Shankerpura Church wins Diocese-level Konkani singing competition

Udupi: St John the Evangelist Church in Pangla Shankerpura emerged victorious in the 18th Diocese-level Konkani Singing Competition organized by St John Evangelist Church, ICYM, Pangla. The event took place on Sunday, October 29.

The winners of the second and third runner-up positions were Our Lady of Fatima Church in Perampally and Holy Cross Church in Byndoor, respectively.

Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, the Vicar General of the Udupi Diocese and the chief guest at the valedictory program, commended the organizers and participants. He stated, “This event is a significant one for the Shankarpura parish and provides a wonderful opportunity for singers within the Udupi diocese. Singing is a unique talent that not everyone possesses, but with continuous effort, improvement is possible. The competition showcased the talents of various church members, providing an inclusive platform for everyone in the Udupi diocese. This competition is known for its impartiality and discipline.”

Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves was joined by other distinguished individuals, including Fr Prakash Anil Catelino, the parish priest of Shankerpura, Fr Vijay D’Souza, the co-director of ICYM, and Fr Henry D’Souza, the assistant parish priest. Avil Nazareth, the president of ICYM Shirva Deanery, Anitha D’Souza, Victor Mendonca, John Martis, Joseph Catelino, Pratham Dsouza, and Inish Rodrigues were also in attendance.

The competition was judged by Robin Sequiera, Carol Sequiera, Josna Fernandes, Jason Lobo, Denzil Periera, and Raina Sequiera. The program was skillfully compered by Jenisha Mendonca, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Joel Castelino. Clara Mendonca, Fr Vijay D’Souza, Darren D’Souza, and Venecia Quadrous also contributed to the event’s success.

Results:
Below 10 (Solo – Boys)

I: Scan Lasrado – Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte
II: Gaurav John Carvalho – St Peter Church, Barkur
III: Nirman Aranha – St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura

Below 10 (Solo – Girls)

I: Leona Olivera – Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
II: Katelyn Angel Pinto – St Lawrence Minor Basilica, Attur
III: Thea Machado – St John The Evangelist Church, Shankerpura

Below 10 (Group)

I: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva

11-15 Years (Solo – Boys)

I: Ayush Menezes – St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
II: Rishen D’Mello – Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte
III: Suhan D’Silva – Perampalli

11-15 Years (Solo – Girls)

I: Melriya D’Souza – St Vincent De Paul Church, Katpadi
II: Jiya Mendonsa – St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
III: Ashni Saldhana – Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva

11-15 Years (Group)

I: St John Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor

15 and Above (Solo – Men)

I: Alwin Rodrigues – Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
II: Avin Vinay Barboza – St Joseph Church, Belman
III: Sohan Alva – St John Evangelist Church, Shankerpura

15 and Above (Solo – Women)

I: Femina Lolin Moras – Sacred Heart Church, Uchilla
II: Reena Mathias – St Anthony Church, Kuntalnagar
III: Rikitha Saldhana – Holy Cross Church, Pamboor

15 and Above (Duet)

I: Errol Lawrence Andrade & Lolin Moras – Sacred Heart Church, Uchilla
II: Aaron Olivera Andrade & Melvita D’Souza – Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Ashwin Rodrigues & Melisha Lewis – Holy Cross Church, Byndoor

15 and Above (Group)

I: St John Evangelist Church, Pangla
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor

Championship – 2023

I: St John Evangelist Church, Pangla
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor.