Eucharistic human formation by 6,500 Children in Mangalore Diocese as part of Ninaad default
Mangaluru: Marking a monumental milestone in the ‘Year of Children 2026,’ the Diocese of Mangalore successfully hosted its largest-ever children’s convention, ‘NINAAD–Burgyalem Festh 2K26,’ on Sunday at the St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) campus in Vamanjoor. The mega festival witnessed a spectacular and historic gathering of 6,500 children from 125 parishes across the diocese, uniting them in a profound celebration of faith, fellowship, and formation.
He said, “Staying true to the convention’s pledge, ‘Children Safety is Our Priority’. Presiding over the gathering, Rev Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore, delivered a pastoral message echoing the convention’s official motto, ‘Our Children, Fruits of God’s Kingdom’. The event featured a highly impactful awareness session led by Rev Fr Francis Assisi Almeida, Karnataka regional secretary of the Education Commission and syndicate member of the Bangalore City University.