Media Release

Puttur, Oct 29: The Mathruvedi (Mothers’ Association) of St Alphonsa Pilgrim Church, Nellyadi, honoured parents of children with disabilities during a special training programme organised as part of the Udane Zone Mothers’ Cultural Convention.

Speaking on the occasion, Fr Shaji Mathew, parish priest of St Alphonsa Pilgrim Church, Nellyadi, highlighted the emotional struggles, hardships and challenges faced by parents while raising children with disabilities, both at home and in society. He emphasised that it is everyone’s responsibility to extend love, compassion, encouragement and social support to these families. Recognising and honouring the sacrifices and dedication of such parents is an important humanitarian responsibility of society, he said.

Fr Shaji Mathew, the programme coordinator, also conducted the training session. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various cultural and Bible competitions held as part of the event.

Fr Rijo, parish priest of the Udane Zone, Sr Liss Mathew, Rekha Augustine, Jessy and others were present on the occasion.

The programme served as a meaningful initiative to recognise and honour the parents of children with disabilities, strengthen their self-confidence and promote the values of compassion, dignity and humanity in society.