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MARGAO
Heads of various religions from across the Country will participate in a collective action for dialogue and social harmony on the theme ‘Youth of India: Looking Forward’ at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on April 5 at 3.30 pm.
Addressing the media, Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas said the purpose of the meet, which has been organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in collaboration with the Agnel Region of the Society of Pilar, is to connect people of goodwill to come together to promote tolerance, respect for each other and further the protection of Constitutional values in the face of forces of hatred working to bring division.
Archbishop of Goa Filipe Neri Ferrao has been invited as the Chief guest, while other guests include CBCI Secretary general Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, Superior General of the Society of Pilar, Fr Sebastiao Mascarenhas and Regional Superior of Agnel Region of the Society of Pilar, Fr Alarico Carvalho.
The panel of acclaimed speakers, drawn from various religions and from across the nation, include Sushil Goswamy Maharaj (President of Bharatya Sarv Dharm Sansad), Paramjeet Singh Chandok (Chairman of Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi (President of Imam Council of India), Vivek Muni (President of International Mahavir Jain mission) and Bikku Sanghasena (Founder of Mahabodhi International meditation centre, Ladakh).
Bishop Theodore said the Catholic Church along with the Bharatiya Sarva Dharma Sansad, wishes to bring all men and women of goodwill together for collective action to preserve and further social harmony.
