On the occasion of the blessing of a new home for the children (boys) of prisoners run by the Prison Ministry of India – Maharashtra, The St Maximilian Kolbe Badminton Tournament was organized for the priests of Sindhudurg Diocese by Fr. Manuel D’Silva at St. Anthony Church, Phanaswadi.
Many diocesan as well as religious priests participated in the tournament. Fr. Manuel D’Silva won the first prize. Fr. Melwyn Pais won the second prize and Fr Amit D’Britto, OFM Cap won the third prize. The tournament was organized to encourage priests to remain healthy. Many sisters and parishioners came in good numbers to encourage priests.