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For the first time, an online portal has been designed in a social media platform for Mass offering request by Christian faithful who used to request Masses in our friaries and churches in person. Hence ‘Online Mass Offerings Request’ is made available to all and could be accessed easily by clicking on the link and filling up the necessary details. We will offer Masses for your specific intentions and pray for you. Kindly share it with others too to avail this spiritual benefit. It is a creative, collective and communicative pastoral venture of the Capuchin Friars from Karnataka Province.
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“Great
Satisfaction comes from sharing with others”
“Your
blood donation can give a precious smile to someone’s face.” To realize
the need of the hour and serve the purpose of the people is the greatest wonder
and the achievement of human being. As the age old saying goes ‘Health is
wealth’. The Vimukti Charitable Trust (VCT) had been catering to the manifold
plans, undertaking projects for the welfare and the upliftment of the people in
this region. ‘Health’ has been the core issue, and the focus to attend to this
issue is the prime need during COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, Vimukti Pothnal
organized Blood Donation camp in Collaboration with Taluka Health department,
family welfare society and RIIMS Blood Bank unit Riachur on 4th April 2021 at
Vimukti premises Pothnal. Dr. Rajendra explained the benefits of the blood
donation. Every healthy person can donate blood once in a six month. It
increases immune system of the body. It can keep one away from cancer and other
deadly diseases. Blood pressure and cholesterol can be maintained due to this
practice. Taluka health department administrator addressing the gathering
requested everyone to eradicate the virus spread by mutual cooperation and
service. Blood donation can save the COVID-19 patients. 
The
Divine Mercy feast was celebrated at Divine Mercy
Retreat Centre, Bejai, Mangaluru on 11th April 2021
at 10.30 am. Bishop Emeritus Most Rev Aloysius Paul
Dsouza Diocese of Mangalore, was the principal
celebrant of the day. Earlier at 9.30 am Fr Richard
Quadras animator of the retreat centre conducted
Holy hour (Adoration), praying for all the sick and
suffering. During the Eucharistic celebration Bishop
Aloysius preached a beautiful homily on Mercy of
God. He said “God’s mercy is explained in three
parables of New testament. The parable of Prodigal
son, Lost sheep and the lost coin. God’s Mercy
abundantly flows to us, through His only son Jesus
Christ who died on the Cross, for the sake of
humanity.” The Capuchins namely, Fr Richard Quadras,
Animator of Divine Mercy Centre Bejai, Fr Chetan
Lobo, PRO of Udupi Diocese, Fr Peter Cyprian the
Provincial Counsellor, Fr Jeevan Dmello the Novice
Master, Fr Denis Veigas, Fr Prakash Lobo, Fr Roshan
Herald Dsouza, Fr Lancy Rebello, Fr Prem Dsouza, Fr
Prakash Colaco, Fr Stephen Dsouza, Fr Bertrand and
Fr Fredrick Rodrigues graced this occasion by their
gracious presence. 
A
Girl Child is a pride and future of the nation.
Empowering your girl child means empowering your
future. We are human beings, brought into
this beautiful planet by a woman. The struggle of a
girl child begins even before the day she is born.
She is ‘lucky’ if she is allowed to be born. Even
after birth, the girl child faces discrimination and
oppression. With a view to create awareness about
the scenario with all the young minds, Beti Utsav
was celebrated on 25th of January 2021. The Resource
Person Dr. Usha Mohan, Motivational Speaker and
chief counselor, Senior Traffic Warden, Zonal
in-charge, Upparpet Limits focused on these vital
aspects: Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Female
Foeticide, Women Safety, Menstrual Cycle and
Hygiene. Give the girls wings to fly and not the
pain to cry and die.
The
Formation Conference of the triennium 2019 – 2022
took place from April 6th to 8th 2021 at Shanti
Sadhana, FISI, Bengaluru. It began with the prayer
and inaugural session that included lighting of the
lamp by Dr. Pushparajan, resource person for the
Formation Conference, Br John Alwyn Dias, Provincial
Minister and all the Councillors. Dr. Pushparajan,
thereafter addressed the Formation Conference
attendees on the topic “Laity’s expectations of
Priestly Formation”. He touched upon the various
challenges the laity are facing in the present life
situations and their expectations from the religious
and clergy. How equipped the clergy are in all
spheres of life, may it be spiritually,
academically, morally, psychologically and socially.
After the input session, the reports with the
current challenges of each formative stage were
presented which was moderated by assigned friars.
When
you run the marathon you run against the distance,
not against the other runners and not against the
time – Heile Gebrselassie. The
pride in finishing a Marathon is much greater than
all the pain endured during the marathon. Department
of Physical Education Darshan College organized a 5
Km Marathon – a Run for Unity. More than 200
participants took part in the event. Faculty,
Students and even volunteers from the general public
enthusiastically participated and reached the finish
line with fulfillment. If you want to run, run a
mile; if you want to experience a different life run
a Marathon. Finishing a Marathon is a state of mind
that says anything is possible. 
The
Divine Mercy novena was inaugurated at Divine Mercy
Retreat Centre, Bejai, Mangaluru on 5th April 2021
at 5.30 pm. Fr Prakash Colaco, Asst editor of Sevak
lead the flag hoisting ceremony. Fr Andrew Leo
Dsouza, the Parish Priest of St Lawrence Church,
Bondel hoisted the flag of Divine Mercy at the St
Anne’s Friary Chapel premise. Every year Divine
Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday. So till Easter
Sunday three days of Novena was conducted virtually
through the Capuchins Mangalore YouTube Channel. Fr
Andrew Leo Dsouza, the chief celebrant of 4th day
Novena and Mass, preached a heart touching Homily on
forgiveness. Fr Richard Quadras, Animator of Divine
Mercy Centre Bejai, Fr Roshn Herald Dsouza, Fr Lancy,
Fr John Fernandes and Fr Fredrick Rodrigues graced
this occasion by their gracious presence. On this
occasion Konkani Prayer cards of grace before meal
an grace after meal written by Fr Paul Melwyn Dsouza
were inaugurated. These Prayer Cards will be
available at St Ann’s Frairy Parlour as well as
Divine Mercy Retreat Centre Bejai.
The
Holy Triduum consists of important event that
commemorates and celebrates the Last Supper,
Crucifixion and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus
Christ. These days were meaningfully celebrated in
Saccidananda and witnessed a good number of active
celebration and participation of faithful. The
friars took turns to organize the liturgy of Holy
Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter
Sunday. It was headed by Fr Edwin Colaco, Fr Maxim
D’Silva, Fr Vijesh Menezes and Fr Elvin Lopes
respectively. The faithful who joined these days of
services and celebration expressed their gratitude
for the meaningful, reflective and meticulously
prepared animation. God bless all those who helped
to organize it well 
The
Golden Birthday of Br John Alwyn Dias, Provincial
Minister of Holy Trinity Capuchin Province Karnataka
was celebrated on the day of Palm Sunday, 28th March
2021. It was celebrated with a meaningful
celebration of Holy Eucharist officiated by
Provincial Minister along with friars of the
Provincialate-Community. Fr John Alwyn Dias preached
a meaningful homily and spoke about the significance
of the Palm Sunday. After the Mass the extended
family of Saccidananda (the faithful) felicitated
and shared the Birthday wishes. Due to Covid 19
situation a simple celebration was observed. In the
evening the friars of the Bangalore communities
gathered for an evening prayer to thank the Lord and
seek His blessings on Fr John Alwyn Dias. After the
Prayer service a short wishing programme was held
and simple meal was served. It was a day filled with
joy and mirth. 
27th
Convocation Ceremony of Franciscan Spirituality was
held at Shanthi Sadhana, Franciscan Institute of
Spirituality in India on the 26th of March 2021. Sr.
Stephy Jane welcomed the gathering. The ceremony
began at 10.30 Am, Dr. Cynthia Menezes Prabhu, Dean
of the Faculty of Commerce and Management –
Bangalore University was the Chief Guest along with
Fr. Robin Victor D’souza, Fr. Robin Minin Lopez, Fr.
Joseph Dolphy Pais and Fr. Maxim Nazereth along with
other fathers and sisters were present. The ceremony
began with a prayer dance followed by the Academic
Report by the Director. The chief delivered the
Convocation Address
and
awarded the Diplomas for 16 Sisters. Sr. Maria Brusy
read out the honor and felicitation to the Chief
guest and Fr. Robin Minin Lopez raised vote of
thanks. Sr. Vidya and Sr. Clementia compered the
program
‘There
is a miracle in every new beginning’- Hermann
Hesse. With realistic dreams for the future,
filled with the spirit to realize them, the Freshers
began this academic year. The Freshers’ Day
celebration was held at our institution on 9th March
2021, with extravaganza to make the Freshers feel at
home. It was an explosion of talent, showcasing the
performances by the senior and super senior
students. Rev. Fr. Robin Victor D Souza, Executive
Secretary, Capuchin Executive Board, was the Chief
Guest for the Occasion. He appreciated the efforts
of the management and the faculty in building this
Institution into a vibrant and lively one by
providing a platform for numerous activities and
urged the students to make full use of them. He also
advised the students to be focused, hard-working and
have perseverance. A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step.
“Life
is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because
they try to copy others; Not realizing that everyone
has a different question paper.” In order to
shine in this competitive era, only the classroom
education cannot contribute to the success of the
students, but various certification courses and
seminars are much needed for the overall development
of the students. In this regard, IQAC and Placement
Cell of Darshan College had organized a seminar on
value added courses on 18/01/2021 presided by Mr.
Anil Kumar, HR Expert. Technology and transformation
plays a vital role in today’s current scenario. In
order to imbibe technology within us, the first step
is awareness and the second step is acceptance. In
this regard, an opportunity was given to Darshanites
to be aware of the situation of employability in
them pertaining to Banking, Advanced Excel, Digital
Marketing, Coding, Python, etc.
“The
goal of education is understanding and the goal of
training is performance.” Every single job is a
challenge. We are walking into a new set, a new
character, creating a World and trying to get
comfortable to do our best work. With a view to
provide key aspects to attend interviews, IQAC and
Placement cell of Darshan College had organized a
seminar on Tips for attending interview on
18/01/2021. Aspects such as Dressing Etiquette, Body
Language, Way of Answering, Self Introduction,
Resume Preparation and other related mannerisms were
trained to the students in the seminar. In-charge
Professor Mr. Mohammed Tazeer laid down the tips and
tricks for the students to face their first
interview.
Dr. Fr. Sathish Fernandes OFM Cap was honored with “Makkal Kalyana Raja Prashati”
state award for his dedicated and valuable service towards the welfare of
children at the International Women’s Day Programme held on 10th March 2021 at
Princess Golf, Gate No.9, Palace Ground, Bangaluru. The award was given in
recognition of the undeterred and relentless work towards children and youth at
risk. Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri B.S. Yediyurappa Karnataka inaugurated the
function and exhibition stalls. Mrs. Shashikala Annasaheb Jolle, Hon'ble
Minister for Department of Women and Child Department Karnataka honored the
state award- makkala Kalyana Raja Prashati- 2020-2021 along with certificate.
The dignitaries and organizers from the state applauded the efforts and services
of VIMUKTI on the occasion.
The OFS of Shirva Region met together on 26th
February 2021 at Our Lady of Good Health Parish,
Shirva for a day of prayer and penance. 110 members
were present. The day began with Rosary, praying of
the Office, talk, Way of the Cross and Holy Mass. Br
John Fernandes, OFS Provincial Spiritual Assistant
gave the talk on the theme: Fratelli tutti. All were
served with simple vegetarian meal. 
The OFS Udupi Fraternity celebrated 80th year of
their existence. On this occasion a Thanksgiving
Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish,
Udupi. Most Rev. Dr. Jerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of
Udupi officiated the Eucharist. Fr. Maxim Pinto and
Fr John Fernandes concelebrated. In his homily Fr
Maxim said that St Francis of Assisi became the salt
of the earth and light of the world during his time.
Today we need to continue the live the same message
of the gospel. In his message the Bishop spoke of
three points from the life of St Francis. 1. St
Francis loved the poor. 2. He loved the nature. 3.
He lived the Gospel. He congratulated the OFS
members of Udupi Fraternity and thanked them for
their good work. The parish priest Rev. Fr Valerian
welcomed the celebrant's and the congregation. He
expressed a word of gratitude for the silent
presence and active role of OFS in the parish. A
packed lunch was served to the members present for
the celebration
Having
been nestled in the cosiness of their homes for
nearly ten months, the wide smiles and cheerful
whispers said it all. Bidding goodbye to online
classes, the students of Grade 6-8 released
colourful balloons into the air, as they kick
started their journey back to school. As the
curtains were drawn by our Principal Rev. Fr. Anil
D’Costa, along with our Vice Principal Rev. Fr. Ravi
Serrao, Academic Co-ordinators and teachers;
students walked into the school portals under a
continuous shower of aromatic petals. Students were
also gifted stationary reminding them that, from
today, it’s a new dawn towards a fruitful future.
Beautiful diyas were also lit dispelling the
darkness that had loomed all these months. Prayer is
not only our physical sustenance but also our
spiritual guide. The chimes of voices resonated with
the prayer song ‘As the deer pants for water’. Ms
Jayanthi, Assistant Academic Co-ordinator welcomed
the students on behalf of all present. 
On
25th February 2020, Fr. Robin Victor D’souza-Director
of Franciscan Spirituality in India -FISI,
celebrated his birthday at Shanthi Sadhana-FISI. As
it is the tradition the birthday of Director is
celebrated as the community day. Grand celebration
began at 6.30 a.m. with a meaningful birthday cum
community day prayer service for the occasion
conducted by the Sisters. The Eucharistic
Celebration at 12.p.m was further embellished by the
meaningful homily by Fr. Joseph Dolphy Pais and
soulful choir by the Sisters guided ably by Fr.
Robin Minin Lopez. Later in the afternoon all
gathered in the dining hall to wish each other
community day and thank Fr. Robin Victor D’souza for
his service to the province and to FISI, followed by
a beautiful Cake was cut by Birthday Baby to mark
this special occasion and Fr. Robin Minin Lopez
appreciated the services of Director to the
fraternity of Shanthi Sadhana-FISI and to the
Province at large. 
Vimukti
Charitable Trust® Pothnal organized training on
carrier guidance to youths of the project area, on
15th February 2021, at Vimukti premises. The base
line of the workshop was to help prospective
generation to understand their hidden talent in an
advanced way. Youths are not useless but they are
used less. They are the future leaders and rulers of
our nation. There are many ways to spoil their
skills and talents in this world. Media plays vital
role in the part of exploiting youth of today. We
have the responsibility to channelize them with
proper way. The resource person Mr. Saver KDDC
Karwar motivated the youth to achieve their goals by
facing the challenges bravely. Along with that the
practical tips and examples were given to the youths
about entrepreneurship, appearing for the
competitive exams, lucrative courses, and the skills
for facing the interviews. Nearly 101 youths
attended and benefitted from this training.
Vimukti
Charitable Trust® Pothnal organized Campaign on
Mother and child protection. Mrs. Jecenitha and Mr.
Charlie was the resource person, who also briefed on
how to continue this campaign in near future.
Campaign Meetings are held in various villages of
our working area. The target groups are pregnant
women and children of six months to the age of three
years were enquired whether they get the nutritious
food at the Anganvadi centres. It was brought to the
notice at the meeting that the food allotted to the
pregnant and the children were not up to the mark
though they are given every month. The quality and
the quantity always have been manipulated by the
centres. Survey was done at the 14 villages of the
number of pregnant women and the children below the
age of 6 years. In 31 Anganvadi centres the list of
food allotted by the government to the pregnant
women and the children were displayed on the charts.
It was insisted that this practice of displaying
must be compulsory. From time to time the people
must be made aware of the benefits by the centres.
On
18th, 21st and 30th January, 2021 an awareness
programs were organized on combat human trafficking,
as well violence against women and children. We are
appalled to read in the media, almost every other
day, the horrific incidents that take place against
women and children in various parts of our country.
Violence against women goes largely unpunished. This
is shown by the reports published and research
conducted by the united nations, international human
rights agencies and the global women’s and feminist
movements which have been denouncing this situation
for decades. It takes many forms, from domestic
abuse to rape, sexual abuse and harmful cultural
practices ranging from genital mutilation and honor
crimes to premature marriage. Keeping all this
problems VCT has been giving awareness programs in
the schools, women, men and youth in the villages of
Manvi taluka. 150 children, youth women and men
benefited from this program.
Vimukti
Charitable Trust®, Pothnal, organized Special
Children’s Grama Sabha at Utakanoor Grama Panchayat,
on 29th of January 2021. “Every Grama Panchayat
should become increasingly child-friendly by
identifying and redressing the issues faced by
children”, said Charlie Gram panchyath member,
Utakanoor, in his inaugural address. Arogyappa
Vimukti youth coordinator, Manvi said that everyone
should join hands to ensure the protection and
promotion of child rights and the safety of children
by accessing appropriate authorities and existing
safety mechanisms. Manthesh Secretary, Malesh water
man, Adhya teacher utaknoor primary school and
Vimukti staff, spoke on the occasion. ICDS staff,
district health officers, project staff, school
teachers and over hundred and fifty children
participated in the programme.
“Toughness
is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles”.
On 18th January 2021, the wait was finally over for
the Grade 9 students of our school. Along with our
Principal Rev. Fr. Anil D’Costa, Vice Principal Fr.
Ravi Serrao, Co-ordinators and teachers, miniature
corona viruses were nipped at the bud as the
ceremonial ribbon was cut, and a shower of fragrant
petals filled the air. Each student was presented
with a packet of vegetable seeds, reminding them
that they are the ambassadors of the future
generations to come. God’s blessings were invoked as
all prayerfully sang ‘Bind us together’ . Ms
Magdaliena Lewis, Academic Co-ordinator welcomed the
students after which our Vice-Principal Rev. Fr.
Ravi Rajesh Serrao addressed the students. The
students also had a counselling session with Ms
Veronica, the school counsellor. Fun and engaging
games were conducted to assist the students
holistically rejuvenate themselves. After a short
break, regular classes resumed for the students,
with all Covid-19 guidelines and regulations in
place. 
It was a day filled with immense joy to the capuchin
friars of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka, to
the Infant Jesus Delegation – Nagaland and to Br
Vika Dominic Chishi who ascended the Altar of God.
Br Vika Dominic Chishi was ordained by Most Rev. Dr
James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima on Thursday, 21st
January 2021 in Holy Cross Church Dimapur, Nagaland.
It was animated in a traditional way under the
guidance of the Parish Priest and all the faithful
of the Parish. The youth volunteers geared up the
holy event with enthusiasm, the choir sang with
angelic voices, altar servers assisted
wholeheartedly. We are indebted to all the friars
involved in making it a successful event. We thank
greatly the benefactors of Br Vika Dominic Chishi
who supported the priestly formation of Br. Dominic.
As we congratulate our friar and new Priest Vika
Dominic Chishi, we wish him all the best in his
priestly life and mission. 
Shanthi
Sadhana, FISI, Franciscan Institute of Spirituality
in India, celebrated the 72nd Republic Day of our
Country on the 26th of January 2021. Fr. Robin Minin
Lopez
hoisted the flag, Sr. Savariammal FIHM gave the
speech and Sr. Maria Brusy FIHM compered the
program. The program ended by singing the national
anthem.
“Strength
does not come from physical capacity. It comes from
an indomitable willing spirit”. Education in
2020 nose-dived to an uncertain oblivion as the
world was clouded by a silent virus, that no one saw
coming. Despite these adversities, education took
the virtual route to ensure that the students are
kept abreast of their studies. Re-opening of schools
was a continuous dilemma, ever since the doors
opened after the lockdown.Ten months later, with
joyous hearts, Trinity Central school opened their
portals to the Grade 10 students. After a long
hiatus, our students were back, ecstatic and
rejuvenated. After the preliminary temperature check
and sanitization, students along with our Principal
Rev.Fr.Anil D’Costa, Vice Principal Fr. Ravi Serrao,
Administrators tore open the Corona monster marched
forward to renewed beginnings, welcomed by a
cloudburst of fragrant petals by the teachers. .JPG)
Books
soothe us, help us get through a rough patch and
open our eyes to better understand the world.
Therefore, it is essential to surround children with
books to ensure that they become educated and not
just literate. It was these thoughts that motivated
Fr. Sathish Fernandes to set up a library in the
Vimukti center Pothnal. During the covid- induced
lockdown, when many public libraries suffered
setbacks and even closures, Vimukti saw it as an
opportunity to encourage children to develop a
reading habit. Vimukti centre has set up modest
library with chairs and tables ensured that all the
safety measures were in place at the library. The
library currently has books on science, general
knowledge, child rights, as well as story book for
children. There are biographies and books on great
Indian leaders like Ambedkar, Abdul kalam,
M.Gandihji, savitribai Phule, Bhagat singh and
others inspiring children are placed. .JPG)
Hampamma,is
from Malkapura village in Raichur district. She completed her Pre-University
course and got married when she was 19 years old to her beau in the village.
Both she and her husband moved to Bangalore in search of employment. She found a
job in a garment factory where she was paid Rs.7, 000 per month and her husband
started working as a car driver. She became pregnant and when she could no
longer bear the strain of commuting and working in a factory, she quit her job
and returned to her village and soon delivered a healthy baby girl. Three months
after her baby, Deepika was born, her husband cut-off all contacts with her and
has never visited their baby or even called her over the phone. She has been
staying with her mother-in-law who is 55 years old and works seasonally as a
coolie. With no steady income and her husband having deserted her, she was upset
and discouraged not knowing what her future will be.
Vimukti
Charitable Trust® group along with the members
organized the "joy of giving" activity in an
Endeavour to make Christmas season and reach out to
the 32 economically underprivileged families on 5th
of January 2021, Tuesday. Christmas is doing a
little something extra for someone. Christmas is for
joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for
coming together with family and friends, and
brightly decorated packages. Vimukti charitable
trust group members has unanimously decided to
comfort the neighbourhood poor needy 32 families in
this time of pandemic crisis by sharing food items
like sugar, Tea powder, salt, Green grams, coconut
oil, dall, Rava, Chilli powder, coriander powder,
edible oil, turmeric powder cumin, master seed,
Soaps, paste Tooth brush, etc. It’s good to the
members joyfully sacrificing their share with the
poor. The money saved is offered to families in
need. With deepest gratitude we would like to thank
you all the generous donors for your timely support
and love towards poor and needy. Wish you all Happy
New year-2021 that will spread TRUTH, LOVE AND
JUSTICE..jpg)
I
am Mrs Basamma wife of Mr Timmappa residing in
Sunkanur of Manvi Taluka. We belong to lower caste
society and our financial condition is worst to
think of. We have three sons and they have gone to
Bangalore for daily wage earning. Here I live with
my husband. From the past ten years we used to get
Rs 1000 per month under a special Govt scheme. We
used to manage with that money for our daily
sustenance. But since last eight months due to
Corona pandemic the pension which I used to get was
withheld by the Govt. We had hard times to manage
during the pandemic. Even our sons could not help us
in our needs. I shared my difficulties with Mrs.
Ishamma Vimukti leader who is also living in our
village and with her own expenses took me to the
different offices to claim my pension. We went to
the bank, post office, revenue department but in
spite of meeting the members in the office they
didn’t respond positively for our need. It was
painful to see the reactions of the officers. We
wanted to know who is mishandling the amount that
was due to me. In the process of finding out the
person it was the post man who was deliberately
denied that the money hasn’t come and has used the
money for him since past five months. 
Vimukti
Charitable Trust® A Capuchin Social Intervention
through the generous support of Vimukti Charitable
Trust group, and Mr. Ashok Steven Lobo organized the
program on Distribution of worship articles to St.
Clare of Assisi Parish church and to the 14
substations on 20th December 2020 at Vimukti
premises. The above mentioned donors generously came
forward voluntarily to support and realize this
project. The council members of all fourteen
substations of the Parish were present for the
program. Rev. Fr Sathish Fernandes addressing the
gathering said that when the need of things for
praise and worship was addressed to the donors, they
immediately came forward with large heartedness and
assured to support in whatever way they could. A
word of praise and appreciation was added by the
Vimukti Director for their kind gesture. 
On the 31st of December at 6.30 PM, Shanthi
Sadhana (FISI) – Franciscan Institute of
Spirituality in India had one hour of Thanks
giving adoration for all the blessings God has
showered on the institute and the inmates
throughout the year 2020. It was a meaningful
adoration conducted by the sisters. Later at
7.30 PM we had Eucharistic celebration with Fr.
Joseph Dolphy Pais as the main celebrant along
with Fr. Robin Victor D’souza and Fr. Maxim
Nazareth as the concelebrant. Fr. Robin Minin
Lopez conducted the choir
with the melodious voices of the sisters. The
Sisters gave a meaning introduction before the
Eucharistic celebration with Kuba Arathi,
lighting of the lamp and offering of symbolic
gifts to welcome the New Year 2021. 
‘It’s
a time of joy, a time of peace, a time of giving. A
time when we all come together as one’.
Christmas is a celebration that is most anticipated
by all irrespective of race or religion, caste or
creed. At Trinity Central School, the celebrations
were doubly jubilant as we received an amazing
opportunity from Daijiworld TV Udupi, to present a
Christmas programme – ‘Christhanjali’ on their
prestigious channel. The Christmas programme,
envisioned and performed by our teachers, commenced
with a meaningful introductory message conveyed by
our Principal, Rev. Fr. Anil D’Costa. The joy of
Christmas rang out loud, as a medley of Christmas
carols echoed across the skies. In her Christmas
message, Ms Magdalena Lewis, Academic Co-ordinator
expressed that Christmas, isn’t just about the cake,
crib, lights and sweets. .jpg)
"Christmas
is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by
giving the light of love to those who need it most."
On
the 24th of December Mid night at 12.pm Shanthi
Sadhana (FISI) – Franciscan Institute of
Spirituality in India had Christmas Vigil Mass. Fr.
Robin Victor D’souza, Director of the institute was
the main celebrant along with Fr. Dolphy Pais and
Fr. Maxim Nazareth as the concelebrant. Fr. Robin
Minin Lopez conducted the choir with the melodious
voices of the sisters. The Sisters gave a meaning
introduction before the Eucharistic celebration. The
Crib, Alter Decoration and Decoration in the Dining
hall and around the Campus was beautifully and
meaningfully done by the Sisters. After the
Eucharistic celebration Baby Jesus was brought in
procession and placed in the symbolic Crib
artistically created by the Sisters
Symbolically representing Jesus as the Healer of the
World during the Pandemic Covid-19. After which all
gathered in the dining hall to wish each other Merry
Christmas .
During
this period of struggle, we the Vimukti organization
extended our concern and solidarity for the poor and
neediest around us. As we know, the outbreak of
COVID-19 Pandemic has been variously affecting all
walks of life. Thousands of people who live from
hand to mouth on a daily basis have lost their means
of livelihood. Through deprivation of jobs, their
future dreams were shattered into pieces. When we
sensed the humanitarian emergency, especially the
cry of the poor people due to the unpredictable
situation, through the kindly generosity of our
ensemble agissons members, we straight away plunged
into actions, rendering assistance to the needy. 
Vimukti
Charitable Trust (r) Pothnal in collaboration with
Loyal, Janodaya along with likeminded NGOs from
Manvi organized International Human Rights Day,
Program at Taluka panchyath premises Manvi. In the
keynote address Mr, Arogyappa, Vimukti staff,
described about the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (UDHR), and said that everyone should join
hands to prevent violation of human rights. Everyone
should take steps to uphold and promote the rights
of all human beings. Vimukti Organization Works for
“Creating justice to victims of injustice, human
rights, freedom, equality, fraternity, peace,
harmony, ecological and climate justice, liberation
from the ill effects of liberalization; building
good families and human communities, preserving
cultural and religious traditions. 
On
the 19th December 2020, Shanthi Sadhana (FISI) bid
farewell to sixteen of the Franciscan Sisters of St.
Aloysius Gonzaga (FSAG) who had come for the
intensive two months course on Franciscan
Spirituality. The whole community joined during the
Holy Eucharist at 6.30 p.m. presided over by Fr.
Robin Minin Lopez, Program Co coordinator, along
with Director of the Institute Fr. Robin Victor
D’souza and Fr. Maxim Nazareth. The Eucharist began
with a meaningful introduction and the intercessory
prayers by other sisters. After the Eucharistic
celebration,
a short facilitation program was arranged in the
chapel itself and the certificates were distributed
to the Sisters. The director thanked the Sisters for
their presence and service to the institute. 
17th
December 2020, Fr. Robin Minin Lopez, celebrated his
birthday at Shanthi Sadhana-FISI. Grand celebration
began at 6.00 a.m. with a meaningful birthday prayer
service for the occasion conducted by the Sisters,
followed by Eucharistic celebration. The Eucharistic
Celebration was further embellished by the
meaningful homily by the Birthday baby and soulful
choir by the Sisters. Later in the afternoon the
community of Shanthi Sadhana wished Fr. Robin Minin
Lopez with a bouquet followed by a beautiful Cake
was cut by Birthday Baby to mark this special
occasion and Fr. Robin Victor D’souza appreciated
the services of Fr. Robin Minin Lopez to the
fraternity of Shanthi Sadhana-FISI and to the
Province at large as a Program Coordinator and
treasurer
of the house. All the Sisters and Brothers gathered
wished the birthday baby many happy returns of the
day. A sumptuous spread for all our beloved guests
added a generous taste to the celebration.
A
beautiful saying goes “ With the birth of every new
child, there is a hope born that God is not angry
with us”. Truly, our children are our pride and
honour, as in every child we see the future of a
better tomorrow. November 14th, a day synonymous
with the chuckles of innocent laughter and joyous
mood; for, this is the day when we celebrate
childhood, dedicated in honour, and on the birth
anniversary of our first Prime Minister Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru. Though COVID has played spoilsport
to the celebrations which was usually held at
school, we at Trinity Central School did not let the
green monster, subdue the vibrancy of this day. The
festivities in its virtuality (virtual-reality),
commenced with a flashback of the memorable event
that was held in the last academic year, i.e
14.11.2019. 
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The funeral mass of Fr Valerian Justin Menezes (VJ
Menezes) was held at St Fidelis Friary-
MonteMariano Church, presided over by Most Rev
Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, the Bishop of Mangalore
along with Rev Fr Alwyn Dias, the Provincial
Minister of Karnataka Capuchins,
Fr Melwyn
Dsouza, the Guardian of St Anne’s Friary
Mangalore and many priests, religious brothers
and sisters and laity here on 22nd November 2020
at 4.00 PM. Fr Jason
Pais preached a lovely
poetic homily wherein he said, Fr VJ truly had
an experience of the love of God and he was
always enthusiastic to share that experience
with the people of God. Fr VJ’s homilies,
retreats, compositions and other literary works
always reflected the abundance of spiritual
wealth he owned. Today Fr VJ is enjoying the
wonderful eternal rewards that Christ the King
had promised him, he said.
“Health
is wealth as we all know; Hygiene is the way to
make it grow. Actions are little in to and fro,
but we have to go with the flow”. Health
is given the highest importance in the life of a
human person. Each individual makes every effort
to maintain ones health. As notified by the
State Government and Bangalore University
regarding opening of the Degree Colleges from
17th November onwards, Darshan College in
collaboration with BBMP organized a Covid-19
Medical Camp for the Degree students on 13th
November, Friday. Our College had a huge
response as 190 students along with the
Management, Faculty and Domestic staff got
tested. The Medical team carried out this
Covid-19 RT-PCR Test free of charge. In a couple
of days, all experienced a sigh of relief as all
were tested negative. To keep the body in
good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be
able to keep our mind strong and clear. 
Children’s
Day is celebrated in India to commemorate the
birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,
independent India’s first Prime Minister. The
occasion is celebrated on 14th November every
year with great splendor and grandeur.
Children’s Day a day celebrated to remember how
special, unique and precious each and every
child is. On this day let’s together celebrate
by enlightening poor children’s life. This day
lays a great importance on the children and
therefore we can make this day great by making
others happy. 
Vimukti
Pothnal organized training program on Karnataka
Land Reforms Act and Amendment to APMC Act 2020
held at Vimukti premises. The meeting began at
10. 30 am. The Centre has been issuing various
new policies and one among them was the
correction in the land reform bill. The new
policy was explained in detail. The corrections
made in the policy, the problems that could be
faced due to this policy by the poor farmers,
the speediness of the Govt. without proper
guidance to the people were discussed in detail.
This new amendment APMC bill would definitely
favor the rich the business class people. They
can buy the agricultural land for their use. .JPG)
Vimukti
organized training program on cleanliness and hygiene to LM leaders, and
community members at Vimukti premises. Capacity Builder Mr. Charlie addressing
the gathering said that Corona has spread around the world and presently people
are living in fear. There is a need of build immunity system in each one’s body.
Cleanliness also needed to fight strongly against the spread of disease. One
should wash his/her hands frequently with sop for 20 seconds. One should avoid
touching the mouth eyes nose without washing the hands. This is a right time for
everyone to get into the system of cleanliness and remain hygienic. The Lok
Manch leaders have a greater role in spreading the awareness on cleanliness and
hygiene in the village’s allotted to them. The pregnant women must also
consume nutritious food which is also clean and hygienic. The fruits which they
consume must be washed thoroughly. Everyone must make a habit of drinking warm
water. Prevention is better than cure. Proper drainage system must be made
around the houses. Whenever we go out we must wear masks and keep physical
distance when we are in the public. Parents must take good care of their
children especially in the aspect of cleanliness. For about 55 Lok Manch leaders
took part in this training enriching program. 
As
the Catholic Church Celebrates the memory of
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallota, on the 07th of
November, Sisters belong to the congregation of
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) Consecrate
this day specifically for the Junior Sisters and
to pray for them. And on this auspicious day
Franciscan institute of Spirituality in India-FISI
this year has three Junior Sisters belong to the
congregation of Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
(FMM) in the persons of Sr. Jeba, Sr. Jenifer
and Sr. Stephy and celebrated the Juniors day in
the institute. The Holy Eucharist was presided
over by Fr. Maxim Nazereth along with Fr. Robin
Victor D’souza and Fr. Robin Minin Lopez. Sr.
Jenifer gave the
fitting introduction reminding about the life of
Blessed Maria Assunta. After the Eucharist the
sisters wished the festive greetings with a
wishing song at the Dining Hall. 
Shanthi
Sadhana – Franciscan Institute of Spirituality
in India – FISI celebrated the founders day of
Franciscan Sisters of St. Aloysius Gonzaga (FSAG)
on the 03rd of November 2020. The founder of
Franciscan Sisters of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Rev.
Fr. Michael Ansaldo started an orphanage in
Shepherd Street on 1775 and dedicated it to the
protection of St. Aloysious Gonzaga. They
dressed themselves in white sarees as the mark
of their dedication to this special type of
service. By their dedicated service many were
joined with them and slowly they grew up as
pious association and continued their ministry.
There was a solemn Mass presided
over by Fr. Maxim Nazereth along with Other
fathers, the choir and the liturty was conducted
by FSAG sisters and others sisters sang the
wishing song in the dining hall. We wish Happy
Founders Day to FSAG sisters.
I
am Mahadevamma hailing from Neermanvi, Manvi
Taluka, Raichur District. We are all together 6
siblings to our parents. My parents did not
educate me. So I could not read or write. From
the beginning I had a desire to learn. But I did
not get the opportunity for the learning. From
last year onwards school had a facility of
computer training. So I joined for the computer
class. I learnt the basic of word combination
thus was able to learn faster. I was very happy
to handle the computer for the first time in my
life. For three months I attended the computer
training without fail. I learnt word
combination, numbers, and computer basics which
was useful for my daily living. I was not able
to use mobile phone earlier or to dial numbers
but now I am able to use the smart phone. I am
so excited to learn more and more; but only
looking for the better opportunities. I have
great desire to achieve many goals in my life. I
am very grateful to Vimukti Trust for giving me
the golden opportunity to learn computer. .JPG)
On
28th October 2020 Food kit distribution was held
by Vimukti at its premises. Due to Pandemic many
have lost their jobs and are bound to stay at
the villages. There are no daily earnings to
support the families; everyone facing hardships
and struggles to survive in this situation. It
has been hard for many to go to distant places
for work, to maintain physical distance, to use
mask and sanitizers. Health is wealth is the
present day situation. To build immunity is a
need of the time. There are so many who are
facing terrible times and the poor are suffering
the worst. Vimukti Charitable Trust® (VCT)
Pothnal, past many months have gone out of their
way to reach to the people in fulfilling their
needs. VCT Pothnal, under the able-leadership of
its Director Dr. Sathish Fernandes left no stone
unturned in fanning out to the villages through
its services and reached out to the poor and the
needy and identified the poorest families,
HIV/AIDS, orphan, Semi orphan, Devadasi,
widow’s, disabled and the aged people and on
24th Oct 2020 they distributed around 32 food
kits and on 28th Oct 2020 they distributed 90
Food kits to the needy ones. 
Affection
and commitment towards social work is the best
activity of life. We the Post Novitiate brothers
were privileged to be a part of the Vimukti
Pothnal from September to October 2020.
Belonging to a congregation which inherits its
spirit from St. Francis of Assisi, it was a
rejuvenating experience for us to walk into the
life of the people and experience their very
state of life. Our mission exposure programme in
Pothnal was animated and guided by Fr. Satish
Fernandes OFM Cap. When we look into the past
few days, we had a gradual and progressive
growth in our outlook towards social work. We
were introduced to a number of activities and
initiatives that aimed at the betterment of
children, youth, women and adults. In our visit
to Gangavati, we could witness with our own eyes
the functioning of Child Resource Centers
(CRC’s) and Youth Resource Centers (YRC’s), run
by Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra (CKSK) in
collaboration with Child Fund India (CFI). We
could also visit the families of different
students sponsored by CFI and realized the
consolation and support that it was providing to
the society. In our stay in villages, we mingled
with the life style of the people. 
“If
you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just
one.” Mother Teresa.
From
2010 onwards, it is Fr. Sathish Fernandes who
took reigns of Vimukti at Pothnal and extended
its patronage to the taluka, district, and State
level by recognizing the needs of the people and
the demand of service from Vimukti. In
recognition of his work, he has received some
honorary titles and become the member of Child
Welfare Committee of the District of Raichur.
Briefly, the significant achievements of Vimukti
from the year 2010 until 2020 have been the
following:
Vimukti
Pothnal organized three levels of training for
the members of Child Rights Clubs from in 16
villages of our working area. Vimukti staff
briefed about Vimukti and its activities, and
CHILDLINE 1098. Children gained knowledge about
UNCRC, Child, Child Rights, Child related laws
and Children in difficult situations. Children
were motivated to call 1098, Child helpline
number during difficult situations. Children
expressed that these trainings helped them
become better individuals and empower them to
fight for their rights. Children also expressed
that they have been identifying child laborers
selling balloons, pens, etc. at some important
signals and junctions in Manvi and in Sindhnoor
talukas. Three hundred and eighty-one boys and
one hundred and thirty three girls attended the
trainings. Respective school HMs and teachers
were present during the trainings.
One
cannot ignore the fact that hand washing is the
simplest, most affordable and effective way of
keeping the virus away. The theme of Global Hand
washing Day 2020 is 'Hand Hygiene for all'. The
theme is primarily to urge people across society
to achieve universal hand hygiene. Keeping this
objective, Vimukti organized Global Hand washing
day on 15th of October, 2020 in four villages of
our working area. The current Covid-19 pandemic
has highlighted the critical role hand hygiene
plays in disease transmission. It reminds us of
the importance of the simple yet most effective
intervention to stop the spread of any disease-
hand washing with soap- and the need to take
immediate action on hand hygiene across all
public and private settings to respond and
control the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore,
through this awareness program Vimukti urges to
all the children and village communities, a
global culture of hand hygiene must be fostered
and made the mainstay in public health
interventions beyond the pandemic. Nearly one
hundred and seven children and village community
stakeholders, benefited from this mass awareness
program.
The
Free Health Camps are organised in the rural
areas where people are neither able to afford
medical treatment nor having any basic knowledge
regarding health and hygiene. So, through these
programs people are given various tips on health
issues. Besides these, basic health problems and
sicknesses are diagnosed provided with free
medicines. The program is conducted in its
targeted area with the help of staff nurse. In
fact, these programs have been great benefits to
many such peoples every year who could not reach
to the nearest local hospitals in the Manvi
taluka has borne a lot in order to help the
needy beneficiaries in conducting such
activities. In many places Mother and Childcare,
Pre Natal and Post Natal Care, TB, AIDS/HIV
awareness program are conducted every year. The
awareness program organised with such issues
like Child labour, Child marriage, trafficking,
family issues, teen age such different issues
were discussed and 198 stakeholders benefited
from this camps.
Vimukti
organized the training on Arogya Raksha Samithis
to the community leaders in our targeted
villages of our working area. Mr. Charile, the
Capacity builders and Mrs. Jecintha Campaign
facilitator were the resource persons for this
training. The main focus of the training was to
insist on the need of establishing Arogya Raksha
samithis at the Primary Health Centers. There
are various responsibilities regarding this. The
members who can also be the part of this
committee were discussed at length. The various
responsibilities of the committee: The various
health rights of the people are to be displayed
at the primary health centers. Annual health map
has to be prepared. The cleanliness inside as
well the surroundings of the health centers to
be taken care. Health centers have to be
protected well with proper construction of wall
and fencing. Every month cataract check-up
should be done at the centers. For this the
trained doctors need to be invited from the
nearby private or the Government health clinics.
The money allotted to the centers must be
utilized with the proper guidance and
governance. Every fourth Saturday’s of the month
meeting should be held at the health centers.
In
view of the Annual Feast of Padre Pio, the nine
days novena devotion was inaugurated with the
Flag - hoisting ceremony on 9th October 2020 at
5.30pm at the Padre Pio Shrine, St Anne's Friary
- Bejai, Mangalore. Fr Royson Fernandes, the
editor of Uzwad magazine of Udupi Diocese
conducted the inaugural ceremony and our
corporator Mr Lancylot hoisted the Padre Pio
flag. On this blessed occasion the new Konkani
book on the life of St Padre Pio that was
translated and written by Fr Roshan Menezes
Capuchin, the Episcopal Vicar for the religious
in Udupi Diocese was released by the Daijiworld
media head Mr Walter Nandalike. Mr Lancylot and
Mr Walter conveyed their good wishes for the
success of this blessed and holy event. The
inaugural Eucharistic celebration on the theme
‘Padre Pio and the Holy Catholic Church’ was
presided over by Fr Royson and concelebrated by
Frs Roshan, Lancy and John. The grand annual
feast of Padre Pio will be celebrated on 18th
October 2020 at 5.30. The Capuchin Friars of St
Anne's Friary invite you for the same. There
will live telecast of the every evening Novena
devotion and Eucharistic celebration on the
Divine Word TV and CapuchinsMangalore YouTube
channel. 
Every
beginning has an end and every end is a new
beginning. A year starts, a year ends; only
to give birth to another. The Faculty along with
a few Degree students organized a befitting
Farewell programme to the Final Year Students.
It was not a day to bid farewell but to cherish
all the beautiful memories shared together in
this abode of knowledge. Some of the final year
students shared a part of their wonderful
reminiscence from among the vast substantial
experience in the campus and thanked the Faculty
members for grooming them to face the challenges
of life. There was thrill and joyous outburst as
the medals were presented to the winners of
various events held in the Academic year
2019-2020. Both the Director and the Principal
appreciated the Students and at the same time
expressed a few heart-touching motivational
sparks for their future betterment. The final
year students adorned with traditional attire
added flavour to the celebration. The two
hardest things to say in life are hello for the
first time and good-bye for the last.
The
solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi our Father
and Founder was celebrated in a meaningful way.
The solemn Eucharist was officiated by Br. John
Alwyn Dias, Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity
Province, Karnataka, who gave a momentous
message, breaking the word of God to the
faithful who participated and witnessed the
celebration in small number. He too made mention
of the new Encyclical of Pope Francis, “Fratelli
Tutti” “All Brothers” an address of St. Francis
from the sixth admonition of St. Francis “The
Imitation of the Lord” . The central line
focused on translating our faith into concrete
action to rebuild human fraternity and restore
care for creation with creative fidelity. After
the Holy Eucharist the faithful shared festal
greetings with each other. 
Many
Catholics worldwide celebrate the Feast of St
Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The
feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who
was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic
Church’s patron saint of animals and the
environment. The community of Shanthi Sadhana-
Franciscan Institute of Spirituality in India-FISI,
celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi,
founder and Patron. The Eucharistic celebration
began with a short procession carrying the a
lighted candles portraying the virtues of
Humility, Love, Peace and Hope. The theme of the
celebration of Voyage with the Lord to become
the face and voice of St. Francis of Assisi. The
beacutiful artistic decoration was prepared by
the Sisters who are doing their studies to
obtain Diploma in Franciscan Spirituality at the
institute. As a preparation for the feast there
was nine days Novena prepared and animated by
the Sisters. The melodious choir was led by Fr.
Robin Minin Lopez and Fr. Robin Victor D’souza
celebrated the Eucharist with Fr. Joseph Dolpy
Pais and Fr. Maxim Nazereth as the concelebrant.
The Sisters prepared the introduction, offertory
prayers and the beautiful decoration. To mark
the celebration there was grand sumptuous agape
at lunch and throwball match in the afternoon
and dance and skits at night recreation. The
Director thanked wholeheartedly
the cooperation the hard efforts of all the
Sisters and Fathers especially sisters who are
doing their Diploma in Franciscan Spirituality
for their generosity and disposition to make
this feast a grand celebration. 
The
Transitus of St. Francis is a celebration of the
passage of the saint from his earthly life to
the glory of heaven. Traditionally celebrated by
Franciscans all over the world on Oct. 3,
Transitus is a Latin word which means “passage”
or “crossing over.” In all of the accounts
written about the death of St. Francis, it is
always remarked that he crossed from earthly
life to eternal life with the Lord, filled with
joy and having written his Canticle of Creation.
In celebrating the Transitus, we are reminded
that death is a part of life, that the final
journey of our earthly existence is nothing to
be feared, but to be celebrated and embraced.
For it is only through death that we come to the
full joy of the Lord. Shanthi Sadhana –
Franciscan Institute of Spirituality in India-FISI,
celebrated the Transitus of St. Francis of
Assisi with the enactment. The sisters put up a
excellent devotional performance of Transitus.
The celebration began at 6.30 pm at the
reception of FISI and moved towards the main
Chapel and ended at the Cave with the
candle light procession honouring St. Francis of
Assisi. Fr. Joseph Dolphy Pais preached a
fitting homily to become the voice and face of
Jesus in the footprints of St. Francis of
Assisi. 
On
24th of September 2020 a report in the form of
Memorandum was submitted to DC, CEO, DHO, THO
and Lok Sabha members. The report was the
outcome of the Survey on maternal and infant
deaths in Raichur District. Maternal and Child
Health Campaign, Manvi is formed under the
leadership of people and People’ collectives in
Raichur district. In the back drop of COVID 19
outbreak, the MCH campaign monitored different
National and State Health programs for mother
and child and also did the audit of maternal and
infant deaths that the Campaign came across
during the COVID outbreak and listed the
problems faced by mother and children. Maternal
and child health issues identified by the
Campaign and so far six maternal deaths
identified in the 5 PHCs.
Health
camp was organized for the pregnant women,children, and eldersin nine
villages of Manvi Taluka, Raichur District. TB&BP check-up, weight check
-up and other tests were conducted. Medicines were distributed according
to their needs. Protein powders, Zoncovitysers also were given to many
women. Aldigestic, Paracetamol, Syrup, B complex drugs were given to
treat the common symptoms of fever, body pain, cold etc. Information on
various facilities of health departments for the women was given. These
types of camps are conducted regularly in the villages thus they can
benefit from them. Around 225 women, children and elders participated in
this health camp and benefited. 
Franciscan
Sisters of Bon Secours Congregation celebrated
their foundation day on the 17th of September
2020 at FISI. REV. FR. JULIAN CHARLES LEHODEY
MEP selected few dedicated girls from the
orphanages and formed the first group of
Aspirants. After 3 years of training they were
to be accepted as sisters of the order and
adopted the Franciscan rules and wore black
Saree. The investiture of the first Postulants
took place on 17th September 1858. In the year
1861, 7 sisters took their final vows as
religious. On this day as a tradition among Bon
Secours Congregation Sr. Bella, Sr. Metilda,
Sr. Clementia, Sr. Dennis, Sr. Lincy and Sr.
Julie renewal their vows during the Holy
Eucharist in the morning and in the dining hall
they were felicitated. 
Take
care of your body. It’s the only place you have
to live in. Physical fitness is not only
one of the most important keys to a healthy body
but also the basis of dynamic and creative
intellectual activity. In order to motivate the
individuals regarding cultivating the habit of
physical fitness, the Department of Physical
Education of Darshan College organized Fit India
Campaign in collaboration with IQAC, NCC, NSS
and Red Cross units. Fit India Run helps us to
boost our fitness and remain free from all
physical and mental restraints. The College
students of different units along with the
Degree Faculty went jogging within the campus
and around the vicinity for about 3 kilometres
to create awareness among the people regarding
physical fitness. We need to consider using
physical activity and exercise as a strategy to
maintain health during this stressful period.
Fit is not a destination; it is a way of life.
Vimukti
Trust Pothnal organized a program of free distribution of bags and books
in the Bagalada village. The Director addressing the gathering said that
the present Pandemic situation has largely affected the poor
marginalized people. People have lost jobs and in a desperate situation.
The Government has initiated teaching methods for the children at the
village set up level. When it was enquired it was found that 6th to 10th
school children do not study or go to school due to the poverty and
could not afford to have school bags and books. Vimukti after learning
the situation provided bags and books for the 30 needy children. The
school in charge highly appreciated the initiative taken by the trust
and asked people to see that no child should be deprived of education
since education also is the fundamental right of children. The village
dignitaries namely Dalit leader Gangadar, Mounesha Kori, Nagraj, Jagdish,
Arogyappa, Mahesh Child Help line Raichur and children’s parents were
present at the program. 
Intra-Mural
Seminar for the academic year 2020-2021 was held
on 29th August 2020 in the conference hall. The
theme of the seminar was - "Towards a Kenotic
Vision of Authority in the Catholic Church". The
resource person for this seminar was Rev Fr Dr
Baptist Rodrigues. This year's seminar was very
special because it was organised IN THE HONOUR
OF 80TH BIRTHDAY OF REV FR DR MALCOLM SEQUEIRA,
PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY. Due
to pandemic situation this year's seminar was
not open for public. However, the colour and
taste of the seminar was just like that of a
public seminar. Everything was well arranged and
organised by the event manager Rev Fr Albert
Lewis with utmost precision. 
Vimukti
Charitable Trust® Pothnal organized Free Medical
Treatment camps along with Free Medicine
distribution camps in sixteen villages of our
working area. We have been distributing free
medicines that are dire need of medicines and
health checkup is done periodically. Twelve of
the women were barren since 5 to 10 years. They
were given counseling and health check up was
done. For about 123 people had a briefing on the
deadly disease of cancer, HIV/AIDS, Sugar, BP,
COVID-19 etc were given, free check up and
medicines were distributed. Many women and
children benefited from these camps.
“Only
life lived for others is worth living”
Says Albert Einstein. As coronavirus threat
spreads across the globe, Vimukti organization
is actively spreading awareness about the
illness among the underprivileged classes;
taking essential steps towards preventing the
spread of coronavirus in Manvi Taluka Raichur
Dist. Recently Vimukti distributed 1,500 face
Shields to all the Front line Warriors in the
Manvi Taluka. A face shield offers the first
line of defense, protecting them to some extent
from a direct infection. If everyone wears a
face shields, the spread of this infection could
be arrested. By distributing face shields for
free of cost, the Vimukti is doing a significant
job, says, Mrs. Chandra Shaker THO, Manvi.
Vimukti Director Fr. Sathish Ferandes
acknowledge the pivotal role played by the
frontline heroes in protecting our society,
further motivated the frontline heroes (doctors,
Police personnel, Gram Panchyath members, PDO,
ASHAs, workers, AWC teachers etc) to continue
with this extraordinary Godly cause of saving
humanity from the Corona Virus Scourge. Vimukti
has been giving door to door awareness through
distributing handbills, how to protect oneself
from spreading Covid-19.
Dayalbagh
Agricultural Training Institute (DATI)
inaugurated the Horticulture Apprenticeship
course for year 2020-22(two years Programme).
Fr. Fredrick Braggs the Director of DATI
presided over the inauguration ceremony. Fr.
Peter Cyprian D’souza, The Provincial councilor
and Fr. Dolphy Serrao, Superior of Athma Jyothi
Ashram were the guests of honour who addressed
the gathering as resource persons. Mr. John
Crasta, the tutor of DATI, gave the key note
address. Fr. Manohar D’souza, the director of
the student brothers welcomed the gatherings and
Sr. Lydwin D’souza, one of the students thanked
all. Fr. Edwin Rakesh compered the programme.
This year DATI has students out of which two are
religious nuns. A student opted for yearly
course. As a part of the inauguration “Laudato
sii” Nursery has been inaugurated symbolically
by planting few saplings. 
Shanthi
Sadhana-Franciscan Institute of Spirituality in
India-FISI-Bangalore organized the Lectio Brevis
2020-21 on the 17th of August 2020. Fr. Joseph
Dolphy Pais, the spiritual director of FISI in
the welcome address said the importance of
Franciscan Studies in the world of today. It was
well appreciated by the participants. Fr. Robin
Minin Lopez, the Program coordinator briefed the
Academic programs to the new Students. Fr. Robin
Victor D’Souza, Director of the Institute gave
the apt message to the occasion and stressed the
need to pray for the greater interest in the
Major Superiors to send more students to FISI,
Fr. Maxim Nazareth, proposed the vote of thanks
and. The function was brought to an end singing
the hymn to Mother Mary. The students presented
the prayer song, welcome song and compered the
program. The Director also thanked all the
Major Superiors for sending the sisters even in
times of uncertainties and putting their faith
on Shanthi Sadhana-Franciscan Institute of
Spirituality in India-FISI-Bangalore.
Due
to COVID-19 PANDEMIC, Shanthi Sadhana-Franciscan
Institute of Spirituality in India-FISI-Bangalore
inaugurated the Academic year for the Diploma
course in Franciscan Spirituality on the on the
16th of August 2020. due to RISE IN CORONA VIRUS
CASES IN INDIA and also the inter-state travel
restrictions, the management has postponed into
to the month of August. The inauguration of
academic year 2020-21 was held in FISI on 16th
August 2020. Along with the staff, new students
and Director of the Institute Fr. Robin Victor
D’souza con-celebrated the Eucharist and
delivered a fitting homily on the importance of
perseverance and imbibing spirituality of St.
Francis of Assisi and St. Clare and becoming
more human in the world. The melodious choir
conducted by Fr. Robin Minin Lopez and sung by
our new student’s added meaning to the
celebration. The Eucharistic celebration was
begun with a introduction followed by lighting
of the lamp by the Dirctor Fr. Robin Victor
D’souza,
Fr.
Robin Minin Lopez-Program Coordinator, Fr.
Joseph Dolphy Pais-Spiritual Director, Fr. Maxim
Nazareth-Member, Sr. Mary Flora-Visiting
Professor and Sr. Showrilu-Student
representative. 
74th
Independence Day of India was celebrated at
Shanthi Sadhana-FISI by hoisting the Tri-Color
flag on the 15th of August 2020. Fr. Robin
Victor D’souza, Director of the Institute was
called upon to hoist the flag.
The Diploma students sang the patriotic songs
and Sr. Jeba FMM compered the program.
The
historic stroke at the midnight dawn of August
15th 1947 is a moment that is etched in the
heart, mind and soul of every Indian. 73 years
later, the sunny and clear blue skies
established new vigour and patriotism as the
teachers of Trinity Central School, Perampalli
gathered in the precincts of the school, to
commemorate the 74th Independence Day. Rev. Fr.
Claude Mascarenhas, Correspondent and Guardian
of Trinity Vihar was the Chief Guest of the
programme. He was joined by Rev. Fr. Anil
D’costa, Principal and Fr. Ravi Rajesh Serrao,
the Vice Principal, along with the teachers. The
programme began with the customary hoisting of
the National flag, followed by the rendition of
the National Anthem and Vande Mataram. India is
an amalgamation of traditions, beliefs, cultures
and symbolic expressions. India’s vibrant
culture was brought alive in the programme
presented by the teachers. The programme
commenced with an inspiring speech by Ms
Sukhitha, who iterated the importance of true
patriotism and our responsibilities as Indians.
Where
liberty dwells, there is my country.
With burning fire of love for the country and
bubbling patriotic spirit, the Anthonian family
gathered together on the 15th of August 2020 to
pay honour and respect to our Nation, India. The
Chief Guest Rev. Fr Robin Victor D’Souza, OFM
Cap, Executive Secretary, CEB unfurled the
tri-colour National flag and in his speech,
quoted John F Kennedy’s historic words, “Ask not
what your country can do for you – ask what you
can do for the country”. Rev. Fr Roshan Rosario,
Director, St Anthony’s Institutions highlighted
that freedom and responsibility are the two
sides of the same coin. The Independence Day
programme was well-organized by the NCC Unit of
our College under the able leadership of our
Physical Education Director, Mr Srinidhi
Siddharth. Amidst the pandemic situation, the
74th Independence Day was celebrated with great
fervour and enthusiasm at St Anthony’s
Institutions, Bangalore. May we always
have the freedom to choose, freedom to dream and
freedom to live. 
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Udupi
– India August 2020 : On the feast of
the Transfiguration of our Lord, Thursday, 06
August 2020, the Capuchin friars of the Holy
Trinity Province, Karnataka, praised God and
celebrated the ordination of four priests at
Assisi Nilaya, Moodubelle. Four Capuchin deacons
Sandeep Dsouza, Roshan Pereira, Wilfred D’Silva
and Maxim D’Souza were ordained to the
priesthood by Most Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo,
Bishop of Udupi Diocese. The four newly ordained
Capuchin friars hail from Hosad, Karwar; Beluvai,
Mangaluru; Kable, Shimoga and Vorkady, Mangaluru
respectively. The Bishop, in his homily
emphasized the gift and greatness of priesthood.
He invited the newly ordained to realize the
greatness of their call and said that “the
priestly vocation is a God’s call. A priest is
chosen to become the herald of the Gospel and to
minister God’s mercy, reconciliation and
proclaim liberation, in the world today where
everything seems to be constantly and rapidly
changing.” “We are blessed with four priests
this year and we rejoice with them. As Capuchins
we are sent and one should be ready to go
wherever he is sent. The motivating factor of
our mission and service is our vow of
obedience,” said Rev. Fr Alwyn Dias, Provincial
Minister of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka
while addressing the gathering after the
ordination ceremony.
Vimukti
Pothnal, under “Health for all” project organized free Medicines
distribution camp in 16 villages of Manvi Taluka. Mrs. Shilpa, staff
nurse organized the checkup camp. Eye, Weight, Mouth, Ear and Physical
checkup was done to all the children. Anemia, mouth cavities, vitamin
deficiency, mouth ulcers and fungal infections were commonly seen among
children. Children were guided to keep themselves clean and to eat
fruits and vegetables. Parents and Anganwadi teachers were guided as to
how to overcome vitamin deficiency by giving nutritious food. Parents
were told to avoid giving chocolates and sweets to children. Seventy six
families and children underwent the health checkup and got benefited.
A
journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step. St Anthony’s Institutions (Darshan
College & St Anthony’s PU College) remains ever
indebted to God as it completes an illustrious
decade of its academic excellence. To reminisce
this glorious milestone in the mind of every
person, ‘Jñāna Samruddhi’ the Decennial
Souvenir has been brought out as a small token
of love and gratitude to all who worked and
walked through the portals of St Anthony’s
Institutions, Kengeri, Bangalore. ‘Jñāna
Samruddhi’ which means prosperity in knowledge
nurtures, invests, cultivates and develops young
minds towards academic excellence. We see a glow
of approval, appreciation, approbation and
admiration as we skim the pages of the Souvenir.
This Decennial Souvenir was solemnly released at
the hands of Rev. Fr Alwyn Dias, President, St
Anthony’s Institutions along with Rev. Fr Robin
D’Souza, Executive Secretary, CEB in the
presence of a few Capuchin Friars. Fr Royston
D’Souza, Chief Editor was heartily felicitated
by the august gathering. Hail! St
Anthony’s Institutions.
Humble
beginning, steady growth, great dreams have been
the life of Vimukti Pothnal. Generous and
Gracious God had made our hopes and dreams come
true. Renovation of VIMUKTI CHARITABLE TRUST®
Social action centre is a long awaited dream is
finally becoming reality and brought great joy
and gladness for the staff and Director of
Vimukti Pothnal. July 20th, 2020 was indeed a
historic day in the pages of Vimukti charitable
institute and a day of great joy and delight to
the Vimukti director and the staff, who in
sublime gratitude proclaimed God’s immense
greatness. Rev.Fr. Joel Jaison Lobo Guardian &
Director Clara Vihar Pothnal, who proudly
unveiled the plaque and proclaimed with humble
gratitude to God saying ‘Lord your love is
eternal; Complete the work that you have
begun.... what is done in love is done well, and
cuts the ribbon symbolically inaugurated the
renovated Social Action Centre, Rev, Fr. Anil
Parish Priest Harapura, inaugurated the
auditorium and Rev. Fr. Sunil Cornelio Assistant
Head Master Sneha Jyothi Vidyalaya School
Pothnal, inaugurated the children Park
respectively. We fondly remember and grateful to
Rev.Fr. John Alwyn Dias, Provincial Minister
Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka; who deserves
very special honour for his untiring support
from the very moment of the idea of bringing
into the reality of this type of needed
structure in Pothnal. Words would be
insufficient to thank him also for his
visualization, constant support, dynamic and
ceaseless effort to actualize the dreams of
Vimukti Social Action Centre at Pothnal.
Excellence
is never an accident; it is the result of high
intention, sincere effort, intelligent
direction, skillful execution and the vision to
see obstacles as opportunities. St
Anthony’s PU College, Kengeri, Bangalore has
achieved 99% results in the II Pre-University
Annual Examination conducted by the Department
of PU Board of Education, Karnataka. Among those
appeared, 31 have passed with Distinctions, 27
with Higher First Class, 72 with First Class and
32 with Second Class marks. Science and Arts
streams have secured 100% and Commerce 99%
results. Besides, Harshitha R has brought glory
and fame to the Institution by securing 8th Rank
in Arts in Bangalore South District. The
Management, Principal and Faculties have
congratulated the students for their stupendous
performance and thanked the parents for their
unstinted support in achieving this remarkable
milestone since its inception a decade ago. St
Anthony’s PU College will continue to remain as
an abode of wisdom that ensures Holistic
Development to the Leaders of tomorrow.
Education is the key to unlock the Golden
door of Freedom.
With
reverse migration, the works under MGNREGA are
picking up the pace in the villages of Manvi
Taluka. The people from Pothnal region had
migrated to Maharashtra, Telengana, Bengaluru,
Mysoru, and other places in search of jobs to
eke out the living. Now they are travelling back
to their native places after the lockdown was
enforced to contain the spread of the COVID-19
Pandemic. Vimukti team, Pothnal conducted a door
to door survey and motivated migrated families,
daily wage workers to tap MGNREGA Scheme more
effectively. As a result many migrates workers
in our project area have been involved in
digging recharge pits, check dams, bricks
manufacturing, road constructions etc and also
initiated to apply new job cards. Vimukti team
also urged the concerned department to give 200
days’ work and should issue the job cards to
those who don’t have the job cards. Hence, the
government should extend work days under this
scheme without delay.
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Vimukti
Pothnal organized program on free face masks for
SSLC students in and around Pothnal 18 villages
of our working area on 22nd of June 2020. Nearly
1,000 face masks were prepared and distributed
to the SSLC Students by visiting their homes
motivating them individually to ensure the
safety by wearing face masks and maintain
physical distancing at examination centers and
help them to appear the examination with
confidence; and also advised to carry their own
water bottles. In Four High Schools free masks
and Sanitizers were distributed as a result
nearly 1000 children were benefitted from this
program.
The
images of stranded migrant laborers and
low-income households in Pothnal region during
the lockdown galvanize Vimukti to provide relief
work. The major objective is to reach the
unreached and very deserving families in the
targeted villages of our working area.
Distributed food kits to 100 deserving families
like, HIV/AIDS, Devadasi, widow, orphan,
disabled and migrants etc, the free food kits
like, sugar, Tea powder, salt, Green grams,
coconut oil, dall, Rava, Chilli powder,
coriander powder, edible oil, turmeric powder
cumin, master seed, Soaps, paste Tooth brush,
face masks etc. who have affected by the
lockdown. Vimukti staff moved into the remote
villages and neighborhoods to create awareness
about health, hygiene and protection from viral
diseases. The families were very grateful to
receive this timely help. We are also happy
indeed to thank for the donors for their
generosity. “A smile happens in a flash, but
its memory can last for a lifetime. “ May
God bless the cheerful giver”.
Vimukti
Pothnal 18th June 2020 participated in Mask day
rally to encourage people to wear compulsory
face masks and also follow the COVID-19
guidelines to check the spread of virus. The
rally was flagged off from Gram Panchyath
Pothnal and passed through the main
thoroughfares of the town by holding placards.
Gram panchyath members and Health department
members appealed people on the streets to
compulsorily wear face masks to contain the
spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly 75% spread
of the epidemic can be prevented by wearing
mask, washing hands for every 30 minutes and
maintaining physical distancing should be the
part of life. Wearing mask and maintaining
physical distancing are the two major weapons to
keep covid-19 far from us. Program was well
planned and message was spread to many people.
From
10th to 16th of June, 2020 Vimukti Pothnal
organized the awareness program on human
trafficking in five villages of Manvi Taluka.
Human trafficking is the third biggest criminal
industry after narcotic drugs and illegal arms
supply. Generally, the organized crime of human
trafficking extends beyond state and national
boundaries. It is also multi-dimensional,
involving elements of several crimes like
kidnapping/abduction, buying and selling of
humans, bonded labor and sexual exploitation.
The ugliest face of human trafficking is
trafficking of girls of sexual exploitation. In
India, 46% of women and girls trafficked, are
for commercial sexual exploitation, 27% for
domestic servitude and 27% for forced labor.
Keeping these thoughts in mind Vimukti Pothnal
has been conducting sessions in the AWCs, public
places, and in Community apart from legal
remedies; prevention of human trafficking
requires several types of interventions and
demanding the concerned officials should focus
on creation of compulsory, high-quality
education, employment opportunities and income
generation for marginal and vulnerable sections
in the society. 
On
8 December 2008 the General Definitory by its Decree Prot. No. 00999/98
constituted and declared established the Most Holy Trinity Province of
Karnataka. By the same Decree the General Definitory appointed Br.
Vincent Gabriel Furtado as the new Provincial Minister, Br. John Baptist
Sequeira as the first Definitor and Provincial Vicar, Br. Patrick Crasta,
Edwin Colaco and Rudolf D'Souza as the 2, 3, and 4 Definitors
respectively.
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