Benaulim, Goa, November 7, 2023 (CCBI) The CCBI organized the fourth batch of the financial management training programme for provincial financial administrators of women’s religious congregations from November 7 to 11, 2023, at Shanti Sadan, CCBI Secretariat Extension, Benaulim, Goa.
The course was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara, Deputy Secretary General, CCBI, who encouraged the participants to enhance their capacity in financial management for their provinces and institutions, emphasizing the importance of transparency to build credibility.
The participants had the privilege of being addressed by several distinguished individuals, including Fr. Duming Gonsalves, the Administrator of Shanti Sadan, Fr. Arul Raj Gali, C.S.C, the Executive Secretary for the Commission for the Family, Rev Dr. Alexio Dias, Mr. Sunil Gonsalves, C.A., and Mr. Gaver S. Lobo, C.A.
The CCBI regularly organizes training for women religious financial administrators to help them expand their knowledge of financial matters and stay updated on the latest laws and regulations related to financial management in India. The fourth batch of this intensive training took place from November 7 to 11, 2023, with 36 women religious financial administrators in attendance.
In addition to the training, the participants also had the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to various historical and religious sites, including Sé Cathedral, Old Goa, Church of the Cross of Miracles, Old Goa, St. Joseph Vaz Centre, Old Goa, Tomb of Agnel, Pilar, St. Joseph Vaz Church, Sancoale, and St. John Baptist Church, Benaulim.
Shanti Sadan in Goa offers distinctive courses, such as the Financial Management Course designed for diocesan and provincial-level financial administrators, and the Diocesan Administration Course tailored for Vicar Generals and Chancellors, addressing the specialized needs of individuals within the Catholic Church’s administrative and financial realms. Contact: shantisadangoa@gmail.com or 9309110391.
Fr. Duming Gonsalves
Administrator, Shanti Sadan, Goa