Mangaluru: Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R), Bondel Unit conducted an elocution competition for the parishioners on October 29, 2023. Herald Pinto, Vice President of the Catholic Sabha Unit, welcomed the audience. Herold Pinto conducted the prayer with a proclamation of the Word of God. 24 participants took part in the competition. There were 5 groups, and the topics were in Konkani and Kannada in the competition.
Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza Parish Priest, Henbert Pinto, President of the Catholic Sabha, Veronica Pais – Secretary, City Deanery President- Wilfred Alvares , City Deanery Elocution Competition Convener – Stephen D’Silva, and Colin Miranda- Convener of Elocution Judges of the Competition – Molly Saldanha Neermarga and Sharal D’Souza-Kelarai, were on the dais.
Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza in his address conveyed greetings to all participants and parents, and lauded the Catholic Sabha Bondel unit’s efforts in organising this beautiful event. He requested parents to support and encourage young people too to get involved in this process of leadership training and make the best use of this opportunity in coming years.
Colin Miranda introduced the judges. Guests on the Dais distributed the prizes for winners and participants with cash prizes and certificates.
Veronica Pais gave the vote of thanks. Melwin Crasta compered the programme.
The parish priest led in prayer as the competition came to a close. For the competition, sixty parishioners showed up and supported the competitors.
Results of the Elocution Contest
1st Category Konkani
ಮ್ಹಜಿ ವ್ಹಡಿಲಾಂ ಮ್ಹಾಕಾ ಪ್ರೇರಣ್ (ಕೊಂಕಣಿ)
1st – Nishel Pearl Monteiro
2 nd – Sherwin Johan Menezes
3 rd- Shayna Rego
2nd Category Konkani
ಭಾರತ್ ಮ್ಹಜೊ ದೇಶ್ (ಕೊಂಕಣಿ)
1st- Reegan Justin Martis
2nd – Vihaan Jaden Sequiera
3rd – Ethan David Dsouza
3rd Category Konkani
ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಮನ್ಶಾ ಜಿವಿತಾಕ್ ಬೆಸಾಂವ್ ವಾ ತೆಂತೆಸಾಂವ್? (ಕೊಂಕಣಿ)
1st – Ninisha Prisha Monteiro
2nd – Anora Niral Dsouza
3rd – Viona Jane Mascarenhas
4th Category ಕನ್ನಡ
ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ನೈತಿಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳ ಮಹತ್ವ(ಕನ್ನಡ) (Significance of ethical values in life)
1st -Denith Rodrigues
2nd -Marita Lobo
3rd – Anvila Neora Dsouza
5th Category ಕನ್ನಡ
ಮಾದಕ ದ್ರವ್ಯದ ಸಹವಾಸ ಜೀವನದ ವಿನಾಶ (ಕನ್ನಡ) (Drug association ruins lives)
1st -Primal Jamiek Sequiera
To all the winners and participants, congratulations!
