Diocesanal Level

November 21, 2018; Diocese of Shimoga organized Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting at Chaitanya, Shivamogga from 10:30am to 1pm. The topics discussed were; 1. Year of reconciliation 2019 suggestions. 2. Establishing St. Vincent De Paul Society and Legion of Mary in our parishes. 3. How to strengthen Small Christian Community (SCC) in our parishes. 4. Youth year, Holy Childhood groups, Shrine of Harihar to propose for Minor Basilica. It was a very fruitful meeting. Next meeting is scheduled in the month of May 2019. Fr Franklin D'Souza and Fr Francis Fernandes led the prayer in the beginning. DPC secretary Mr. James Martis read the report if previous meeting. Bishop Francis Serrao Sj chaired the meeting and Diocesan Commission coordinator Fr Richard Anil D'souza thanked every one and led the Angelus.