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October 1^st 2023, the Bicentennial birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Mother Veronica, our Foundress started with its many remotes all over Karnataka. The convents and institutions sprang into action unfolding the sanctity, the holiness and service to the society.

October 1^st being a Sunday, the hearts of our Sisters burst forth in joy as every community celebrated a thanksgiving Mass in honour of Mother Veronica’s birth bicentennial celebration in their respective parishes through specially prepared liturgy highlighting her life and spirituality. As part of this celebration, at the end of the Mass a bookmark with prayer to receive favours from Mother Veronica, as well as sweets were distributed to all. 

Blood is life - pass it on. Our Foundress Venerable Mother Veronica gave life to many through her dedicated life and service. To commemorate her 200^th birthday, Blood Donation Drives were organized throughout Karnataka at 10 different places.

At St. Ann’s campus, the Cradle House of the Apostolic Carmel, the blood donation drive was organized at St Ann’s B.Ed College Hall in association with Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, Government Wenlock District hospital, Mangalore. Sister Maria Shamitha A.C., Provincial Superior of A.C Karnataka Province was the chief guest, Mr Lathif, Corporator, Port Ward, Mangalore, Dr Chandraprabha Deputy Medical Officer, Urban Primary health Centre and Smt Reshma Rodrigues were the guests of honour. Mr Sharath Kumar, Senior Consultant and Head of IHBT Department, Wenlock Hospital was the resource person of the day.  A total of 55 units of blood was collected. The programme was compeered by Sr Premal, Dr Sr Dorothy D’Souza welcomed the gathering and Sr Ida Barboza proposed the vote of thanks.

The sisters of St Agnes Convent and Yesu Prem Niketan and their institutions organized the blood donation camp in collaboration with Father Mullers Hospital and K.M.C. Hospital. Dr Shantharam Shetty, Orthopedic Surgeon, Pro Chancellor, NITTE University was the Chief Guest for the Inaugural Programme. Joining him on the dias were Mr Naveen D Souza, Guest of Honor, Corporator and leader of opposition, Mangalore City Corporation; Dr Dinesh, Medical Officer, K.M.C. Hospital; Dr Kirana, Blood Bank Officer, Father Mullers Hospital; Sr Dr Maria Roopa A.C., the Joint Secretary, St Agnes Institutions; Sr Linet Maria, Superior, Yesu Prem Niketan, and Ms Prajwal Rao, Staff Co-ordinator. A total of 100 units of blood was collected on this occasion. Ms Privy D Souza, student of St Agnes College compered the event. Sr Linet Maria, the Superior, Yesu Prem Niketan delivered the vote of thanks. A total of 100 units of blood was collected on this occasion.

The sisters of St Mary’s Convent, Falnir, Mangaluru, the Blood Donation Drive was organized in collaboration with K.M.C. hospital. The Chief Guest was Dr. Arkula Kote Jamal, the Vice Chairman of Waqf Board, Dakshina Kannada. The other dignitaries on the dais were Dr. Vishal, Dr. Dhanya, pathologists, nurses and paramedical personnel of K.M.C. Hospital. They were happy to receive 64 units of blood. Sr Shanthi Therese welcomed the gathering, Sr Sahaya Mary proposed the vote of thanks and Sr Nandika compeered the programme. 

The Blood Donation Drive was held by Lady Hill Society and its Institutions in association with Yenepoya Medical College. The Chief guest of the day was Dr. Jostol Pinto, Interventional Cardiologist and Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangaluru. Others present were Fr. Johnson Pereira, Asst. Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Church; Mr. Prasanna Mallya, Rotary Club, Mangaluru North; Mrs. Usha Prabhakar, President Lion’s Club and Leo Club Cauvery; Mrs. Shantha R Shetty, Raziya Banu superintendent of Blood Bank, Yenepoya Hospital, Deralakate. 70 units of blood was collected. The inaugural function was compeered by Sr. Ivy Moras. Sr. Violet Tauro welcomed the gathering and Sr. Jenifer Moras proposed the vote of thanks.

Carmel Convent, Modankap organized the blood donation drive in association with Fr. Muller’s Medical College, Mangalore, Christopher association, health Commission, women’s association, ICYM of Infant Jesus Church Modankap.  Rev. Fr. Valerian D’souza, the Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Church was the chief guest for the programme. Dr. Charu of Fr. Muller’s Medical College, Mangalore, Mr Sunil Veigas the vice president of parish council, Mr. Manohar the Secretary, Mr. Ivan D‘souza the president of Christopher association, Mr. Aloysius the president of health commission, Ms. Preema the ICYM president, Sr. Rosilde, the superior and the Joint Secretary of the Carmel Institutions were the dignitaries for the programme. A total of 50 units of blood was collected. Ms Vijetha lecturer and in charge of NSS of Carmel degree College compeered the programme, Sr. Rosilde welcomed the gathering and Sr. Naveena proposed the vote of thanks.

At Cecily’s Convent, Udupi, the Blood Donation Camp was organized in collaboration with the District Hospital, Ajjarkad, Udupi. The inaugural was presided over by Local Manager of St Cecily’s Institutions, Sr Therese Jyothi.  Mrs. Veronica Cornelio, Spokesperson, KPCC and Former President, Udupi Taluk Panchayat was the Chief Guest, Dr Veena Kumari, District Surgeon, District Hospital, Udupi was the Guest of Honour. Sr Chethana Superior, St Maria Goretti Kemmanu was present. They were happy to receive 104 units of blood. Sr Vibha anchored the programme, Sr Therese Jyothi introduced the guests and welcomed the participants and Ms. Bhargavi proposed the vote of thanks.

The sisters of Shanthi Nilaya, Nanjangud, Mysore organized the blood donation drive  in association  with St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mysore. It was inaugurated by Mr. Darshan Druvanarayan, MLA, Nanjangud. The other dignitaries were Mr. Kalale N. Keshava Murthy, ex-MLA, Nanjangud; Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim, Director, Blood Bank, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bannimantap, Mysore; Rev. Fr. Anthappa, Parish Priest, Infant Jesus Church, Nanjangud. The collected blood was 120 units. The programme was compared by Sr. Maria Gracy and Mrs. Soumya. Sr. Maria Kirthan, Superior, Shanthi Nilaya Convent welcomed the gathering and vote of thanks was proposed by Sr. Caroline.

Mary Immaculate, Bangalore organized the blood donation drive in association with Kidwai  Hospital and St. John's Medical College Hospital. The dignitaries of the day were Dr. Sr. Ancilla, the General Secretary of Education, who was also the chief guest of the day, Sr. Aradhana, Rev. Fr. Paneer Selva Kumar,  Rev. Fr  Kanakyadas, the Parish Priest and Asst.  Parish Priest of St Michael's Church   Dr. Parimala, St. John's Medical College and Hospital; Dr. Deepa, Kidwai Hospital,  Mr. Jaffar Sait, PTA Vice President. The camp was a resounding success with 124 units of blood collected. Sr Celine Vera welcomed the audience, Mrs. Farzana proposed the vote of thanks.

The A.C communities of Maryhill Campus along with Mount Carmel Central School conducted the blood donation drive in association with A.J. Hospital.  The dignitaries present were Dr. Amitha Marla, Director, Medical Administration as the the chief guest; Dr. Aravind P, Blood Centre Officer, A.J. Hospital; Sr. Leela, Superior of Maryhill Convent; Sr. Suguna, Superior of Balagraha; Sr. Freeda, Superior of Veronica Vihar and Ms Carol Pais, the Vice President of PTA. A total of 64 units of blood was collected. Principal Sr. Melissa spiked the welcome with her warm words, teacher Philomena wrapped the programme up  delivering a note of gratitude while teacher Neesha emceed the programme.

The sisters of Maria Nilaya and Carmel Nikethan, Bidar organized the blood donation campaign in collaboration with BRIMS Hospital, Bidar. After the Mass, Bishop Robert Miranda inaugurated the Blood Donation Camp along with Frs. Anil Prasad and Wilson Fernandes. The other dignitaries were Dr. Anil Chintamani, DTO Programme Officer; Smt. Anita Chintamani, Dr. Mallanna Gowda Patil, the Medical Officer Blood Bank, Bidar, Smt. Kavita Prabha, President of Inner Wheel Club, Bidar, Sr Christine Misquith, Superior of Carmel Nikethan and Sr Maria Reethika, Superior of Maria Nilaya. BRIMS was happy with 35 units of blood.

The Provincial Superior Sr Maria Shamita and the sisters of Karnataka Province are grateful to the donors for the collection of 786 units of blood on the significant occasion of the bicentennial birth anniversary of our Foundress Venerable Mother Veronica, a valiant woman who gave life to the society.