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Abu Dhabi, Nov 10: Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese, celebrated the KCO Pearl Jubilee thanksgiving mass at St Therese Church, Abu Dhabi.

Before the beginning of the mass, His Excellency Paolo Martinelli, bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA), addressed the Konkani community gathered for the celebration. In his message, he congratulated KCO on completing its Pearl Jubilee and commended its selfless service to the Konkani community. He was honoured with a flower bouquet by KCO president Clevy Leo Rodrigues.

The introduction to the holy mass was read by Clevy Leo Rodrigues, while the first reading was proclaimed by Amitha Costa, honorary treasurer of KCO.

The Gospel was read by Fr Valerian Fernandes OFM Cap, one of the concelebrants

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