Bellary Diocese

MUMBAI, NOV. 7 (Ancy S. D’Souza): Rev. Fr. Peter Dougherty honoured for promoting Gandhian values outside India Mumbai, Nov 7. A 75-year-old American national, who has been promoting Gandhian principles and ideals outside India for more than three decades, was honoured at the 32nd Jamnalal Bajaj Awards in the metropolis. Global council of Indian Christians (GCIC) has lauded Rev. Peter for his achievement and contributions to the humanity. Father Peter Dougherty from Michigan, a Catholic priest, peace activist and a specialist in non-violence received the 'International Award for promoting Gandhian values outside India' from the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation last evening at the Y B Chouhan Centre here. “I am honoured and humbled...This is an incredible privilege," said Doughtery, who has devoted almost 33 years of his life in support of abolition of nuclear weapons and forming a Shanti Sena to go into conflict zones in Bosnia, Middle East and Central America aiming at world peace. The awards constitute a trophy and a cash prize of Rs five lakh. Speaking on the occasion, Minal Bajaj, Director Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, said, "It feels good that people living in both India and western countries follow Mahatma Gandhi's principles and ideologies.”