June 17, 2020: Catholic Sabha, Shirva unit and Sthri Sanghatan of Shirva Parish organized a recognition cum felicitation programme on Wednesday at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva for Asha Workers, Nurses and Shirva panchayath water supply and water management staff for their prompt, selfless and dedicated service during the lockdown period due to coronavirus epidemic.

Fr Denis D’sa (Shirva PP), Fr. Ashwyn Aranha (Asst. PP) and Fr. Rohan Dias (Asst. PP) along with special invitees Mr. ShriShaila Murugoda (Sub-Inspector of Shirva Police station), Dr. Santhosh Kumar Bailoor (Chief doctor of Community Health Center Shirva), Mr. Vijay (Village accountant, Shirva grama panchayat), Mr. Wilson Rodrigues, (Zilla panchayath member), Mrs. Leena Machado (Secretary, finance committee, Shirva Parish), Mr. Jerald Rodrigues (President, Catholic Sabha Shirva Unit) and Mrs. Agnes Barboza (President, Sthri Sanghatan unit of Shirva Parish) were present.

Mr. Jerald Rodrigues welcomed the gathering, Mr. Gilbert Pinto (Headmaster of St. Mary’s High School, Shirva) compered the programme and Mr. Melwyn Aranha proposed the formal vote of thanks. A special individual honor was made to Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Mr. ShriShaila Murugoda, and to Mr. Vijay.

Report by Mrs Leena Machado