Christmas Program and Garden Party Brings Festive Cheer to Camelot, Mangalore

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

Camelot on Bejai Church Road, Mangalore, came alive with the true spirit of Christmas as it hosted the Christmas Program and Garden Party on Sunday, 21 December 2025. The day-long celebration, held from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., brought together children, families, youth, and members of the wider community in an atmosphere marked by faith, joy, cultural expression, and togetherness.

A major highlight of the morning celebrations was the special Christmas outreach organised for over 70 orphan and convent children, including 33 girls studying from Class 1 to Class 7 from Balyesu Nilaya Convent, Maryhill. The initiative, coordinated by Sr. Suguna, Sr. Cecelia, and volunteers, ensured that the children were safely transported by bus, enabling them to participate fully in the festivities.

The programme began with a prayer service at 9.30 a.m. at St. Angela Convent, Bejai Church compound. This was followed at 9.45 a.m. by a vibrant Children’s Christmas Carnival Parade, led by Santa Claus riding a Royal Enfield motorcycle and accompanied by Ronnie Joy’s Brass Band. Children from various convents and orphanages, including those coordinated by Lancelot Pinto, joined the colourful procession, which moved along Bejai Church Road before entering Dr. Michael Lobo’s garden at Camelot, spreading festive cheer along the route.

At 10.00 a.m., the parade arrived at Camelot, marking the formal commencement of the celebrations. The children’s programme included drawing activities, prayers, and the inauguration of the Garden Party by Dr. Michael Lobo. Carol singing led by the Sisters, dance performances by the children, group games, and a live Nativity enactment kept the young participants joyfully engaged throughout the morning.
A special highlight for the children was the arrival of Santa Claus, portrayed by Nigel Albuquerque, who made a grand entry and spread joy by distributing gifts and sweets. The moment brought smiles to children and adults alike, adding warmth and delight to the festive celebrations. Additional attractions such as a cake auction, children’s live recordings by the youth tech team, and festive video presentations added to the excitement. The children’s segment concluded with lunch, group photographs, and a vote of thanks in the early afternoon.

As the day progressed, the celebrations took on a reflective and cultural dimension. At 5.00 p.m., a well-attended book talk by noted author William Pais, based on his works Echoes of the Corridors and Touched by Angels, offered thoughtful insights and meaningful interaction with the audience.

The evening cultural programme began at 7.30 p.m., featuring melodious carol singing, a fancy dress competition, and a variety of festive performances. Adults and youth joined in spontaneous singing accompanied by guitars, while a small bonfire added warmth and charm to the Christmas ambience.
In addition to the stage programmes, a traditional Mangalorean Christmas food section offering plum cake, neureos, and other festive favourites drew steady crowds. A vintage wedding photograph exhibition showcasing old wedding customs and photographs provided visitors with a nostalgic glimpse into the past, evoking fond memories and conversations.

The Christmas Program and Garden Party at Camelot concluded as a resounding success, beautifully reflecting the values of unity, compassion, and shared celebration. By bringing together orphaned children, convent communities, families, youth, and the wider public, the event captured the true meaning of Christmas. The organisers expressed heartfelt gratitude to all contributors and volunteers, extending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyous festive season.

Cherished memories and smiles, sharing lovely Christmas dinner. The event was witness by huge spectacular crowd

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

Christmas in its true sense is the birth of new ness, happiness, spirit of service to mankind was truly celebrated with great pomp and glory at Snehalaya Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center, Manjeswaram. “Christmas Sambhrama – 2025.” The event was a super combo of cultural feast, bharatnatyam performance enacting the story of Jesus birth by world record holder Ms Remona Evette, and a melodious carol singing by celebrity singers Joshal and Jason directed by Sanjay Rodrigues, master musician, variety of dance performance by team horizon and urban groove.

Rt. Rev Hemachandra Kumar, Bishop Church of South India the chief guest of the day visited the campus prior to the celebration blessed the inmates and gave a wonderful message of love, compassion and humanitarian works and see Christ in whatever we do.

Dr. Vasanth Shetty, administrator of Saanidhya group of institutions a guest of honour touched the hearts by his wonderful message comparing Christ and Krishna. The commonality among all religions. Highlighted the service of Bro Joseph Crasta

Shri Harshad vorkady, the newly elected member Dist. Panchyath Kasargod graced the event with his presence immediately after taking oath and Charge. He recalled the olden days of Josephs mission and exemplified how humble work is being blessed. He expressed his happiness to be the part of this event.

Shri Joseph Elias Menezes, a par excellent humanitarian, Donor, Director of Fortune Life Wealth Pvt. Ltd., Delhi and Proprietor of PTI Consultancy, Bombay delivered a fantastic Christmas message with poetical words, emotions and need of the hour. His words touched deeply. The real Christs are born, re born in these institutions like Snehalaya and it is our responsibility to carry on the humanitarian works.

Shri Eshwar Malpe a dedicated social worker risking his own life in extreme dangerous situations to save lives, retrieve bodies was the main attraction of the day. He was honoured with respect and his message was heart throbbing. His own family situation, losing his own child, two of his children are specially abled children and still he is not after money, glory. he claimed that there are several good hearted men in this society.

Shri. Raymond D Cunha Taccode, the President of Konkanni Basha Mandal Karnataka, and founder, editor of Pingara spoke aptly on the accession and his bond with Snehalaya.

Rev Fr Vincent Crasta associated director Holy Family Hospital Delhi, Rev Fr Cyril D Souza chaplain of Snehalaya were the special guests on the dais.

Bro Joseph crasta welcomed the gathering with his cordial words, shawls and flowers. Mrs Olivia crasta proposed vote of thanks.

Remona the sensational dancer presented a fantastic story of Jesus birth with her energetic team Horizon, well appreciated. Remona was honoured for her achievement with immense pleasure.
The most melodious evening with celebrity singers, under the direction of music director Sanjay Rodrigues was worth enjoying. The evening was full of Carols, and appropriate dances by urban groove under the able leadership of Stany Bela presented by GG100 chorus group was the highlight of the event. The music fest, sangeethostav was compared by Ms Shanthi Priya Lasrado.

The whole programme was well executed and compered by Mr. Geo D’Silva. The celebration concluded on a joyful note, leaving everyone with cherished memories and smiles, sharing lovely Christmas dinner. The event was witness by huge spectacular crowd.

ಉಚಿತ ಆಯುಷ್ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಶಿಬಿರ – ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕುಮಾರೀಸ್ ಮಂಗಳೂರು

ಪ್ರಜಾಪಿತ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕುಮಾರೀಸ್ ಈಶ್ವರೀಯ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಹಾಗೂ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಆಯುಷ್ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಇವರ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಆಶ್ರಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 21, 2025ರಂದು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದ ಉಚಿತ ಆಯುಷ್ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಶಿಬಿರ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ನಡೆಯಿತು.

ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಉರ್ವ ಸ್ಟೋರ್ಸ್ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕುಮಾರೀಸ್ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಈ ಶಿಬಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಂದ ಉತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಯಿತು. 250 ಜನ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ ಆಯುಷ್ ಕಿಟ್ ಪಡೆದರು.ಆಯುರ್ವೇದ, ಹೋಮಿಯೋಪತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಯೋಗ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಅನೇಕ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ತಪಾಸಣೆ, ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಸಲಹೆ ನೀಡಲಾಯಿತು.

ಶಿಬಿರದಲ್ಲಿ
ಡಾ. ಹೇಮಲತಾ ಪಿ., ವೈದ್ಯಾಧಿಕಾರಿ – ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಯುಷ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹೋಮಿಯೋಪತಿ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು,
ಡಾ. ಶ್ರೇಣಿ, ವೈದ್ಯಾಧಿಕಾರಿ – ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಹೋಮಿಯೋಪತಿ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾಲಯ, ಗುರುಪುರ,
ಡಾ. ಬಸವರಾಜ, ತಜ್ಞ ವೈದ್ಯ – ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಯುಷ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹೋಮಿಯೋಪತಿ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು,
ಡಾ. ಹೇಮಂತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಪಿ., ತಜ್ಞ ವೈದ್ಯ,
ಡಾ. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಪಿ., ತಜ್ಞ ವೈದ್ಯ – ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಯುಷ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹೋಮಿಯೋಪತಿ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ,
ಹಾಗೂ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಅನಿತಾ, ಫಾರ್ಮಸಿಸ್ಟ್ / ಹಿರಿಯ ವಿತರಕರು – ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಯುಷ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹೋಮಿಯೋಪತಿ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ
ಇವರು ಶಿಬಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದರು.
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕುಮಾರಿ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಭಾರತೀಯ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಪದ್ಧತಿಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಮಾಜದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸುಧಾರಣೆ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಶಿಬಿರಗಳನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಶಿಬಿರದ ಯಶಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಸಹಕರಿಸಿದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವೈದ್ಯರು, ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ, ಸ್ವಯಂಸೇವಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಗೆ ಕೃತಜ್ಞತೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಇವರು ಧ್ಯಾನ ಮಾಡಿಸಿದರು. ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕುಮಾರಿ ಪ್ರಭಾ ಇವರು ಸಭಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿದರು, ಜಯಕ್ಕ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದರು.
ಈ ಸಮಾಚಾರಕ್ಕೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಕ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ನೀಡಬೇಕಾಗಿ ವಿನಂತಿ.
ಬಿ ಕೆ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಿ

Rtn Lal Goel is the Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, and has been a guiding force behind initiatives promoting organ and eye donation awareness.

Rtn PHF Ritika Gupta serves as the Inspire President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, leading the club’s mission to inspire communities toward the noble cause of organ donation.

Rtn Uma Jhawar is the Executive Director of MK International Eye Bank, the Executive Chairperson (C.R.) of the Eye Bank Association of India, and the Chairperson of Vision Conservation Lions International 3233G-1, Indore, with extensive leadership in vision conservation initiatives.

Rtn Ruby Agarwal holds the position of Inspire Secretary, supporting and coordinating key activities of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International.

Rtn Dr. Kamal Jain is the Organ Donation Chair, playing a crucial role in advancing awareness and advocacy for organ donation.

Michael D’ Souza Vision 2030 for Twin Dioceses of Karwar and Gulbarga Flagged Off in Mangalore

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

Mangalore, December 16, 2025 – Renowned NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael D’ Souza unveiled his ambitious Vision 2030 initiative aimed at empowering communities in the twin Dioceses of Karwar and Gulbarga through sustainable shelter and education programs. The event marked the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the respective Bishops at Bishops House, Kodialbail, Mangalore, in the presence of Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha of Mangalore and Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi.

“Shelter and education are the basic minimum requirements for every human being. Living in continued uncertainty without a roof over one’s head and struggling to earn for the lack of higher education are major obstacles to community development,” said Mr. D’ Souza. “God has blessed my family and me with more than we need, and we have been even more blessed as we began sharing with our brethren.”

Mr. D’ Souza emphasized a dignified approach to philanthropy, stating, “Charity should aim to restore dignity to beneficiaries. Education is the best means to empower communities. The Church is the most reliable, time-tested institution that can play a pivotal role in this process. Since 2013, the Dioceses of Mangalore and Udupi have effectively implemented comprehensive plans, and a roadmap has been prepared under the visionary leadership of the Bishops of Gulbarga and Karwar. Individuals may come and go, but the institution and its vision endure.”

The initiative builds on the success of Mr. D’ Souza’s charity initiatives in Mangalore and Udupi since 2013, focusing on long-term community upliftment.

Mr. Oswald Rodrigues, Advisor to the Michael D. Souza Charity Initiative, welcomed the gathering and provided a bird’s-eye view of the ongoing programs.

Prof. CA Lionel Aranha outlined the context and significance of the MoU, while Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha presided over the function.

Msgr. Santhosh Bapu, Vicar General of the Gulbarga Diocese, expressed gratitude on behalf of his diocese, and Bishop Duming Dais conveyed thanks for the Karwar Diocese.

Mr. Michael D’ Souza and his wife, Mrs. Flavia D’ Souza, received felicitations with shawls and floral bouquets from the Dioceses of Karwar and Gulbarga.

Among the distinguished guests were Very Rev. Fr. Dionysus Vas S.J., Provincial of Karnataka Jesuits; Very Rev. Fr. Rajesh Rosario, Rector of St. Joseph Inter-Diocesan Seminary; and Rev. Sr. Naveen A.C., Provincial of Apostolic Carmelites. Msgr. Richard Rodrigues, Vicar General of the Karwar Diocese, also attended.

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha led the assembly in prayers, invoking divine blessings on the Michael D’ Souza Vision 2030 (MDV2030) initiative.