Shrine News

Report by : Velan Salis
Pics by: Aaron Steve

St. Lawrence Minor Basilica, Attur celebrated "Sauharda Koota" on 23rd of December 6PM onwards in an effort to bring people from all the communities under a single roof and perpetuate the message of peace. Fr. Ashwin Rebello welcomed the dignitaries on the dias and the gathering. Sri. Rajendra Bhat addressed the gathering with the Christmas Message for the day and spoke about the importance of peace and harmony in the present times. Fr. Ivan took the stage and addressed the gathering with the Christmas Message relevant for the present times and stressed on brotherhood and belongingness. Then the president of the function Fr. Alban Dsouza addressed the gathering and took it forward with his presidential remarks. After the special appearance of Santa Claus, Mr. Santosh Dsilva took the function forward with Vote of thanks. With the cultural event and the dinner, the function concluded by 8:30PM.