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Fr Joshan Rodrigues
Adrian Rosario
Carol Andrade 6 POPES LETTER TO YOUTH
Dr Astrid Lobo Gajiwala

7 DISCERNING LIFES CALLING

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 ENGAGEMENTS

CARDINAL OSWALD GRACIAS

Sun Jan 22 12:00 noon Celebrates Concluding Eucharist and Addresses the
10th National Youth Convention, Mangalore
Wed Jan 25 7:45 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist with Ordination batch of 2016,
Chapel of the Holy Name Rectory, Fort
10:30 a.m. Bishops' Team Meeting, Archbishops House, Fort
7:45 p.m. Participates in Ecumenical Prayer Service, Christian Unity Week,
Sacred Heart Church, Vashi
Thu Jan 26 5:00 p.m. Attends Governors Republic Day Function, Raj Bhavan, Mumbai
Sat Jan 28 5:30 p.m. Episcopal Ordination of Auxiliary Bishops-elect Allwyn DSilva and Barthol Barretto,
Don Boscos grounds, Matunga
Sun Jan 29 6:30 p.m. Presides at the Quas-Qui-Centennial Celebration of St Joseph High School, Kandivli

BISHOP DOMINIC SAVIO FERNANDES

Sat Jan 21 10:30 a.m. Meeting of the Archdiocesan Finance Committee at Archbishops House, Fort
Sun Jan 22 9:30 a.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Jude Church, Malad East
6:00 p.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Sacred Heart Church, Vashi
Wed Jan 25 10:30 a.m. Bishops Team Meeting at Archbishops House, Fort
Thu Jan 26 9 -11:00 a.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem
5:00 p.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Trinity Church, Powai
Sat Jan 28 12:00 noon Celebrates Mass Open Jesus Encounter Healing Retreat CCR
5:30 p.m. Attends the Episcopal Ordination of Bishops-Elect Msgr. Allwyn DSilva and Msgr.
Barthol Barretto, Don Boscos grounds, Matunga
Sun Jan 29 10:00 a.m. Celebrates Mass, Annual Widows Day Function, St Joseph the Worker Church,
Bandra East

BISHOP BOSCO PENHA

Sun Jan 22 9:00 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Patronal Feast, St Sebastian Parish, Marouli
5:30 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Patronal Feast, Family Day, St Vincent Palloti Parish, Marol
Thu Jan 26 9:30 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confirmation, Our Lady of Health
Parish, Sahar
7:00 p.m. Chief Guest, Family Day, St Joseph Parish, Juhu
Sat Jan 28 5:30 p.m. Ordination of new Bishops, Don Bosco Grounds, Matunga
Sun Jan 29 10:30 a.m. Meeting with SCC Parish Coordinators, Bhayandar Deanery, Muktisagar Prabodhan
Kendra, Uttan
5:30 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confirmation, Good Shepherd
Parish, Andheri

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 EDITORIAL

The Lord will provide

T
he Lord will provide for His flock, since He is the Shepherd (cf. Ez 34:14). This is the
assurance that He gives us, and so the work of voca on promo on starts o on a firm
founda onthe promise of the Lord Himself. But the Lord shares our human nature
and invites us to be a part of His life. He entrusts to us His mission and asks us to collaborate
with Him.
The seed of the voca on to the priesthood or the religious life is sown by the Lord, but the
nurturing is to be carried out by various members of the Church. The family has a fundamental
role in crea ng the atmosphere in the home for the seed to germinate. The parish too plays
an important part in suppor ng the young person in his or her process of discernment. The
community firstly prays for voca ons, but its members are also called to encourage those who
are seeking to understand God's call, in and through the circumstances of their lives, and to
support those who have already responded to the call. If a parishioner feels that a par cular
young man or woman shows signs of a voca on, it would be worthwhile men oning this to
one of the priests or religious in the parish, and they could then follow up the ma er with
the poten al candidate.
In discerning and responding to God's call, one can iden fy three significant factors. The
first is the role that parents play in preparing a religious atmosphere in the home. Besides
daily prayer, there can be special prayers on significant days of family life. Parents must find
crea ve ways of preparing their children for the main seasons and feasts in the year.
The second factor is the opportuni es and growth that can be experienced through
involvement in the life of the parish. Being an altar server, a ending mission camps and
forma on sessions in school, and later par cipa ng in youth programmes and helping out
in the ac vi es of the zone can help the young to reflect on life, to deepen their personal
rela onship with Christ, and interact with others, to be enriched by their sharing and to
seek to live the gospel values.
The third factor in the discernment process is the candidate's personal interac on with
priests. As persons genuinely concerned about others, priests could listen and oer spiritual
guidance to youth through the joys and dicul es they encounter in life. The youth could
be encouraged to seek the advice of some priests at dierent moments, in order to find
out what God is really calling them to. A priest could provide assistance with very useful
sugges ons at each step. Priests must encourage and guide them; at the same me, leaving
them free to choose according to their own convic ons. It is important that they spend me
in prayer, listening to the promp ngs of the Spirit, that would facilitate being absolutely open
and honest with the one guiding them.
There are a variety of ways in which God calls a person. God uses the circumstances of our
lives to communicate with us and to call us to share in His life. Discernment of a voca on
involves an element of mystery, and we are led by God as we open ourselves to His revela on.
The Diocesan Voca on Service Centre has organised a number of programmes at dierent
levels to create awareness and to provide guidance to those discerning their voca on. Talks
and camps, leaflets and sharing of voca on stories have been of great help to young persons
in their journey.
May the whole Church be proac ve in the area of voca ons, and find ways and means to
help and guide persons to listen to and to respond enthusias cally to God's call. Those who
respond will find joy, fulfilment and meaning in their lives, as they live out their priestly or
religious calling.
+ John Rodrigues, Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay

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 Popes Letter to Youth
M
y dear young people, I am pleased to announce
that in October 2018, a Synod of Bishops will
take place to treat the topic: "Young People, the
Faith and Voca onal Discernment." I wanted
you to be the centre of a en on, because you are in my
heart. Today, the Preparatory Document is being presented,
a document which I am also entrus ng to you as your
"compass" on this synodal journey.
I am reminded of the words which God spoke to Abraham:
"Go from your country and your kindred and your father's
house to the land that I will show you." (Gen 12:1). These
words are now also addressed to you. They are words
of a Father who invites you to "go", to set out towards a
future which is unknown, but one which will surely lead to
fulfilment, a future towards which He Himself accompanies
you. I invite you to hear God's voice resounding in your heart
through the breath of the Holy Spirit.
When God said to Abram, "Go!", what did He want to say?
He certainly did not say to distance himself from his family
or withdraw from the world. Abram received a compelling
invita on, a challenge to leave everything and go to a new
land. What is this "new land" for us today, if not a more just
and friendly society which you, young people, deeply desire
and wish to build to the very ends of the earth?
But unfortunately, today, "Go!" also has a dierent
meaning, namely, that of abuse of power, injus ce and war.
Many among you are subjected to the real threat of violence
and forced to flee their na ve land. Their cry goes up to
God, like that of Israel, when the people were enslaved and
oppressed by Pharaoh (cf. Ex 2:23).
I would also remind you of the words that Jesus once said
to the disciples who asked Him: "Teacher [] where are
you staying?" He replied, "Come and see" (Jn 1:38). Jesus
looks at you and invites you to go with Him. Dear young
people, have you no ced this look towards you? Have you
heard this voice? Have you felt this urge to undertake this
journey? I am sure that, despite the noise and confusion
seemingly prevalent in the world, this call con nues to
resonate in the depths of your heart, so as to open it to joy
in its fullness. This will be possible to the extent that, even
with professional guides, you will learn how to undertake a
journey of discernment to discover God's plan in your life.
Even when the journey is uncertain and you fall, God, rich in
mercy, will extend His hand to pick you up.
In Krakow, at the opening of the last World Youth Day,
I asked you several mes: "Can we change things?" And
you shouted: "Yes!" That shout came from your young
and youthful hearts which do not tolerate injus ce and
cannot bow to a "throw-away culture" nor give in to the
globalisa on of indierence. Listen to the cry arising from
your inner selves! Even when you feel, like the prophet
Jeremiah, the inexperience of youth, God encourages you to
go where He sends you: "Do not be afraid, [], because I am
with you to deliver you." (Jer 1:8)
A be er world can be built also as a result of your eorts,
your desire to change and your generosity. Do not be
afraid to listen to the Spirit who proposes bold choices;
do not delay when your conscience asks you to take risks
in following the Master. The Church also wishes to listen
to your voice, your sensi vi es and your faith; even your
doubts and your cri cism. Make your voice heard, let
it resonate in communi es, and let it be heard by your
shepherds of souls. St Benedict urged the abbots to consult
even the young before any important decision, because
"the Lord o en reveals to the younger what is best." (Rule
of St Benedict, III, 3)
Such is the case, even in the journey of this Synod. My
brother bishops and I want even more to "work with you for
your joy." (2 Cor 1:24) I entrust you to Mary of Nazareth, a
young person like yourselves, whom God beheld lovingly, so
she might take your hand and guide you to the joy of fully
and generously responding to God's call with the words:
"Here I am." (cf. Lk 1:38)
With paternal aec on,
+ FRANCIS
This is the Vacan-provided translaon of Pope Francis'
leer to young people on the occasion of the presentaon
of the preparatory document of the XV Ordinary General
Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. It was released by the
Vacan on January 13, 2017.

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Discerning Lifes Calling
T
he great German philosopher
Immanuel Kant said, "Two
things fill my mind with wonder
and awe: the starry heavens
above and the moral law within." By
"the moral law," Kant was referring to
the voice of conscience within each
one of us. All human beings have this
calling, this voca on, to be morally
good and to avoid being morally bad.
Being fundamentally good is not
something that we choose. Rather, it
is a "default" or natural mode of being
human, oriented towards personal and
social wellbeing.
Connected to this voca on to be
morally good is yet another voca on:
the voca on to live a life of meaning
and purpose. When this happens, what
follows is what the Greek philosophers
called eudaimonia or human
flourishing, resul ng in what Indian
philosophers call ananda or bliss. How
many people around us live truly happy
lives? How many are engaged in study
and work which they thoroughly enjoy?
If you ask many people today whether
they are enjoying their work, quite
Fr Keith DSouza SJ is a Philosophy
professor at St Pius X College, Goregaon.
a few will say that while they make
lots of money and achieve outward
recogni on and success, they are not
really happy. This is o en because they
may not be following their inner calling.
They are not doing what the Spirit
pushes them to accomplish.
In our 'selfie' world, very few of us realise that true
happiness and freedom does not lie in picking and
choosing what will make us happy.
In our 'selfie' world, very few of
us realise that true happiness and
freedom does not lie in picking and
choosing what will make us happy. Just
like we cannot conveniently choose
what is good, but are obliged to live
according to the good, so also, we
need to discover the best pathway to
integral happiness, by asking ques ons
such as these: For what purpose has
the Lord of Life given me my dis nc ve
set of talents, and placed me in my
unique life situa on? Which are the
most growth-oriented and socially
responsible organisa ons I could join?
What would be the most produc ve
and beneficial ac vi es I could engage
in? Which would be the most fulfilling
personal rela onships I could build? In
what ways could I add specific value to
the human family? If we discover the
answers to these ques ons and follow
through on them, two outcomes will
naturally result: the quality of our lives
would definitely be enhanced, and
society would benefit from our unique
contribu on.
Priests, Sisters and Brothers have
not really chosen their par cular
ways of life. Instead, they have
found themselves inspired to join
communi es which enable them
FR KEITH DSOUZA SJ
to pursue lives of true freedom
and frui ulness. Their long years of
forma on invite them to discover ways
of living and ac ng which will give
them the greatest happiness in life.
However, besides a aining personal
happiness and joy, their lives promise
to be especially beneficial from the
point of view of society, as they give up
the in macy of family life and personal
career interests in order to serve a
larger, common good.
What greater joy can one have than
to see how the lives of so many people
are made be er and happier, because
of one's involvement, concern and
labour? Our deepest calling is the
voca on to bear fruit: to be good in
something for which the world needs
us. We need to constantly ask what
the Lord would like to see us become
and do with the gi of life bequeathed
to us.
The philosopher Gabriel Marcel
uses the word "mystery" to describe
a voca on. It is not our choosing or
our mastery over the world that gives
us freedom, peace or joy. It is rather
the gradual, personal discovery of
a unique pathway towards holis c
personal fulfilment and eec ve
social contribu on.
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The cost of following Jesus
remember quite vividly
I the day when I actually
learned how to swim.
I was around six years
old, and had been taking
swimming lessons for several
weeks. I could stay afloat
and swim short distances,
but I lacked the confidence
to really swim on my own.
I would s ck close to the
edge of the pool, where I felt
safe and secure. One fine
day, as I was going through
my usual safe rou ne close
to the edge of the pool,
the swimming instructor
suddenly caught me, and
threw me right into the
middle of the pool. Ini ally, I
panicked! There was no one
else close by, and nothing
to grab for safety. There was
only one thing that I could
do and that was to start
swimming! I thrashed about
for a bit, but eventually
managed to swim quite a
good distance to the edge
of the pool. That's when
I discovered that I could
swim longer distances safely,
without any help. Once I
got my confidence, I never
looked back. I am grateful
to my swimming instructor
for forcing me out of my
'comfort zone' and helping
me to realise my poten al.
We usually love to remain
in our 'comfort zones':
in situa ons that are not
challenging, in situa ons
where we feel safe, secure
and comfortable. While this
aords us safety, it doesn't
lead to growth.
Fr Andrew Aranha is Professor of Theology at St Pius X
College, Diocesan Seminary, Mumbai.
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The gospel
text begins with
the statement
that when Jesus
saw a crowd
around Him,
"He gave orders
to depart for
the other side
[of the lake]"
[v. 18]. This
command of
Jesus is not
a strategy to
escape from
the crowd, but
a challenge
to the
disciples to move on to
greater things. We find
this text at a significant
point in Ma hew's gospel
in chapter 8 Jesus has Gospel to as many people as
finished His ministry in His
home territory of Galilee
with great success; He has
just delivered the great
'Sermon on the Mount'
[chapters 5-7], and we are
told that the crowds were
amazed at His teaching
[7:28]. This was followed
by a series of successful
healings that of a leper
[8:2-4], the centurion's
servant [8:5-13] and Peter's
mother-in-law [8:14-15] and
a mul tude of sick people
[8:16]. It was no wonder
that He a racted such an
admiring crowd. Jesus could
have chosen to stay back
and enjoy the adula on of
the crowds, but He decides
to cross the dangerous sea,
and enter into new territory
to con nue His mission of
FR ANDREW ARANHA
proclaiming the Kingdom of
God. His mission is not to
enjoy the adula on of the
masses, but to bring the
a choice to follow Jesus can
possible.
This episode reflects the
experience of Ma hew's
community, as they find
themselves challenged to
new horizons of discipleship
to a mission to the
Gen les. The community
had ini ally restricted its
mission only among 'the
lost sheep of Israel' [see
Mt 10:5-6]. Now they are
challenged by Jesus to
leave familiar shores and
launch out into unfamiliar
territorya mission beyond
the boundaries of Israel
[see Mt 28:19]. Before the
journey gets underway,
Ma hew makes us stop and
reflect on what it means to
follow Jesus.
The first condi on of
Chris an discipleship is a
readiness to put one's own
comfort and welfare last.
[8:20]
Jesus says something
even more challenging
to the second man who
makes what seems to be
a reasonable and valid
requestthat of burying his
dead father: "Leave the dead
to bury the dead." Jesus'
answer conveys the idea
that not even the most valid
and legi mate of reasons
can postpone the act of
following Him. NOTHING IS
MORE IMPORTANT THAN
JESUS AND HIS MISSION.
We are not told how
either of the two persons
responded to Jesus' words.
This is one of the ways in
which we, who hear the
story, are drawn into it. The
condi ons that Jesus lays
down for the two unnamed
men are also addressed
to us. We, the listeners,
must listen to Jesus' words,
and ask ourselves how we
would respond.
Each of us who has made
ask ourselves: what do I
really seek in the priesthood
and religious life? The spread
of Jesus' gospel or my own
comfort/welfare?
Secondly, do I allow other
priori es and concerns to
distract me from following
Jesus single-mindedly?
As the year unfolds,
new horizons beckon
us constantly. The Lord
challenges us to commit
ourselves more fully in
following His path. Jesus
invites us to leave our
comfort zone, and follow
Him more closely by loving
and serving others. Do I
have the necessary level of
commitment to respond
generously? May the Lord
strengthen and sustain each
of us in our commitment.

The Heart and Mind
of Discernment
E
very year, we have candidates joining seminaries.
These future priests are confident that God has called
them out of the whole world, like He called Abraham,
saying, "Go from your country and your kindred, and
your father's house to the land that I will show you." (Gen
12:1) These new fishes are uprooted from the immersive
waters of their birth, childhood, youth and adulthood, and
gra ed into the soil of the seminary, with a faith quite like
Abraham's. People always wonder what makes them so sure;
with what iota of confidence do they presume that God
Himself, and not some deceiving spirit cloaked as an angel of
light, has just paid them a visit? The world calls it delusion,
but the Church calls it discernment.
I suppose every person understands 'decision', if not
discernment. When we go to a shop, we o en decide
between various brands of the same item. This choice
is based on preference. When we choose a career a er
tenth grade, we have to choose between Arts, Science or
Commerce and much more. This decision is based on skill
and preference. When we choose a spouse however, or
when we choose the consecrated life, it is not at all a choice
or decision. It is discernment. Items on a shelf, Arts, Science
and Commerce are all objects and possibili es we see. And if
we can see them, then we can choose them; we can decide.
Nevertheless, what if you can never see the object, but
only hear it. So you go into a store one day, and there is no
Lays packet on the shelf. But you can hear Lays calling out to
you, "Choose me. Choose me." Its voice is so loud and clear
and dis nct, that you can doubt your existence, but not that
voice. Your response to Lays will be: "How on earth can I
choose you, when I can't even see you? You are not "on the
shelf" for me to decide!" Lays will whisper, "Don't decide;
discern." Discernment is always used for an experience that
is not physically present. But in the event of God's call, it is
even harder, because, apart from the fact that we can't see
God, hearing Him is not the same as hearing each other. The
Bible does say that "the LORD said to Abram" (Gen 12:1), but
underneath this call is a process of discernment, because of
the sheer novelty of God's voice. We find this novelty of an
experience also in the call of Samuel (1 Sam 3:4) who hears
the voice, but is unable to discern who is calling him. More
important than the voice falling on their eardrums is that the
Br Cliffton Mendonca is a seminarian at St Pius X College
and assists in Vocation promotion.
BR CLIFFTON MENDONCA
voice fell on their hearts making them drum. And as with all
things related to the heart, one can't be swept away by its
impulses and passions. Hence we discern.
I adhere to one and only one rule of discernment, at least
in the ma er of voca ons: The Rule of Impossibility. What
makes the call of God true is that it asks, and always asks for
something impossible. It wants to shake us up from our daily,
rou ne-governed (and o en boring) lives and thrusts us into
"Life". Moses "turned aside" to look at the great sight of the
burning bush (Ex 3:3). While Abraham and Samuel heard
God's voice, Moses saw a bush burn, but not consumed.
However, it happens and on whichever physical sense God
plays on, we are le with this feeling of being "turned". O en
turned aside as in Moses' case, some mes turned around
as in Samuel's, and a few mes turned upside down, like in
Abraham's. The sheer impossibility of the event makes it the
very ground of reality. However, the next ques on then is: If
it is so real, though impossible, then why discern?
The discernment is so that we can closely fathom the
mission God is actually calling us to. Experience of the
call is one thing, but its implica ons and ramifica ons are
another. God's call always reaches into the heart, and our
fickle hearts promptly say 'yes'. But the mind and reason
too must configure to that 'yes'; and discernment is that
very process where the mind filters and irons out the
flee ng passions of the heart, thus helping a person to truly
"respond" to God's call.
(Contd on Pg 11)
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The Catholic Priesthood
W
ho is a Catholic priest?
A Catholic Priest is a man who has been
called by God to serve the Church in the person
of Christ the Head. He is a man who loves God,
the Church and the People he serves. He exercises this love
through his promises of celibacy, obedience and simplicity
of life. He is a man rooted in prayer, who joyfully and
sacrificially lives his life for others.
Who is a diocesan priest?
A Diocesan priest is a priest usually working in a parish.
"Diocesan" comes from a Greek word meaning "to keep
house," and "parish" (also a Greek word) means "A dwelling
beside or near." A diocesan priest is the priest involved
in the day-to-day lives of people. He "lives near them" in
every way, and helps the local bishop to "keep house" in
the family of God, either as an Associate Pastor or as a
Pastor (and some mes in ministries like teaching, serving
as a campus minister, as a chaplain in a hospital, a military
base, or a prison).
What's the dierence between a religious priest and
a diocesan priest?
A religious priest (a member of a religious order
or society) takes the vow of poverty, as well
as vows of celibacy and obedience. Usually,
he lives with a number of other priests
or brothers of his religious community.
His service to the Church may extend
beyond the diocese: he can expect to
be sent anywhere in the world where
his community is working. A diocesan
priest, on the other hand, ordinarily
serves within the diocese for which he
is ordained. He makes a commitment to
his bishop. He does not, however, take
a vow of poverty. Instead, he is given a
s pend to take care of his personal needs.
Why be a priest?
A man who is a priest, is a priest not for himself,
but for others. The priesthood is a powerful and
unique way of life which provides
for the spiritual needs of others. He is truly God's unique
presence in the world with the power to make God present.
One is not ordained or one does not become a priest for
himself; he is ordained for others. Laying down one's life so
that others may live.
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DIOCESAN VOCATION SERVICE CENTRE
What does a priest do?
The ministry of a priest always depends somewhat on
his par cular interest and skills. The basic thrust of the
ministry of a priest is to proclaim the Word of God. He does
this in a variety of ways. He may spend much of his me
in prepara on for and in celebra on of the Sacraments
(Eucharist, Reconcilia on, Bap sm, Funerals, Marriage,
Sacrament of the Sick). Each day, he sets some me aside
for prayer. Visi ng the sick, visi ng people in their homes,
and working with the various parish and neighbourhood
organisa ons are all part of his ministry, too. The diocesan
priest must also be available to people when they have
special needs. He is frequently involved in individual
counselling (marriage problems, drug problems, parent/
teacher problems, or just life in general). He
chooses to live with a certain community
of faith (a parish), and thus is involved
as a leader with the social and spiritual
concerns of his people. Like any one
else, a priest must also find some
me for exercise, rest and relaxa on
- me when he can do whatever he
enjoys: things like sports, hobbies,
music, etc.
Who qualifies?
A single man with
average intelligence,
emo onal stability, a
habit of generosity and
a sincere love for God
qualifies for priesthood.
He should enjoy
working with a variety
of people and be
commi ed to making
the world a be er
place through priestly
ministry. He should be a
happy individual who loves
life, and is willing to dive head-first into all
God wants of him. He should seek a er holiness,
be faithful to the Church's teachings and be loyal
to the Holy Father.
"What's a typical day like for a priest?"
Every day for the priest is dierent, depending on the work
he is involved in. The one thing, however, that is common
to every priest is the celebra on of the Mass. Every priest
celebrates the Eucharist each day. Having made Jesus
present in the Eucharist, the priest is called to make Jesus
present in all the hours of his day. This may be at mee ngs,
nursing homes, hospitals, teaching, preaching, or just being
present with others. The priest's life is a life for others. It
is a life of loving service. Thus, his typical day (while not
predictable) must always have the mark of service, first to
God, then others.
Diocesan Priesthood
Here are some examples of what a priest does...
Celebrates Mass, bap sms, weddings, reconcilia on
and funerals
Prays daily
Preaches the Gospel
Brings others to realise God's presence in their lives
Ministers in a parish with sta and volunteers
Leads people in prayer
Teaches in Catholic schools and/or religious educa on
programmes
Visits homes, especially the sick, dying, homebound
Coordinates the various lay associa ons
Strives to be a living example of a Chris an servant.
THE HEART AND MIND OF DISCERNMENT (Contd from Pg 9)
To explain why this filter is necessary, let us consider
the fishes in Mark 1:16-20. Jesus sees the brothers Simon
and Andrew cas ng a net into the sea, and He tells them,
"Come, follow me, and I will make you fish for people."
Immediately, they le their nets and followed him.
Something similar then happens in the next two verses
to James and John, while they were mending their nets.
Because of the word "immediately", people don't really
understand the depth of this call of the first apostles. So
let's unpack this moment in me.
Simon and Andrew have already cast a net into the sea.
Jesus then comes and calls them, and they leave their nets
(which are s ll in the sea) and follow Him. What this implies
is that the net which Simon and Andrew cast into the sea was
in fact li ed up by Jesus, and in that net, two fish - Simon
and Andrew - were caught. The process is very scary actually.
When a fish is removed from its natural habitat i.e. water,
it is moving towards death. Simon and Andrew suocate
and choke and flap as Jesus catches them in his net and li s
them up from the sea. Yet, suddenly, while (like fish) they
are resis ng that which cannot be resisted i.e. death, Jesus
ins lls Life into them by saying, "Follow me, and I will make
you fish for people." This Life which they experience for the
very first me is something completely dierent from their
daily, rou ne-governed (and o en boring) lives. This strange
feeling makes them "turn aside" from their day to day goals
and respond to God's call. Jesus' words, like in the case of
Abraham, Samuel and Moses, did reach their eyes and ears
Is God Calling Me?
If you think God is calling you to life as a priest, consider the
following ques ons:
Do I have a strong, personal faith in Jesus?
Do I love people?
Do I have the desire to help people know God's love
for them?
Do I have a persistent inner feeling that God may want me
to do this?
Am I physically and emo onally healthy?
Do I have an enthusiasm for learning and studying?
Do others support me in this direc on?
Am I ac ve in my parish?
Do I have the gi s to serve the Church in leadership?
What should I do now?
Pray...o en
Talk with a priest about priesthood
Join discernment groups like QUEST, etc
A end an ordina on
Visit a seminary
Take a priesthood discernment retreat
(Source : adapted from the internet)
but more importantly, seeped into their hearts. And they are
ready with the 'yes'!
However, they s ll choked and flapped around, because
their minds were filtering the heart's experience with
the Rule of Impossibility. What is happening to them is
impossible, because a fish out of water always dies! Yet they
were moving towards life, not death. The reasoning mind, at
some point within the "immediately" of the Gospel, filters
the heart's experience, and they leave and follow Jesus,
going with Him to a future which for them as yet was s ll
unknown. They did not know the des na on or the "how" of
reaching the des na on. All that was known was that "the
fish did not die"; "the bush was not consumed".
Jesus transplanted and gra ed them from the water to the
land, s ll making them fishermen. We see the eec veness
of Simon and Andrew's experience, because in verses 19
and 20, unlike earlier, Jesus doesn't explicitly call the sons
of Zebedee. This leaves an op on open that it was Simon
and Andrew who fish for James and John, rela ng their own
heart-touching mind-filtering experience.
This is discernment: A heart-touching and mind-filtering
experience that leads you from the known to the unknown.
So if God is calling you in your heart, and your reason has
applied the Rule of Impossibility, then filter the heart, unite it
to your mind, and take the plunge into the land flowing with
milk and honey!
THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017 11

St Joseph Vaz
S
t Joseph Vaz was born on April
21, 1651 at Benaulim, Goa. An
interes ng fact is that he was
born on a Friday, bap sed on
a Friday, and he passed into eternity
on a Friday. He was the third son
of Christopher Vaz and Maria de
Miranda. The day on which he was
born, his father Christopher Vaz saw
a star in the sky around midday. He
wrote in his personal diary that his
son would become a great man some
day. One night, when he went to visit
the Blessed Sacrament, the doors
of the Cortalim Church opened by
themselves. He was called "the li le
saint" as a boy. He used to recite the
Rosary on his way to church and his
school. He did his schooling at the
elementary school in Sancoale. In
Sancoale, he learnt Portuguese, and
studied La n in Benaulim. He was
a smart student, and was respected
by his teachers and fellow students.
He made such rapid progress in his
studies, that his father decided to
send him to the city of Goa, so as
to do further studies in rhetoric and
humani es at the Jesuit college of St
Paul. Further on, he studied philosophy
and theology at the St Thomas Aquinas
Academy of the Dominicans in Goa
city. He went on to become one of
the greatest missionaries that Asia
has produced.
He resolved to have kanji for his
food (which was called the food of the
poor) all through his life. In 1675, he
was ordained a deacon by Custdio
de Pinho, the Vicar Apostolic of
Telston Lobo, sdb is a seminarian
pursuing his philosophical studies
at Divyadaan, Salesian Institute of
Philosophy, Nashik.
12 THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017
TELSTON LOBO
Bijapur and Golconda. In 1676, at the
age of 25, he was ordained a priest
at Old Goa by Monsignor Antonio
Brandao, Archbishop of Goa. Later,
in March 1681, he set out for Kanara
from where there was no turning
back. His ministry took him to Ceylon
i.e. present-day Sri Lanka, where he
proved himself to be a missionary par
excellence at Kandy. He bravely faced
the problems and the weather. Not only
this, he also underwent imprisonment,
suspicion and hardships of every kind,
solely so that the Word of God could be
proclaimed, and His love could be made
to reign supreme. He started the first
Milagrists or Oratorians (as they are
famously known today), an indigenous
order, a er coming back from South
Kanara, having made peace among the
warring fac ons.
The Oratorians served the Church in
Sri Lanka and other countries for 150
years (and s ll con nue to do so) and
volunteered to opt as a missionary to
Sri Lanka.
He masqueraded as a coolie, wearing
a loincloth around his waist, when
he entered Sri Lanka as part
of his mission, since no
priest was allowed on the
island. His whea sh brown
complexion facilitated him to
slip onto the island, where
the Dutch oppressed Roman
Catholics. He entered Sri
Lanka, hiding a kit under his
loincloth and wore a Rosary
around his neck. Later, he
built the first church in
Sri Lanka and dedicated it
to Mother Mary. He worked
unaccompanied in Sri
Lanka for 10 years, and
the next 14 years, he was
accompanied by the Goan
Oratorians. He learnt their
culture, sang their songs,
and helped build their
own local Church, by no
means imposing the western
Church on the faithful. He
bap sed, catechised and built
300 chapels, churches and
built homes for the old, sick
and the deprived next to the
churches. He would at all mes
keep a sack of rice to be distributed to
the poor a er mass. Under the fear of
being caught by the Dutch, who were
ruling over Sri Lanka at that me, he
disguised himself as a baker, dhobi,
coolie, servant , businessman, porter,
and even a fisherwoman. He would also
work at night by the light of the moon.
He issued a command over snakes
to never bite a priest. The amazing fact
is that ll date, not a single priest has
been bi en by a snake. He made frui ul
use of his me in prison; he learnt Tamil
and Sinhalese. He translated Catechism
books and wrote the Sta ons of the
Cross in the local language. He won
(Contd on Pg 14)
President Pranabs Greetings
for the year 2017
As we celebrate India's Republic Day 2017 this week, it would do well for the nation
to recall the message and greetings of President Pranab Mukherjee to the Governors
of States as a framework to assess the governance of our nation as a parliamentary
democratic Republic.
y dear Governors and Lieutenant Governors, let
M me begin by extending warm gree ngs and best
wishes to you for a year full of peace, prosperity
and happiness.
The year that has just gone by was a year of mixed
fortunes. It began on a very promising note with the
economy performing well, overcoming the weak global
economic trends. GDP growth of 7.2 per cent in the first half
of 2016-17 (same as that of last year) is a pointer to the fact
that our economic recovery has been on solid ground.
In 2014 and 2015, below normal rains had caused rural
distress. A good monsoon in 2016 is expected to improve
agricultural produc on and increase rural employment and
incomes. Though our exports have been aected by weak
global demand, we have a stable external sector. Reviving
exports will remain a challenge, but we can overcome it by
improving the compe veness of the domes c industry.
Demone sa on, while immobilising black money and figh ng
corrup on, may lead to temporary slowdown of the economy.
We all will have to be extra careful to alleviate the suering of
the poor which might become unavoidable for the expected
progress in the long term. While I appreciate the thrust on
transi on from en tlement approach to an entrepreneurial one
for poverty allevia on, I am not too sure that the poor can wait
that long. They need to get succour here and now, so that they
can also par cipate ac vely in the na onal march towards a
future devoid of hunger, unemployment and exploita on. The
recent package announced by the Prime Minister is hoped will
provide some relief.
This year, there will be elec ons in as many as seven states.
The dates for elec ons in five states have already been
announced. The conduct of free and fair elec ons has made
our democracy one of the most vibrant in the world. Elec ons
reflect the a tudes, values and beliefs of the people towards
their poli cal environment. They symbolise the sovereignty
of the people and provide legi macy to the authority of the
government. They also serve the purpose of regula on of
public policies and mobilisa on of public opinion.
As we have all experienced, elec ons are usually marked
by compe ve populism, electoral rhetoric and votebank
poli cs. Noisy debates can deepen the fault-lines in the
society. Governors and
Lt. Governors must
command respect
and a en on of
the people of your
state. Through your
interac on and wise
counsel, you can play
an important role in
easing the tensions in
the society. Goodwill
must prevail between
dierent communi es. At mes, harmony may be put to test
by vested interests. Communal tensions may rear their ugly
head. Rule of law must form the sole basis of dealing with
any such challenging situa on.
In a pluralis c democracy like ours, tolerance, respect
for contrary views and pa ence are a must. These values
have to be preserved. India is a mul -faceted na on of 1.3
billion people, 122 languages, 1600 dialects and 7 religions.
In the words of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, which I quote: "It
is a country held together by strong but invisible threads."
India's strength lies in her diversity. The mul plicity in
culture, faith and language is what makes India special.
There will always be divergent strands in public discourse.
We may argue. We may disagree. But we cannot deny the
prevalence of mul plicity of opinion. You can, through your
calm influence, inculcate amongst the ci zens of your state
this fundamental ethos of our civilisa on.
You are the first ci zens of your states. When you assumed
this exalted oce, you had taken an oath to protect, preserve
and defend the Cons tu on. This pious document protects
the liberty of the people and promotes the well-being of the
ci zens. It decrees inclusiveness, tolerance, self-restraint, and
protec on of women, senior ci zens and weaker sec ons
as essen al ingredients of our polity. Our ins tu ons of
democracy must operate on these vital features. Strong
credible ins tu ons lead to good governance ensuring a
healthy func oning of the democracy.
You all have a very important role to play in the
improvement of higher educa on in your states. As
THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017 13
 chancellors and visitors of various
universi es, you can work with the
academic leaders to eect holis c
changes for quality upgrada on in
the ins tu ons of higher learning. I
have been exhor ng the academia to
concentrate on a aining excellence
through original research and
technology development. A look at
numerous social problems aec ng
millions of women and men in our
farms and factories clearly shows that
humane values have not yet become
a dominant driver of our intellectual
pursuits. This should receive your
focused a en on. Our interac ons
ST JOSEPH VAZ (Contd from Pg 12)
the hearts of the Buddhist kings with
the exemplary life that he led. He
was invited by the kings to pray for
rain, when the island witnessed a
drought. He executed the miracle of
rain in Kandy, a record of which can be
found in their archives. It had rained
all over the island, except on the Saint
and the Altar he had built to pray for
rain. He never kept any currency with
him; he always depended on divine
providence and his fellowmen. He
didn't own anything, and there was
nothing that he could call his own. He
wore and owned one cassock, which
was mended and sewn all over. The Sri
Lankans called him Samasu Swami (the
angelic priest). He is the first and the
only missionary of the East to have his
mission in the East. His simplicity was
to such an extent that he would always
sleep on a mat on the floor, and would
never seek for glory. He educated
his neighbour and companion, John,
who accompanied him in Sri Lanka
and requested the superior of the
Oratorians to ordain him a priest. John
was ordained a priest on returning to
Goa (the first Dalit priest).
Long before the onset of the use of
the word 'incultura on', Joseph Vaz had
already shown how authen c Chris an
asce cism could be joyously blended
with Indian sanyasism. His love for the
mission was to such an extent that he
not only learnt the local language i.e.
Sinhala, but also compiled a dic onary
(English-Sinhala) for the benefit of
14 THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017
at the conferences at Rashtrapa
Bhavan have yielded several posi ves
in areas like: faculty sourcing and
development; ICT for pedagogic
refinement; research and innova on;
industry-academia interface; and
alumni involvement. I am aware of
the good work being done by many of
you in this field. Interac on amongst
academic ins tu ons can help spread
best prac ces. These ins tu ons can
leverage knowledge and experience to
the benefit of all. Your keen interest
can rejuvenate a sector that is best
posi oned to support an innova on-
led knowledge economy.
his companions. His prac ce of the
Catholic faith and the methods he used
drew non-believers to the faith. He was
referred to as "the perfect model of an
apostle", because of the way in which
he dealt with people of all ranks - kings
to paupers.
His pioneering eorts in pu ng up
the first ever aboriginal missionary
ins tute in the third world, known as
the Oratory of the Cross of Miracles
of Old Goa, not only ensured a steady
supply of missionaries to con nue his
work in various places, but actually
helped revive the Church in Sri Lanka,
and save it from virtual ex nc on.
We come to know that his love for
Our Lady was phenomenal, through
a le er wri en by him, shortly a er
his ordina on. In the le er, he states
thus: "Let it be known to all who see
this 'Le er of Bondage', angels, human
beings and all creatures, that I, Fr
Joseph Vaz, sell and oer myself as a
perpetual slave of the Virgin Mother
of God."
He met his death just the way he
was mee ng life everyday - serene and
peaceful, a light to all around him. He
breathed his last just before the verge
of Friday, January 16, 1711, at Kandy,
with a lighted candle in his hands and
the sweet name of Jesus on his lips.
284 years following his death i.e. on
January 21, 1995 at Galle Face Green,
Colombo, Sri Lanka, he was proclaimed
"Blessed" by Pope John Paul II. He was
canonised on January 14, 2015 at Galle
Another area where I envisage a
role for you is in promo ng art and
culture in your respec ve states. As I
have said elsewhere, art and culture
are our link with the past. They provide
the founda on for our current thought
and by extension, the pla orm for
our future ac on. They also provide a
stable base to life and make it possible
for us to have a joyous existence. With
art and culture, we can experience life
in its fullest and most meaningful form.
They add to the overall happiness and
well-being of the society.
Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka by Pope
Francis. He is adorned with a mitre
placed to his side, holding a crucifix, the
sun icon and the Oratorian habit.
He served 30 years as a priest, with
24 others, in the Sri Lankan vineyard.
He walked barefoot for the most part
of his life. Despite his thin figure, he
walked through the jungles like the
wind. He passed away on the day he
had foretold. Before dying, he advised
those who had gathered around him in
Sinhala, telling them, "Hardly will you
be able to do at the me of death what
you have not done during your life."
He sent the crucifix given to him by the
Pope to Goa, which is now preserved
in the oratory room of the shrine of St
Joseph Vaz at Sancoale, Goa, the only
relic which is present in India.
"The one who illumines us is our
good Jesus, the saint of saints, the light
of lights, Himself eclipsed on the Cross.
May He give you eyes of the body and
much more of the soul. To desire to
imitate Him and follow His example and
His doctrine in everything." (Excerpt
from a le er of Fr Joseph Vaz to his
nephew, Deacon Joseph Vaz)
The Church in India
- a shining light for all to see
I
ndia is a country of more
than 1.2 billion people,
with Chris ans accoun ng
for only some 3 per cent
of the popula on, including
close to 19 million Catholics.
Despite its rela vely small
size, the Indian Church
has a dispropor onate
impact on Indian society
through educa on, its social
services and its provision
of healthcare. In recent
years, with the ascension
to power of the Hindu
na onalist BJP party, there
has been a rising de of
violent a acks on Chris ans
as well as Muslims.
Growing intolerance of
faiths considered to be
foreign imports adds to the
wounds of both Chris an
and Muslims of low caste
backgroundknown as
dalitswho are denied
government benefits
awarded to low-caste
Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists
to compensate for centuries
of discrimina on by the
dominant Hindu culture.
To address the needs of
dalits within the Church
where low-caste faithful
have also suered various
forms of discrimina on,
despite the fact that 12
million out of Indias
19 million Catholics are
dalitsthe Catholic Bishops
Conference of India (CBCI)
has just released a major
document. It proclaims
that if there are any
dual prac ces based on
caste discrimina on, such
prac ces should be stopped
forthwith. It also says that
dalit Chris ans keep alive
the vision of Gods reign for
jus ce and love. They boldly
call upon the Church to place
jus ce and love, the core
values of the Bible, at the
heart of its mission.
Recently, representa ves
of Aid to the Church in Need
(ACN), the interna onal
Catholic charity, returned
from a fact-finding mission
to India, where it met with
four of the six bishops
of Odisha state. In 2008,
Hindu mob violence in the
community of Kandhamal in
Odisha State killed some 100
Chris ans. The case is slowly
making its way through the
court system, as Chris an
defendants are gradually
being exonerated from the
charge of having provoked
the rampage. On December
13, 2016, Pinarayi Vijayan,
the Chief Minister of Kerala,
asked for a new inves ga on
of the massacre.
ACN: What are the
prospects for Chris an
and Muslim dalits being
granted the same benefits
as low-caste members of
the Hindu, Buddhist and
Sikh communi es?
Bishop Aplinar Senapa ,
CM, Diocese of Rayagada:
Since 1950, we are figh ng
for the rights and benefits
of the dalit Chris ans, but
right now, I do not see
the brighter perspec ves.
However, our fight con nues
on the na onal, CBCI and
state level. I hope and
pray our government will
grand these benefits to the
dalit Chris ans.
Bishop Sarat Chandra
Nayak, Diocese of Berhapur:
This is a clear-cut viola on of
the Cons tu onal provisions
of equality before the law.
Chris an and Muslim dalits
are denied arma ve
ac on benefits, purely on
THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017
the basis of religionthe
Cons tu on forbids this.
We have been figh ng for
these rights for the past 60
years; the case is presently
before the Supreme Court.
The current government
does not want to amend
the 1950 Presiden al
Order which excluded dalit
Chris ans and Muslims from
the provision. Our hope is
that the Supreme Court will
respond to this injus ce,
which has been suered by
millions of dalits for decades.
The Church will con nue to
raise its voice in demanding
jus ce be done.
Bishop Niranjan Sual Singh,
Diocese of Sambalpur: The
primary, hidden reason
the government opposes
benefits for Chris an dalits
is a concern that once low-
caste Chris ans can take
advantage of arma ve
ac on with regard to
educa on and access to
civil service jobs, many
Hindu dalits will convert
to Chris anity.
ACN: How is the Indian
Church dealing with the
challenge of itself fully
welcoming dalits?
Bishop Singh: The Church
must welcome these
new believers; it is dalits
in par cular who accept
Chris anity; they find there
a sense of brotherhood,
equality and love; in
Hinduism, they s l face
discrimina on, being barred
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from entering the temple
by the high castes. Dalit
Chris ans like the Churchs
universal nature and its
egalitarian ethos. The Church
must invite these people,
the poorest, most neglected,
whom the Gospel invites us
to work for most.
Unfortunately, in many
places, dalit Chris ans
are not given equal
opportuni es. For instance,
dalit children are barred
from being altar servers or
dalits cannot be lectors;
Mass is segregated and there
are separate cemeteries
for dalits and cemeteries
for high castes. Dalits are
o en not considered for
leadership posi ons in
the Church; and some
communi es oppose
marriage of dalits with
high-caste Catholics. This is
a big concern. Dalits account
for more than half of all
Indian Catholics.
The future of the Church
will be with the dalit
communityit is high
me the Church abolished
all segrega on and
discrimina on. The Church
needs to develop its own
programme of arma ve
ac on to help both the
dalits and tribals among
the faithful.
Bishop Senapa: We make
no dis nc on between high
and low-caste Chris ans in
Odisha. We fully welcome
dalits. We are all bap sed in
one faithwe have one God.
We welcome all the people.
The views expressed in the ar cles and news and comments published in The
Examiner Catholic News weekly are those of the individual authors and do not
necessarily reflect the ocial posi ons or policies of the Archdiocese except those
signed by the ocial ecclesias cal authori es.
ACN: Does the Church see
genuine opportuni es for
dialogue with moderate
Hindus as a tool to combat
Hindu extremism?
Archbishop John Barwa,
SVD, Archdiocese of Cuack-
Bhubaneswar: We are all
children of God, and one
day, we will all understand
that. Hate campaigns do not
build up society. There is an
openness among the Hindu
popula on at large; they are
drawn by the example of
Chris an love, as witnessed
in a par cular way by St
Mother Teresa. All kinds of
dialogues of life are taking
placebeing together,
ge ng to know each other.
This is leading to unity
and solidarity.
Of course, we need
dialogue more than the
Hindu majority. We have
to take the ini a ve and
demonstrate our willingness
to dialogue. The Church
presents itself as being at
the service of everybody. We
are making progress. A great
majority of the Indian people
are good-hearted; not all
are extremists.
India is a land of Hindus,
where we are a ny minority.
But we should be proud that
we are able to do so much
through our dedica on and
commitmentlet us make
this more visible and vibrant.
The Church can become like
a lamp on top of a mountain,
a light for all to see.
Bishop Singh: We are seen
as a Church that creates
CAVEAT
harmony among faiths. For
example, in the wake of the
2008 killings, Chris ans did
not take revenge. That was
very significant. The Church
belongs to the powerless of
society, people who naturally
do not choose violence; they
respond to violence with
acts of reconcilia on and
a message of peace. Non-
violence is also a witness
to Jesus; it shows Hindus
the power of our faith, the
power and freedom not to
meet violence with violence;
the Church is an agent of
love, forgiveness. That is our
iden ty and it makes the
Church a powerful witness.
Bishop Senapa: We push
for peace, reconcilia on and
the emancipa on of the
poor, irrespec ve of caste,
creed or religion. All deserve
the opportunity to develop
themselves and become
self-sucient. We must be
a genuine religion of love
and brotherhood. Nothing is
more important. There are
Hindu leaders who are very
good and appreciate the
real message Jesus has for
Indiasuch as forgiveness,
peace, love for the poor,
etc. With them, we can have
the dialogue.
ACN: What areas of the
Churchs life and ministry
need the most strengthening
in India?
Bishop Singh: We need
to stress the no on of
catholicitythe Churchs
oneness. Our Church is too
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much divided according
to language, ethnicity and
geography. Our dialogue
with other faiths has to go
deeperwe need to reach
out, to be er understand
others, and thus move
towards brotherhood.
We need to intensify our
ac vity among the poor;
our concern for the poor
has to be more visible. We
risk being too much of an
ins tu onal Church that
does not hear the cry of the
poorwe need to elevate
the poor! Mother Teresas
canonisa on was a spur
to ac on.
Bishop Nayak: The
forma on of the laity
is crucial; we must help
raise a genera on of great
Catholic leaders who will
assume the responsibility
proper to them in all
aspects of societysocial,
poli cal, economic, and
environmental. We want to
build up an enlightened laity.
ACN: Does the Church have
confidence that, in the
end, jus ce will be done
in Odisha?
Bishop Barwa: There is
nothing impossible for
God. Jus ce is slowly being
done. There will be success
and there will a growth of
the Chris an community
in Odisha. The scars will
take a long me to heal
and evaporate. Prior to the
massacre in Kandhamal,
there was peace in this
region; now, trust has been
broken; our people cannot
trust those who burned
down our houses and
churches. Building up
trust and confidence will
take much longer than the
reconstruc on of homes
and churches.
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NOTES COMMENTS
National Youth Leaders'
Convention 2017
The Na onal Youth Conven on of Catholic youth leaders
from India, held from January 14 to 22 at St Joseph
Engineering College, Vamanjoor, focused on promo ng
leadership among youth.
Over 3000 youth leaders from across India a ended the
Conven on. The theme of the Conven on was "Touched
by Jesus, Walking His way" and the focus was on preparing
tomorrow's leaders today.
Organised by the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)
under the auspices of the Youth Council of the Catholic
Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), the tenth na onal
conven on was hosted by the Karnataka Region and
Mangalore Diocese, in collabora on with the dioceses of
Udupi, Belthangady and Pu ur.
The conven on was inaugurated by Minister KJ George,
Minister for Bangalore & Urban Development, and presided
over by Most Rev. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore.
Local Member of Parliament Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLA J
R Lobo, MLC Ivan D'Souza and others were guests of honour.
Noted educa onist of Ryan Group of Ins tu ons, Mrs
Grace Pinto, delivered the keynote address.
President of CBCI, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Major
Archbishop of Ernakulam, Cardinal George Alencherry, and
President of the Federa on of Asian Bishops' Conferences
(FABC) and Archbishop of Bombay Cardinal Oswald Gracias
addressed the youth.
Over 8000 youth will hold a peace rally on Sunday, Jan. 22.
The peace march will begin from Rosario Cathedral Church
and culminate at St Aloysius College grounds. Jus ce Kurian
Joseph, Supreme Court Judge, will address the youth on
Cons tu onal Rights and Du es Youth Responsibility.
ICYM is the largest Premier Catholic Youth Movement. It is
spread over 170 dioceses in India and across 627 districts in India.
Started in 1999, ICYM strives to promote integral development
of youth through forma on, fellowship and ac on.
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ICYM caters to varied needs of the holis c development
of its young members. Its mo o is "To Lead, to Serve, and to
Shine" for the youth of India.
The Na onal Youth Conven on (NYC) was started in 1989.
It is held once in three years in any one of the fourteen
Ecclesias cal Regions of India. The triennial event helps the
youth to evaluate, and chalk out plans for the coming years.
Bishop of Bellary, Henry D'Souza is the present chairman of
the CBCI Youth Council and Fr Deepak Thomas is the Execu ve
Secretary. Bishop Vincent Ma Paulose of Marthndom and
Bishop Joseph Pandarasseril are Council member Bishops.
Sijo Amba is the Na onal President of ICYM and Jenny Joy
is the Secretary General.
Recommendations of Group
of Secretaries on Education
As reported in the print media, a 12-member Group of
Secretaries on Educa on has recommended on January
14, 2017, a er consulta on with the state governments,
that star ng April this year, English should be taught in
all secondary schools, and there should be at least one
government-run English medium school in each of the 6,612
blocks in the country. This is a step in the right direc on, as it
will promote inclusiveness, and extend interna onal quality
and competence to the students who otherwise would lose
out in the highly compe ve higher educa on and the job
market. Without undermining the relevance of the regional
language in primary educa on, at a me when countries in
Europe and East Asia are fran cally learning English, knowing
its global relevance, it would be sad if we denied such an
opportunity to our own children. We are of the view that
the Government should not discriminate the grant of aid
to schools, based on the medium of instruc on. While the
Government should aid all schools, irrespec ve of religion
or language, it is the free choice of the parents to choose
the school and medium of instruc on for their children. As of
now, much inequality in jobs and future training arises from
a situa on in which the poor do not have a choice of medium
of instruc on, or do not have the money to pay for English
medium schools.
The CBCI Educa on Oce also welcomes the sugges ons
of the Secretaries' Group to reintroduce the deten on policy
a er Class 5 in the secondary school, leaving it to the state
Governments to decide ll which class the 'all promo on'
system is to be followed. Needless to say, any deten on
should take place only a er the weaker students have been
provided all necessary help, including proper counselling and
remedial classes. It is here that providing a proper and well
defined learning outcome to be reached at the end of each
academic year by each class would be very necessary. This
was a glaring lacuna in the RTE.
Further sugges ons by the Secretaries' Group that surveys
by third party and par cipa on in the Programme for
Interna onal Student Assessment (PISA) by schools are good
for assessing the learning outcomes, provided such agencies
chosen are impar al, objec ve and well aware of the social,
regional, cultural, economic and linguis c diversi es that
characterise our country.
The problem with the recommenda on for standardisa on
of post-school na onal examina ons for entrance to all
higher educa onal ins tu ons through a Na onal Tes ng
Organisa on that would conduct JEE, NEET, UGC, NET, CAT,
GATE and CMAT is that the rights of the Minori es, the
autonomy of ins tu ons and the requirements of students
from diverse regions and languages and social backgrounds
would tend to be overlooked. There is also no guarantee that
the new Na onal Tes ng Organisa on will not land up in the
very same situa on as the exis ng tes ng organisa ons!
We s ll hope and request that the MHRD ocially
withdraws its previous an -people dra Na onal Educa onal
Policy and makes eorts towards a wider consulta on.
This consulta on has to be done by reaching out to the
prime stakeholders educa on providers and educa on
receivers. The Catholic Church in India, the biggest provider
of educa onal facili es in the country, second only to the
Government, reiterates its resolve to con nue in na on
building, and oers its partnership to the government and
other agencies to promote all-round, integral, development-
oriented and sound educa on to our children and our youth.
Fr Joseph Manipadam SDB,
Secretary for CBCI Oce of Educa on
Volunteers of God: 60 years
of faith and service
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The Volunteers of God, a branch of the Focolare Movement,
recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The branch has a very
rich history that dates back to the revolu on of Hungary, and
the repression it experienced from the Soviet Union. Decades
ago, the founder decided to respond to a call to ac on.
Pa ence Moll Lob, Volunteers of God, Female Branch
Leader said, "It is a er this revolu on of Hungary, when Pope
Pius XII said, "God. I would like to see God in every place, in
every street, in every oce in the world," so Chiara felt the
need to respond to that appeal of the Pope. And said, "But
if there are people able to deny God, to remove the Name
of God in the world, there should be people voluntarily who
want to put back the name of God in the World."
That's how the term 'volunteer' was coined in that
branch. The term referred to those who already lived
out the spirituality of the Focolare movement, but who
weren't necessarily called to consecrate their lives to God.
Currently, Pa ence Moll is the interna onal leader of the
female division.
NOTES COMMENTS
"The Volunteers of God are one of the biggest branches of
the Movement, because they are all over the world. The aim
is to bring God where they are - in the family, in the oces,
wherever you are. Chiara called them the first Chris ans of
the 20th century," she said.
Three volunteers recall how the values of the revolu on
and their decision to dedicate their lives to God went hand
in hand.
Bernade Marek says, "When the revolu on struck, I was
a student. I tried to walk down to the streets to help out and
par cipate. But my mom blocked the door and locked me in.
Just like the revolu on of 1956, when people willingly gave
up their lives for the cause, I too took the same liberty to
dedicate my life to God - day in and day out, wherever He
may lead me."
Oktber Kovcs said, "When I was born, my father named
me Oktber! As a kid, people made fun of me because of my
odd name. But my parents taught me to be a strong patriot
and a strong Chris an. Now, I'm proud to carry this name,
which I consider a living monument."
Jnos Frivaldszky said, "Two days a er the Revolu on, we
climbed up the Russian tanks, hoping to find some humanity
in all this. But those hopes quickly vanished. Eventually
though, we did achieve our goal. I consider those close to
me to be like family. That includes communi es which we
connected with for centuries, despite the mistrust that
some mes divides us."
Decades later, there are roughly 23,000 Volunteers of God
worldwide. Not all of them are Catholic. They include people
of dierent faiths, professions and social status. But they all
have one thing in common: they've decided to follow God
through the spirituality of the Focolare Movement. And that
powerful mission unites them, day in and day out throughout
the world.
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SUMMONS BY EDICT : Marriage Case
Kirith D'Souza Pe oner
Mitushie Gothi Respondent
Since the present whereabouts of Ms Mitushie Gothi,
Respondent, in the above men oned marriage case, are not
known, she is, hereby, summoned by this Edict to appear
in person before the undersigned Judge in the Oce of
the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Bombay,
Archbishop's House, 21 Nathalal Parekh Marg, Mumbai
400001, on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., to give
evidence in the above case, presently being heard before the
Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Bombay. Anyone
knowing of the whereabouts of Ms Mitushie Gothi in the
measure possible should duly apprise her of this summons.
Similarly, anyone knowing the present address of Ms
Mitushie Gothi is kindly requested to inform this Oce of
the same. Ms Mitushie was last known to have been residing
at: Rajkamal Bldg., 703/A, Juhu-Versova Link Road, Andheri
West, Mumbai 400 053.
Fr Shavito Correia Ms Pramila Menezes
Judge Notary
Tribunal Oce,
January 16, 2017 Archbishop's House
SUMMONS BY EDICT : MARRIAGE CASE
Carlin Parkhe Pe oner
Vikas Yacoob Thokal .. Respondent
Since the present whereabouts of Vikas Yacoob Thokal, the
Respondent, in the above men oned marriage case are not
known, he is, hereby, summoned by this Edict to appear
in person before the undersigned Judge in the Oce of
the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Bombay,
Archbishop's House, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, on Thursday,
February 3, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. to give evidence in the above
case presently being heard before The Metropolitan Tribunal
of the Archdiocese of Bombay. Anyone knowing of the
whereabouts of Vikas Yacoob Thokal in the measure possible
should duly apprise him of this summons.
Similarly, anyone knowing the present address of Vikas
Yacoob Thokal is kindly requested to inform this Oce of
the same. Vikas Yacoob Thokal was last known to have been
residing at: Group No. 5, Chawl No. 8, Room No. 10, Tagore
Nagar, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai.
Fr Neil dos Santos Mrs Juliet D'Souza
Ecclesias cal Judge Notary
Tribunal Oce,
January 14, 2017 Archbishop's House
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Quest Programme
The Diocesan Voca on Service Centre (DVSC) is organising
a Quest programme only for working youth (both men and
women) or those discerning a voca on to the priesthood
and religious life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 (overnight)
to Sunday, February 12 at Muk sagar Prabodhan Kendra,
U an. We leave at 4 pm sharp on February 11, 2017 from
St Pius X College, Goregaon. There will be a registration
fee of Rs 100/- per person which can be paid at the venue,
but prior in ma on is required. Last date for registra on is
February 8, 2017. The programme will include interac ve
sessions, prayer and vocational guidance. The theme is
'Discerning God's Will in my Life'.
Those interested in attending may contact Fr Godwin
Fernandes or Br Ashwin Castellino or Br Cli on Mendonca
at St Pius X College (Diocesan Seminary), Goregaon East
(Ph: 2927 1217/1554/1560/6891) or SMS/Whatsapp 98201
29173 or e-mail : dvscbombay@gmail.com
Pre-bap Rally Report
The annual Pre-bap Archdiocesan Rally commemorating
the feast of the Bap sm of the Lord and coinciding with the
feast of the Epiphany, was held on January 8, 2017 at Dr
Antonio D'Silva Campus in Dadar.
It began with the celebra on of the Eucharist celebrated
by the Director, Fr Vincent D'Cruz. In his homily, he
highlighted the important role of the catechists who reach
to the to-be-parents, in context of the readings of the day,
and also correla ng to the feast of the Bap sm of the Lord.
The theme for the rally was "Towards Christ-centred
families in the modern world", for which a young dynamic
speaker, Fr Joe Gonsalves, Professor in Social Science and
Philosophy at St Pius Seminary, was invited to speak. Fr Joe,
in his own unique style and in simple form, touched upon
the encyclical of Pope Francis Amoris Laea (The Joy of
Love) in families.
He began with a group discussion to focus on challenges
that families faced in today's modern world, and the
possible solu ons to deal with the issue. A er a variety of
responses, Fr Joe explained the teachings of Pope Francis of
God's plan of Love in marriage and family life, through the
presence of Jesus in the sacrament of marriage. A ending
the Eucharist together as a family, setting time aside to
read the Bible, seeking spiritual direc on, family retreats
were methods to bond families in this "no me for families"
world. Fr Joe also stressed upon Pope Francis' saying that
each marriage is "a kind of Salva on History", a powerful
analogy for couples that help other couples for mutual
support, strength and encouragement, and in strengthening
of marriage, through forgiving each other, helping to grow
and mature.
 Children are a wonderful gift from God, and parents,
as the first formators of faith, have the responsibility to
welcome, protect them through the gi of faith, through
values of saying, "Please, thank you, I am sorry."
Finally, Fr Joe explained that families need personal
contact to discuss and resolve family interactions. The
family is a domes c church, and the Church is a family of
families. As Pope Francis says, "the Holy Family of Nazareth
should be the icon of every family."
Minstrels of Infant Jesus
The Holy Cross Children's choir at Kurla was initiated by
Fr Peter Paul, aided by an experienced Music Teacher
to sing exclusively at the weekly Sunday School Mass.
Presently, this choir also sings Joy, Peace, Love during the
Christmas Season, in the parish and in prominent hotels
of the metropolis, me culously trained by a dynamic choir
mistress, Dola.
The recent Evening of Carols on December 18, 2016
saw 45 bubbly choristers, age six to sixteen years, in
colourful festive attire perform a world class Christmas
programme at the Mondini Hall of Don Bosco Institute of
Technology. Every carol was melodiously rendered and
elegantly choreographed, which brought every singer
into the limelight.
The programme was repeated at the Kurla Deanery
Fes val of Choirs at St Anthony's Church, in which seven
choirs par cipated. All the budding talented singers sang to
their hearts' content and performed ardently.
But the stunning performance of the Holy Cross Choir
was unanimously encored by the Parish Priest Fr Cajetan,
his able team and spellbound audience who requested the
Choir Mistress for another carol. A tumultuous applause
brought cheer to the audience seated there. May the Infant
King bless and shine His New Year Light on the singers and
their Choir Mistress as they spread His Name far and wide!
125th Anniversary of TOI
Catholic Staff Association
"Journalism is perhaps one of the few professions that
has such a huge impact on society, and hence today we
pray for all sta members of the Times of India gathered
here who are in some way connected to this profession,"
said Bishop Agnelo during the liturgy which was a ended
by a large number of Catholic staff, ex-staff and their
families. While addressing the audience at the celebra ons
therea er, Bishop Agnelo acknowledged the humble eorts
of the TOI CSA in cul va ng the spirit of unity, fellowship
and camaraderie among all staff members of the Times
family. This annual Thanksgiving Celebration saw active
par cipa on of over 400 sta members and their families,
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The Goan Association of St Vincent de Paul parish,
Khar, invites one and all to patronise its maiden cultural evening
'JIVIT GOENKARACHE'. on Saturday January 28, 2017, in the
church quadrangle from 7:30 pm onwards.
The programme will showcase the lifestyle of Goa through
entertaining songs, dances, appetising food, an exhibition and
hilarious skits. Free entry. Come and join in the fun!
Prafulta Psychological Services (a Don Bosco enterprise)
is conducting a one-day workshop on 'Enhance your Emotional
Quotient', a workshop that enables you to add colour and zest in
your life and relationships. Date: February 11, 2017
Venue: Prafulta Psychological Services, Dominic Savio School
Campus, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093.
Contact: 2830 2323, 2837 3739. 98204 84546.
belonging to all faiths and convic ons. The celebra on was
indeed a great success with lively games, dancing, abundant
prizes and a delicious meal, all of which served as the
perfect prelude to the cheerful season of Christmas.
To make this day even more memorable, the Chief
Guest was 1972-batch IAS officer, Mr Johnny Joseph,
who has served in several important roles such as Chief
Secretary to Government of Maharashtra and was also
BMC Commissioner from 2004-07. A er handing out the
scholarship prizes to meritorious children of sta members,
Mr Joseph inspired them to make wise career choices that
not only improve their life, but also impact society in a
significant way. His presence on this occasion served as a
powerful reminder of the cataly c role that Chris ans can
play in public life and contribute towards na on building.
Over the years, the TOI CSA has gone through many
changes, with key sta members reloca ng to other oces,
some changing jobs and others re ring. However, despite
its shrinking numbers, the TOI CSA is proud of its small but
important contribu on to the Times family in the form of
scholarship prizes and this annual Thanksgiving Celebra on.
With the help of many generous donors, selfless commi ee
members and support of the management of Times of India,
this 125th Thanksgiving celebra on proved to be a joyous
occasion that brought together many old colleagues and
forged new friendships.
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MADHYA PRADESH
Global Church meet pledges
for unity among Christians
Church leaders from 30 countries, including India, have
pledged to break the walls of differences between
denomina ons and na onali es to work together to spread
the "kingdom values."
The decision came on January 15 at the end of a four-
day global gathering at the ancient central Indian town of
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh state.
More than 3600 delegates (including 260 from abroad)
a ended the ecumenical gathering that began on January
12 evening, with a plenary session on the theme, "God
Breaks Down Walls to Build Bridges for a brighter future of
the world focused on the teaching of Jesus Christ."
Ajai Lall, president of the global meet, welcomed the
guests. This was followed by a tradi onal welcome dance
by the students of a nursing school. The delegates joined a
parade holding their na onal flags, pledging unity among
na ons on the first day of the global gathering.
Lall heads the Central Indian Christian Mission (CICM)
headquartered at Damoh that helps works among the
poor and the needy in 11 central and northern Indian
states. In his presiden al address, he iden fied three walls
that hinder human progress: the wall between head and
heart, the wall between faith and action, and the wall
between tradi onalism and truth. "Breaking down these
walls is necessary to forge a grant alliance to propagate the
teachings of Jesus Christ," he added.
"Jesus came down to tear down those walls" to ensure
las ng peace and harmony among the people of God.
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KERALA
Catholics pray for priest
kidnapped in Yemen
Continuing the chorus of pleas for the release of Salesian
Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, Catholic bishops in his native Kerala
state in southern India came together to pray for the
priest kidnapped by suspected Islamic militants in Yemen
last March.
All the 57 bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, who
gathered for the church's synod, organised a special prayer
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programme Jan. 12 at St Mary's Cathedral and Basilica in
Kochi, the headquarters of the Eastern Catholic Church.
Addressing the bishops and hundreds of Catholics
gathered, Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop
of the Syro-Malabar Church, said they have introduced a
prayer for the release of the priest during daily Mass.
The 58-year-old Salesian missionary was abducted from
the Missionaries of Charity home for the aged in Aden on
March 4 a er militants shot and killed 16 people, including
four nuns. The cardinal told the gathering that the Indian
government has cons tuted a three-member team to work
for securing the priest's freedom and that the Catholic
Church in India was in constant touch with the government.
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NEW DELHI
Arson-hit church rededicated
Archbishop Anil J T Couto of Delhi on January 15 urged
Chris ans in India to muster courage to face persecu on.
"We need the courage to face persecu on. It can come
any me," the prelate said while rededica ng a church in an
eastern extreme of the na onal capital that was gu ed in a
mysterious fire more than three years ago.
St Sebas an's Church in Dilshad Garden was among six
church institutions in Delhi targeted between December
2014 and January 2015. The a acks ended suddenly with
the announcement of elections to the Delhi legislative
assembly in February 2015.
The a ack on the Dilshad Garden church on December
1, 2014, led to na onwide protests and drew interna onal
a en on. "Dedica on of the church reminds us of our own
dedica on to Jesus. We need to witness Christ any me and
anywhere. Jesus' heart thirsts for the world's salvation,"
Archbishop Couto said at the rededication Mass that
launched the annual parish feast.
Re red Archbishop Vincent M Concessao and around 50
priests concelebrated the Mass, a ended by hundreds of
people from various walks of life. The archbishop said the
Catholic Church is not against anyone, but tries to reach out
to all irrespec ve of their religions and other dierences.
An archdiocesan ocial told Maers India that although
both the federal and the state governments had promised
to help rebuild the church, no aid came. The Archdiocese of
Delhi undertook the reconstruc on two years ago.
The church still waits for "a clear reason" for the fire,
the church official added. Police and others dismissed
it as the result of an electric short-circuit, while others
suspected it as foul play. Present on the occasion was
Oscar Fernandes, a Member of Parliament. This is "a
miracle church, and it remains a powerful symbol of
hope," Fernandes later told Matters India. Ranjit John,
architect of the church, said he was happy to work on
the project. "I welcome the Lord. Come Holy Spirit and
sanctify this place of worship," he prayed.
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KARNATAKA
Substance abuse among youth
worries Archbishop Moras
Hundreds of thousands of people from all religions thronged
Infant Jesus Shrine in Bengaluru, southern India, to a end
the conclusion of its annual feast on January 14.
Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore, addressing a
public function, stressed the need for pastoral care for
youth who, he regre ed, were increasingly falling vic ms to
a "sweeping wave of substance abuse that endanger their
spiritual life and the very quality of their existence."
The 75-year-old prelate, who has led the archdiocese of
more than 4 million people for more than a decade, noted
young people from all religions have been aected. "Our
youth need to be protected and guided," he asserted.
The archbishop urged the state dignitaries, who joined the
celebra ons, "to do everything in their capacity to save youth
heading into perils of chemical substances in various forms."
He also wants to wean away youth from internet
pornography which, he lamented, was "demonically surging
across the world."
The archbishop also led Masses in Kannada and Tamil
languages earlier in the day. More than 50 priests were
present at the concluding function which marked the
flagging-o of the car carrying the image of Infant Jesus. The
car wound its way at least 5 miles before returning to the
shrine. En route, people from various religions were seen
paying homage and seeking favours.
Bangalore Mayor G Padmavathi, a Hindu, declared at the
public mee ng: "I have been coming to this shrine for over
three decades praying to Jesus. My becoming a mayor of
this city is also an answer to the many prayers that have
already been answered over the years."Present on the
occasion was Carmelite Fr Anastasio Roggero from the
Archdiocese of Prague, who heads the worldwide missions
and promo ons to Devo ons to Infant Jesus. The devo on
originated in Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic,
more than 700 years ago.
The Infant Jesus Shrine at Vivek Nagar was established in
1971 to commemorate the historic Infant Jesus of Prague.
Since then, numerous miracles have been a ributed to the
shrine, leading to its increasing popularity. A new church
building adjacent to the old building was added in 2005.
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GOA
Priests cannot canvass for
polls: Goa archbishop
Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao of Goa and Daman frowned
upon individual church leaders openly canvassing for a party
or candidate for the assembly polls scheduled for February 4.
Speaking exclusively to Times of India, Ferrao said on Jan.
15, "The Council for Social Jus ce and Peace (CSJP) will soon
issue guidelines (to the faithful on how to exercise their
franchise during the upcoming polls)."
On whether priests could openly canvass for a party or
candidate of their preference, Ferrao replied, "He (a priest)
cannot do so. If you are aware, please inform me."
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NAGALAND
4 ordinations in Nagaland
villages in two weeks
Catholic communities in four Nagaland villages attended
four priestly ordina ons in the last two weeks. The deacons
were clad in their respec ve tribal a re, and were brought
to the churches by people with tradi onal music and dance.
On January 10, Akuk village in Wokha district welcomed
its third Catholic priest with the ordination of Fr Marius
Zachamo by Bishop James Thoppil of Kohima. About 20
priests were concelebrants.
Christ King parish, Kohima village celebrated the
ordina on of its third Angami priest, Fr Thejalhoulie Peter
Solo, on January 4. Over 50 priests were concelebrants with
Bishop Thoppil in the solemn ceremony.
Fr Kwetrangging Dominic, the first diocesan priest and
the third priest from Zeliang community, was ordained
by Bishop Thoppil on December 29, at St Xavier's College
Auditorium Hall, Jalukie town.
Fr Vekupa Rhakho George, the second Catholic Priest
from Lozaphuhu village was ordained by Bishop Thoppil
on December 18 at St Mary School Ground, Lozaphuhu,
Phek. On the occasion, Fr George was led to the altar by the
village elders in the tradi onal Chakhesang a re.
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VATICAN
Pope invites feedback ahead
of 2018 synod of bishops
The preparatory document for the next synod dedicated to
youth has been released, indica ng that young people will
play an ac ve role in both the prepara on and the discussion.
"Through every phase of this Synod, the Church wants
again to state her desire to encounter, accompany and care
for every young person, without excep on," the preparatory
document for the 2018 synod read. "The Church cannot,
nor does she wish to, abandon them to the isola on and
exclusion to which the world exposes them."
The theme for the 2018 50 th General Assembly of
the Synod of Bishops, "Young People, the Faith and the
Discernment of Voca on," was announced in October 2016.
The preparatory document is divided into three parts
focusing on the themes of "Young People in Today's World,"
"Faith, Discernment and Voca on" and "Pastoral Ac on."
It concludes with a series of questions directed at the
synods and councils of patriarchs of the Eastern Catholic
Churches, bishops' conferences, dicasteries of the Roman
Curia and the Union of Superiors General. While some of the
ques ons are more general, others are divided by con nent
in order to grasp the diering reali es of youth around the
world, as well as to go outside the "Western, European, even
an Italian" lens that the reality of the Church is o en read
through, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri said.
Cardinal Baldisseri, Secretary General of the Synod of
Bishops presented the text at a news conference alongside
Bishop Fabio Fabene, Undersecretary of the Synod, as well
as a young man and a young woman pursuing university
degrees and who are ac vely involved in their parish life, as
a sign of the synod's interest in making youth more than just
observers in the discussion.
In addition to the questions included in the text, a
separate questionnaire specifically aimed at young
people and "their expectations and their lives" will be
available online. Cardinal Baldisseri said the site www.
sinodogiovane2018.va is expected to be ready by March 1.
Answers to both ques onnaires will form the basis for the
eventual dra ing of the Instrumentum Laboris, or "working
document" of the 2018 synod, which Baldisseri said ought
to be ready at the beginning of next year.
The preparatory document defines youth as being
individuals 16-29 years old, but also takes into account that
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the defini on of "young" is dierent, depending on where
you're from.
The document's third sec on, Pastoral Ac on, begins with
a ques on: "How does the Church help young people accept
their call to the joy of the Gospel, especially in these mes
of uncertainty, vola lity and insecurity?"
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St John Paul's warnings on
capitalism have come to pass
Pope Francis received members of the Global Founda on
on January 14 and called upon business leaders to imitate
St Teresa of Calcu a by overcoming indierence to the poor.
The Global Foundation is an Australian organisation
founded in 1998 by Prime Minister John Howard and
Michael Camdessus of the Interna onal Monetary Fund. It
conducts conferences devoted to global economic issues.
Mother Teresa "was accepting of every human life,
whether unborn or abandoned and discarded, and she
made her voice heard by the powers of this world, calling
them to acknowledge the crimes of poverty that they
themselves were responsible for," the Pope said in the
Clemen ne Hall of the Apostolic Palace. "This is the first
a tude leading to fraternal and coopera ve globalisa on."
Calling upon financial and poli cal leaders "not merely to
control and monitor the eects of globalisa on," but even
more "to correct its orienta on whenever necessary," the
Pope said that St John Paul II's warnings about capitalism in
his encyclical le er Centesimus Annus have "largely come to
pass." In 1991, Saint John Paul II, responding to the fall of
oppressive poli cal systems and the progressive integra on
of markets that we have come to call globalisa on, warned
of the risk that an ideology of capitalism would become
widespread. This would entail little or no interest for
the realities of marginalisation, exploitation and human
alienation, a lack of concern for the great numbers of
people s ll living in condi ons of grave material and moral
poverty, and a blind faith in the unbridled development of
market forces alone.
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NIGERIA
Over 800 dead, 16 churches
destroyed by Fulani terrorists
Many hundreds of Chris ans have been killed, their homes
destroyed and 16 churches have been burnt to the ground
in the southern state of Kaduna in Nigeria.
Msgr Joseph Danlami Bagobiri, Bishop of Kafanchan, said:
"In the last three months, a acks have increased, carried
out by the Fulani Herdsmen Terrorists in more than half of
the territory of the southern State of Kaduna.
Speaking during a visit to the Italian headquarters of Aid
to the Church in Need this week, Bishop Bagobiri said that
since September, they have been responsible for fires in 53
villages, of the death of 808 persons, the wounding of 57
others, the destruc on of 1,422 houses and 16 churches.
The Bishop recalled that from 2006 to 2014, more than
12,000 Chris ans were killed, and 2,000 churches destroyed
because of terrorism in Nigeria. These crimes were mainly
committed by the Islamic fundamentalist Boko Haram.
Msgr Bagobiri noted that Boko Haram is not the only group
spreading terror in the region, emphasising the role of
Fulani herdsmen in recent years.
The Fulani are a nomadic ethnic group who have clashed
with farmers in the area for years. However, in recent mes,
the a acks are of a completely dierent kind. "These days,
they use sophis cated weapons that did not exist before,
such as AK-47," said Msgr Bagobiri.
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UK
Church must address
intolerance: Bishop
The Catholic Church must develop new apologetics to
address intolerance, the Bishop of Portsmouth has said in
response to a senior government adviser's sugges on that
Catholic schools are "homophobic".
Bishop Philip Egan said that trying to preach sexual
morality in Britain had become "like arguing with an
alcoholic" because of the angry reaction in the face of
reason. "After a while, they won't argue with you on
grounds of reason, they just become furious and respond
that way," he told CNS. "There is something in our culture
increasingly like that."
Two days earlier, Dame Louise Casey, a senior government
adviser on integration, told politicians that UK Catholic
schools should not teach same-sex marriage as wrong.
"It is not OK for Catholic schools to be homophobic and
anti-gay marriage," said Casey, dubbed the "integration
czar" by the Bri sh media, a er she was appointed director
general of a team commissioned by the government to
inves gate opportunity and integra on.
"I have a problem with the expression of religious
conserva sm because I think o en it can be an -equali es,"
she said in remarks reported by the Daily Mail newspaper.
Bishop Egan said any attempt to stop Catholic schools
from teaching the faith would be worthy of the pages of
1984, the George Orwell novel that introduced the term
"thought crime" into the English language. He said it was
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increasingly dicult to engage in reasonable discussion and
argument over anything to do with sexuality.
The Catholic Church must develop new apologetics to
address such intolerance, he said, and would also benefit
internationally from a papal or magisterial document
on anthropology to counter emerging ideologies about
the person.
The Catholic Education Service, said in a statement to
CNS that Catholic schools in Britain were not guilty of
homophobia. "Catholic education focuses around the
formation of the whole person, and all Catholic schools
must be a safe, open and tolerant environment for all
pupils," the statement said. "As such, we expect all Catholic
schools to have a zero tolerance approach to homophobic
bullying," it said.
It recommended that children should be taught Bri sh
values of tolerance, democracy and respect in schools and
that all public oce holders swear an "oath of integra on
enshrining Bri sh values."
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Archbishop of York calls for
greater devolution of power
The north of England needs greater devolu on of powers,
and Brexit could provide such an opportunity, said the
Archbishop of York in Parliament. Addressing members of
the House of Lords during a debate about the state of the
north, Dr John Sentamu said: "We need more devolu on
from south to north. Devolu on of powers and devolu on
of ins tu ons. We need cabinet-level figures to champion
the north - people who know the quali es of the north from
experience of their own."
Welcoming the recent 'State of the North 2016' report by
the Ins tute for Public Policy Research, the archbishop said
that successive governments had invested in London at the
expense of other parts of the country, in what he referred to
as "the leeching of the north".
"Unless we get things right in the north, the whole
country will be more divided, less prosperous and more
unhappy", he warned.
The report found that the decision to leave the EU posed
a greater threat to northern regions which are twice as
dependent on EU trade as the capital.
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LETTERS TO
EDITOR
THE
Chain Prayers not Christian
Sir, I believe that one of the core aspects of Chris anity is the
living Church, wherein we come together as one community
to pray, to be in fellowship and to oer our sacrifice of praise
to the one true living God. We are all called to be imitators
of Jesus Christ, and to live Christ-like. The Holy Father rightly
said, "The saints are important, but the centre is Jesus Christ;
without Jesus, there are no saints." There are many challenges
we come across in life's journey, especially in the ever changing
and vibrant environment of today, wherein our faith is
o en and constantly tested. This I do believe, if we respond
posi vely, can bring us out much deeper and stronger in faith.
There are some of us who are so supers ous and confused
that we trade our faith daily, and thereby demean it at
mes. Our faith is so shallow, empty and dry, that we find
ourselves slowly dri ing away. This may be out of ignorance,
unawareness or lack of knowledge and convic on. We come
across so many messages on various social media pla orms
be it WhatsApp, Facebook, emails and even in the print media
that we get trapped, not knowing what to do. Recently, in one
of the leading newspapers, I was stunned to read some of
these thanksgiving messages: "Say this prayer nine mes for
nine days. Your prayer will be answered by the eighth day...
Publica on must be promised." Another message read: "Ask
for three favours, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary's
and the prayer for 9 days with a lighted candle and publish
on the 9th day. Your request will be granted, no ma er how
impossible it is." Yet another read: "You will receive a miracle in
the next one hour, if you like and type Amen in JESUS' name,"
and various other forwarded chain le ers, chain SMS, chain
posts, chain e-mails etc. Very o en, we believe and forward
these messages blindly, and at mes with fear that if we break
the chain, something bad may happen to us, our family or our
children. Fear and doubt are the tools of the Evil one, who
invariably tries to use them decei ully to confuse us and to
make inroads in our minds, whenever we let our guard down.
Do you think our Lord will allow anything to happen to us
without any purpose? There is always something good that
comes out of every dicult situa on. We may not experience
it instantly, but over me, we will definitely find the answers.
Do we trust His uncondi onal love even when we feel that
the situa on is just not right? Do we believe or do we doubt?
How deep is our faith?
It's time to put an end to superstitious and immature
thinking; we need to put an end to all these chain messages.
This can only happen if we take the first step to delete all such
messages the moment we receive them, or simply reply to
the sender with an acronym SDML; some may get back to you
26 THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017
asking its meaning, then you could explain, "Stop demeaning
my LORD." I do not think our Lord needs any form of publicity,
and especially anything like this. If He does need one, it is
through our Chris an living that others may witness His LOVE.
Marcelino D'Souza, Dadar
Christianity in Europe on the
decline
Sir, It is no secret that Chris anity in Europe is on the decline.
The church a endance in Europe, especially in Scandinavian
countries, has fallen to very low levels. In light of this, it was
heartening to read that the percentage of people a ending
church in Poland has indeed increased. Though the increase
is marginal (it rose from 39.1 per cent to 39.8 per cent), it is
significant, because it goes against the prevailing trend of
decline across Europe.
Meanwhile, the number of Catholic priests in the country
rose to a record 20,800, sugges ng par al rejec on of liberal
and secular ins tu ons like the European Union and the
acknowledgement of Chris an values. It also counters the
predicted downward trajectory of Chris anity in Europe, o en
categorised as an endangered species by scep cs.
According to reports, there has been a marked increase in
the recep on of Sacraments across the country. Revival of the
Church is on the cards. Poland is increasingly rejec ng globalist
liberalism and turning to conserva sm. We hope and pray that
this revival spreads across Europe.
In November, the country's bishops, in the presence of
President Andrzej Duda, proclaimed Jesus Christ 'King of
Poland' in a ceremony in Krakow. Is it mere coincidence that
this revival is taking place in the home country of our beloved
Pope John Paul II?
Tony Menezes, Wadala (E)
Making Sunday collection
more meaningful
Sir, Sunday collection in churches is taken up after the
homily, and in larger parishes, this con nues well past the
Consecra on. The collec on is then taken to the sacristy
'behind the altar'. Ideally, the collec on should be placed as
an oering 'in front of the altar' as is done in north American
churches. In Canada, the collec on is taken up in baskets
beginning from the front pews and moving on to the last pew.
It is then brought in a procession and placed at the foot of the
altar, which is much more meaningful, as the oering is seen
as being made to God. The collec on is swi , with several
ushers moving around with large open baskets, as they don't
have fans which may blow away some of the notes. In our
churches, mostly slo ed boxes are used which slow down the
collec on. This makes it dicult to place the collec on as an
oering in front of the altar.
In some US Chris an churches, the collec on is made in a
more meaningful way. Large open boxes are placed in front
of the altar. Immediately a er the homily, the people walk up
to the altar and drop in their contribu ons (not in single file
as during communion). The boxes from the church extension/
wings are also brought to the front of the altar. The collec on
is swi and meaningful.
In any case, in order to make the collec on more meaningful,
the collec on from the first few pews may be placed at the
foot of the altar during the Oertory.
Prof Robert Castellino, Orlem
The National Flag
Sir, The Na onal flag is a symbol of the na on's respect and
pride. There is liberal use of the flag on Independence Day
and Republic Day. There is a new trend of selling flags made of
paper and plas c, which is incorrect. With a sense of na onal
pride, people enthusias cally buy such flags, but the very
next day, we find these flags being trampled upon on roads,
in dustbins and elsewhere.
By allowing this to happen, people forget that they are
insul ng the flag. O en, these flags are burnt along with the
garbage. It is the duty of every individual to maintain proper
respect towards our Na onal flag.
We also commonly see people waving the Na onal flag
proudly during na onal, cultural and spor ng events. However,
once the programme or the event gets over, we see the flags
strewn all over the place. This disrespect towards our flag
must be stopped.
Jubel D'Cruz, Andheri
Shroud Burials
Sir, Thanks are due to Prof. Robert Castelino for his inspiring,
enlightening and thought-provoking le er on Shroud Burials.
We must also thank Bishop Angelo Gracias on the same
subject. Eco-friendly burials have an added advantage. It being
economical, that will be a boon to many poor and middle-class
families, who are otherwise compelled to keep up with the
'Joneses', even where funerals are concerned.
However, to facilitate 'shroud burials', logis cs have to
be in place and made available. The cloth or sheet for the
shroud, of course, the concerned family will provide, but for
the temporary or 'dummy' con, the family will depend on or
order from the local undertaker. First of all, undertakers will
discourage the idea from the point that this new reform will
endanger their business, and (if many follow) may lead them
to close shop. In any case, nobody will expect or provide a
'dummy' con FREE!
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
To avoid this hassle, it may be worthwhile for parish churches
to maintain two or three 'dummy' cons (metal or wooden)
ready in the backyard or storage space for parishioners' use,
and made available at a nominal fee when required. This will
encourage and promote eco-friendly burials.
Cli J. D'Souza, Mahim
Power of Prayer
Sir, This refers to a recent book, The Strong Power of Prayer
and Mercy wri en by Dr Luzito J. de Souza, an eminent surgeon
and oncologist. Dr Luzito is a product of Campion School.
An incident which touched me was when his daughter Anjali
who was pursuing her Ph.D came down for her holidays. At
the me of going back to USA, she was asked to check her
passport. She just could not find it, in spite of turning things
upside down. There were many thoughts going through Dr
Luzito's mind. Would she be able to return for her studies?
Would she get another passport in me? Would she be able
to get another student visa, which was especially endorsed on
her passport for entry into USA? All wild thoughts were going
through his mind.
Finally, when nothing happened, Dr Luzito called the family
and fervently recited the Jesus of Mercy Rosary to ask the Lord
to help find the lost passport. Then, all proceeded to look for
it with strong faith, because nothing is impossible with God.
Dr Luzito thought Anjali could have lost the same while going
through Immigra on. Coincidentally, Dr Luzito had recently
operated on one of the rela ves of the Police Chief in charge
of Mumbai Airport. He said it would be dicult, as many days
had passed. The Police Chief contacted his counterpart in the
Immigra on sec on, who looked through all the drawers, and
was shocked to find Anjali's passport. The Immigra on Ocer
asked Anjali to come personally and collect the passport.
For Dr Luzito, it was a big miracle. The first thing the family
did was to thank the good Lord for His miraculous help and
Mercy. Their faith had been rewarded, and their trust in the
Power of Prayer and Mercy of God was fully jus fied.
Rui J. Dias, Borivli
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For we see Lord's blessings
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May you have eternal peace and
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We love and miss you Dear Dad.
A Fondly Remembered by :
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A limb has fallen from the
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Grieve not for me
Remember the best times,
the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while
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Continue my heritage,
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Remembering all how I truly
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Go on with your life dont worry
about falls
I miss you all dearly, so keep up
your chin.
Until the day comes were
together again.
Husband of Joanna,
Father of Glenn, Juliet,
Valerie, Brendon, Late June, Donald,
Linda, George, Christopher, Farha,
Pearl, Yohan,
Grandfather of Darryl, Royden,
Samantha, Bertand, Rueben, Adam,
Nick, Kyle, Jason, Rachel, Donavan,
Karen & Kyra.
G. Grandfather of Skye & Aiden.
1st Anniversary Mass
on 26th Jan 2017 at 7.00 pm
at Sacred Heart Church
Santacruz (W)
FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY
OCTAVIUS (COOKIE) TEXEIRA
Died on 28th January 2016
There is always a face before us. A voice we would love to hear,
A smile we will always remember, of someone we loved so dear.
Deep in our hearts lies a picture more precious than silver or gold.
Its a picture of you COOKIE will never grow old.
WE MISS YOU COOKIE!!!
Affectionately remembered by
Wife: Maureen,
Children: Andrea/Johnathan, Joshua/Poonam
Relatives and Friends.
Mass on Saturday, 28th January 2017 at 7:00 PM
at Our Lady of Dolours Church,Wadala, Mumbai 400 031
Month's Mind Month's Mind
Mrs Luizinha Pereira
Trevor Joseph Died on 25-12-2016
Pereira
ex Central Bank of India We feel your presence
all the time and continue
thinking of the happy times
A light from our house is gone
spent together.
A voice that we loved is still
A place is vacant in our house Fondly remembered by
that never can be filled Mother of Bernabe Pereira
& late Lucio Pereira
Mass at St. Andrew's Church Mother-in-law of Clara Pereira
Bandra & Fatima Pereira
on Sunday 22/1/2017 at 6 p.m. G/Mother of
Jai, Jesica, Siddel, Scott & Larica.
The family thanks Rev Father, Relatives
& friends for their Masses, floral Month's Mind Mass
on 25 Jan. 2017 at 5.30 p.m.
tributes & help rendered to the family.
We regret our inability to thank at our Lady of Lourdes Church
them individually Orlem, Malad (W)
THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017 29
 GROOMS WANTED
GOAN 47 52 average wheatish
B.Com spinster. Works with foreign bank
as Officer. lives in Borivili. Seeks suitable
alliance. Respond raisaraisa1212@
yahoo.in
RC Goan parents invite alliance
for their spinster daughter 35/ 5'4",
Postgraduate, Senior Software Consultant
in Mumbai. Suitably qualified and
well settled bachelors may please
respond with complete details and pic
to matrisearch321@gmail.com, or call
8080930157.
35 years old , 56, born and brought
up in Dubai, completed her MBA and
currently working in Dubai. She is an
active member of the Church and comes
from a family with good moral values. We
are looking for a groom who is educated,
qualified, well settled,God fearing, with
good moral values, non smoker and non
drinker and working and living in UAE or
Gulf ONLY. Please respond with details
and photo to iosynae@yahoo.com or call/
whatup 00971507184041
GOAN 33 53 spinster slim fair
BCom level 1 CFA. Worlks with foreign
investment bank. Lives in Malad, good
family. Educated settled bachelors respond
raisaraisa1212@yahoo.in
Mangalorean Roman catholic
spinster 1983 born height 5'8" complexion
wheatish B.Com works with reputed
organisation in Bahrain seeks educated
bachelors from India or abroad respond
robincfernandes@gmail.com M:
9820070077
GRC good looking Spinster 32, 5'4",
M.Pharm, working in a good firm in Goa
seeks alliance from well qualified, well
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MATRIMONIALS
Replies should be addressed to: The Advertiser, Box No.... The Examiner,
Eucharistic Congress Bldg No. III, 1st Floor, 5 Convent Street, Mumbai - 400 001
settled Bachelor working in Goa/ India/ from India's premier institutions, senior
Abroad/ on board. 9673713972. manager in renowned US based MNC
RC EI spinster 32/5'3" MBA Manager- from highly educated, professionally
Finance, fair, slim, seeks alliance from qualified and well-settled Roman Catholic
qualified, well settled bachelor Send profile bachelors in India/abroad with good
& recent photograph to silverbell84@ family background and values. Kindly
outlook.com/ 9833928407 email detailed profile with recent picture
to tsm8759@gmail.com
RC parents from U.P settled in mumbai
invite alliance for their spinster daughter, ALLIANCE invited for 26 years RC
31yrs, 52 , fair, BE+MBA working in IT spinster,54, BA, pleasant personality,
Consulting company, from an educated currently working in Pune, from well
and well-settled bachelor aged 30-35 yrs settled qualified bachelor and good family
with good Catholic family value. Kindly background. Kindly reply with photograph
to match4rg@gmail.com or contact
reply with complete details to rgroy03@
+919029831318
gmail.com or contact on 9869288105
PARENTS of RC Goan spinster, 26,
RC Goan Catholic mother seeking
5.4", MBBS,working in goa invite alliance
alliance for her spinster daughter aged 27
from RC bachelors settled in india or
years born 1989, height 5'3" graduate in
abroad .kindly reply goamatrimonial@
Commerce and working as a HR Admin
hotmail.com
in a Web Designing Co. Please reply to
dsouzamaria55@yahoo.com RC EI spinster, 24, 54, 62 kgs,
pleasant personality, completed MBA
MANGALOREAN Mumbai RC
Finance from UK, working for a Bank in
Spinster DOB April 1989, Height 5'4",
Abu Dhabi from a family with good values
M.Com (Accounting), GNIIT (Diploma in
seek alliance from professionally qualified
Software Engineering) working for reputed bachelor, good natured, sober habits from
IT MNC Mumbai seeks God Fearing and respected family. Reply with photo and
Professionally qualified RC Bachelors details to nictrilt@emirates.net.ae
working in India or Abroad. Contact Nos -
9869077568 / 9930913027 / 022 6324478. BRIDES WANTED
Email ID - marriagelifetime@gmail.com
PARENTS of RC spinster fair ht 45 Goan RC 5'8" athletic built
5'8" born 1988 doctor M.D working wheatish RC individual. Done higher
as consultant in Mumbai looking for Hotel Management from U.S.A. Working
professional from good family background with a reputed U.S. based Cruise Liner as
well settled age upo 35 years Contact Manager. Respond at raisaraisa1212@
email seacrest604@gmail.com Mob yahoo.in
9820397592 GOAN RC bachelor 39, 6ft fair
Goan RC spinster, '88 born, 5'2", good looking BSc, MBA Sr. Manager in
slim, fair, smart, cheerful nature, masters MNC well-settled seeks Goan spinster
degree + PGD, working in a reputed MNC reply with photo alliancedec2@gmail.
seeks alliance from suitable bachelors. com
Reply with details and photograph to RC Bachelor, 36, 5'4", MBA, Manager
sleighbells63@gmail.com with a Indian financial services firm in
RC spinster 28/5'6" MSc Information Mumbai, doing well professionally in a
Technology working for Accenture, 9 AM 6 PM type employment, from a
residing at Mumbai seeks alliance from RC decent family with good catholic values,
professional Bachelor. If interested Contact seeks alliance from compatible RC
9702934942/ princyfernando27@gmail. spinsters upto 34 years, based in Mumbai.
com
RC Goan parents seek matrimonial
alliance for their daughter, 27 years, 5' 3",
slim, attractive personality, B. Tech., MBA
Kindly reply with your details and recent Yale and talented in music. Searchng for background, Parish to which you belong
photograph to examiner.search2016@ a good-looking girl, [25-30 years] with or & full length photograph to Email:
gmail.com heading for a professional degree, majoring then18fran@gmail.com
PARENTS of RC Goan well settled in Medicine/ /Finance/Engineering. Those RC Goan Bachelor, working as IT
bachelor 36/5'3", B.E. working as Principal interested kindly provide details with Systems Engineer and Assist/part time
Engineer in MNC, Mumbai, seeks alliance 3-4 photographs [close up & full size] family business, Born in Bahrain, 26
from slim, well qualified, God-fearing, RC to pathahead7@gmail.com; mobile no. years, 59, BSC in Computer Science,
Spinsters with cultured background and 9923336729/9823502015 family well settled in Bahrain, invites
good Catholic values. Kindly send full EAST Indian 31/5'10" fair, handsome Matrimonial Alliance from RC Spinster,
details & recent photo to: angelwed27@ sober habits marine engineer looking between 22 and 25 years, good looking and
gmail.com or call 9769542297. for bride from a family with good moral attractive personality, with good family
RC 34 5'8" B.Com annulled legally values. Contact on Mob No. 9820468210 background. Send details with recent
full length photograph to: vin2016bin@
with genuine reason working and RC bachelor 29, 510 fair with good
gmail.com
residing in UK seeking alliance spinster, catholic values. B. B.A (Finance). Business
widower, annulled, issueless, educated owner in U.A.E well settled. Looking for
god-fearing Contact 8693829559 Email pretty RC spinster with good RC values.
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a reputed firm in Mumbai with good Indian bachelor, 29/5'9''. BE, MBA, Matches for all communities available from India, USA,UK,
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qualified working spinsters. Reply with invite alliance from tall, fair, homely Login to: www.CatholicMatri.com and Register
complete details and full sized photos to & caring, professionally qualified East or
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PARENTS of RC, Anglo-Indian post graduate qualifications (Engineers For more information write to us:
bachelor, 31/59, B.Tech [Electrical], MS / Doctors etc), preferably settled in USA admin@catholicmatri.com
Tel: +91-9987870267/ 9819026481
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card holder, currently completing MBA at complete details with latest profile, family

Weddings, Parties, Communion

and Corporate Events
Packages provided with
Decorator, M.C, Sound, Photographer,
Invitation Cards, Catering
Range of Packages to fit your budget.

Ryan Rodrigues 9820153268

Email : ryancaterersbandra@gmail.com

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 PAMELA WADIA Good Proposals
Meet Pamela Wadia for designs fitted Wide-choices of Catholic
to perfection from simple A- line styles Brides & Grooms Available:
to fabulous Ball Gowns Excellent bead Contact :
work & Embroidery Any Size or Shape,
as per your budget. Royal Christian Family,
99, Perin Nariman Street, 1st Floor,
BRIDAL GOWN
BRIDES MAIDS DRESSES Nr. GPO, Fort, Mumbai 400001
FLOWER GIRLS DRESSES Tel.: 022-22693578, 22654924
COMMUNION DRESSES Email:royalchristianfamily@gmail.com
WESTERN FORMAL WEAR Rs.30 per box Website: www.royalchristianfamily.com
READY WEDDING GOWNS ALSO
AVAILABLE Serving the community since 35 years
Mob: 9322277790, 66959482
www.ready2wed.in For Advertising in
OThe Examiner OThe Secular Citizen
ODIVO Konkani Weekly ORAKNNO and
other Catholic periodicals
Margarida's Contact:

Ad-Master - 9820473103
Home Made We have openings for
Yummy Tif ins OEditorialAssistants - rewriters, Stringers,
(VASAI - WEST) OPage Designers knowing In-design,
Pagemaker, Photoshop ODistribution-cum-
Of ices & Homes along 1 bhk for 38 lakhs circulation incharge (having his own two
wheeler vehicle) O Local Representatives.
2 bhk for 58 lakhs
Western Railway. Contact in person:
Bungalow for 1.45cr AD-MASTER
Contact: 9769273720 99, Perin Nariman (Bazargate) Street,
1st Floor, Above Dr. Kothari Clinic,
Near GPO., Fort, Mumbai 400001

PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN GOA S C A A G F

[CLEAR TITLE 80 % LOAN FACILITY]
ARPORA Studio in Resort FF - 26 L
SIOLIM New Row House 1680 sf pool -95 L
SIOLIM New shop in res. Complex 528 sf -27 L
NAGOA 1 bhk 650 sf. First floor - 37 L
CALANGUTE 1bhk I floor 700 sf FF - 42 L
PARRA New Independent 3bhk Villa-1.10 Cr
NAGOA New Independent 4 bhk Villa FF-2.6 Cr
80 more proper es for sale
+ Holiday homes
PRIME SHELTERS (since 1995)
Cell : 9 8 3 3 5 2 7 2 3 0 /
9 76 4 2 4 4 7 6 0
Email: anthonymf@redimail.com
Italian, Mexican, Chinese,
Lebanese, Thai, Indian all types
of Salad Soups Veg and Non Veg
Punjabi, Mughlai, Health Drinks,
Power Juices, Zero oil Cooking
taught by highly qualified teacher
40 years experience Time 2 to 5
Wednesday Friday Sat and Sundays
Contact Rina - 9322337856
We oer Authen c Home Made
Goan Food like Goan Vindaloo,
Sorpotel, Roast, Cafreal, Balchaw,
Xacu , Ambo k fish and 30 other
Goan dishes for 5 to 50 people all
over Mumbai.Minimum 1 kg.
We also make Dry Roast masalas
and all fresh wet Goan masalas.
For Orders please contact Soares
on 9920113912 / 9820174048

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HOLIDAYS 2017
1. Nainital Mussoorie Jim Corbe
(Safari Included). Rishikesh,
April 20- 29. 7N/ 8 D. Rs 26,800/-
2. Pilgrimage to Saint Theresa of
Kolkata May 3- 8 , 3N- 4 D Rs 16,500/-
3. Darjeeling Sikkim Gangtok Pelling,
Kalimpong, Ravangla Mirik Nepal
border, Nathula Pass.( By Air ) 8N / 9 D
May 10- 18 Rs 36,000/-
4. Chandigarh Shimla Manali
May 20- 29. 7 N / 8 D Rs 23,500./-
5. Kashmir: Katra ,Patnitop, Sonamarg,
Gulmarg (3 nights in Houseboat)
Pahalgam, 8 N / 9 D Rs 27,000/-
Please Note all above Deluxe Packages
Include:
- Travel by train unless specified
- All Meals(breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- Stay in 3 Star hotels, (room on 3
sharing) - Sightseeing as per i nerary
*other terms & condi ons apply
Contact us:
E-mail: scarle holidays@yahoo.com
Tel#9930684491/ 9930682339/
0222 6483603
WANTED
SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE
CORNERSTONE is a very powerful magazine and it will assuredly
help anybody seeking a deeper rela onship with God and deeper
insights into HIS WORD.
We require the services of experienced sales and marke ng
execu ves for our Mumbai region.
Key job requirements:
The ideal candidate must have past experience in adver sing/sales
Persuasive by nature
Fluency in English language a must
Good communica on skills (wri en, face to face and oral)
Educa onal qualifica on - minimum HSC
Benefits - A rac ve salary package, sales commissions plus
travel allowances.
Pay package will be nego able at the me of the interview and
based on the experience/qualifica on.
Candidates matching the above criteria may please apply on
jackieserrao@hotmail.com or call on : 9821010916
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 INCOME TAX
Incometax Consultant available for
efiling of incometax returns and
also a ending to no ces issued
to individuals by the incometax
department in Mumbai.
Mobile : 9323244906
email: lionsunilkhosla@gmail.com
30th Road, Bandra West
Also correc on in Aadhaar Card
and Pan Card done.
(Home Service)
REQUIRED
A LIVE IN NANNY BELOW 50
YEARS FOR A TODDLER, MUST
BE ABLE TO COOK AND MUST
HAVE PASSPORT WITH USA
VISA.
CONTACT : Mrs. Fernandes
BY EMAIL :
maria.ferns1954@gmail.com
OR 022 65247557
Mob: 9323617263
WANTED
House-maid,house-boy and
Con nental Indian cum
Chinese , Age below 40, Ecnr
Passport Knowing to speak
read and write English.
Contact urgently
M. Thomas
9673735138/ 9552562091/
0673739763
email:
machado_87@hotmail.com
SHARES & LEGAL SERVICES PASSPORT
Passport Consultant available for
Transfer, Probate,
online filing of passport in Mumbai
Le er of Administra on, and also taking appointment for
Succession Cer ficate, Lower Parel or Andheri or Malad.
Legal Heir, Will, Demat, Mobile : 9323244906
Addi on/Dele on of Name email: lionsunilkhosla@gmail.com
Mobile : 9323244906 30th Road, Bandra West,
email: lionsunilkhosla@gmail.com Total Cost Rs 3,000
(Visi ng Charge Rs 500 extra)
(S E O )
th Also correc on in Aadhaar Card
30 Road, Bandra West. and Pan Card done.
BED BUGS, GEL COCKROACH,
WHITE ANTS (TERMITE) RODENT & ETC.
Flats, Society premises, Bungalows, Office
premises, Godown, Hospitals, Hotels, Churches
and Schools.
Contact Person: RAYMOND MIRANDA
MIRANDA..
Cell :# 9820241321, # 9819594482.
Service available also at Thane, Navi Mumbai &
Raigard Dist also.
Office: Military Road, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059.
Our Konkan Div Govt Licence No is 0101/17112/P/E.
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* PROPERTY FOR SALE IN NORTH GOA *

 
  Society: Saldanha Orchid
  
Address: Siolim, North Goa, Goa
 !"#!$%&"'()
!('!$*!&"'() Residen al apartment is available for sale in Siolim (North Goa).

  
   3 BHK apartment with Built up area 113.15 sq. mtrs.

 
   
    Located on the 1st floor of total 3-floors building.
!  "#$%&  ' It has a spacious Living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets /
    (  )  * bathrooms and 2 balconies that are well ven lated and
+ "   
 , overlook the garden.
*   -  .  % -$    /
 
0#  Other facili es available: Swimming Pool, 24 hours Water
Supply, Car Parking, 24 hours Security

+ ,- !.!$
/ 01 2 /3,/%
Centrally located, minutes away from St. Anthonys Church,
4/-

5
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43 3  43 3 ,3 434323, Supermarkets.
   &  150 5303
1 4423240
/ %& 6 133203 For more details,
60+/& 7 1 43543 

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/ 0 &$ 1 4,5, 5 please contact 9930647379/9930170050
10, 52

BUNGALOW
in lush green nature at
Vasai region surrounded
by Catholic Community

Only 2.5 km from Nallasopara

Sta on (W)
Near popular Sopara fish/
mu on/vegetable market.

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00 pe
Rs.20

Contact:
V.V. Mehta. 9987064209.
Vijay Mehta. 9987054209.
15 min away from Kalarna
& Rajodi Beach

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EXCEL ELECTRONICS
Repairs all types of Indian & Imported
* LCD, LED, TELEVISION
* DVD PLAYER, AUDIO SYSTEM
* WASHING MACHINE,
REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, AC
* COMPUTER

For Home
Service & More
detail call
9820308174
9322417064

Praise Lord Jesus

1bhk Small compact brand new
400 area 66L in IC colony
1RK New Sale area 380 57L U/C
IC Colony possession 2017
1rk sale 325 area 37L opp d-mart
dahisar west
1rk rent new near IC Church 15K
1bhk rent IC colony 18k
2bhk rent new I C colony 25k
Randell Abranches 9820429916
I C ESTATE CONSULTANCY

FOR MEMORABLE
OCCASIONS.
JOY - 2436 0248.
9820968455

WANTED BUYING / SELLING P S

FULL TIME MAID
(24hrs) to look a er
a 4 month old,
cook (non-veg) and
do basic housework.
ATTRACTIVE SALARY.
Contact TYNA 9820571382
or DANNY 9967591221
FLATS, SHOPS, INDUSTRIAL
GALAS, BUNGLOWS
AT VASAI & NAIGAON
Contact : JOHNNY ESTATE
Shop - 6, Richmond Town-1,
Next to Bishops House, Babola,
Vasai (W) - 401202
Mob : 9326476429 / 7507402849
Flats available Near Church & School
IC colony Borivali west Sale/ rent/ buy/ sell
1)Bungalow available for 4crs 2200 sq no
work to be done well maintained.
2)3bhk 1000 carpet 2.25cr
3)2bhk 850 carpet 1.80 cr final
4)1bhk 340 carpet 75 lakhs/450c 80 lacs
onwards
5)1Room kitchen 55lacs
6)shops available .
Oce: Sea belle Chsl Premila Proper es
Cross road no one Last bus stop IC colony
Borivali west.
Call 28916037 Amol or Premila Pereira
9820727398.
Timings 10.30 am to 7.30 pm on apts ll 9pm
work on all days.

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38 THE EXAMINER JAN 21 - 27, 2017
 CITIZENCREDIT
CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD

Helena, 57, Mount Carmel Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400 050.
The CITIZENCREDIT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., is one of the fastest growing Banks in the
Co-operative Banking Sector, with a business-mix of around Rs. 4100 Crores, 42 Branches
and 500 employees. The Bank is in the Multi-State Sector and envisages significant growth
of presence in other states, volume / mix of business, value added services and enhanced
profitability.

The Bank has a consistent and enviable track record on all key parameters. Its customer-service
levels are rated as one of the best. Latest developments in IT, Systems, Credit / Risk
Management, HR, Branch Operations, etc, are among the prime focus of the Bank.

GENERAL MANAGER
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER

Applicants should be Graduates with CAIIB / CA / MBA (Finance) qualifications, around 40-55
years of age, with over 15-25 years hands on, all-round Banking experience, either with Public
Sector Banks ,Private Sector Banks or Large Co-operative Sector Banks. The candidate needs to
have a proven track record at senior levels of management (DGM / AGM), very strong man-
management and motivational skills, effective communication and PR skills and ability to deal with
Regulators / Staff Unions / Other authorities. Candidates will necessarily be fully conversant with
latest techniques in Credit / Risk Management, Deposit Mobilization, Treasury Operations, IT
systems (Core Banking / Payment Systems)

The position is Mumbai based and reports to the Managing Director & CEO.

Remuneration package offered will be among the best in the industry, and commensurate with the
candidates credentials and past achievements.

Applications within 15 days, should be sent by e-mail to hr@citizencreditbank.com. Hard copies

marked CONFIDENTIAL may be addressed to :

The Managing Director & CEO,

CITIZENCREDIT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
HELENA 57, Mt. Carmel Road,
Bandra (West), Mumbai 400 050.

Please mention For the post of General Manager/Deputy General Manager on the top of
the Envelope

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