Bishop Gerald inaugurates St Joseph’s school new building at Belman


Daijiworld Media Network – Karkala (RJP)

Karkala, Jun 6: “32% of the female population is illiterate in India. More than 68 lacs children do not go to school. The education is the only barometer to gauge the progress of any country. Only with a great increase in the number of educated people, the country can see real development.” said bishop of Udupi diocese Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo.

He was speaking after inaugurating St Joseph’s English Medium School new building recently at Belman. He also presided over the function after the Holy Eucharistic.

“Christians who are 1.8 % of the population have contributed 20% to the development of the nation.” Bishop added.

Bishop honoured Fr Lawrence B D’Souza the parish priest of Belman church who was instrumental the concept and execution of the new building of the institution with a history of 120 years.

Former MLA H Gopala Bhandary who spoke on the occasion said “The institution ranked second in the few institutions with a history of more than 100 years in Karkala taluk. The achievement of the school is praiseworthy. The role of Christian missionaries, in the spheres of education and health, is exemplary. They are known for discipline, quality and value based education. “

Parish priest of Belman as well the correspondent of the school, Fr Lawrence B D’Souza welcomed. CBE secretary Fr Jerald D’Souza, Fr Lawrence D’Souza from Udupi CESU, zilla panchayat member Reshma Udayakumar Shetty, taluk panchayat member Asha Devendra Shetty, Belman grama panchayat president Mallika Rao, entrepreneur N Subhash Hegde, Karkala education officer Manmohan H, old students association president Xavier D’Mello participated in the programme and wish the best. Fr J B Moras the assistant priest, Fr Joshwin Praveen D’Souza, vice president of parish council Gregory Menezes, secretary Lydia Aranha, Sr Usha Stella, school development committee president Ronald D’Souza were on the dais.

Donors were honoured during the programme. Vincent Pinto read out the names. B Pundalika Marathe compered. Sr Lucy Pereira proposed vote of thanks. 

  

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  • THERESA LOBO, MUKAMAR,SHARJAH

    Mon, Jun 06 2016

    God bless this new English Medium School and the People who contributed to build this school.
    Wishing all the Best for the all the students. God bless the Teachers and all the students.

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  • felix & shanthi d'costa, urwa/Muscat

    Mon, Jun 06 2016

    God bless this new English medium school and also those who contributed directly and indirectly to bring this ambitious project for the benefit of all caste and creed may God also be blessed them

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore

    Mon, Jun 06 2016

    Our coastal Karnataka is a educational hub and well known for good education.Hope this school with new improved infrastructure will extend class education to the students around and the school to top the list.All the best.

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Sun, Jun 05 2016

    Yes true, along with education, spiritual and moral values should also be given utmost importance.

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