Report and pic from Vinay Pais
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (SP)

Kundapur, Oct 15:  The Association of Kundapur Secular Franciscan order recently celebrated its 80th anniversary under the presidentship of the chief priest Fr Vincent Furtado, OFM Cap, provincial of Holy Trinity Province in the auditorium of Kundapur Holy Rosary Church.

The anniversary of founder St Francis Assisi was also held along with the main function. Fr Furtado, addressing the gathering, called upon the congregation to lead life in accordance with the divine message. Fr Alban D’Souza, dean of Kundapur deanery was the chief guest.

Among those present on the dais were Fr Rocky D’Cunha, assistant director and national advisor, Fr Anand Castelino, assistant parish priest of Holy Family Church Brahmavar, Irene Lasrado, representative and state international representative and Nelly D’Souza, president of the association.

Jacintha Korea, secretary read out the annual report. Dora Lobo, vice-president of the association proposed vote of thanks. Diana Almeida compered the programme.