Saturday, February 16, 2013

Fr. Joe along with Archbishop Dr Felix Machado Bishop of Vasai at the opening ceremony of the Programme in Vasai



During this advent of lent a series of programmes  have been arranged by “Suvarta” themed “Upvas kalin Chintan Mala”  in the Diocese of Vasai being conducted  at the late Bernard Bhandari auditorium, Devtalao, Vasai.

The programme which is being held from February 17th 2013 to 10thMarch 2013, commenced today with the lighting of the lamp by Archbishop (Dr.) Felix Machado and prominent personalities from the Vasai Diocese including Fr. Joe Pereira, Founder Managing Trustee, KRIPA Foundation. The series will include talks by various speakers on respective dates as below. Fr. Joe will be speaking on the topic "Role of Christian Faith in Addiction Recovery" on  Feb'2013, at 9.30 a.m

Date
Speaker
Subject
17th Feb. 2013
Arch Bishop (Dr.) Felix Machado
Christian Faith and Religious Life
24th Feb. 2013
Fr. Joe Pereira
Role of Christian Faith in Addiction Recovery
03rd March 2013
Sr. Anita Chettiyar and Sr. Clara Gonsalvis
Role of Faith in Enhancing Family Life
10th March 2013
Rev. Fr. Francis De Britto
Role of Christian Faith in Social Development
17th March 2013
Hon. Rony Mendonca (Ex-Inspector General of Police)
Role of Christian Faith in Enriching the life of the Citizens

 Submitted by
Fr. Cyril D'Souza
Sanjay Joshi