Archive · 25 May 2025
Udupi Diocese Inaugurates Housing Project for Underprivileged Families
The Udupi Diocese is helping families without homes.
They built a new house called ‘Ark of Hope' and gave it to the Pinto family.
This was done with help from the local church and kind people.
The house cost about Rs 13 lakh.
The diocese wants to build more homes, one for each of their 52 churches, as part of a big celebration in 2025.
It's like they are trying to make sure everyone has a safe place to live.
The goal is to help people and make the community better for everyone.
The Udupi Diocese initiated a housing project for underprivileged families.
The first house, named ‘Ark of Hope,' was handed over to the Pinto family.
The project involved the parish council, donors, and the Michael D'Souza Charity Trust.
The house construction cost was estimated at Rs 13 lakh.
The diocese plans to build a house for one homeless family in each of its 52 churches.
- Who
- Udupi Diocese, Vinod and Angeline Pinto family, parish council, donors, and the Michael D'Souza Charity Trust
- What
- The Udupi Diocese handed over a newly constructed house to the Pinto family.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Within the jurisdiction of the Thottam St Anne's Church.
- Why
- To provide housing for underprivileged families, part of the preparations for the General Jubilee Year 2025.
- House Cost
- Rs 13 lakh
- Construction Time
- 5 months
- Beneficiary Family
- Vinod and Angeline Pinto
- Location
- Thottam St Anne's Church
- Churches Involved
- 52
- Jubilee Year
- 2025