Fr Boniface D’Souza:The MSJ Novitiate and Juniorate was opened when he was the Vice -Provincial. He was a man of few words. He was a master builder and was responsible for purchasing this property for MSJ. Every stone of this house reminds us of him.
Fr Eligius Cantoni: He was a splendid architect who looked after the massive building structure of MSJ. He was a Jesuit who complimented eternal with temporal, spiritual with material. His long hours of work ever mingled with hours of prayer.
Br Martin Goveas: It was his solid support that enabled Fr Boniface to acquire the land on which MSJ now stands. He had an uncanny way of talking to Secretaries and Department Heads, and getting teachers approved and plans sanctioned. He spent long hours in prayer daily, and was almost fanatically faithful to his religious duties. His great friend and admirer was Bishop Ignatius Pinto, who presided over his funeral services.
Br Angelo Bignami: He was one of the First Jesuits to have lived in this house. An agriculturalist by profession, he took to painting as a hobby. He was associated with Fr Cantoni in the building of this house. The boys of BHS called him “the saint.” He died with the name of Jesus on his lips.
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