Inauguration of Centenary Year of Saint Vincent De Paul Society at Bejai Church Hall 

Saint Vincent De Paul Society  a Catholic lay service organization which started in Paris France in the year 1833 by Blessed Fredrick Ozanam which helps the needy irrespective of caste creed colour or religion started in Mangalore in 1926 at Bendore Milagres Rosario and Bejai commenced its Centenary year at Bejai church hall.          Students of Bejai Saint Xavier School performed the prayer dance. Gerard Rego the Bejai unit President extended warm welcome to the dignitaries present.

The Chief guest Msgr Rev. Fr Maxim Noronha released the Centenary Logo and advised the members to work hard in the service of the needy.

Rev. Fr Francis Dsouza the Spiritual Advisor of Mangalore Central Council released the Centenary Theme  and  congratulated the members on their Centenary and wished their mission all the  success. Rev. Dr J.B. Saldanha the Parish Priest of Bejai inaugurated the Centenary project Asro (Shelter) by handing over a cheque to Western India Coordinator Walter Martis who was present on behalf of National Council.  Gilbert Pinto a senior member was felicitated for his contribution to the movement of service was Felicitated he narrated his 44 Years of experience in the society. Preetha Lobo the Vice President read the Citation. Joe Coelho the present Central Council President delivered the key note address and gave details of Centenary Projects i.e. Shikop for education aid for 405 students of adopted families and Asro i.e. providing shelter for 100 families.

Philomena Menezes the Centenary Celebration Committee convenor proposed the vote of thanks. Augustin Rodrigues of Bejai unit Compered the program. Hilda Rodrigues, Mary Dsouza, Ida Pereira, Felix Dsilva, Rexon Miranda, Albert Sequeira were present at the Dias All the presidents and office bearers of 115 conferences were present.