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Ordination to Priesthood: A Joyous Celebration of Faith and Vocation for Panjim Province
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Ordination to Priesthood: A Joyous Celebration of Faith and Vocation for Panjim Province

News written by: Francis Xavier

Deacons Royal Fernandes, Joswin D'Souza, Sheldon Fernandes, Infancio Pires, and Savio Dias were ordained as Salesian priests for the Province of Panjim.

Bishop Aloysius Peter D'Souza ordained Deacon Joswin D'Souza on December 17 at Christ the King Church, Kayyar. Father Joswin's motto, "Lord, make me a shepherd like you," reflects his commitment to emulate the Good Shepherd and serve his people with humility and compassion.

On December 18, Deacon Royal Fernandes was ordained by Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo at Saint John Bosco Church, Kelmbet. Father Royal's motto, "The Almighty has done great things for me," expresses his gratitude to God for the gift of his vocation and his commitment to serving the Lord and his people with joy and humility.

On a momentous occasion, three deacons, Deacon Sheldon Fernandes, Deacon Infancio Pires, and Deacon Savio Dias, were ordained as priests at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Don Bosco Panjim, on December 21. The ordination ceremony, presided over by Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, was attended by a large gathering of faithful family members and friends of the newly ordained priests.

In his inspiring homily, Cardinal Ferrao reflected on the significance of the Christian priesthood, emphasizing how the Lord especially calls young men to the Ministerial Priesthood. He encouraged the new priests to be priests after Don Bosco's heart, sent to the young, and to embody the values of compassion, humility, and service.

Father Sheldon Fernandes, Father Infancio Pires, and Father Savio Dias have a long-standing connection with Don Bosco Panjim. They studied at the Don Bosco School and completed their junior college at the same institution. The ordinations were a testament to the power of faith, vocation, and community.

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