Shimoga diocesan BEC Animators Jubilee was held to mark the Jubilee year. It was on 15 June 2025 at Sacred Heart Cathedral hall from 10 am to 4 pm. Fr Harold Pereira and Fr Maxim Dias were the resource persons. Msgr. Stany D'Souza, the Vicar General of Shimoga Diocese gave the key note address.
Bishop Francis Serrao, Bishop of Shimoga celebrated the Holy Eucharist. During the sermon, he connected Trinity with BECs and told that Trinity is a community, which is model for BECs. 300 animators of BECs from different Parishes/Mission Centres attended. Rev Fr Harold Pereira, the Former Regional Secretary spoke about the qualities the Animators should possess and the activities to be done by BECs.
Rev Fr Maxim Dias, the Regional Secretary for BECs spoke about the structure needed for proper functioning of BECs at various levels.
It was organised by Shimoga Diocesan Commission for BECs.
Fr George Vincent Lobo
Director of BECs
Diocese of Shimoga
