On 22nd Sep 2024, a day formation & training workshop was conducted by SSVP Central Council, Karwar, at St. Anthony School Hall, Sirsi. 5 conferences of Sirsi Deanery have taken place. St. Anthony Parish, Infant Jesus Parish, Don Bosco Parish, Sampkhand Parish, and Manchikari Parish conference executive members had taken part. The event was begun with an opening prayer by Rev. Fr . Sebastian Pinto, Spiritual Director, SSVP. Brother Walter Matris, West Indian Regional Coordinator, spoke on Formation; later, Bro conducted a workshop on handling the account. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Pinto presided over the program and offered the Holy Mass. SSVP Central Council President Mr. Francis A. Fernandes and executive members hosted the event successfully.