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OBJECTIVES:
The World Convention proposes to bring together under the
sign of the Cross,
for the very first time, Canara-Konkani-Catholics scattered round the globe
1. to strengthen our unity and brotherhood,
2. to celebrate our unique identity,
3. to study our history,
4. to self-analyse the health of our community, specially in the field of spirituality, values and family life, economic development, politics and bureaucracy, education and service, Konkani language & culture and its preservation etc.
5. to resolve and to finalise action plans and to chalk-out the course of direction the
community would take in the future.
Dates: 26th - 29th of December
Place : Mangalore
Office: World Convention Office,
Bishop�s House, Kodialbail, Mangalore- 575003
Tel: 0824-5265555
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The Konkani Catholic Community settled here 400 years ago and it has a rich heritage in terms of religion, history ,language and Culture. It suffered under Tipu Sultan about 200 years ago but against all odds has survived and thrived. Its contribution in the field of Education, Health, and social service is unparalleled.
The community is at present facing a threat of loss of identity and the grim prospects of its History and take inspiration from it and also analyse and asses its strengths and weaknesses in the spiritual, cultural, economic, social, political and service fields and also to chalk out the course of action for a bright and secure future for the community. It has been decided to bring out a Souvenir - "Asmitai"(Identity) on the occasion. There will be also a Future Foundation-Fuddar Pratistthaan that will be instituted to focus on the future concerns of the Community.
The chief patron of the event will be the Bishop of Mangalore Rev, Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza and the Chief Promoter is the Catholic Sabha, Mangalore Pradesh (R). To organize this mega event an organizing committee has been formed with 17 sub committees. The members of the organizing committee adirector Fr Walter D'Mello. There will be 70 regional committees formed to cover every region of the world. All the Konkani Catholics around the World are requested to come forward and participate in this event and also contribute generously to make this World Convention a sucess.
We, the Canara-Konkani-Catholics are a unique lot. Our language, our culture, our customs, our traditions, our cuisine, our costumes, our folklore, our history, our literature, our way of life, etc., set us apart from any other people; and therefore, we are unique and special.
We have our own identity.
Our contribution to the growth and development of our land - our vicinity, our country and the entire world, is considerable - specially in the field of Education & Health services.
Our people have survived many a cruel ravages of history. The exodus from Goa and the tragedy of Tippu�s captivity are etched deep in our collective memory. Yet we have survived and thrived. Survived - physical uprootment, mass migration, religious oppression and cultural suppression.
The sign of the Cross has been our main source
of strength and inspiration.
ORGANISATION:
* Chief Patron: MOST REV. DR. ALOYSIUS PAUL D'SOUZA- Bishop of Mangalore Diocese.
* Promoters : CATHOLIC SABHA MANGALORE PRADESH (Regd.).
Chief Convenor - Shri Maritto Sequeira
Co-Convenor - Shri Eric Ozario
Gen. Secretary - Shri Godwin Pinto
Spiritual Director - Rev. Fr. Walter D�Mello
Presidents Sub-Committees:
| Shri Blasius D�Souza (Reception Com.) |
Rev.Fr.Prashant Madtha S.J. (Finance Com.) |
Shri L.J.Fernandes (Publicity Com.) |
| Rev.Fr.Denis D�Sa (Cultural Com.) |
Rev.Dr.John Fernandes (Conference Com.) |
Shri Roy Castelino (Exhibition Com.) |
| Shri Titus Noronha (Souvenir Com.) |
Shri J.R. Lobo (Hospitality Com.) |
Shri Santhosh D�Costa (Procession & Volunteers Com.) |
| Shri Richard Monteiro (Accomodation Com.) |
Shri Marcel Monteiro (Travel Com.) |
Shri Ivan Sequeira (Food Com.) |
| Shri Louis J.Pinto (Arrangements Com.) |
Smt. Irene Rebello (Documentation Com.) |
Sr.Grace Ida Pinto B.S. (Liturgical Com.) |
| Shri Ivan D�Souza (P.R. & Security Com.) |
The General Secretary (Secretariate Com.) |
The Programme:
| Dec. 26, 2004 | 4:30 p.m. | Colourful, Mammoth Procession | |
| 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Grand Opening Ceremony | ||
| 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Cultural Programmes | ||
| Dec. 27, 2004 Dec. 28, 2004
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10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ] | Conferences |
| 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |||
| 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Cultural Programmes | ||
| | |||
| Dec. 29 2004
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10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ] | Conferences |
| 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | |||
| 5:30 p.m. | Festive Thanksgiving Mass (All Bishops of our origin will concelebrate). | ||
| 7 p.m. | The Grand Finale | ||
As a fruitful conclusion of the World Convention, and as a living memorial to this historic event, the FUTURE FOUNDATION - 'FUDAR PRATISHTAN' will be instituted - to implement the resolutions passed at the Convention and to ensure a bright future for our community.
The FUTURE FOUNDATION will immediately focus on the following concerns and shall also address other concerns as and when they demand priority attention.
PROJECTS PROPOSED
Social concerns: Marriage Bureau, Counselling Centre, Counciliation Centre, Ecumenical & Inter-religious Centre
Economic Concerns: Bureaus for - Employment, Self-employment Guidance, Administrative Training, Career Guidance, Calamity Fund, Medical Assistance Fund.
Political Concerns: Bureaus for - Political Awareness, Education & Training, Acquistition of right and opportunities.
Cultural Concerns: Bureaus for - Cultural
Awareness, Education & Training, Research & Documentation of History and Heritage, Implementation of the Action - plan - 'Konkani at home, in liturgy and in School', Inter-Konkani & Inter cultural harmony.
There will be three types of delegates:
General: Rs. 200/-
Special: Rs. 1000/-
Donors: Rs. 5000/-
The delegate fees include breakfast, lunch, dinner & dormitory accomodation during the Convention. To make travel cheaper, efforts are being made to get concession in Railway / Air tickets and for hotel accommodation to the delegate who wish to say in the hotel / lodges.
The chief convener Maritto Sequeira and the spiritual director Fr Walter D'Mello of the World Convention will be touring the Gulf Countries to bring about an awareness about the World Convention and to meet sponsors of various events, items and arenas, during the convention. Their tour programme is as follows:
For More Details in Gulf Please Contact:
Bahrain:
Thursday, October 7 and Friday October 8
Contact Richard Moras - Konkani Kutam Bahrain Ph 00973-39528958.
Muscat:
Saturday, October 9 and Sunday October 10
Contact Henry Martis, President of MCCP, Muscat Ph 00968-9328630 or Stany Fernades, Ph 00968-9417953.
Kuwait:
On Monday October 11, Tuesday October 12 and Wednesday October 13
Contact Pascal Pinto, President of KCWA, Mobile 00965 9531557.
Doha-Qatar:
On Thursday October 14 and Friday October 15
Contact Felix Lobo Ph 00974-5507455.
UAE:
On Saturday October 16th till Saturday October 23rd
Contact - James Mendonca, President Mangalore Konkans Dubai Ph-00971-50-6453861. or Leo Rodrigues, Abu Dhabi, Ph 00971-50-4422969
Come, let us gauge our strengths and weaknesses
and chart-out the course for the future.
Come, let us give thanks for the gift of our Heritage.
Come, let us proclaim our unity and celebrate our Identity.
Come,let us join hands and work for the success of this Convention.
Long live
Canara-Konkani-Catholic Community!
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