Mangalore Diocese promotes gender equality initiatives for women

The Mangalore Diocese celebrated Women's Day with a focus on gender equality and empowerment. The event, themed ‘Supporting a Mission of Empowerment,’ recognized women's contributions to the church and society while launching new initiatives to uplift women. Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha emphasized the church's commitment to gender equality, stating that women's empowerment should allow them to thrive in various aspects of life. He highlighted the importance of faith and collective action in achieving this goal. A new financial aid initiative, ‘Matronnati Nidhi,’ was introduced to support 29 underprivileged women. Additionally, a 13-member resource team was formed to mentor women on their empowerment journey.