Date:09/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/09/stories/2009010952510200.htm

Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram

KLCA hails panel suggestion

Special correspondent

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Latin Catholic Association (KLCA) has welcomed the Law Reforms Commission’s reported decision to recommend to the government creation of a trust along the lines of the Devaswom Board and the Wakf Board to manage the properties of the Church.

Leaders of the Association Anto Marcelin and Cordial Stephens said in a statement here on Thursday that it would enable the faithful to handle their own wealth in a democratic and transparent manner.

It would also help bishops and priests to concentrate on spiritual and humanitarian work, they added.