BRO. ONASIS NAZARETH SAVIO
D’CRUZ.
FAREWELL TO CANDOLIM
PARISH.
After completing his
first term of 6 months of Regency to gain experience at Candolim Parish Church,
Brother Onasis Nazareth Savio D’Cruz finally bade adieu to Candolim on 6th
of this month to complete the remaining second
term in Dadra & Nagaraweli where he will have to work mainly with the tribal
people.
Brother Onasis was named after Greek business tycoon Aristotle Onasis
who was married to Jacqueline Kennedy the wife of assassinated President of
USA, John F. Kennedy.
Hailing from Baga Velim
in Salcette he did his Seminary education at Rachol Seminary and then went on
obtaining a degree – Bachelor of Mass Media from Bombay University thru St.
Xaviers College, Bombay. To get priestly ordination he still has to put in
another three years of studies which he will do and probably get ordained in
2020.
During his 6 months
stay in Candolim, I found him very charismatic person, over eager to help
anyone seeking any help in Church matters and also on spiritual. Because of his
humble nature parishioners loved him very much. Even Hindus liked him very
much. His attraction lies in his broad charismatic smile which Candolim
parishioners will miss henceforth.
When questioned about his 6 months stay in
Candolim and his observation, he said the Candolim village is very beautiful
inhabited by very good people and the local parishioners he said are very
religious and devotional and above all
very co-operative.
When asked what message
he wants to give to the people of Candolim, he said “lead a good family life and
God will automatically bless you”.
Finally he thanked all
the parishioners for their love, affection and co-operation. And in a special way he thanked the Pe. Vigar, Pe. Cur, all the groups helping in the Church activities for their support and co-operation in
fulfilling his duties in the Candolim Church.
I wish you Brother
Onasis all the best in your pastoral duties. May God Bless You.
A.Veronica Fernandes.
