Bengaluru: 14 Diocesan representatives gathered at PALANA BHAVAN at Archdiocesean Pastoral centre Bangalore from March 2nd 4pm to 4th 4pm. Mr. Benjamin(Chennai) and Mr. Leenus (Vasai) from the National Service Team gave the inputs together with Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Episcopal Adviser of KRST. Members were selected through discernment.

Outgoing KRST Chairman Professor Dr. Michael Noronha from the Diocese of Mysore handed over the charge to the new chairman Mr. Simon. Episcopal Adviser Bishop Lawrence thanked the out going Chairman and his team. He also welcomed new chairman and his team.

The new Office Bearers:

Chairman: Mr. Simon Archdiocese of Bangalore

Vice-Chairman: Mr. Joachim Pinto – Diocese of Mangalore

Secretary: Ms. Amorita D’Cunha – Diocese of Belgaum

Joint secretary: Mr. Anthony Raj – Archdiocese of Bangalore

Treasurer: Mr. Henry Machado – Diocese of Udupi

Spiritual Director: Fr Franklin D’souza, Diocese of Shimoga

Episcopal Adviser: Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy – Bishop of Belthangday

Other Members:

Mr. Ambrose Arun – Diocese of Chickmagalore

Mr. Jose K. J. – Diocese of Mandya

Mr. Wilfred Rodrigues – Diocese of Gulbarga

Ms. Jeeza Sebastian – Diocese of Gulbarga

Mr. Albert – Diocese of Mysore

Mr. Tomy Podimattam: Diocese of Belthangday

The congregation prayed  for these leaders so that they may lead the Karnataka Regional Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services effectively with the help of the Holy Spirit.