Mangalore:  Alvin D'Souza Paneer, the newly elected president of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R.) and the office bearers met and received the blessings of Most Reverend Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese. 

The Reverend congratulated and wished the new president and office bearers good luck. Most Reverend J.B. Saldanha, Spiritual Director, Norbert Misquith Surathkal- Vice President, Lawrence D'Souza Surathkal-Vice President, Vilma Montero Derebile - Secretary, Roshan Boniface Martis Soorikumeru - Joint Secretary, Francis Montero Talpadi - Treasurer, Santosh D'Souza Bajpe - Joint Treasurer, Imm  Past Presidents Stanny Lobo and Rolf DCosta were present.