Caritas India Marks 50th Anniversary

(March 10.2012) The Catholic Church's primary charity service in India celebrated its golden jubilee this week in Bhopal.Caritas India was founded in 1962 and in 50 years, has implemented more than 22,500 projects. Father Frederick D'Souza, executive director designate, presented the profile of Caritas India during the celebration and detailed its achievements. Caritas is working in the fields of empowerment for women, socio-political and economical development, agriculture, good governance, environment, and others. Caritas India works with over 300 partner organizations in all states of the country. Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal was the chairperson of the function. He observed that the country is in need of committed and inspired NGOs in view of the ever increasing number of poor. He expressed his concern over the increasing number of the poor despite the sharp industrial growth that India has consistently achieved in the recent past. He expressed his appreciation for Caritas and and its partners for selflessly working in the interest of the poor and thus translating Christian values into social action.