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Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners

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Mangaluru: Prison ministry India Mangaluru unit on the occasion of its 20th anniversary of service to prisoners in the prisons of Dakshina Kannada (DK) District offered a thanksgiving Mass at the Rosario Cathedral here in the city. Most Rev. Fr. Peter Paul Saldanha Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese was the Chief Celebrant. In his homily, the Bishop said, “prayer is the main thing we can do for people in prison. A person is not a criminal from birth; it’s because of the social issues they are driven to crime and even sometimes falsely implicated..”

The Holy Mass was followed by a program to mark the occasion. Fr. Prakash D’Cunha, Director of the Prison Ministry India Mangaluru unit welcomed the gathering. At the programme, DK District jail superintendent, Chandan Patil was the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour included the Most Rev. Fr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese, Prison Ministry Karnataka state co-ordinator, Fr. Benny, Prison Ministry Karnataka Secretary, Sr. Therese, Dr. Ronald Fernandes, Member KPSC Sr and Fr. J. B. Crasta, Parish Priest of Rosario Parish.

Chief Guest Chandan Patil said people work for rewards, but members of the Prison Ministry team carry out their work with passion dedication and diligence, without any expectation of any reward or gratitude. “I have seen many NGO’s come to the jail to work with the prisoners, but none have worked like the Prison Ministry Team. They have helped in many ways to alleviate and support the emotional and mental health of the prisoners which is very important.

Later the Bishop honored those who partook, supported and worked in this noble mission. Addressing the gathering later, the Bishop, said “it is the family that is mainly affected when a person is in jail. We have to give voice to voiceless people. He thanked all the Sponsors and well-wishers for their contribution and support. His message to the gathering: Through love and prayer it is possible to bring change in the life of prisoners.

Dr. Tressie Menezes compered the program and Jerome Lobo proposed the vote of thanks.

Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners
Prison Ministry, Mangaluru Unit marks its 20th Anniversary of service to prisoners

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