Doha: Vivian Dsouza was unanimously elected as the President of Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) at Our Lady of Rosary Church-Doha for the year 2015-18.
Fr. Anand Castelino, OFM Cap, Our Lady of Rosary Church, Doha read out the names of new committee during the Konkani Mass. Qatar resident and active community leader, Vivian D’Souza was elected as President of Konkani Speaking Community for the next three years.
Vivian Dsouza renders his service as an active member in the parish council and served as Secretary to the parish council. He was in-charge of church building and seraphic hall and also served as President of POSA, a charitable unit of the church continuously for 3 years. Working closely with various unemployed youths at the industrial area and fishermen camps, he helps the needy people providing them provisions, giving medical aid etc.Under his leadership many medical and blood donation camps have been conducted in the church premises.Vivian D’Souza is familiar among community associating with Mangalore Cricket Club and Tulukoota Qatar too.
Fr. Anand thanked the outgoing committee President Mr.Mathew Estrocio and his team for their selfless service towards the church and poor people in the society.
Konkani speaking Community is an active group that comprises of people from Konkan Zone of India – Maharashtra, Goa, Karwar and Mangalore. KSC members render a variety of services towards poor people in the society. KSC offers prayer, Novenas and keeps alive traditional Konkan festivals in Doha, celebrating St.Xavier Feast, St.Anthony Feast and Monthi Feast.
The new office bearers include, Fr. Anand Castelino as Spiritual Director, Vivian D’Souza as President, Bertha Rodrigues, as Secretary, Joaquim Dias as Treasurer and Sunil D’Silva, Treesa Goveas, Gracy Danthi, Martin Mascarenhas, Anthony Estrocio, Kristan Dsouza, Christine D’Cunha as Committee members.