The Zonal Level BLA Convention held at Bethany Provincialate, Vamanjoor, on 22.10.2025 brought together units from Puttur, Taccode, Padukone, Basrur, Kulshekar, Kollangana, Kadaba, and Ajekar for a day of inspiration and renewal. The BLA members were 97. The theme of the Convention was “St Therese of Child Jesus is an inspiration for our missionary work”
Sr Lilly, the Provincial Superior of Mangalore Province in her opening address welcomed the participants and urged them to follow the path of sanctity, reminding that the cross is the only way to heaven. Fr Clifford Pinto, Parish Priest of Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar, challenged everyone to be true missionaries in the public, religious, and political spheres. The Eucharistic celebration by Fr Kenneth, Assistant Director of St Joseph Engineering College, highlighted the simple yet powerful missionary spirit of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
The afternoon featured a Medicinal Sapling Presentation and a Quiz on the Founder, Servant of God RFC Mascarenhas. Taccode Unit won first place in both events, while Kollangana and Kulshekar Units secured the second places respectively. The Best Photo Competition was won by the Puttur Unit.
The day concluded with a joyful mandate — to smile at every person, spread happiness, strengthen their units, and promote vocations to Bethany. It was truly a day of revival and missionary renewal for all BLA members.
