Women’s Forum

About our Association

The Catholic Women's Forum was established in the parish of Our Lady of Pompei Gurpur, according to the desire of the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Rego. With this goal in mind, a training camp was organized for all the women of the parish, and many women participated in this camp. As a result of this training, on Sunday, October 29, 2006, in the presence of the parish community, the Women's Organization was established under the motto ‘Women to Live with Dignity and Respect.’

The Women's Organization consists of approximately 20-25 members. On the fourth Sunday of every month, for an hour, all the women gather to plan and conduct camps, games, Women's Day celebrations, etc., for the benefit of all the women in the parish. Camps with topics like ‘Women and their Well-being,’ ‘Challenges and Solutions of Middle Age,’ ‘The Role of Women in Social and Political Fields,’ ‘Care of Children and Youth,’ and ‘Household Management’ are regularly organized by the Women's Forum.

On July 7, 2009, the members of the Women's Forum started a Self-Help Group. This year, there was a focus on understanding social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and the role of women in politics. The Women's Forum inspired the formation of two to three Self-Help Groups in the parish.

Rev.Fr. Anthony Lobo suggested a name for a women's organization that would resonate with the community. He proposed the name "Sneha Stree Sanghatan." This organization, named "Sneha Stree Sanghatan," is committed to serving the community with dedication.

From 2006 to 2020, several women led womens forum as presidents and secretaries. These women included Mrs. Irene Sequeira, Mrs. Sylvia Crasta, Mrs. Vijaya D’Costa, Mrs. Ida Cutinha, Mrs. Anita Fernandes, Mrs. Rita D’Souza, Mrs. Gretta Nazareth, Mrs. Winnie Rodrigues, Mrs. Rina Pinto, Mrs. Lavina Andrade, and Mrs. Juliet Serrao.

Office Bearers

• President: Mrs. Juliet Serrao
• Secretary: Mrs.Vijaya DCosta