“Until the seed falls on the ground, it doesn’t bear fruit”, Mar Joseph Pamplany during the online event VOLUNESIA 2021

In recognition of his commendable work during the pandemic, as a special volunteer recognition alongwith the Caritas Samaritans, Mar Joseph Pamplany, Auxiliary Bishop of Thalasseri was awarded by Caritas India in the Category – Comrade. The award was given during the online event “Volunesia 2021: The Value of One, Power of Many”. The bishop was awarded for his active involvement in the cremation ceremonies of Covid patients.

‘Until the seed falls on the ground, it doesn’t bear fruit’, said Mar Joseph Pamplany, Auxiliary Bishop of Thalasseri. Volunteers are these seeds. To become a volunteer, irrespective of their caste or religion, one must be selfless and deny themselves the comfort of life. As the theme suggests, the value of everything is enhanced by the efforts of many people. For example, humanity, being the value, needs humans to act to come into action. And the works of our volunteers is a clear depiction of humanity coming to life.

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Caritas India acknowledges and congratulates its volunteers every year for their valuable efforts during the event Volunesia. “Volunesia, is that moment that moment when you forget you’re volunteering to help change lives, because it’s changing yours. Volunteerism is another term for Spiritualism. And this spiritualism has stood as the strongest pillar of Caritas India over the years and helped to effectively work all over India. To build a strong volunteer network, recognising the efforts of volunteers and thanking them plays a pivotal role.” reports Caritas.

Volunteering is “joining hands to revive the humanity among us to make this world a better place is essential for all of us” said Fr. Paul Moonjely, Executive Director of Caritas India during the event.

The awardees were selected from amongst nominations received from across the country for six categories, COVID Warriors, Service, Teamwork, Initiative, Leadership, and Innovation. A panel decides on the winners from the nominations received. The awards were divided geographically into North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone and Northeast Zone.