Media Release
Udupi, Jun 24: Sylvia Suares, the Udupi diocesan president of the Sthree Sangatan, officially assumed charge as the director of the Women’s Commission of the Udupi diocese. The ceremony was held at the Bishop’s chapel in the presence of diocesan clergy and commission members.
The solemn occasion began with a prayer service led by Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi, who also presided over the oath-taking ceremony.
In his address, bishop Gerald congratulated Sylvia Suares and extended his best wishes as she begins her new ministry, encouraging her to serve with dedication and compassion.
Also present on the occasion were Fr Stephen D’Souza, chancellor of the Udupi diocese, and Fr Roshan D’Souza, judicial vicar of the diocese.
The Women’s Commission is one of the 20 Pastoral Commissions actively working towards the diocese’s pastoral plan titled ‘Journeying Towards a Synodal Church – Mission 2030.’