Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R), Bondel Unit conducted an elocution competition for the parishioners on October 29, 2023. Mr. Herald  Pinto, Vice President of the Catholic Sabha Unit, welcomed the audience. Mr. 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, Mr Henbert Pinto, President of the Catholic Sabha, Mrs. Veronica Pais – Secretary, City Deanery President- Mr. Wilfred Alvares , City Deanery Elocution Competition Convener – Mr Stephen D’Silva, and Mr Colin Miranda- Convener of Elocution Judges of the Competition – Mrs Molly Saldanha Neermarga and Mrs 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 best efforts in organising this beautiful event. He also 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. Mr Colin Miranda  introduced the judges. Guests at the Dias distributed the prizes for winners and participants with cash prizes and certificates… The vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Veronica Pais. The programme was compered by Mr. Melwin Crasta.The parish priest led prayer as the competition came to a close. For the competition, sixty parishioners showed up and offered their support to the competent’s.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 ಕನ್ನಡಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ನೈತಿಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳ ಮಹತ್ವ(ಕನ್ನಡ)

1st -Denith Rodrigues

2nd -Marita Lobo

3rd – Anvila Neora Dsouza

5th Category ಕನ್ನಡಮಾದಕ ದ್ರವ್ಯದ ಸಹವಾಸ ಜೀವನದ ವಿನಾಶ (ಕನ್ನಡ)

1st -Primal Jamiek Sequiera

To all the winners and participants, congratulations! 
Report: Meena Serrao Barboza