherished dream of the formation of Udupi Diocese was fulfilled on Bishop AP’s initiative. He had joined hands with “MangaloreAfrica Mission” in Same Diocese, Tanzania.

During his tenure he led the diocese with boldness and courage. In this connection I can cite the incident of attacks on churches in 2008.

Civic Honor was accorded to him in the Town Hall of Mangalore under the aegis of several organizations I would like to recall here that when Bishop AP had completed 75 years of age and 20 years of his Episcopal Consecration in 2016, a grand Public

across religions. Dr. Mohan Alva, the cultural and educational icon hailing from

Moodbidri,

Chairperson Committee.

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of

the

My wife,

was

the

Reception Concepta

Fernandes, had compered the gala public function.

determined engagements.

Bishop AP has completed 55 years

Long live the Bishop:

of

his

Priestly

ordination

on

December 3, 2021. On May 15th 2022, Bishop AP completed 26 years as Bishop and on June 21st he completes 81 years of his life. Even now he extends his helping hand to the Bishop of the Diocese, the seminary and to the faithful in their need. On this happy occasion, I pray to God Almighty to grant Bishop AP good health and happiness for many more years to come.

Bp. AP, during his tenure as Bishop of Mangalore, has worked untiringly for many hours a day. Due to this heavy workload he had fallen ill some times and even in such situations he had attended pre-

H. R. Alva

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Mangalore's Grand old lady Ivy Mathias passes away @ 107.

On June 22, 2022 - Ivy Mary Mathias, Mangalore's grand old lady passed away at the landmark age of 107 years, great grand spinster lady teacher - she bid adeu as quietly as she lived a life of concern and care for those she knew and the place of her birth. Born on December 9,1915,

now in her 107th year, this great personality, had said "My love for a long, long time now are my roots here in Kodial, nature and coastal folk of the region are changing a lot since my time, but still have affection and care, my one deep feeling whenever I was far away to teach and enlighten children, was to

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Ancestral home, Mangaluru and family early 1980s. return to the land of my forefathers. family Marceline, Leena, Meera, and Now I am always happy that God Manoj, lovingly adopted her as a has gifted me to live here well all mother and grandmother and these many years" - today we see whom she has been generous and she has departed for her eternal also stood by them in all seasons. abode in that paradise she hoped and belived in life long. Sometime Family origins : The well-known in the 1987 Lady Ivy moved to her genealogist of Mangalore Dr. present flat in MCPL Complex Falnir Michael Lobo's publications (In the Milagres Parish) in the heart indicate the history and origins of of social activity. She was more Ivy and her folk; hailing from a than fortunate that though she had Konkani Catholic Mathiasno one of her own generation Prabhu clan who have lived in the around and had outlived all, a caring heart of Mangalore; Antony John 29 Veez Illustrated Weekly

Mathias, was born in the 1770s, he was the earliest identified member of this ’Mathias Prabhu’ family of Belman. The first church of Belman was built by this Mathias family; it is stated. The grandfather of dear Ivy Mary Mathias was Antony Mathew (A M) Mathias (18481940) was in the service of the Govt., a ‘Taluk Head Accountant.’

Later he owned a coffee estate and held many ‘honorary’ positions and died at the ripe age of 92 yrs in 1940, rare longetivity at that point in time. Eusebius Piedade Mathias

(1882-1948) was the father of Ivy Mary Mathias and her mother Julia Mascarenhas of Bendur , married at Rosario Cathedral in 1909. Ivy was the last of 7 children of whom three survived to be adults - they owned a house beside the present Balmatta New Road, then called 'Nirmala Vihar'.

Ivy's early days with St. Agnes institutions : Dear Ivy, probably, was the only surviving old student of St Agnes from that generation reaching this landmark. While St. Agnes, the first Catholic women's college in South India and second in the country is entered its centenary

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St.Ann’s which is today a great old education hub, near Rosario Cathedral.

(L) Vintage family picture 1916, Ivy is the infant. (R) Ivy as a young teacher in Calcutta. in 2021, alumnus Ivy Mary Mathias of Falnir in Mangaluru was 105 years landmark in her life. Born before St Agnes College was established in 1921, she very joyfully recalled her primary schooling at St.Mary’s (Margil) that functioned under the Milagres church in those days. Then she went on like most girls of her time to the famous and first women’s college in South India, St Agnes at Bendur where she graduated with a degree in Arts and later was trained as a teacher at

Teaching has been Ivy's love, she first taught in Nagpur at ‘Providence’, it was necessity that made people leave Managalore to make a life. With her mind on uplifting the needy, marriage was always on the back burner and she remained a spinster. She recalled the early days some time ago, then she did a long spell of teaching senior classes at popular Loretto School, in Calcutta now Kolkota; Ivy lived on Middleton Road Calcutta. Ivy also did a spell in Karachi before Independence in 1947 which was then part of British India. Her relatives Gladys D'Souza nee' Currie, who lived in Calcutta and well travelled, passed away in June 2019, here in Mangaluru aged 101 yrs . Ivy never ever lost count of

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Mangalore and its 'progress', through many of her relatives, in particular a spinster cousin of hers Ivy Currie, who also passed away in August 2016, aged 98 yrs. had lived for some time with Ivy. This is a known family with longevity printed in their genes or DNA it seems.

Her life and outlook : " Centenarian Ivy is truly a pleasant, easy person she was made to live long .she became weaker in the last one year......understandably, but Corona has not been anywhere near her", quipped a senior lady Mrs Tilly Peris, who has known her for a

long. Devotion to her beliefs is paramount, she always prayed earnestly and wished for everyone to be happy and successful, she got stressed if she saw injustice and unkindness. Reading, gardening, artwork, embroidery were her forte and she was always very neat and tidy. For health she regularly ate fresh peeled garlic and regularly took local ‘herbal bitters’ called ‘Keeraithe Kaddi’, which grew in her own garden.

It's amazing to hear about her health and food; it cancels all the advanced scientific opinions seen these days on the subject.....brace

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yourselves for shock! The accepted theory is vegetables are the best for a healthy and long life – but dear Ivy detested vegetables and hardly ate any. Her favorites were all kinds of sea foods, fish, meats, sweets, chocolates and to top it all Ice Cream. Junk food is high on her ‘like list.’ Bananas are her first love among fruits, her food intake was good, and she had just normal food like most people. She is very fond of the old genre country and western pop music...like Jim Reeves, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presly and such apart from old Konkani songs. One can see the LP records, kept safely in the showcase, unfortunately the player had succumbed to age! She keenly watched TV - music, soaps and news with good attention and absorption. Her favourites are also religious channels; she is very fond of watching religious ceremonies especially in Mangalore and Vatican. Corona Pandemic has had little impact as for a while she is in a safe capsule and attended to by her caregivers only.

Ivy is never counted as an old foggy or invalid by any measure and at 107 was a pleasant person to meet and chat with, Ivy a very alert centurion

of prime value to society at large and women’s empowerment too. Ivy was 107 years but still

young in spirit and at her age she was good. May he flight to heaven be welcomed by the heavenly Almighty God and may she recieve her reward of eternal life and a crown fitting her contribitions and rich long life of goodness and peace. Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi.

NOTE - Funeral : The Mortal remains of Ivy Mathias, was kept at Our Lady of Miracles Church, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 9.00 am for public homage, followed by Mass at 9.30 am and burial.

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Compiled : Ivan Saldanha-Shet.

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Are we serious about Lay Collaboration?

*Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ It is ‘Laity Sunday’ once again on 26 June! A time for the Church once again to introspect and to see whether the much flaunted ‘lay collaboration’ exists in reality or not!

In a highly clerical and patriarchal Church, which has stubbornly refused to accept in toto the changes envisaged by Vatican II and as desired by the then Popes John XXIII and Paul VI, introducing any reforms is certainly very difficult. But Pope Francis, in his typical style, is apparently succeeding in doing so!

On 19 March 2022 (Feast of St Joseph)the ninth anniversary of the formal inauguration of his pontificate, he published Praedicate Evangelium (Preach the Gospel),his new constitution for the restructuring of the Vatican Curia. It was a reform that was promised at the beginning of his pontificate; several aspects of it have already been implemented over the years.

The final document, however, does make some significant changes and provides the vision of a Curia that is evangelical, service-oriented, promotes synodality and highly professional. It does not permit any form of careerism. In sum and substance, it challenges the Curia in particular, and the Church in general, to read, understand and respond to the signs of the times!

Above all, it gives a more decisive voice to the laity in Church affairs.

The new Constitution a pastoral turning point for the Church came

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into effect from 5 June 2022, the Solemnity of Pentecost.

On 21 March, this new Constitution was presented to the world at a media conference. Addressing this conference were high-profile Vatican officials including Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints; Bishop Marco Mellino, Secretary of the Council of Cardinals, and Jesuit Cardinaldesignate Fr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda, a canon lawyer who was the former rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University.

At the Conference, Bishop Mellino, noted that the title itself of the document, 'Praedicate Evangelium', underscores the missionary dimension and core duty of evangelization, that is proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel, about all the offices assisting the Pope in his pastoral ministry. He also pointed out how the Roman Curia is, by its nature, at the service of the universal Church and under the direction of the Pope, assisting him to carry out his universal pastoral mission throughout the world. He

also noted how the concept of synodality enters the equation now, as the Roman Curia becomes increasingly instrumental in listening and dialoguing with the particular Churches as it carries out its service. Cardinal Semeraro noted how 'Praedicate Evangelium', many years in the making from discussions going back to the conclave of 2013, brings to completion the reform of the Roman Curia. Many of the reforms, he said, have already been implemented in recent years, even before the new Constitution was finalized, although all the offices of the Roman Curia will need to assure that their current statutes are fully in line with the final indications set in the Apostolic Constitution. He also added that ‘dicastery’ a lay term was certainly more acceptable than the former ‘congregation’ which was a clerical term!

Fr Ghirlanda highlighted the role of the laity in the new Constitution and called it very ‘innovative’. A layman or laywoman can now preside over a department according to the criteria indicated. He said that the power to carry out an office “is the

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same whether it comes from a bishop, a presbyter, a consecrated man or woman, or a layman or laywoman….

The power of government in the Church does not come from the sacrament of [Holy] Orders, but from the canonical mission.” The new constitution, for Fr. Ghirlanda, sought to enhance the functioning of local Bishops’ conferences and their various units.

Bishops’ Conferences are mentioned more than 50 times in the new document, compared to just twice in the previous Vatican constitution, the 1988 Pastor Bonus( which has now been superseded) “What is established by an episcopal conference cannot contradict the universal Magisterium, otherwise we are outside the ecclesial communion” he said. Asked whether five-year terms for heads of dicasteries could create problems with continuity, Ghirlanda said that leaders who proved competent would be given a further five years in their posts. “People who stay too long in government positions can develop centres of power. And in the Church that is never

appropriate. Turnover brings new ideas, new skills, openness.”

Praedicate Evangelium(PE) focuses on evangelization. There is no doubt about that, since the very title emphasizes that the reform is geared toward evangelization. The Pope becomes the prefect of the new Dicastery for Evangelization, now the first dicastery of the Curia.

He has given himself the job of chief missionary of a missionary Church.

The reform, however, goes beyond the theme of evangelization. That ‘bureaucracy’, good administration is needed, is not denied. It is much more than a mere restructuring of the bodies of the Roman Curia. It represents a change of philosophy and more so, a way of proceeding for the Universal Church. Pope Francis is determined to put evangelization at the heart of the Roman Curia.

The opening sentence of the Constitution sets the tone.

Praedicate Evangelium returns to the initial vision Pope Francis had for a ‘missionary conversion’ for the entire Church. The opening citation of PE is from St. John Paul II’s Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the

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Redeemer), namely that the “proclamation of the gospel is the primary service which the Church offers.” A rough translation from the original Italian says, “The missionary conversion of the Church is destined to renew the Church according to the image of Christ's own mission of love. His disciples are therefore called to be ‘light of the world’(Mt.5:14). This is the way in which the Church reflects the saving love of Christ which is the Light of the world (cf. Jn 8:12). It becomes more radiant when it brings to men the supernatural gift of faith, light that guides our journey through time and serving the Gospel because of this light. May it grow to illuminate the present until it becomes a star that shows the horizons of our journey, in a time when man is particularly in need of light" The Document entitled ‘Apostolic Constitution on the Roman Curia and its Service to The Church in the World’ is heavy in content. That is to be expected. With 250 Articles, the seventy-plus pages do not make easy reading. One very clear dimension which emerges from the Document is that Pope Francis is a

Pastor, Pilgrim and Prophet and he is determined, in this the tenth year of his pontificate, that beginning with the Vatican Curia, the Church becomes exactly that: pastor, pilgrim and prophet to the women and men of our times! To give the laity a voice in the Church!

There are however several questions which need to be answered before Pope Francis’ prophetic vision becomes a reality in a Church which needs to ‘let go!’. One needs to look at the Church in India first: clericalism and patriarchy are both strongly rooted. Subsidiarity hardly exists with tremendous power concentrated with Bishops /parish priests /Clergy and Religious who are Principals/Directors of Institutions. Ideally the reforms demand an enhanced role for laity (particularly women), a more collegial working and above all, the synodal process of communion, participation and mission to be actualised at every level. This is certainly going to be a tall order.

Parish councils often consists of ‘yes-men/women’ and are sometimes condemned to doing cosmetic, servile work and posing for photo-ops. There is very little

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dialogue, discernment and of decision-making processes which are participative.

There are exceptions of course, but these are rarities. The laity continues to conveniently fit and often succumb to a mould of ‘pray, pay and obey.’

The Synodal Process which was recently completed in most dioceses, was relegated to a series of meetings and spiritual events, meant to produce reports for the records. Not much effort seems to be made in truly empowering the laity and to provide them with the prophetic courage they need to respond to critical issues facing the church and the country.

A senior Catholic teacher with an outstanding and long years of teaching experience in a prestigious Catholic school was recently appointed by the Management as the Principal of the same school. It was a significant move in terms of lay collaboration. However, right from the beginning, roles and responsibilities of the principal and also that of the three clerics involved in the school, were not clearly defined. Two of the clerics felt threatened and were not comfortable in allowing the Lady

Principal to take independent decisions – even if these decisions were after due consultation with other lay staff of the school. Lay collaboration necessitates respecting the integrity, competency and professionalism of the lay person concerned. Once a lay person is given authority, clerics should not treat that person as a puppet, doormat or clearing house.

This, in no way negates the importance and need of consultation, transparency and accountability at all levels.

On 26 May 2022, Fr. Arturo Sosa, the Superior General in a letter to the Whole Society entitled ‘Global Ignatian Advocacy Network (GIAN): A Pathway to deepen Collaboration’ writes, “For some time now, the Society of Jesus has felt the need to adapt its governance structures to the new realities of the world. In today’s globalised context, we are confronted with the need to act as a universal body with a global mission, capable of integrating the diversity and uniqueness of the contexts, cultures, times, and peoples in which we live and work.

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challenging opportunity for our engagement in today’s complex and changing socio-economic, political and religious situations.

The urgency of discerning together the appropriate apostolic structures to achieve the ambitious apostolic goals we have set for ourselves is therefore clear”. In his letter Fr. Sosa highlights the importance of ‘Advocacy’ and why collaborating with others will help make our advocacy work more meaningful and effective!

Structures, with the merging of some Dicasteries and the formation of new ones at every level, must change. The question being raised at this stage is, will they become more empowered, effective, and prompt enough to respond appropriately to the many challenges both within the Church and the world at large? Given the reality of the Church in India today, there are hardly any systems and procedures in place. The reforms initiated by Pope Francis are certainly radical in nature; but like his ‘Evangelii Gaudium’, Laudato Si’ and ‘Fratelli Tutti’ they could remain only on paper if there is no political will to ensure the mainstreaming

and implementation of these reforms to the smallest and most remote parish/institution, to the lost, least and last individual!

In another important move, Pope Francis has convened an extraordinary consistory on 29 and 30 August 2022, immediately after the consistory for the creation of new cardinals on 27 August. Under the Code of Canon Law, reformed in 1983, there are two types of consistories of cardinals: ordinary and extraordinary. An extraordinary consistory is convened cases (like the one in August) and all the world’s cardinals are called to take part in it. The August extraordinary consistory will be dedicated to discussion of the constitution Praedicate Evangelium.

Pope Francis has only called one other extraordinary consistory since his election in 2013. So, in the context of restructuring the Church to respond to the signs of the times, Pope Francis certainly means business!

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Joseph has always been someone extra-special in his life. He often refers to Joseph as a ‘dreamer’ capable of accepting the task entrusted to him by God. In one of his earlier homilies he said, “Christians, especially young people, should follow the example of St Joseph who was not afraid to listen to his dreams, like when he was told in a dream not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife and again when he was told to flee with Mary and Jesus to Egypt. When we dream great things, beautiful things, we draw close to God’s dream, the things that God dreams for us. May he give young people – because he, too, was young – the ability to dream, to risk and to take on difficult tasks that they have seen in their dreams.”

church affairs. After years of hard work, Pope Francis has ensured that systems and processes are now in place. The journey has begun but it is certainly not going to be an easy one!

Reforming the Church of today is one of the dreams of a prophetic Pope. High up on his agenda is to give the laity- and particularly women – greater visibility and a decisive voice in administering

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But are we in India, as hierarchy and clergy, listening? Are we serious about lay collaboration? Do we have the courage to walk the talk; to make that vision of Vatican II – ‘a Church of the people of God’become a reality today? Or will we continue to live in our comfort zones, through hypocritical acts of tokenism and cosmeticization? The answer is NOT blowing in the wind – but living in us!

May God enlighten us all!

Laity Sunday 2022!

Happy

*(Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ is a human right, reconciliation & peace activist/writer.

Contact: cedricprakash@gmail.com )

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International Yoga Day 2022 in Mangaluru Yoga has become very popular and much sought after in India and the world over in the last few years! Yoga can be interpreted as 'yoke' or 'union' of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind, recognizing a detached consciousness untouched by the mind and assorted sufferings. There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, traditional and modern yoga is practiced worldwide.

Yoga is referred to in a number of the Upanishads, which was probably composed between the fifth and third centuries BCE. The most comprehensive text on Yoga, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, date to the early centuries of the Common Era; Yoga philosophy became known as one of the six orthodox

philosophical schools of Hinduism in the second half of the first millennium CE. The term "yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga and a posture-based physical fitness, stress-relief and relaxation technique, consisting largely of the asanas; this differs from traditional yoga, which focuses on meditation and release from worldly attachments. It was introduced by gurus from India after the success of Swami Vivekananda's adaptation of yoga without asanas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[ Vivekananda introduced the Yoga Sutras to the West, and they became prominent after the 20thcentury success of hatha yoga. In the last decade the influence of India's PM Narendra Modi has given a head start to yoga all over the world and it has been accepted by all leading powers around the globe.

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It is well known that this year on June 21, 2022 the open celebrations of "International Yoga Day '' were observed in most parts of the world after the two year moratorium due to the COVID Pandemic. The general theme was proclaimed as "YOGA for HUMANITY". In India this year 2022 being the 75th year of Independence (1947-2022) The leading edge of the yoga celebrations on June 21 were held at 75 prominent venues in different regions of the country, spearheaded by a leading Government personality. PM Modi himself took the lead to perform yoga amidst more than 15K strong participants in the early hours of June 21, in the historic city of MYSURU and this is seen as a singular honour for Karnataka at this point in time. On the Karnataka Coast hundreds of groups of all kinds and sizes performed yoga asanas on the morning of June 21 and various yoga programmes were held in the course of the day in hospitals, religious institutions, E ducational Institutions and social centers with no difference of religious belief. . Citizens of Dakshina Kannada and Mangalore

city in particular has always been at the forefront of such activities - let us look at two prominent venues that celebrated the YOGA DAY 2022: In the lead - At the official local cultural focus, Kudmul Rangarao Town Hall in Mangaluru on June 21, Tuesday was a main venue for the International Yoga Day, inaugurated Deputy Commissioner Dr K V Rajendra IAS and Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath. ZP CEO Dr Kumar, SP Rishikesh Sonavane, Additional DC Krishnamurthi, Fisheries Corporation Chairman Nitin Suvarna, Mayor Premanand Shetty, District Ayush Officer Dr Mohammad Iqbal and others were present.

Yoga Guru Gopalkrishna Delampady conducted the Yoga session. Several students, members of Yoga associations and other enthusiastic public took part in the event with a very good number of yoga buffs participating and there was a good audience too which is good to try out this miracle activity in due time.

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*** In another prominent observance in the city as part of the International Yoga Day 2022 celebrations, a yoga activity program to promote ‘Yoga for Humanity’ was conducted by the

river side, in Sultan Bathery, Mangalore between 7am to 8.30am on June 21, 2022. Sultan Bathery is one of the 75 historical and iconic monumental locations identified by the Government as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

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Mangalore City Corporation.

Members from the Mangalore Surf Club, Youth Sports Club, Wave Club, and other local youth organizations were also actively involved in the organizing team.

The program was organized by the Government of India , Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Nehru Yuva Kendra Mangalore, District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of AYUSH Dakshina Kannada, Department of Tourism,

The program began with an inaugural message delivered by Mr. Raghuveer Souterpete, District Youth Officer, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Dakshin Kannada.

This was followed by an address by Shri Manakya, Deputy Director, Department of Tourism who spoke about the importance of yoga. Then,

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Dr. Sahana Rai, Department of AYUSH spoke about the need to inculcate yoga in everyday life and the ways to do it. The yoga session was conducted by Dr. Swetha Bhat and Dr. Aswathy Jain for the participants who practiced yoga on top of the fort premises in Sultan Bathery. After this session, Mr. Anish from Wave Club performed yoga on

SUP board on the waters of River Gurupura.

The program was coordinated by Mr. Mithun Kajunje, Mangalore Surf Club. Mr. Chetan, Asst. Director, Department of Tourism was also present. The program was also attended by Ms. Geeta and Mr. Arun Prakash Rai from the NCC, Ms.

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Club and other youth clubs. The program was a grand success garnering over 100 participants who demonstrated yoga on the monument. Many groups who had scheduled the yoga demo in the open air had to hastily shift it indoors due to rain, but the Priyanka KVS, NYK Representative functions were a grand success and and members of Mangalore Surf inspired many for the future. .

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Goa’s Six Sons elevated to “Prince of the Church”

Philomena Lawrence Gilbert Lawrence Authors: Insights into Colonial Goa For details about the book and authors click: Insights into Colonial Goa. Publishers: Amazon and Kindle in paperback and e-book (Continued from last week) Cardinal Oswald Gracias (no relation to Valerian Gracias) is the current archbishop of Mumbai. He was born in Bombay, the son of Jervis and Aduzinda, with their roots in the village of Orlim. Like diaspora Goans and member of GEM – Goan, East-Indian, Mangalorean

community of Mumbai, Oswald grew up in Bombay completing his school at St. Michael’s in Mahim and at St. Xavier’s college in Mumbai.

He joined the St. Pius X seminary in Bombay and was ordained a priest in 1970. He was then appointed Chancellor and secretary to the Bishop of Jamshedpur. In 1976, he proceeded to obtain a doctorate in

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canon law at Pontifical Urbaniana University at the Vatican in Rome and completed his training in 1982.

Oswald returned to Mumbai to become the chancellor of the diocese; and in 1991 was made archdiocesan consultor and professor at various seminaries in India. In 1997, he was appointed Auxiliary bishop of Mumbai by Pope John Paul II. In 2000, he became Bishop of Agra; and in 2006 returned to be the Archbishop of Mumbai. The following year, Pope Benedict XVI elevated Gracias to Cardinal; who held positions in several church organizations in India, Asia and at the Vatican.

Cardinal-designate

Ferrão

was

born on January 20, 1953, in the village of Aldona and baptized Filipe Neri António Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão. He is the son of Agostinho Lourenco Tome and Maria Palmira Eugenia Gertrudes da Canceicao of

Santarxette; with siblings Octaviano do Rosário, and Maria Amelia dos Milagres Raposo. Filipe grew up in the village of his birth; at the age of 10, joined the junior seminary in the neighboring village of Saligao, and in due course, was ordained a priest in 1979. After working for a time in Goa, he resumed studies at Pontifical Urbaniana University at the Vatican in Rome, graduating in 1988; and then continued studies in Pastoral Theology at Brussels graduating in 1991. He is fluent in eight languages – Indian (3) and international (5). In 1994, Pope John Paul II appointed Filip Neri to the position of auxiliary bishop of Goa and Daman; who adopted the motto “TIM SOGLLIM EK ZAUM (That They May All Be One).” A decade later, he was elevated to Archbishop and “Patriarch ad honorem of the East Indies.” With the appointment of Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrão of Goa as India’s first Cardinal Patriarch – one of five worldwide -- India joins the exclusive club of countries with this religious dignitary of the Latin Church - Jerusalem, Italy (Venice) and Portugal (Lisbon).

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abolished in 1964. Now for the first time in world history, the imminent appointment to the position of Cardinal Patriarch is an upgrade of “Goa’s Patriarch of the East Indies” to be one of the five Cardinal Patriarchs of the Latin Church.

The GEM Clergy and Nuns

The Goan clergy come from the Catholic natives and its diaspora, the first of which was to Mangalore, which was part of the Vijayanagar kingdom along with Goa prior to the arrival of the Iberians. Nearly every family had one or more priests and nuns belonging to all caste strata. The number of Bishops that the Catholic Indo-Iberian community of GEM nurtured over the eons are too numerous to present. For a sample, according to native writer Felix da Cruz, “Aldona village has produced 13 bishops.”

Goans were bishops both in SouthAsia and in the former Iberian colonies of Africa; truly fulfilling

Goa’s vital duty and claim of “Rome of the Orient;” especially during the Pombal regime when European priests were restricted in the oriental colonies.

Looking at the number of priests, bishops and cardinals nurtured by Goa, it reminds us of the extensive role Florence, Italy played in the Catholic Church during the Renaissance nurturing many priests, bishops, cardinals and popes.

There’s a connection between Florence, Italy and Goa. In the Basilica of Bon Jesu in Old Goa, the old colonial capital, the mausoleum that houses the remains of the Saint Francis Xavier and the silver casket was gifted by the last Florentine Medici – Cosimo de’ Medici III (1642-1723), who was Grand Duke of Tuscany (1670-1723). The saint’s mausoleum was designed by Giovanni Foggini - Florentine sculptor; and the ornate decorations are the handiwork of Goan and Indian artisans.

The GEM Laity While above are the leaders, the laity – women and men are the body of the Church. Reviewing YouTube

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imageries of native religious services and festivities, we are always impressed and moved by the devotion and commitment of natives of both faiths. They fervently uphold traditions with no airs or fancy outfits. We salute and honor their self-restraint and selfeffacement; and their ability to uphold the cultural and religious values and practices despite the daily difficulties.

forward these articles to your relatives, friends, peers, as well as Indian and Iberian chat sites.

Sharing history is sharing our cultural heritage. The work is for us, by us. Thank you for allowing us to share this with you.

Philomena Lawrence Gilbert Lawrence Authors: Insights into Colonial Goa

For details about the book and authors click: Insights into Colonial We hope you enjoyed reading this Goa. aspect of history, which includes a Published by Amazon and Kindle in lot of “food for thought.” Please paperback and e-book format.

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Mission for 3L (least, last & lost students) With your generous support and prayers, till date the Mission for 3L (least, last, & lost) students of marginalized of our society continues. During the last academic year, all the 27 students passed with minimum 70%.

For the current academic year 2021-22, so far, I

have selected 25 (13 girls and 12 boys) most needy students irrespective of creed, region, and culture who are studying from KG to postgraduate level.

At the postgraduate level two girls, one girl at the undergraduate level, one boy doing diploma in automobile, one girl studying in XI standard and the

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rest studying in high schools, primary schools, and pre-primary schools. These students live and study in Goa and in North Karnataka. Due to COVID-19 situation a few students with their families left Goa and now are settled in Karnataka. Since their parents are either illiterate or semi-literate and do not know English, these students need private coaching to cope up with their studies. This is the most expensive factor. Similarly, private transport from home to school and vice versa for students who are studying up to X standard is also quite expensive. Auto drivers demand Rs. 1750/- per month per student. I personally keep regular touch with these students and their parents and monitor their academic progress, behaviour, self-respect, and help them to build up positive value system. Since the parents are landless poor persons and/or sickly persons, besides the academic expenses (school/college fee, uniform, textbooks, stationery, Xerox, school bag, tiffin box, water bottle, footwear, rainwear, travel expense, and private tuition fee) the other expenses (provisions, Medicare, new clothes once a year

during Christmas, snacks, Christmas hampers with sweets, three festive meals for Easter, Feast of St. Ignatius, and Christmas) of these students are met according to the availability of funds. On an average, per year per student rupees 25,000/- to 27,000/- are spent.

Besides this, out of the 12 families of 3 L, seven most needy families are provided with provisions on a regular basis.

I would be grateful, if you could continue or become a partner in this noble mission through your generous contribution and continuous prayers. If you are willing, I will give you the bank details of the recipients and you could directly transfer your contribution to their account.

Life is uncertain for any person.

In this context, to continue this Mission of 3L, after my death, I have selected and appointed two valuebased ladies. Both of them are illiterate and cannot do hard work due to their sickness, but they are honest to the core and generous towards other poor families. A Catholic couple who on a monthly

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basis help the Mission of 3 L, has agreed to continue to help these two ladies. The mission belongs to God. I am only a caretaker and coordinator. Hence, do not worry much of its continuity.

In this context, I must share with you, a touching incident of a Catholic family which was one of the 3 L families. Due to COVID-19 that family had no regular job and four children were studying. Later on, their situation improved and the head of the family asked me to drop them as recipients and help other needy families. Such is the honesty and generosity of these 3L families whom I reach out.

Thanking you in anticipation for your generous support and valuable prayers.

Yours sincerely, Fr. Pratapananda Naik, SJ 20 June 2022 Co-ordinator of 3 L Mission Loyola Hall Near Law College Miramar, Panaji Goa – 403 001, INDIA Mobile No.: 9850658565 E-mail: pratapnaiksj@gmail.com

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St Aloysius holds State Level Seminar on Entrepreneurship:

Opportunities and Challenges

The postgraduate department of Commerce, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organsied a one-day State Level

Seminar on Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges on 17th June 2022 in Eric Mathias hall of the College.

Mr Mithun Bhat Kakunje, Director, Kakunje Group of Companies was the Chief Guest. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Principal presided over the programme. Dr Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar of the College, Dr Loveena

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Lobo, Director, Maffei Block, Dr P P Sajimon, Dean of PG Studies, Mr Joyan DSouza, HoD of M.Com. (Finance & Analytics) & Staff Convenor, Ms Nandini, Coconvenor and Norma & Vashika, 55 Veez Illustrated Weekly

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis suggested the participants to become entrepreneurs rather than working under someone. He motivated the students to plan and execute the potentiality of the market and explore their ideas into business. He also briefed about the Incubation Centre of the College and invited to become notable entrepreneurs.

Joylin Fiona DSouza compered the Programme. Mr Joyan DSouza welcomed the gathering. Ms Nandini introduced the Chief Guest.

Vashika rendered the vote of thanks.

student convenors were present on the dais.

Addressing the gathering Mr Mithun Bhat briefed about the idea of business he holds. He explained the ups and downs in business field.

He suggested the participants to accept failure and try to be a successful person in their field of interest.

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Nazareth

Central School, Balmatta, Mangalore Investiture Ceremony Nazareth Central School, Balmatta, aims at training individuals to shoulder responsibilities and uphold high standards of conduct while

The school organised the Investiture Ceremony for the session 2022-23 to keep the splendour and bestow honour on the newly elected Student Council, Sports and clubs. The newly appointed Prefectorial Board marched impressively with colourful school band and were inducted into their duties. The ceremonial pinning of badges and handing over of sashes to the Council members was

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solemnized by the Correspondent and the Principal of Nazareth Central School Rev Sr. Marceline D’Souza, and Head of Computer Science Department Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Rani, FSM. The school choir presented a

befitting start to the programme with a hymn glorifying God. Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Rani, FSM reflected over the Holy Scripture and motivated the students to be dedicated and committed to their goals in order to fulfil their dreams. The School

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model to others.

The School Head Boy, Abdul Rahman Izhanand School Head Girl, Devika Shaji expressed their gratitude to the management and staff for reposing faith in them. They humbly assured that they would give their best in collaboration with their team and prove their mettle as leaders.The programme was meticulously and professionally compered by KumariSneha P Shibu and Master Feraz Ahmed. Following the vote of thanks delivered byKumari Rhea Diveena Lobo. The impressive Programme was witnessed by the religious sisters, Staff and the entire students’ body.

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Orientation programme for the new students of I PUC

The orientation programme for the new students of I PUC was held on 20 June 2022 in the college auditorium.

The programme commenced with a prayer song invoking God's blessings. Students and parents were cordially welcomed and introduced to the

vision and mission of the college and acquainted with the rules and regulations of the college through a video.

There was a short demonstration of the college app, and details on how to download and use the app. The principal SrNorineDSouza briefed the

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students about the expectations the college has from them. The main focus of the day was to ensure that parents partner with the college in monitoring the performance, behaviour and progress of their wards.

The chief guest, Dr Caroline DSouza, Neuro Psychiatrist addressed the audience on how this new beginning is an opportunity to reflect and work with a new sense of purpose. She gave them tips and pointers on how to overcome the hurdles they may face and how to

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cement the parent-child relationship by establishing good communication lines between themselves and their children during this transition period of adolescence when their wards are susceptible to stress, peer pressure, addiction to social media etc.

The toppers of the I PU Annual Examination- IvinSequeira, Sanjana Ravish, Samruddhi D &SamhitaPrabhu were felicitated by Dr Caroline.

Privy, an alumna spoke in glowing terms about her experience in the college & exhorted the I PU

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students to seize every opportunity competitive exams. and make the most of their life on the campus. Mamtha S Prabhu, the Mrs Suvasini, Lecturer in Biology parent of Samhita also engaged the compered the event, Mrs Hariet, audience with her positive Lecturer in Commerce welcomed feedback. Samriddhi D spoke about and introduced the chief guest, & how being a part of the Science the Principal thanked the parents Integrated Batch enabled her to for their enthusiastic presence. Mrs prepare well for the exams. The Preema Pereira and Ms Liekitha Vividhya team addressed the were the convenors of the event. science students and gave them a Vice Principal Sr Janet Sequeira, PTA bird's eye view of the Integrated member Asha Sanjeevana and the Batch which could be a game faculty were present on the changer if they plan to answer occasion.

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International Yoga Day

observed at Aloysius College

The 8th International Yoga Day was observed at St Aloysius College today in Arrupe Block. The event was jointly organized with Delampady Yoga Foundation and

AYUSH Yoga in association with the Student Activity Cell, Department of Physical Education, NCC, NSS, Youth Red Cross and Yoga students.

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The 8th International Yoga celebrated with the theme "Yoga for Humanity". Many students, lecturers and staff members of the college attended the event. The program started with the lighting of the lamp at the beginning, and ended with a mass Asanas, Meditation and Mudra Yoga.

Mrs. Nita Shetty, a member of the Delampady Yoga Foundation and a yoga director, gave the perfect guidance for the audience for doing multiple yoga asanas.

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Dr Alwyn DSa, Registrar of the the society.

Everybody who College was the chief guest and practices yoga should always inaugurated the programme. He engage in activities that will guide appreciated the organisers for the society like yogis. He said conducting such a meaningful students can gain more memory programme and said the theme, with yoga.

"Yoga for Humanity" is the prelude Dean of the Student Activity Cell, Dr to the Yoga Day for Peace and Ishwara Bhat briefed about yoga Coexistence in the World with Yoga. and welcomed the gathering. Arun Everyone can live healthy by doing D'Souza, Director of Physical Yoga and meditation. He also Education rendered the vote of suggested the students to practice thanks.

Mahima Rodrigues yoga in their day-to-day life. compered the event. Student Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis, SJ, Activity Cell Secretary Leona Allison expresses his great joy about Yoga D'Souza and Student Secretary for Day, adding that yoga keeps the Physical Education Rashmita were mind and body healthy and present. motivates the mind to do good for ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

International Yoga Day 2022

Post Graduate Department of Psychology and Clinical Psychology, Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru

observed International Yoga Day on the 21 June 2022. The event was held in collaboration with Decathlon and Yoga Chetana which took place

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in the old Auditorium Block. The event was attended by a total of 150 participants comprising of both students and staff from various departments. The yoga session was conducted by Mr Ajithkumar and Mrs Chethana Ajithkumar, Directors of Yoga Chetana, College of Yoga and Research.

The day’s celebration was initiated by singing a sloka invoking the blessing of the almighty for the day which was followed by a brief inauguration.S r Dr Venissa A.CPrincipal, St Agnes College addressed the gathering at the occasion and spoke about the importance of Yoga for the body and mind. She highlighted the benefits of yoga for inner peace, tranquility along with the physical benefits it entails. Post inaugural, a

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45- minute yoga session in Preethika- Decathlon Coordinator accordance with the International and Mr Ajithkumar and Mrs Chetana Yoga Day Yoga protocol proposed Ajithkumar directors of Yoga by the Ministry of AYUSH was Chetana; Mrs Deepa Kotaricarried out. After this, the Assistant Professor of Clinical participants were introduced to the Psychology and Coordinator of the theoretical aspects of yogic science event; and Dr V. Premanand- Head

by Mrs Chethana Ajithakumar. The of the Department of Psychology session began with loosening were present on stage. Ms Ranjitha, practices, which was followed by a first -year student pursuing her various yoga postures and ended master’s in psychology proposed with the practice of pranayama. Dr the vote of thanks. The MC for the Vinora A.C.- Coordinator of event was Ms Varshini, a first- year Postgraduate Studies, Ms student of Clinical Psychology.

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Paul D’ Souza celebrates

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Silver Jubilee of Episcopal

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MANGALURU, JUNE 21: Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’ Souza, Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore diocese celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his Episcopal Ordination with a solemn thanksgiving mass in Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Mangalore on his Birthday and his patron Saint St Aloysius Gonzaga Day, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 9.30 am.

Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi, Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao, Bishop of Shimoga, Most Rev. Dr Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary and Most Rev. Dr Ignatius D’ Souza, Bishop of Bareilly concelebrated the mass.

Many priests of the diocese and those serving in the diocese were also present.

In his homily, Most Rev. Dr Gerald

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Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi preached on the ministry of a bishop. He said, “Bishop, an anointed minister of God and an authentic teacher in the Church, primarily preaches the Word of God and teaches the faith. He is invested with the fullness of the priesthood

of Christ and, as his instrument, communicates divine grace to the other members of the Church.”

Further the bishop said, “In the exercise of his ministry as father and Pastor in the midst of his

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faithfulness, the Bishop should act as one who serves, always keeping before his eyes the example of the Good Shepherd who came not to be

served but to serve and to lay down his life for his sheep.”

The members of Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC), members of Diocesan Finance Committee

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members, members of Reconciliation Committee and Building Committee, Diocesan Auditors and Pastoral Council Members of Rosario Cathedral along with family members and

guest of the Jubilarian participated in the solemn thanksgiving mass.

After the thanksgiving mass, on behalf of the Diocese, a brief

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felicitation programme in honour of Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza was organised in the Rosario Cultural Hall. The triple celebration began with the prayer

song led by Mr Antony D’ Silva and the members of Rosario Church Choir. The Jubilarian and Birthday Celebrant Bishop A. P D’Souza cut the Birthday cake and shared the joy with the other dignitaries on the

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Dr John D’ Silva, Secretary, Diocesan Pastoral Council read the citation written in the form of a poem by Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao, Bishop

of Shimoga. Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha honoured the bishop with a shawl and presented the citation.

All other bishops on the dais

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honoured the silver jubilarian with a huge jasmine garland. Very Rev. Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General, Rev. Dr Joseph Martis, Secretary, Council of Priests, Fr

Denial Veigas OP, Episcopal Vicar for Religious, Sr Anna Maria BS, CRI Vice President, Dr John D Silva, secretary, Diocesan pastoral Council were joined the bishops on dais in felicitating the silver jubilarian

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Bishop A. P. D’ Souza. Bishops of Shimoga and Bellary individually felicitated the Jubilarian with a shawl and garland.

To make the celebration a memorable one, “Movalh Mogak

Saks Bisp Luvis Pavl Soz- Witness to Compassionate Love Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza,” a book on the life and achievements of Bishop Aloysius Paul D’ Souza was released

by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldnaha. The book, compiled by

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Mr Stephen Quadros, Permude, includes the collection of fond memoirs of the dear ones, peers, colleagues, admirers and wellwishers of Bishop Aloysius Paul D’ Souza.

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, in his presidential address recalled the life, ministry and contributions of Bishop Aloysius Paul D’ Souza to all parishes and institutions he served and the diocese at large. He spoke a few words of appreciation and thanked the bishop for his compassionate love, support, encouragement and inspiration in heading the diocese and guiding the faithful. Bishop Peter said, “Bishop AP lived his episcopal motto “With the Tender Compassion of Jesus Christ” all through his life. Bishop AP has touched all our hearts with the innocence of his Patron Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and showed the compassionate face of God.”

In his reply to the felicitation, Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Saldanha, Bishop Emeritus thanked Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha and the entire diocese for their love, affection and honour bestowed on him through this felicitation programme. The Silver Jubilarian Bishop said, “I am very much pleased with you all. I consented to celebrate this jubilee after a year, only to thank my priests who were a great support in my ministry and for their obedience. I am grateful to all the vicar generals and all priests (both Udupi and Mangalore) for collaborating with me in all my plans and missions.”

Thanking the youth and lay faithful, the bishop called them upon to take leadership in the society and in the Govt. sectors and thus witness Christ through our life of love and service.

Most Rev. Dr Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary recited the grace before the meal.

Rev. Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes, Director, Canara Communication Centre compered the programme. A sumptuous meal was served at the end of the programme.

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Mangaluru: Yoga for Life held at Father Muller Charitable Institutions Media release Mangaluru, Jun 21: The Father Muller Charitable Institutions deemed it only fit to conduct a united Yoga of all the sister concerns of the Institutions. This time over 1000 students participated in a practiced fashion, carpeting the entire Father Muller Indoor Stadium on 21 June 2022 at 3 pm. The whole event echoed with overwhelming response by the students for a united Yoga session called on by the director of FMCI. The inaugural of the Yoga performance was presided over by Fr

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The

adorned the stage giving vibrancy to the intuitions celebrations.

management committee members

Dr Rajesh Nair, a well renowned Yoga Guru, with over 13 years of experience was aptly chosen for the day.

Academically trained as an engineer and a management consultant, he worked for 10 years thereafter shifted his full attention to Yoga studies.

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Since 2014 he is associated with the Yoga University (S-VYASA) as part of formal studies in the therapeutic application of Yoga (Post Graduation) and completed his doctoral research work on understanding the mechanism of Yoga in managing diabetes, from a perspective of molecular biology. He is well acquainted with the theory, practice and philosophy of Yoga, currently working as a senior research fellow at S-VYASA University, Bengaluru.

people all over the world performing Yoga today in the 8 th year of its celebration, we need to heed to the health of the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing in everyone.

The Yoga practice was the culmination of a 10 day workshop at FMCI guided by Dr Rajesh Nair. The leadership of the NSS units of the Father Muller Medical College, Allied Health College, Homeopathic College and Nursing School and College, and the Father Muller College was commendable. Dr Shailaja Katti (Associate Professor Biochemistry) NSS Coordinator FMMC and organizer was also the Master of Ceremony for the event, accompanied by Abin, NSS cordinator for College of Nursing.

Fr Richard A Coelho in his presidential quoted the first Prime Ministers saying on Yoga, “Yoga includes nonviolence, truthfulness, continence, Yoga is an avoidance of malice and hatred”. He underscored that nonviolence or ahimsa is something much more than abstention from FMCI has been conducting Yoga Day physical violence but realization of celebrations form 2015 and garnering one’s self to be humane to every enthusiast from faculty and students human. The wellness is of the mind, alike. Even during the pandemic the body and soul being nourished, and Online Yoga session gathered Yoga thus helps in bringing in Mullerians for better Holistic Health wellness. The present environment of through Yoga. Fr Ajith B Menezes, condemnation and putrefied violence sought to it that all the preparations needs a balm of Yoga. The practice should transcend differences and was well organized. unite humankind. With over 25 crore -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------79 Veez Illustrated Weekly

International Yoga Day

Yoga is the music dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.

On 21st June 2022, along with the rest of the world, International Yoga Day was observed at St Agnes PU College. The participants comprised of NCC Cadets (Army & Airwing) of St Agnes PU College and St Agnes College (Autonomous). The chief guest for the event Sr Norine 80 Veez Illustrated Weekly

DSouza AC, Principal, St Agnes PU College who spoke on the importance of yoga to maintain a healthy body and mind.

Lt. Gayathri B K, ANO, Army Wing, Flying Officer Dr Hitakshi, ANO Airwing and Ms Sneha, NCC Staff in charge PUC were present on the dais. While this event took place in the Conference Hall the other PU Students assembled in the Auditorium and celebrated the significance of the day through the help of their Physical Director – Mrs Jayashree, who performed various asanas and briefed them about the benefits of yoga in their life.

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International Yoga Day Programme -

NSS and Sports Association

June 21 is celebrated as International Yoga Day since 2015.

This day was celebrated today by keeping in mind the theme ‘Yoga for Humanity’all over India.

The NSS units in association with Sports association of St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru observed the International Yoga Day.The resource person for the program was Sri Yogarathna Gopalakrishna Delampady, a professional yoga guru, practitioner

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and trainer. Sri Gopalkrishna is a district Rajyostava Awardee and a retired Senior Health Inspector. He is the Founder and Coordinator of Delampady Yoga Prathistana, Mangalore.

The program began at 3.30 p.m. The practical session was attended by a total of 120 students from the NSS units and the sports association. The Yoga Session was conducted by Sri Gopalakrishna and his team. The session began with the prayer following the protocol for the celebration of International Yoga Day. Sri Gopalakrishnaenlightened

the gathering by highlighting various aspects of Yoga and its influence on both body and mind.

He explained the importance of yoga in daily life for maintaining a peaceful and healthy living. He, along with his team members, demonstrated and also helped the participants practice some important yoga asanas, which will help them in developing concentration abilities and living a tension free life in future. He also distributed brochures of Yoga protocol among the participants for future reference. The session ended

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with Sarva Shanti Mantra. class and welcome speech & The program was also attended by introduction of the resource person Mrs. Vidya Patali, Mrs. Vinitha N. T., was done by Miss Likitha , a third NSS Program officers and Mrs. year B.C.A. degree class Student.

Vasudha S., Physical Education The Program ended at 4.45 p.m.

Instructor, Sports Association. with the vote of thanks proposed by The MC for the program was Miss Miss Venessa , a second-year Ishika from Second B.Sc. degree degree B.Com. student.

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International Yoga Day Celebration by NCC

Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that createsserenity and harmony. St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru celebrated International Yoga Day on 21 June 2022, which was held in St Agnes P.U. College conference hall. The participants comprised of NCC cadets of both Army and Airwing. Chief guest Sr

Norine DSouza A.C., the Principal of St Agnes P.U. College inaugurated the days’ event by lighting the lamp, Lt Gayathri BK, ANO Armywing; Flg Officer Dr Hithakshi B, ANO Airwing and Ms Sneha, Staff incharge in PUC for NCC , were also present. The Chief Guest, in her address to the

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gathering, emphasized on the importance of yoga to maintain a healthy body and healthy mind. She also mentioned that Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self. And that is why we need to take care of our self and this can be made possible by practicing yoga. The yoga session was carried out by the students of St Agnes College who are yoga experts - Ms. Neha of III BCA who has participated in Inter University Yoga competition for three consecutive years and had won the firstplace in the year 2021. CWO Neha S Rao of II BCA who has represented the college twice in inter University yoga competition and has also won first place in South Zonal yoga competition held in 2021 and Cdt Cpl Niveditha of II B.Sc., who has 85 Veez Illustrated Weekly

also participated in Yoga at different per the instructions and occasions.

The cadets experienced a sense of peace and enthusiastically performed yoga as happiness.

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Yoga Training for School Children

Yoga for children can help encounter the stress experienced by little ones living in a busy world.

Meditation is a relaxation that rejuvenates the body and mind.

With this aim in mind, a training programme was organised by National Cadet Corps of St Agnes

College (Autonomous), Mangaluru to the students of St Agnes Kannada Higher Primary School, Mangaluru on 17, 18 and 20 June 2022.

CQMS Saaniya Khan and Cdt Cpl Niveditha were the trainers of Yoga during the programme. During the

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contribute in becoming a healthy and happy human being. Trainers also emphasized on the importance of Yoga for children. Three days of training programme concluded with the yoga competition for children on the last day of training. The training on Yoga was refreshing, reviving and relaxing to the children.

The Headmistress and staff of the Primary school appreciated the St Agnes College cadets as well as their ANO's of Army and Airwing Lt Gayathri BK, Flg Offr. Dr Hithakshi B for taking the initiative and training the children.

training children were taught different Asanas starting with warming up and stretching, followed by Padmasana, Sukhasana, Tadasana, Bhujangaasana and ending with Shavasana. They also specially trained the children on Soorya Namaskar. Yoga can assist them in developing sound ways to strengthen themselves and ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

International Yoga day – 2022

Nazareth Central School celebrated the International Yoga Day on 21 June, 2022, for all classes with much fervour and enthusiasm. The special assembly and celebration depicted

the innumerable benefits of Yoga.

Since the theme for the year is ‘Yoga for Humanity, All the Nazareth

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fraternity also joined the session with same excitement and joy.

This special occasion was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp

by School Principal Rev Sr. Marceline D’Souza, School academic coordinato Mrs. Precilla Veigas, programme Coordinator

Mrs Veena Rao along with School Head Boy and Head Girl.

The excitement of the children of Grade 1 to 10 was palpable in the School Auditorium as they geared up to celebrate the International Day of Yoga 2022, it was nevertheless exciting because of its novelty.

The innumerable benefits of

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practicing Yoga were explained to peace of doing the Asanas was all the participants by three students amply visible right from the faces of of our school, they are Kumari the students.The programme was Devangana Shaji, Master Alden meticulously compared by Kumari Savio Monteiro and Kumari Khushi Deepa D. M respectively. Students displayed Let us all join to mark this day by their creative side by selecting celebrating from home not only theme‘International Day of Yoga’on today but every day. the colourful stage. The boundless ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS, PRESENTATION SKILLS AND WORKING IN TEAMS

The Department of Commerce, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized a workshop on ‘Interview Skills, Presentation Skills and Working in Teams’ for the final year B.Com students on 22 June 2022. The keynote speaker for the

day was Ms Shavina Soans, a freelance soft skills trainer, and consultant. Ms Soans has worked as a trainer for iPoint, is a consultant at Lykora, Mangaluru and a faculty member for Soft Skills at ICAI, Mangaluru.

The workshop commenced with a

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prayer song by Ms Ashel D’Souza and group followed by a welcome speech and the introduction of the speaker by Ms Ritusha Harish. Ms Soans began the session with activity and introduced the topic of ‘Presentation Skills’ to the students.

This topic was elaborated in-depth as it is essential in the corporate world.

Tips to make a good presentation, the Do’s, and Don’ts of presentation and the common mistakes while

presenting was also discussed.

As the session carried on, Ms Soans gave the students an insight into the essential interview skills required to succeed at a job. In a fun-filled manner, she also touched on the different dynamics that exist within teams and when working in teams.

The workshop was filled with educative and entertaining activities. Ms Shavina Soans effectively drove

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home all the points that are a the workshop. For the workshop, requirement when working in the special notepads were prepared by corporate sector. The students the enjoyed the students of the Commerce stream session thoroughly. as a part of their community Ms Elvira Monteiro and Ms Lawren extension activity. The Vote of Castelino were the staff Thanks was coordinators. Ms Ritusha Harish, presented by Ms Anusha Zita Vice D’Cunha. The workshop concluded President of Commerce compered with the College Anthem.

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