Secunderabad: Cancer care drive by church begins

Secunderabad: St Mary's Syro Malabar Church, Suchitra, celebrated the first Parish Day on Friday. The cancer care programme 'Snehahasthan' was also launched on the occasion. The Bishop of Shamshabad, Mar Raphael Thattil, launched the logo. The Director of Prem Marg, Father Jibi, explained the aims and activities of the cancer care programme.

Former AP Chief Secretary Mini Mathew, former Kerala Principal Secretary Mathew C Kunnunkal, DRT officer PC Thomas, senior journalist CG Chandra Mohan, former corporator K M Gowrish, TRS leader Bhaskar Goud, Vicar, Kukatpally St Alphonsa Cathedral, Father Anto Munjanatt, Suchithra St Mary's Church Father Ansilo Elanjiparambil delivered felicitation addresses. Father Ansilo Elanjiparambil's services were lauded by all. Jose P. Babu presented a report on the activities of the Suchithra Parish. Secretary, Parish Council, Loyola John welcomed the gathering. Badges were distributed to the Cancer Care volunteers. Later cultural programme was presented by the Church members and children.