Oct. 17, 2016: Dr. Olinda Pereira, who is selected for Basti Vaman Shenoy Samaj Seva Award instituted by World Konkany Centre Mangalore, was honoured by Sr Rose Celine, the Superior General of Bethany sisters during a special programmeat Bethany Mother House on 13th October 2016. Speaking on this occasion Sr Rose Celine lauded Dr Olindafor being intercultural, serving people of all categories regardless of caste, creed, and language. Sr Rose Celine praised the contribution of the School of Social Work founded by Dr Olinda in Mangalore which is giving birth to great philanthropists in the country.
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Miss Olinda in her speech congratulated Bethany Sisters, the Congregation founded by her grand uncle Mgr Raymond FC Mascarenhas for their dedicated service. She was overwhelmed with sentiments as she recalled the trials that Mgr Raymond had to face in fulfilling his mission and expressed her happiness that he emerged as a victor.
Sr Lillis presented the citation. Sr Shanti Priya welcomed the gathering and Sr Lilitta proposed the vote of thanks. Present on the dais were the cousins of Dr. Lourds Prabhu and Miss Cleta Prabhu the cousins of Dr Olinda.