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Saturday, November 14, 2009

THEY DARED TO BE DIFFERENT (SETII)

These are the stalwarts who formed the First Jesuit Community at Mount St Joseph. We are happy to present to you the unforgettable contributions they have made at the beginnings of this our Home...

Fr John Cyril Pereira: He was the First Rector of MSJ from 1959-62. He went on to become the Vice-Provincial of Karnataka. He had a fine memory and had remarkable Historical Sense.

Fr Apoline D’Souza: He was the First Novice Master at MSJ. He served in this office from 1957-68 for 11 years. His prayerfulness was a great grace for the Province.

Fr Denis D’Souza: He was the First Minister at MSJ from 1959-61. He was quiet in life and quiet in death. As Minister he gave his best at the call of obedience.

Fr Austin D’Souza: He was an amiable character. He was the first Socius to the Novice Master in 1959-60.He had unique ecological interests like grafting and budding, beekeeping and rearing dogs.

2 comments:

Manoj said...

proud to know the great stalwarts of the province

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