Communal Violence at Mangalore

Sectarian Violence Mars Hindu Festival

October 4, 2006

MANGALORE, India (UCAN) -- Violence erupted in a southern town during a Hindu festival after Muslims alleged a tableau belittled their community.

More than 10 people were wounded and several vehicles and shops damaged when Hindu and Muslim communities clashed Oct. 1-2 in Bajpe, a fishing village on the outskirts of Mangalore, a port town in Karnataka state, 2,085 kilometers south of New Delhi.

On Oct. 2 across India, Hindus celebrated Dussera, a festival marking the victory of good over evil. The festival comes after nine days of fasting and penance.

Karnataka observes Dussera as a public festival, closing educational institutions for 10 days and disbursing special bonuses for employees. Hindus in the state celebrate with processions featuring tableaus on open vehicles. These consist of people portraying various scenes linked to the festival.

Processions in Mangalore displayed more than 200 tableaus. One of the tableaus prepared by a temple in Bajpe depicted a Muslim worshipping the goddess Durga, the festival's central deity. According to local tradition, a Muslim merchant, Bappa Beary, built the temple in the predominantly Muslim village three centuries ago as a sign of gratitude to the goddess for helping his community survive natural calamities.

Anand Kunder, a local Hindu, explained to UCA News that the tableau depicted the legend to symbolize Hindu-Muslim harmony prevailing in the region.

However, trouble started on Oct. 1 evening when some Muslims objected to the Bajpe tableau in a procession and demanded its removal.

The organizers refused, and as the two groups argued, violence erupted. People from both communities blocked roads and damaged vehicles and property. The local administration imposed a ban on more than three people gathering in one place, and police arrested a dozen people and registered nine cases.

The procession resumed several hours following the altercation, after police removed the controversial tableau. The ban was enforced after the procession.

Mohammed Shammy, a local Muslim youth, charges that Hindus put up the tableau deliberately to insult his community and incite sectarian violence. "Nobody denies the history, and we are proud that a Muslim built the Durga temple, but we don't expect a public tableau to display a Muslim worshipping a Hindu goddess," he told UCA News.

"Harmony is the culture of the majority people," Shammy added, "and sowing disharmony is the culture of anti-social elements."

The Indian Union Muslim League, a political outfit, has asked the state chief minister to provide security for the Muslim community. Ahmed Jamal, the league's state secretary, has urged his people to remain calm and not to resort to violence.

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Reproduced by Konkani Catholics with permission from UCAN (www.ucanews.com)

Police, Health Officials Probe Divine Retreat Centre

Police, Health Officials Search Asia's Largest Catholic Retreat Center

October 2, 2006

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (UCAN) -- Police and health department officials in Kerala jointly searched Divine Retreat Center for two days as part of an ongoing investigation.

Police officials said a joint team spent Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the center in the southern state of Kerala as part of a probe the Kerala High Court ordered. The court on March 10 asked the state government to set up a special team to probe allegations against the retreat center in Muringoor, a village about 2,560 kilometers south of New Delhi.

Vincentian priests manage the complex, Asia's largest Catholic charismatic retreat center. Also considered one of the largest centers of its kind in the world, it conducts weekly retreats in six Indian languages and English throughout the year. More than 10,000 people from various religions attend the programs, which begin Sunday evening and end Saturday morning.

The court acted on an anonymous letter and two compact discs it reportedly received implicating Divine Retreat Center in a series of crimes and irregularities such as murder, rape, foreign exchange violations and running a hospital without proper license.

A 70-member police team led by Superintendent P.C. Muhajir of the Police Crime Branch visited the center at 8 a.m. on Sept. 30 and searched it for seven hours, while district medical officer Doctor Rajagopal led a health-department team of six pharmacists, two physicians and two psychiatrists.

The two groups quizzed center officials and people living there. The team returned the next day to seek detailed explanations from center authorities.

The team refused to divulge its findings. Muhajir told UCA News they would "submit a detailed report about our findings to the court" and that it was improper to divulge the details earlier than that, lest it affect "the future course of investigation."

The inspection team checked the center's facilities for treating drug addicts and alcoholics. They examined the drugs prescribed for patients and treatment procedures. The health officials on the search team expressed concern over what they saw.

"The patients are not getting proper medical care at the center," a health official told UCA News on condition of anonymity. According to him, the health-care facilities at the center violated medical laws and practices.

According to a police official, the search teams found that the center runs a hospital in its complex and treats patients without qualified medical professionals. The retreat center had applied for a license to run a hospital in 2001, but permission has not yet been granted.

The police official said the team also detected irregularities and violations of medical ethics in the treatment of patients suffering from depression and alcoholism at the center.

The center's director, Vincentian Father George Panackal, denied that it runs an illegal hospital. "The allegations are part of the conspiracy to defame the center and its activities," the priest told UCA News.

He acknowledged that the retreat center manages a center for mentally challenged people and a treatment center for alcoholics with federal government recognition. Their emergency dispensary cares for some of the thousands of people who attend retreats every week, he added.

According to Father Panackal, four psychiatrists give medical care and support for the mentally challenged people at the center. Other people get round-the-clock service from a resident medical officer, the priest said.

"We are serving people who live on the margins of society," he explained. Most people they care for have been "discarded by society," he continued, and the center does not "close our doors to them as they have nowhere to go."

The center runs St. Vincent Home, which serves 100 people living with the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS. Among them 13 are children. The retreat center also helps 150 substance abusers. Its Shantipuram (city of peace) facility houses 450 mentally ill patients. Maria Shanthi Bhavan (home of peace), started in November 2004, houses 100 destitute women. Another home, started in 1990, serves 150 widows and abandoned wives, and 300 children.

Legal trouble for the center began after a woman claiming to be one of its former employees told a magistrate that a priest at the center raped and impregnated her. The woman was in judicial custody for a theft case when she made the complaint.

Father Panackal said a Hindu police official probed the woman's allegations and reported them as baseless. Later the accused priest underwent a DNA test that proved the allegations as false.

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Reproduced by Konkani Catholics with permission from UCAN (http://www.ucanews.com/)

Charisindia - Catholic Charismatic Magazine

Charisindia - A leading Magazine for Renewal and Spiritual Growth

Dear Friends,

A magazine for Today and Tomorrow.

I refer to CHARISINDIA, the wonderful Catholic Magazine. Its contents are for people of all states of life: Priests, Religious, Married and Youth.

You have heard that faith comes by hearing, reading and obeying the word of God and hence we should all be reading our Bibles. We will also grow in faith by reading good catholic books and magazines. One such good catholic magazine is CHARISINDIA.

This magazine is printed in New Delhi, the chief editor of which is Fr. Rufus Pereira a well known priest from Mumbai and presently he is the parish priest of St. Pius parish Mulund. The cost of the magazine is Rs. 12 only. The subscription cost for a year is Rs. 140/- and for three years is Rs. 375/-.

Sr. Briege McKenna told us that of all the magazines in the Renewal throughout the world, Charisindia is the best. Charisindia is one among the six best Catholic periodicals identified by the CBCI.

Every issue is a collector's item and I wish every family to preserve every single copy for the posterity.

Thanks and God bless you all.

Love and Prayers
Mariza Ferrao

Also See:

MUMBAI: "Charisindia Musical Nite" - September 30, 2006

MUMBAI: "Amazing Grace" - Youth Outreach - September 2006

MUMBAI: "Amazing Grace" Youth Outreach featuring live Gospel Band

MUMBAI September 22, 2006 (KC Blog): The Torchbearers for Christ presents, "Amazing Grace", a youth outreach jointly organized by the Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group and the Parish Youth Animating Team of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Gollanji Hill Road, Sewri on Sunday, 24th September 2006.

The full day youth program beginning at 10am, will feature a live Gospel band and have engaging sessions and the Sunday celebration of the Holy Eucharist before winding up at 5pm.

The Venue for the program is Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall, Sewri.

No registration fee will be charged and lunch will be provided.

For more information, catch Stephen Vaz at 9820817341

BANGALORE: ICPE Inner Healing Retreat - October 2006

Inner Healing Retreat by ICPE at Bangalore - October 2006

When?

9am on Friday 13 and ends by 5pm on Sunday 15th.

Where?

Aashirvad, St. Mark's Road, Bangalore

Fee?

The full cost for the 3-day retreat including food and accomodation is Rs. 800.

How to Register?

Call Diana Mascarenhas at 9886343963

LIMITED ENTRY

Hurry! Only 30 seats.

BANGALORE: Initiative for Call Centre, BPO Youth

BANGALORE: Call Centre, BPO Youth to Get Special Pastoral Attention

BANGALORE, September 19, 2006 (KC Blog): If a new initiative by some Bangalore Youth start's rolling, call center and BPO employees can look forward to being treated with special pastoral attention.

The Bangalore Jesus Youth (JY) Professionals' Ministry has decided to take a challenging step in reaching out to youth working in BPOs and Call Centers across the city.

The idea for the initiative came from a talk, tuesday 12th September, by His Grace Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore addressing the pastoral concerns of migrating professionals. A note from Rohit D'Souza, co-ordinator of the Bangalore JY Professionals' Ministry quoted the Archbishop as saying, "if these youth, who stay in bangalore for work, lose their faith during their stay then who will be held responsible? We would be held responsible."

Employees of BPOs and call centres across the country, work under very stressful conditions in odd shifts, mostly at night. Mass and sacraments have been out of reach for many Catholics in the industry.

The initiative stresses the need to address issues such as individualism, fashion, abortions, live-ins, extra-marital affairs. Taining counsellors, teaching youth how to handle money, having flexible mass and confession timings will be part of "repackag[ing] ourselves to address the existing problem."

After a time of prayer, discussion and brain storming with pastors, senior leaders, and JYs working in BPOs, a core group consisting of Patrick, Britto and Manoj, was elected Sunday 19th, to pray and work towards solutions. As of now the group plans for a retreat in November particularly for the call centre and BPO youth.

The initiative is backed by the guidance of Bangalore Jesus Youth pastor, Rev. Fr Tom Polackal SDB, psychology expert, Rev. Fr. Dr. Jose and Mr. Mathew Joseph, a JY 'elder' and co-ordinator of Joynet, the international Jesus Youth mailing list.

The Professionals' Ministry in Bangalore is a one of the several ministries part of Jesus Youth, an international Catholic youth movement with a Charismatic spirituality that had its beginnings in the South Indian state of Kerala.

The Jesus Youth are grateful to the Salesian priests for their support and involvement in this venture.

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SPANDANA '06 - Mangalore - October 2006

Spandana '06 - The Heartbeat of the Living God...

1200 Participants

Vibrant Music

Prolific Talks

Interactive Workshops

Audio-Visuals

Panel Sharing

Inspiring Testimonies

Edifying Fellowship

Healing & Prayer Sessions

Eucharistic Celebrations

Adoration

Taize Worship

Rex Band Show

Read the Bishop's Letter

When?

20th (9am) - 23rd (5.30pm) October, 2006

Where?

St. Aloysius College, Mangalore

For Whom?

Youth (15-35 years)

Registration Fee

Rs. 100 (Prior Registration) + Rs. 100 (At Venue)

How do I register?

Call: Bangalore - 9880051278 (Frijo), 9886724692 (Shoy), Belthangady - 08256274219, 9448870343 (Fr. Siby), Bidar - 9448569157(Fr. Simon Pastor), Chitradurga - 09886411081 (Ashley), Coorg - 9886546411 (Vincent Babu), Devadurga - 9845532784 (Shiju), Dharwad - 08362436162 (Vanitha), Hospet - 9986344787 (Santhosh), Kundapur - (08254)238380 (Fr. Benjamin), Mandya - 9986147663 (Aldrin), Mangalore - 9449554720 (Anil), Manipal - 9886084473 (Liss), Puttur - 9449284324 (Alex), Raichur - 08753240674 (Arogya Mary), Shimoga - 9448932903 (Winson), Tumkur - 9886942524 (Renjan)

Email: karnataka@jesusyouth.org
Address: Jesus Youth Office, 1st Floor, The Cenacle, 1st cross, Maruthinagar, Madiwala, Bangalore-68
Website: www.jesusyouth.org

Last Date for Registration

September 25, 2006

A Jesus Youth initiative in collaboration with Karnataka Youth Commission

Pope's Personal Statement Over Islam Issue

English Text of the (Italian) Statement read out by the Pope before this morning's Angelus.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Pastoral Visit which I recently made to Bavaria was a deep spiritual experience, bringing together personal memories linked to places well known to me and pastoral initiatives towards an effective proclamation of the Gospel for today. I thank God for the interior joy which he made possible, and I am also grateful to all those who worked hard for the success of this Pastoral Visit. As is the custom, I will speak more of this during next Wednesday’s General Audience. At this time, I wish also to add that I am deeply sorry for the reactions in some countries to a few passages of my address at the University of Regensburg, which were considered offensive to the sensibility of Muslims. These in fact were a quotation from a medieval text, which do not in any way express my personal thought. Yesterday, the Cardinal Secretary of State published a statement in this regard in which he explained the true meaning of my words. I hope that this serves to appease hearts and to clarify the true meaning of my address, which in its totality was and is an invitation to frank and sincere
dialogue, with great mutual respect.

Vatican Clarifies Pope's Islam Comments

DECLARATION OF CARDINAL TARCISIO BERTONE, VATICAN SECRETARY OF STATE

Given the reaction in Muslim quarters to certain passages of the Holy Father's address at the University of Regensburg, and the clarifications and explanations already presented through the Director of the Holy See Press Office, I would like to add the following:

- The position of the Pope concerning Islam is unequivocally that expressed by the conciliar document Nostra Aetate: "The Church regards with esteem also the Muslims. They adore the one God, living and subsisting in Himself; merciful and all-powerful, the Creator of heaven and earth, Who has spoken to men; they take pains to submit wholeheartedly to even His inscrutable decrees, just as Abraham, with whom the faith of Islam takes pleasure in linking itself, submitted to God. Though they do not acknowledge Jesus as God, they revere Him as a prophet. They also honor Mary, His virgin Mother; at times they even call on her with devotion. In addition, they await the day of judgment when God will render their deserts to all those who have been raised up from the dead. Finally, they value the moral life and worship God especially through prayer, almsgiving and fasting" (no. 3).

- The Pope's option in favor of inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue is equally unequivocal. In his meeting with representatives of Muslim communities in Cologne, Germany, on 20 August 2005, he said that such dialogue between Christians and Muslims "cannot be reduced to an optional extra," adding: "The lessons of the past must help us to avoid repeating the same mistakes. We must seek paths of reconciliation and learn to live with respect for each other's identity".

- As for the opinion of the Byzantine emperor Manuel II Paleologus which he quoted during his Regensburg talk, the Holy Father did not mean, nor does he mean, to make that opinion his own in any way. He simply used it as a means to undertake - in an academic context, and as is evident from a complete and attentive reading of the text - certain reflections on the theme of the relationship between religion and violence in general, and to conclude with a clear and radical rejection of the religious motivation for violence, from whatever side it may come. On this point, it is worth recalling what Benedict XVI himself recently affirmed in his commemorative Message for the 20th anniversary of the Inter-religious Meeting of Prayer for Peace, initiated by his predecessor John Paul II at Assisi in October 1986: " ... demonstrations of violence cannot be attributed to religion as such but to the cultural limitations with which it is lived and develops in time. ... In fact, attestations of the close bond that exists between the relationship with God and the ethics of love are recorded in all great religious traditions".

- The Holy Father thus sincerely regrets that certain passages of his address could have sounded offensive to the sensitivities of the Muslim faithful, and should have been interpreted in a manner that in no way corresponds to his intentions. Indeed it was he who, before the religious fervor of Muslim believers, warned secularized Western culture to guard against "the contempt for God and the cynicism that considers mockery of the sacred to be an exercise of freedom".

- In reiterating his respect and esteem for those who profess Islam, he hopes they will be helped to understand the correct meaning of his words so that, quickly surmounting this present uneasy moment, witness to the "Creator of heaven and earth, Who has spoken to men" may be reinforced, and collaboration may intensify "to promote together for the benefit of all mankind social justice and moral welfare, as well as peace and freedom" (Nostra Aetate no. 3).
[Original text: Italian]

Understanding the Pope's Islam Remarks - September 12

Samir Khalil Samir, sj, an Egyptian Jesuit very familiar with both the pope and the Muslim religion sets the Pope's text to context in this excellent analysis for AsiaNews, of the speech the Pope made to an academic audience at the Unviersity of Regensburg on September 12, which has now needlessly turned controversial.

The Pope's speech: lending Islam a helping hand to avoid a downward spiral

by Samir Khalil Samir, sj

Muslim criticism against the Pope's remarks is mounting, but no one has actually read the whole speech. Benedict XVI criticises violence and proposes a reasonable alternative that could lead to a new Golden Age.

15 September, 2006

Beirut (AsiaNews) - Negative reactions in the Arab and Muslim world to the remarks made by Benedict XVI at Regensburg University are exaggerated and misplaced. Protest marches are being organised everywhere in ways that bring to mind what happened in the wake of the publication of the blasphemous Muhammad cartoons. But one thing is clear. No one, and I mean NO ONE, has fully read what the Pope said.

An English translation of the speech, which was in German, was released yesterday, a French version is not yet ready, and no translation has been made in any Eastern language. Therefore, all the attacks so far are based on a few quotes and excerpts liberally taken by Western news agencies on what the Pope said about Islam, which was only ten per cent of his speech. But this ten per cent must be understood against the whole thing.

Read the full story here...

Declaration Concering Pope's Regensburg Address

DECLARATION CONCERNING POPE'S REGENSBURG ADDRESS

VATICAN CITY, SEP 15, 2006 (VIS) - Yesterday evening, Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. released the following declaration to journalists concerning the interpretation of certain passages of the address delivered by the Holy Father at the University of Regensburg on September 12.

"Concerning the reaction of Muslim leaders to certain passages of the Holy Father's address at the University of Regensburg, it should be noted that what the Holy Father has to heart - and which emerges from an attentive reading of the text - is a clear and radical rejection of the religious motivation for violence.

"It was certainly not the intention of the Holy Father to undertake a comprehensive study of the jihad and of Muslim ideas on the subject, still less to offend the sensibilities of Muslim faithful.

"Quite the contrary, what emerges clearly from the Holy Father's discourses is a warning, addressed to Western culture, to avoid 'the contempt for God and the cynicism that considers mockery of the sacred to be an exercise of freedom.' A just consideration of the religious dimension is, in fact, an essential premise for fruitful dialogue with the great cultures and religions of the world. And indeed, in concluding his address in Regensburg, Benedict XVI affirmed how 'the world's profoundly religious cultures see this exclusion of the divine from the universality of reason as an attack on their most profound convictions. A reason which is deaf to the divine and which relegates religion into the realm of subcultures is incapable of entering into the dialogue of cultures.'

"What is clear then, is the Holy Father's desire to cultivate an attitude of respect and dialogue towards other religions and cultures, including, of course, Islam."
OP/POPE:UNIVERSITY REGENSBURG/LOMBARDI VIS 060915 (300)

SAINT: Princess Diana OR Mother Teresa?

IDENTIFYING THE REAL SAINT
The Princess in a Mercedes or the bare-foot Nun?

MICHAEL PRABHU (Adapted)

This month we celebrated the 9th anniversary of the deaths of two famous persons of the last century.

In September 1997, the world was rocked by the passing away of Princess Diana of England and Mother Teresa of Kolkota, India. Their deaths, three days apart, evoked comparisons between the two.

Both were women.

Both were Christians.

Both worked among the poor and the needy.

Both were world travelers and received international honours.

Both regularly made headlines with their lives, and again finally, with their deaths; and their funerals, shown on international television, made millions of mourners around the world.

And both were called "saints" by the media.

Of the two, however, it was Princess Diana who captured the adulation of the world. The media portrayed the unprecedented outpouring of grief that bordered on worship, following her death. It is said that, never in history has there been such a funeral with millions attending her funeral procession which was watched by billions more on television, as the 'Queen of Hearts' was laid to rest. So many flowers and gifts were received that, trucks were needed to cart them away.

Every newspaper in the world carried stories on her for weeks and every magazine in the world carrying her picture on its cover and devoted cover stories to her life and to her death. Every bookstore in the world, including Christian ones, soon stocked hurriedly-commissioned biographies on the life of Princess Diana.
There is no question that the death of the Princess was a tragic loss to her family, her country and the world.

That she faced unique trials and pressures because of her social stature and life under the spotlight cannot be disputed. However, terming her as a "Saint", in the Christian sense of the word, is something that we can surely disagree with.

A discerning look at the lives of these two "SAINTS" reveals more contrasts than similarities, as noted here below.

One was young, tall and beautiful.
The other was old, short and homely

One kept herself in good shape physically.
The other took no special care of her body.

One was royalty.
The other was a commoner.

One was a princess.
The other was a nun.

One was rich.
The other possessed nothing that she could call her own.

One led the fashion parade for the world.
The other wore a simple blue and white cotton sari.

One left her palace for occasional excursions among the less-privileged.
The other was always in their midst.

One returned each night to the lap of luxury.
The other lived among the destitute and the dying.

One stored up treasures on earth.
The other stored up treasure in heaven.

One was of the world.
The other was in the world, but not of it.

One dabbled in astrology and 'New Age'.
The other devoted time to prayer.

One had a nominal Christian faith.
The other lived a life of faith in God.

One broke up a family.
The other built up a community.

One tried to take her own life.
The other gave her life for others.

One fed the gossip columns with her questionable life-style.
The other was admired for her righteous lifestyle.

Let's be honest with ourselves.

One was known as having committed adultery.
The other had opted for life-long celibacy.

One's husband [Charles] was a spokesman for anti-Christian New Age philosophies.
The other's spouse [Jesus Christ, the Bearer of the Water of Life] ushered in the true New Age of man.

One died with her lover in a high-speed car chase after a night of wining and dining, while her sons and their father were in another country.
The other died surrounded by her family, a sharing and caring community.

One's last words were reported to be "Leave me alone."
The other's were "I love you, my Jesus."

Following this dramatic week, TIME magazine put Princess Diana on the cover and devoted 40 pages to her. The same issue gave 7 pages to Mother Teresa, buried at the back. The world's response to the death of these two women reveals much about the spiritual emptiness and the values of the world today. Jesus said: 'By their fruit you shall know them' (Mt 7:16).So, judging by their fruit, which one was the true saint and which one the counterfeit?

In 1989, Mother Teresa said "There are so many religions and each one has its different ways of following God. I follow Christ. Jesus is my God. Jesus is my Spouse. Jesus is my Life. Jesus is my only Love. Jesus is my All in All. Jesus is my Everything. Because of this, I am never afraid."
[TIME, September 15, 1997, page 72]

Posted by Michael Prabhu in Konkani Catholics

AUSTRALIA: Monthi Fest at Melbourne - Denver's Personal Experience

Denver's Personal Experience of "Monthi Fest" in Melbourne with Mangalore Bishop

Konkani Catholics member in Australia, Denver Quadros (Kundapur), shares his experience of the "Monti Fest" celebrations at Melbourne, Australia which was enhanced by the presence of His Excellency, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D'souza, Bishop of Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

Greetings from Australia!

Firstly, wishing all members a very Bhaagi Monthi Festh.

Finally I get to write on the Bishop's visit, as I have been recovering from flu for the past few days. Obviously, you could read the report on any Konkani website, but this is how I saw the whole thing, my personal experience.

The Mass of the Feast of Nativity was held on September 1st, at Sacred Heart Church, Kew - a suburb of Melbourne. The Eucharistic Celebration started at about 7 PM. Nearly 50 to 60 people attended it. "Sakkad Sangatha Melyaan..." was the opening hymn, the only "Nativity of Mary" hymn for the night. Probably because the occasion was held in such short notice. However, the notable performance easily belonged to the choir, one of the best I have ever heard. No flowers, no parade. Hope all that will happen in the coming years! All readings and most prayers were in English, but a few Konkani prayers were also said. Goes to show that people haven't been home in ages... like me!

It was a short mass, lasting about 40 minutes. Then a small get together inside the church itself. A few words from the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, who was delighted that we in Melbourne have a full-fledged community, even before Sydney could have one! He praised our efforts and wished us all the best. He also spoke about the various undertakings back home and believed that all could be achieved soon. The best part though, was that everyone got to speak to the Bishop one-on-one.

My chance finally came. I reminded him that my brother and I carried his Head Dress and Sceptre as Altar Boys, when he made visits to Kundapura. He couldn't believe it. How time flies! This was about 10-12 years ago. He wished me all the best. I couldn't believe it myself. This is especially not possible back home, speaking to the Head of our Diocese very informally. Hence, my sincere thanks to Mr. Bert Naik, President of Manglorean Catholic Association of Victoria for organising an once-in-a-lifetime event.

Posted by Denver Alex Quadros, Australia

St. Francis Xavier Exposition Old Goa - Video - Part II

St. Francis Xavier Exposition - II (Last day of Expo/procession etc)

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Part I of a video clip of the 1994-95 exposition of St. Francis Xavier's mortal remains at Se Cathedral in old Goa. Konkani hymns play in the background. You can also catch a glimpse of the Konkani Mass in a scene of the outdoor liturgical celebration.

The exposition is held once in every 10 years. At the 2004-05 exposition, no photography/video was allowed. The next expo will be in 2014-15.

Part I of this video:
St. Francis Xavier Exposition Old Goa (Se Cathedral) - Video - Part I

This video clip is provided by courtesy of Joegoauk

St. Francis Xavier Exposition Old Goa (Se Cathedral) - Video - Part I

St. Francis Xavier Exposition Old Goa-Part I (Se Cathedral)

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Part I of a video clip of the 1994-95 exposition of St. Francis Xavier's mortal remains at Se Cathedral in old Goa. Konkani hymns play in the background.

The exposition is held once in every 10 years. At the 2004-05 exposition, no photography/video was allowed. The next expo will be in 2014-15.

Part II of this video:
St. Francis Xavier Exposition Old Goa (Se Cathedral) - Video - Part I

This video clip is provided by courtesy of Joegoauk