Fr Lederle a model for inter-faith harmony: Bishop Dabre
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- CAMIL PARKHE
Monday, 9 June 2014 - 04:14 PM IST
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Pune: Snehasadan Institute founder Fr Matthew Lederle, who worked for promoting inter-religious dialogue in the country, continues to be an inspiring model in the present social circumstances, said Pune Bishop Thomas Dabre here on Sunday.
He was speaking at a function organised to pay tributes to the Snehasadan founder on the occasion of the Jesuit priest's 28th death anniversary. The function was organised by Pragat Padvidhar Sanghatana, an organisation of Christian graduates with which the German priest was closely associated.
Bishop Dabre said that Fr Lederle had devoted his life to create harmony among members of various communities and this spirit needed to be promoted today, especially when attempts are made to create division and tension among members of different communities.
Bishop Dabre said that he is proud that Fr Lederle was one of the three examiners appointed by the University of Pune who had reviewed his PhD thesis on Sant Tukaram.
Bishop Dabre also released a souvenir on the life and work of Fr Lederle.
Among those who recalled Fr Lederle's contribution in various fields included Fr Francis D'Souza, Socius of Pune Jesuit province, Louis Kadam, SS Waghmare, J D Adhav, S N Kamble and Dr Eknath Patole.
