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 ENGAGEMENTS
CARDINAL OSWALD GRACIAS
Mon-Thu Feb 13-16 Meeting of the Council of Cardinals, Rome
Fri-Sun Feb 17-19 Meeting with Vatican Offices, Rome

BISHOP DOMINIC SAVIO FERNANDES

Sun Feb 12 9:30 a.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Cross Church, Lower Parel
6:00 p.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church,
Ulhasnagar
Tue-Wed Feb 14-15 full day WRBC Family Committee Meeting at St Pius X College, Goregaon East
Thu Feb 16 10:00 a.m. HPT Health Workers Rally, Holy Name School Hall, Fort
Sat Feb 18 7:00 p.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Salvation Church, Dadar
Sun Feb 19 9:30 a.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Health Church, Versova
5:00 p.m. Administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Ignatius Church, Jacob Circle

BISHOP JOHN RODRIGUES

Sun Feb 12 9:30 a.m. Confirmations, Our Lady of Nazareth Church, Bhayandar
6:00 p.m. Confirmations, Our Lady of Victories Church, Mahim
Sat Feb 18 6:30 p.m. Confirmations, Infant Jesus Church, Dombivli
Sun Feb 19 8:30 a.m. Confirmations, Christ the King Church, Shivajinagar
10:30 a.m. Confirmations, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Chembur

BISHOP ALLWYN D'SILVA

Sun Feb 12 4:00 p.m. In Solidarity with the Physically Handicapped, Manori
Mon Feb 13 11:00 a.m. Meeting the inmates of House of Charity, Versova
Tue-Sat Feb 14-18 Attending a meeting of Asia-Pacific Justice and Peace Workers in Manila, Philippines
Sun Feb 19 11:30 a.m. Celebrating the Eucharist for family and friends of Fr Eddie D'Souza,
St John the Evangelist, Marol

BISHOP BARTHOL BARRETTO

Sun Feb 12 10:00 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Patronal Feast, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kalyan East
Sun Feb 19 8:30 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist, Bal Yesu Samaj Mandir, Uttan

BISHOP AGNELO GRACIAS

Sun Feb 12 6:00 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist, World Marriage Day, St Anne Church, Bandra
Wed Feb 15 4:30 p.m. Gloria Church Restoration Committee Meeting
Thu Feb 16 4:00 p.m. Chottanagpur Tribal Committee Meeting, Seva Niketan, Byculla
Sun Feb 19 9:30 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confirmation,
St Joseph Church, Juhu

BISHOP BOSCO PENHA

Sun Feb 12 9:00 a.m. Celebrates Eucharist, First Holy Communions, Divya Kripa Parish, Kharghar
Sat Feb 18 7:00 p.m. Celebrates Eucharist and administers the Sacrament of Confirmation,
Our Lady of Glory Parish, Byculla

BISHOP PERCIVAL FERNANDEZ

Sat-Sun Feb 11-12 In Goa
Tue Feb 14 3:00 p.m. Seminar on Church's Concern on Communication Revolution at St Paul's Provincialate,
Bandra
Sun Feb 19 10:30 a.m. Confirmations at O.L. of Assumption Church, Kandivli West
5:30 p.m. Confirmations at St Anthony Church, Saki Naka

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 EDITORIAL

Pope's World Day of Sick Message

O
n February 11, the 25th World Day of the Sick will be celebrated throughout the
Church, and in a special way at Lourdes. The theme of this year's celebra on is
"Amazement at what God has accomplished: 'The Almighty has done great things for
me.'" (Lk 1:49). This Day is an opportunity to reflect in par cular on the needs of the sick
and, more generally, of all those who suer.
It is also an occasion for those who generously assist the sick, beginning with family members,
health workers and volunteers, to give thanks for their God-given voca on of accompanying
our infirm brothers and sisters. This celebra on, likewise, gives the Church renewed spiritual
energy for carrying out ever more fully that fundamental part of her mission which includes
serving the poor, the infirm, the suering, the outcast and the marginalised.
I will be spiritually present at the gro o of Massabielle, before the statue of the Immaculate
Virgin, in whom the Almighty has done great things for the redemp on of mankind. I express
my closeness to all of you, our suering brothers and sisters, and to your families, as well
as my apprecia on for all those in dierent roles of service and in healthcare ins tu ons
throughout the world, who work with professionalism, responsibility and dedica on for your
care, treatment and daily well-being. Like Saint Bernade e, we stand beneath the watchful
gaze of Mary. The humble maiden of Lourdes tells us that the Virgin, whom she called "the
Lovely Lady", looked at her as one person looks at another.
The gaze of Mary, Comfort of the Aicted, brightens the face of the Church in her daily
commitment to the suering and those in need. The precious fruits of this solicitude for
the world of suering and sickness are a reason for gra tude to the Lord Jesus, who out of
obedience to the will of the Father became one of us, even enduring death on the Cross for
the redemp on of humanity. The solidarity shown by Christ, the Son of God born of Mary, is
the expression of God's merciful omnipotence, which is made manifest in our life above all
when that life is frail, pain-filled, humbled, marginalised and suering and fills it with the
power of hope that can sustain us and enable us to get up again.
This great wealth of humanity and faith must not be dissipated. Instead, it should inspire
us to speak openly of our human weaknesses and to address the challenges of present-day
healthcare and technology. On this World Day of the Sick, may we find a new incen ve to
work for the growth of a culture of respect for life, health and the environment. May this Day
also inspire renewed eorts to defend the integrity and dignity of persons, not least through
a correct approach to bio-ethical issues, the protec on of the vulnerable and the protec on
of the environment.
On this Twenty-fi h World Day of the Sick, I once more oer my prayerful support and
encouragement to physicians, nurses, volunteers and all those consecrated men and women
commi ed to serving the sick and those in need. I also embrace the ecclesial and civil
ins tu ons working to this end, and the families who take loving care of their sick. I pray
that all may be ever joyous signs of the presence of God's love and imitate the luminous
tes mony of so many friends of God, including Saint John of God and Saint Camillus de'
Lellis, the patrons of hospitals and healthcare workers, and Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata,
missionary of God's love.
Surely, the moments of prayer, the Eucharis c liturgies and the celebra ons of the Anoin ng
of the Sick, the sharing with the sick and the bio-ethical and theological-pastoral workshops
to be held in Lourdes in those days will make new and significant contribu ons to that service.
(Compiled from Vacan Radio)

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29th CCBI Plenary Assembly
T
he 29th Plenary Assembly of the Conference of
Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) commenced with
a solemn Eucharis c celebra on at St Assump on
Church, Asha Niketan Campus in Bhopal on January
31. More than 130 Bishops of the 182 La n-rite bishops in
the country par cipated in the 8-day delibera ons on the
issues concerning Families in Asia with special focus on India.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the main celebrant in his
message, called for revitalising the families in view of the call
given by Pope Francis. "We need to turn good families to
be er, and holy families to holier," he said. "We the bishops",
he said, "will discuss about all the issues aec ng family life
in the changed social milieu."
"Revitalising the families is one of the most urgent needs
for the Church. Family is sacred, and so we must protect it.
There are many ideologies around us which destroy family
values. So we must reach the message of love to the families
without any exclusion."
"Even though Asian families do not face so much of
problems, families worldwide are in crisis on account of
economic dispari es, cultural dierences, religious and
linguis c dierences among a host of other things." "Jesus'
presence was a healing presence, and it will be an answer
to many problems the families face today. So one needs
to deepen faith in Jesus and take the gospel values," the
prelate emphasised.
The prelate also urged the people to be op mis c, work
hard and take risk for a be er life, ci ng the example of
St Don Bosco.
A grand welcome ceremony for the par cipants of this
historical conference was arranged along with a splendid
inaugural session in the St Joseph Co-ed School auditorium.
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DIVYA AJMERA
His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias - the President of the
CCBI, His Eminence Telesphore Cardinal Toppo - Archbishop
of Ranchi, Leo Cornelio - Archbishop of Bhopal, Bishop
Varghese Chakkalakal - CCBI Secretary General, Archbishop
Filipe Neri Ferrao - Vice President of CCBI, Msgr Henryk
Jagodzinski - representa ve of the Apostolic Nunciature,
and Fr Stephen Alathara - Deputy Secretary General of CCBI
lighted the lamp and ocially inaugurated.
During the welcome address, Bhopal Archbishop Leo
Cornelio described the historical background of the
city and the gradual development of the Church and its
contributions for the development of Bhopal. Archbishop
Leo acknowledged with gratitude the great contributions
of former Archbishops Eugene D'Souza and Pascal Topno
and different religious congregations. His Grace expressed
his sentiments of gratitude for organising the CCBI
assembly in Bhopal.
His Eminence Oswald Gracias said in his presiden al
address, "Mercy is not an op on, but it is the culture of
Chris anity. Nobody is excluded from God's mercy, and
the Church leads man to this mercy. Mother Teresa is the
embodiment of Mercy." His Eminence highlighted and
encouraged all to promote the culture of mercy by reaching
God's love to all. Walk together and work together must be
our style.
Bishop Varghese Chakkalakal, the Secretary General of
CCBI, presented the annual report of CCBI. Exhor ng to
con nue to be the messengers of Mercy to all, especially to
the poor and marginalised, he concluded the report.
All the newly appointed Bishops were honoured with
floral gree ngs.
Msgr Henryk, representa ve of the Nunciature, shared
the message and Blessings of the Holy Father, Pope Francis,
for the success of the CCBI Conference at Bhopal. Pastoral
centrality of the family in the Church opens a new mission
thrust for families, the message reminded.
Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao proposed the vote of
thanks to all who attended the inaugural session of the
CCBI conference.
In the first session of the conference, Most Rev. Dr
Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, Chairman, CCBI Commission for
Family and Bishop of Dharmapuri, presented his findings on
'Experience and Challenges of Indian Families'. The members
deliberated on the issues related to the presenta on.
In the second session, Mr Joseph and Mrs Assunta Minj
from Bhopal and Fr Somy Jacob from Jabalpur diocese shared
various aspects in 'Promo ng the Joy of Love in Our Families.'
Mr Patrick and Mrs Chris na Ganawa of Jhabua shared
their experience on 'Family Spirituality'.

Fulfilling every demand of
children constrains their growth
T
he second day of the 29th
Plenary Assembly of the
Conference of Catholic Bishops
of India (CCBI) on February
1, began with serious reflec ons
on parental responsibili es by His
Eminence Lorenzo Cardinal Baldisseri
from Italy, the Secretary General,
Synod of Bishops. Recollec ng his
past memories of India as its Apostolic
Nuncio from 1999 to 2002, His
Eminence called India a blessed land.
In his message during the Eucharis c
celebra on, His Eminence Lorenzo
said, "A father does not "educate" his
children by always saying 'yes'; indeed
it is some mes necessary to say 'no' to
help the child grow and improve."
"Being a father is a dicult and
demanding job." With reference to
Pope Francis, His Eminence Lorenzo
reminded fathers of the families not
to neglect their children's upbringing.
They must exert themselves in 'making
me' for their children. Reflec ng
on the Bible readings of the day, His
Eminence Lorenzo pointed out the
meaning of human suerings permi ed
by God: "Do not be discouraged by
Second day of CCBI
the suerings of the present moment.
Through the tests, God shows that He is
a loving father."
"Promo ng the Joy of Love in our
Families" was the central point of
the keynote address of His Eminence
Lorenzo Cardinal Baldisseri. "Pope
Francis' Apostolic Exhorta on Amoris
laea (The Joy of Love in our
Families) is a true masterpiece on the
family." Each chapter of the document
was explained with a pastoral
perspec ve. His Eminence Lorenzo
strongly exhorted Bishops, priests and
pastoral workers to create a renewed
enthusiasm in family ministry.
Ci ng Pope Francis, he said: "Today,
there is a world war to destroy
marriage.
Today, there
is ideological
colonisa on
which
destroys,
not with
weapons, but
with ideas."
Marriage and
family can be
saved only
by the power
of true love.
Because God
is love, the
family with its posi ve characteris cs
of beauty and inherent values is
the splendour of the work of God
in humanity.
"We cannot encourage a path of
fidelity and mutual self-giving without
encouraging the growth, strengthening
and deepening of conjugal and family
love. This love must be manifested in
deeds than in words," His Eminence
said with reference to the document.
S VIJAY KUMAR
Amoris Laea, the Apostolic
Exhorta on on families, is a gi of Pope
Francis to families during the Jubilee of
Mercy. Its contents, therefore, provide
a basis for all pastoral ac vity on behalf
of families and for Promo ng the Joy
of Love in Families. "As mercy is the
fullness of jus ce and the most radiant
manifesta on of God's truth, it is to be
constantly reflected in the families as
well as in the Church," His Eminence
concluded his exhorta ons.
The tes monies of Mr Donald and
Mrs Maureen Xavier from Hyderabad,
Mr P. A. Edwin and Mrs Nimmy
Marteena from Chennai and Mr Colin
Calmiano from Bangalore, with regard
to "Fullness of Married Love: Insights
from Amoris Laea"enriched the
gathering with the beauty of lived
experiences of families. The first
tes mony session was moderated
by His Eminence Telesphore
Cardinal Toppo.
Mrs Biju Cheriyathu from Bangalore,
Mr Elias and Mrs Catherine Lyngdoh
from Shillong, and Mr Ishwar and
Mrs Penny Bajaj from Mumbai shared
their varied experiences of family
life. This second tes mony session
was moderated by Dr Lawrence Pius
Dorairaj, Chairman, CCBI Commission
for Family. A cultural programme was
held in the evening at the St Joseph
Co-ed School Auditorium to welcome
the CCBI par cipants, and also to
accord a special welcome and honour
to the guests from the Va can and
the Nunciature. A dance drama based
on the life of St Mother Teresa was
presented on the occasion.
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Matrimonial Holiness
M
arriage is "a
gi " from God,
and there is a
great urgency to
safeguard this gi (Amoris
Laea/The Joy of Love,
61). God's primary goal
for marriage is holiness.
That's why we call it Holy
or Sacred Matrimony. God's
highest priority in each of
our lives is to make us more
like His Son Jesus (Romans
8:29). Marriage is one way
in which God develops the
character of Jesus within
us. In total agreement with
Pope Emeritus Benedict
XVI [Encyclical Le er Deus
Caritas Est (2005)], Pope
Francis writes that God's
way of loving becomes
the measure of
human love.
If you have le
your first love -
God, go back to
the basics. Get
back to Bible
study. Get back
to fellowship.
Get back to
worship. Get
back on your
knees in prayer.
In Scripture, we
hear from Christ. In
fellowship, we share Christ.
At the Lord's Table, we
commune with Christ. In
prayer, we talk to Christ.
This spiritual founda on
invariably brings us back
to Christ. When married
Lorraine & Leon Bent are members of the core group of
Worldwide Marriage Encounter and contribute to various
magazines.
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lovers have Jesus as the
Third Partner, they are
caught up in an in mate,
eternal whirl of the Triune
God in a communion of love
(cf. AL 11).
Christ is the Centre
of Marriage
There is no doubt that the
passionate devo on to
family, the love which bound
Eddie and Zita, for example,
in holy matrimony, the
Catholic care and upbringing
of eight children, and fidelity
to each other, which they
maintained throughout their
lives, is a tes mony to their
saintliness. Their home,
whether an imperial palace
or a simple, damp, poverty-
laden co age or even a
ny shanty-love-nest, was
filled with a spirit of prayer,
humility, mutual sacrifice,
love, and a commitment to
duty in fulfilling their state
in life. Christ was the centre
of their nup al alliance.
For this reason, it seems
appropriate to call this
couple a model of Catholic
marriage and family life.
How the Faith-Vision of
Couples is Nourished
The Eucharist is one of the
central ways in which this
faith-vision of marriage is
nourished. Here, the couple
is drawn into Jesus' death
and resurrec on as the
pa ern of human existence.
The vowed twosome come
to understand that one dies
many li le deaths in loving
another human being.
The central
symbolism of
the Eucharist is
that of sharing,
giving the best
of oneself to
bring vibrancy
to others. In
speaking of
the call of the
whole Church
to holiness, the
Second Va can
Council says
that if love, "as good seed,
is to grow and bring forth
fruit in the soul, each one
of the faithful must willingly
hear the Word of God ...
each couple must frequently
partake in the Sacraments,
especially the Eucharist,
and in liturgical rites."
(cf. AL 318, 324)
The prac ce of love
necessarily draws Chris ans
LORRAINE & LEON BENT
into the Paschal Mystery
of Christ. In light of this
mystery, a couple can come
to view the discomfort of
change as an invita on and
opportunity, forcing the
lovers out of old pa erns
into new life in Jesus.
Gi-Giving in a Marriage
Commitment to growth
includes willingness to
deal with dierences in a
marriage. Those who marry
are unique individuals;
when they live in a close
rela onship, conflict
is inevitable. Whether
dierences centre on
furniture arrangements
in the living room, money
management, or the
selec on of a vaca on
spot, they provide one of
the principal occasions for
gi -giving in a marriage.
Dierences frequently
require understanding
and compromise, a le ng
go which is the path to
greater unity. When couples
approach dierences in a
spirit of Chris an love, these
inconsistencies can lead to
greater understanding, trust,
closeness and oneness. On
the way, however, one may
be asked to lay down one's
life for one's spouse. The
Cross is the cornerstone of
an in mate marriage. No
doub ng this fact!
Unity - Whatever the Price
Unity is the keyword for
matrimonial couples. We
achieve this unbreakable
(Contd on Pg 10)

Reminiscences
of St Joseph High School
S
t Joseph High School, Kandivli, one of the oldest
schools in the suburbs of Mumbai, completes 125
years of service in the field of educa on of young
minds this year. The fruits that we see today are due
to the arduous eorts of the past Managers, Principals and
sta. The school aims to give the best to the students with
the minimum means, as it has done for the past 125 years.
Owing to horrendous circumstances, the perfect history
could not be traced. One of the accounts in The Examiner
of 1894 states that the old school in the churchyard has
been the las ng tes mony to Fr Nicalao D'Oliveira's
zeal for the educa on of the youth in the parish of
Our Lady of Assump on.
The founda on of our school was laid during the Bri sh era
in 1891. The school, being the first in the area, was ocially
recognised as an Anglo-vernacular school by the Bri sh
Government. The people of Kandivli were fortunate to have
an educa onal ins tu on of their own. The children from the
neighbouring areas of Orlem and Poinsur also a ended the
school. Ini ally, the school was a small indigenous structure
with a few students, as compared to the present number. In
the early years, the numbers were also aected due to the
epidemic of cholera and bubonic plague which was rampant
in Bombay.
Earlier, the school was probably known to be a 'Primary
English School'. In August 1919, the school was renamed as
St Joseph School by the Vicar, Rev. John A. Gomez, since the
parish had a popular devo on to St Joseph. The old school
building had only four classrooms on the ground floor and
a conference hall, which was later renovated by Fr George
Newman Lobo. This hall was a shed with a led roof, with
one entrance facing the ground. The KG classes were
conducted in the hall, while the other classes were held in
the school building; the school oce was situated near the
church. The first batch of SSC students passed out in the
year 1969.
In the past, the school was surrounded by an enriched
environment, with a beau ful flowing stream of clean water,
where the chirping birds made their dwellings, and children
swam across the stream. The school enjoyed this added
scenic beauty of the surrounding, ll recently. Unfortunately,
the stream now only drains out waste water from the vicinity.
Sr Dollyrose DSouza, PSOL is the Principal of St Joseph
High School, Kandivli West.
SR DOLLYROSE DSOUZA, PSOL
The school had to face the fury of the disastrous floods all
along the way, and the one that aected Mumbai on July 26,
2005 completely destroyed all the records. Although it was
a school day, there was no harm to the children. They were
safe in the hands of the school management. We thank God
for the safety of every child in our school. We remember
all those good Samaritans who risked their lives to help the
students. These memories have le vivid scars in the minds
of those aected.
The Managers ardently looked to the func oning of
the school, ll the management appointed the Principal,
Fr Andrew Mukadam in 1985. He ocially took over the
administra on of the school and the ini a ve of increasing
one more division. He introduced the library and the school
oce. The hard work and determina on of the Managers,
Principals and Sta has helped the school to achieve success
in changing the lives and transforming the minds of the
students. Various ac vi es have given ample opportuni es
to showcase their varied talents. The Parent-Teacher
Associa on was formed to help parents to bond with the
sta and the Management.
Keeping up with the needs of the mes, the Principals have
introduced the Computer Laboratory and Audio-visual room
to keep the students abreast of the new technology. CCTV
cameras have been installed to ensure smooth and secure
func oning of the school. The Principals have brought about
many innova ons in our curriculum. Subjects like NCC, Scouts
and Guides were introduced. The past NCC students of our
school have volunteered to control the trac on the roads
during the Bandra fair. Our students have displayed their
talents and skills, not only at the inter-school level, but also
at the district and state level, winning laurels to our school.
Our students have achieved mastery in various facul es, and
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 are working as professionals in the fields of Arts, Science,
Commerce, Fine Arts, Engineering, Defence, etc. St Joseph
High School has served the needy sec ons of the society
in and around Kandivli by providing sound moral, physical,
cultural and intellectual educa on. Thousands of students
have passed through the portals of this ins tu on, and have
looked back on their Alma mater with love and gra tude.
The Quas-qui-centennial climaxes towards the highest
point with the musical presenta on "I Dare to Dream,"
which depicts the values imbibed by the students through
MATRIMONIAL HOLINESS (Contd from Pg 8)
bonding, only when we love as Jesus has mandated: "to love
as He loves" (Jn 13:34; 15:12; cf 17:21-23) - to give up our
lives for one another. The mutual love that generates unity
is radical. It entails agonising pain; dying a dreadful death,
metaphorically. Unity is a gi from God, but it is also the
fruit of living as authen c Chris ans. However, there is no
true expression of Chris an life without the Cross (amplified:
Chiara Lubich, Living City, Focolare Newsle er India, July-
Sept., 2016).
The love that is present and being created is a sign and
share in what Christ is doing in a marriage. What Christ
came to redeem is the pain and struggle, the distance and
emp ness, the frustra on and hopelessness in the love
between husband and wife. So we need not despair when
we become aware of our repeated failures to communicate
well, because of our pride and selfishness. When a man and
a woman covenant their loyalty to one another, God also
covenants allegiance to both of them; and God's faithfulness
gives them the courage and empowerment to embark on,
and persist in, this challenging adventure of devoted passion.
The call to love within Chris an marriage necessarily
involves a commitment to growth. Fidelity is not simply
staying with someone. It includes a willingness to grow all
the me, and to be with our partner, as he or she grows.
Sacraments and Grace
Sacraments give the grace they signify. As sacrament to one
another, husband and wife become revela on and grace
for each other. Each is an important, perhaps the most
important channel of grace for the other, for grace includes
God's unmerited graciousness to human beings and the
transforming eect which that favour has on us when we
are open to it. The mercy of God touches married lives,
both as comfort and as challenge, and each of these aspects
produces enrichment. When couples experience joy, fun
and frolic together, they sense God's grace as consola on.
Similarly, when close living challenges marriage partners to
be less anxious about things or to change spending pa erns,
they are experiencing God's grace as challenge.
To be more specific, the Sacramental Grace of Matrimony
perfects the natural love of husband and wife; elevates this
love to a supernatural level which far surpasses mere mental
10 THE EXAMINER FEB 11 - 17, 2017
the school for further investments. As the years passed by,
our school has grown under the able leadership of a galaxy
of Managers and Principals, always supported by the sta,
students, parents and benefactors.
We pray that with the blessings of the Almighty and the
guardianship of our Patron St Joseph, our school reaches
scin lla ng heights of glory.
and physical compa bility; gives to marital love a sanc fying
quality, making it an instrument for growth in holiness and
marriage a path to sainthood; imparts conscien ousness in
the bege ng and rearing of children; gives prudence in the
innumerable problems of family life; enables husband and
wife to adjust to one another's shortcomings and to bear
with one another's faults.
This is only a li le of what the grace of Matrimony will
accomplish for those who, by their coopera on, give God
a chance to show what He can do: Make the impossible
possible (Lk 18:27)!
Quick Wit
College Sociology Lecture
Professor: Any one in the class who gives the best
dierence between a MISTAKE and an ACHIEVEMENT will
get a prize of Rs 100!
Prize winning response from Ralph: A mistake makes you
humble. This is much be er than an achievement that
makes you proud!
- Percy
CAVEAT
The views expressed in the articles and news and com-
ments published in the Examiner Catholic News weekly
are those of the individual authors and do not necessar-
ily reflect the official positions or policies of the Arch-
diocese except those signed by the official ecclesiastical
authorities.
-Ed/-

Your Vote counts
for better living
Vote on Tuesday, February 21, 2017
T
uesday, February 21, 2017
must be circled in red on your
calendar. It's vo ng day in the
2017 elec ons to the Municipal
Corpora on of Greater Mumbai, best
known as our BMC. It is one of the
city's best kept secrets.
The BMC is responsible for 75% of
our daily needs. Except for the city
police run by the State government
and the suburban railways owned
by a ministry in Delhi, everything
else we use and need is the BMC's
responsibility. We vote 227 Corporators
to the BMC, poten ally architects of a
be er Mumbai, to ensure ci zens are
well served. Hence the importance of
February 21.
In the last civic elec ons, 60% of
those en tled to vote did not vote,
despite appalling municipal services,
on the one hand, and the resources
Gerson Da Cunha - Adman, former
Communications Officer in UNICEF,
Trustee and Convenor of AGNI.
GERSON DA CUNHA
of our BMC, on the other. It is India's
richest municipality, with an annual
budget of Rs 37,000 crores, larger than
the budget of many whole States. If we
don't vote on February 21, we don't
care for our city. So why should the
Corporators whom we elect?
Incompetence, negligence, corrupon
An emblem of the BMC's generalised
incompetence, negligence and corrupt
prac ce is the pothole. The status of
our roads. The BMC is responsible for
nearly 2,000 km of roads in Mumbai.
Their potholed surfaces, which
rou nely cause deaths, make na onal
and interna onal news, like the BMC's
inability to handle the Monsoons, our
source of life, but also of inunda on.
Some 90% of rain water goes into storm
water drains, instead of being absorbed
by the city's natural topography, now
fla ened and hardened by concrete
and haphazard construc on permi ed
over the years by the BMC.
Mumbai produces nearly 10,000
tonnes of solid waste every day. How
does the BMC deal with this enormous
volume? It all goes (if ever collected)
to just three loca ons. These are li le
more than dumping grounds, o en
burs ng into methane-induced flames.
Every Vote counts
In Mumbai, civic cons tuencies
count about 55,000 voters in each. In
2012, only some 40% of those on the
voter rolls actually voted. Let us say,
op mis cally, that the turnout this
February gets to be 50% or 27,000 in a
cons tuency. This gets fragmented by
the major poli cal par es in the fray,
six or seven of them, plus innumerable
Independents. So winning margins are
o en slender. There are Corporators
in that imposing monument at Bori
Bunder occupying their seats, thanks to
wafer-thin majori es of 21 votes, 58, 82
and 128 votes. A single lane, building,
or colony can lt the scales. Every
vote counts.
The Catholic community adds up
to some 2.5 lakh voters in Mumbai
city. Add at least another one lakh
of domes cs and another lakh, to
take account of neighbours and our
networks in social and professional
bodies of all faiths. If even half this
number press the all-important bu on,
they could make a dierence in some
25 cons tuencies in Bandra, Santa
Cruz, Khar, Mahim, Orlem, Borivli. The
strategy may swing a few seats, which
could have an important eect. Power
in the Corpora on flows from a few
seats. Coali ons to cobble a majority
are the order of the day.
Schools Campaign
AGNI is a Mumbai ci zen movement
that lights a path for those wan ng
change. It has been in city elec on
ac vi es for 17 years. It is targe ng
a 50% increase in the voter turnout,
going from 40% in 2012 to 60% of
those on the voter rolls. What is the
most persuasive force in the lives of
those who did not vote the last me?
Obviously, it's the welfare of the voters'
own children. AGNI is transforming the
voter drive into a Schools Campaign.
School kids will get their parents to the
polling booth.
The Archdiocesan Board of Educa on
(3 lakh children, 6 lakh parent-voters)
has stepped forward to help. The
Anjuman-i-Islam schools and the
Jamnabhai Narsee School, among
others, oer a universe of another 3
lakh parent-voters.
In H-West Ward, 12 Catholic schools
are on board, that's about 20,000
students (40,000 parent-voters). On
Republic Day, they took an oath to get
their parents to the polling booths. A
float on this was a hit. A note is being
wri en in the students' calendars
signed by class teachers, which must
be counter-signed by parents. It reads,
'My future lies in your hands. Please go
out and vote on February 21 and save
Mumbai for me.'
(Contd on Pg 13)
THE EXAMINER FEB 11 - 17, 2017 11
 Together towards Tomorrow
24th ALL-RELIGION PRAYER AND GET-TOGETHER
T
he 24th All-Religion Prayer and Get-together was
held on January 30, 2017 from 4:30 pm to 7 pm at
R. D. & S. H. National College Auditorium, Linking
Road, Bandra, Mumbai. The theme for this year
was "TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW: Governance
Towards Building a Strong Multi-Religious Community in
India." The programme was organised by Dr Sr Pauline
Chakkalakal of the Daughters of St Paul, BUILD, Bandra
and Bandra Hindu Association (BHA) in collaboration with
R.D. & S. H. National College, Anjuman-I-Islam G.H.S. &
Junior College, Duruelo Convent High School, Smt. M.M.K.
College of Commerce & Economics, Rizvi College, Brahma
Kumaris and Wilson College.
In her welcome address, the Coordinator, Dr Pauline,
highlighted the purpose of this yearly mee ng in a few
words: "To Celebrate our Unity in Diversity; to bring together
youth and adults from dierent religions, ideologies and
walks of life; to promote sisterhood and brotherhood among
all people, thereby contribute our share to build be er
homes and society, be er na on and world." Underlining
the need for ac on-oriented reflec on on the concrete
reali es aec ng our Na on, she quoted the proverb: "It
is be er to light a candle than to curse the darkness." Sr
Pauline empha cally stated that our youth should be helped
to channelise their God-given talents eec vely and become
responsible ci zens and leaders. She also stressed that the
All-Religion Get-together ini ated by her is neither a pla orm
(Report by : Prof. Sharon Menezes, BMM Coordinator, Smt.
MMK College of Commerce & Economics and Sr Antonette
Jesumani, dsp)
12 THE EXAMINER FEB 11 - 17, 2017
for poli cal ac vi es, nor a forum to compare and contrast
one religion with another.
The Keynote address was given by Adv. Wesley
Menezes (Social Ac vist), who has been involved with the
Interna onal Jus ce Mission, where he assisted the police
on raids conducted under various sec ons of Immoral
Trac Preven on Act. Adv. Menezes shared his experiences
of working with welfare commi ees, and his visit to the
Bangladesh border which is famous for human tracking. He
also shared about how Border Issues have been a constant
dividing factor. Another insight he shared was about the
famous 'Great Dictator's Speech' by Charlie Chaplin, and
its impact on our lives even today. He also highlighted the
important role of the youth in fostering India's secular and
democra c values, which uphold our unity in diversity.
The cultural presenta ons in the form of dances, songs
and skits by students of various colleges showed that they
truly believed in bringing the world together by building a
strong mul -religious community in India. Throughout the
presenta ons and speeches, the underlying fact remains that
we need to respect each other on the basis of being human,
and not in compe on with other religions.
The Chief Guest, Ms Priya Du , Social Ac vist & Trustee
of Nargis Du Founda on, expressed how one can find
ways to go beyond religious dierences and live in unity.
Sharing her own experience of being born and brought up
in an interreligious and cultural atmosphere, she said: "My
children have to be exposed to all that is good, and be taught
to be good human beings, rather than be ini ated into any
one faith." She expressed apprecia on for Dr Pauline and
her team for organising the All-Religion mee ngs for the past
24 years. A standing ova on was given to Sr Pauline for her
dedica on and determina on in bringing youth and adults
together, year a er year, in celebra on of Unity in Diversity.
The concluding part of the programme consisted of a
Vote of Thanks proposed by Prof. Michelle Philip, Vice-
Principal of Wilson College, Renewal of Na onal Pledge and
singing of the Na onal Anthem. Over 500 people including
educa onists, parents, social ac vists and college youth
a ended the event.
The evening was truly an experience in praying together
and learning to respect one another, irrespec ve of religious
background, a way to posi vely live united as one human
family, even though we prac se dierent religious rituals
and beliefs, and truly bringing all human beings together to
appreciate nature bestowed upon us by the Creator.
 BOOK REVIEW
Health, Healing
and Happiness
Health is indeed a very precious gi . Sadly, it
is appreciated only when we lose it! The good
news is that health is within the reach of all
rich or poor, young or old, literate or illiterate.
It is a gi that we have to not only protect,
but even more to preserve and promote. This
is the prime goal of the Health Promo on Trust
founded by the Archdiocese of Bombay, under
the dynamic yet silent leadership of Fr Rocky Banz.
Measures for Healthy Living, published by the Health
Promo on Trust, is a prac cal handbook that is a must for every
family. In just fourteen simple and down to earth chapters is
outlined a recipe for promo ng and maintaining good health,
with means that are easily aordable. The chapters which
cover a wide range of topics and themes from the concept of
Holis c Health to Health Rights are illumina ng and inspiring.
On reading them, the obvious urge one feels within is to try out
the remedies cited, and feel the benefits that can be derived
from them.
The human person created by God is a marvellous composite
of body, mind and spirit. All these three are inter-related,
because what happens in one of them is most certainly bound
to have an impact on the other. To illustrate this, one has only
to consider what happens when one is angry. One is raging with
fury, unduly upset. This state of the mind aects the body, as
one's pulse begins to race, and pressure is brought upon the
human system. One may even display redness in the face or
blazing aggression in the eyes. When the mind and the body are
thus disturbed, the spirit cannot pray. Unless, therefore, these
three are recollected, restored and reconciled, and thus brought
together, one is not whole but disturbed, distracted and divided.
Being fractured in this sense can easily end in frustra on. Our
human body must not be regarded as being merely the prison
of the soul in which our spirit is incarcerated. It must rather be
viewed as an ally of the spirit, because even when we pray, we
do so with our mind, body and spirit.
What fascinated me most in the handbook is the chapter
on Walking (pages 144-146). Walking is an exercise which can
YOUR VOTE COUNTS FOR BETTER LIVING (Contd from Pg 11)
'Clusters'
AGNI is pushing forma on of 'Clusters' of voters. These
will use as a nucleus a housing society, club, or parish;
therefore ci zens who think alike could want the same
civic improvements and are likely to vote the same way for
good calibre candidates. The bloc could swing a seat on the
margin, given the notorious fragmenta on of our polity.
be done by everybody. You do not need any contrap ons or
gadgets. There are no harmful side eects either! We have been
blessed with two legs. It is a sad thing to be born maimed; but it
is far sadder to have two legs, and not walk. Living as
we do in what has come to be called a sedentary
culture, glued as we are to the computer and
television for hours on end, we seem to be
rather reluctant to walk. Si ng has come
to be regarded as a "second cancer" - as
injurious to health as smoking. The whole
story of the people of Israel was that of a
pilgrim people that journeyed and walked
through the desert for forty years a rather
long novitiate, one might say! Walking
almost became part of their lifestyle! The
average adult must log around ten thousand
strides a day to retain good health. I wonder how
many of us reach that target, and with what frequency
throughout the week. The nice thing about walking is that you
must walk at your own pace, without wan ng to compete with
the pace that others set for themselves. That is how we move
forward, because each of us must learn to train and not strain.
There are gems of wisdom contained in the Handbook which
the reader will discover for himself. The beauty of this discovery
is that you o en stumble on them. They were there all along and
you never really no ced or recognised them. The great gems in
life are not invented; they are discovered. Once discovered, they
bring about a real revolu on, for one goes and sells everything
to purchase them. Health is one such precious gem.
The Handbook provides help to health and healing, and is
worth its weight in gold. If preven on is be er than cure, then
promo on is far greater! I congratulate Fr Rocky Banz and his
team for having put this easy-to-use tool in our hands. I am
delighted to know that the vast majority of those who have
benefited from the wisdom contained in the Handbook are
women. They have emerged as "barefoot" health workers.
This augurs well for the future. For to educate, enlighten and
empower a woman is to invest in a genera on!
Every year, on February 11, we commemorate the memory
of Our Lady of Lourdes, dedicated as the World Day for the
Sick. While we pray for the sick, par cularly those who are
terminally ill, we ask Mary, the Health of the Sick, to bless us
all with Health, Healing and Happiness!
MSGR ALEX REBELLO
All are welcome to help in the Schools Campaign and
forma on of Clusters.
Kaun Banega Corporator? The answer lies at the p of your
right forefinger which, hopefully, will wear a black mark on
February 21.
THE EXAMINER FEB 11 - 17, 2017 13
 especially when it came to announcing the final three.
St Joseph, Mira Road bagged the first prize, St John the
Evangelist, Marol won the second prize, and Our Lady of
Versova walked with third.
Comperes Stalin Mathias and Tanya D'Costa superbly
Youthful and Faithful
anchored the event with their wi y comments, fun jibes,
magic-card tricks, tongue-twisters and other gimmicks.
Diocesan Youth singing They also gave us informa on on the Diocesan Youth
Centre events such as Youth Leadership Day, Make a Movie,
competition Online Dance Compe on, Faith at the Foothills' Retreat,
The Diocesan Youth Singing compe on with its mul -lingual Rocklama on, Bikers Pilgrimage, CLAYM Leadership Program,
rendi ons, original composi ons, synchronised Summer Camps, giving credit to their grooming to the DYC
voices and colourful costumes heralded a at large. Not to be missed was also the brief interlude by Fr
strong message. Alban in an impromptu ac on song, accompanied by
Soothing carols performed by eight beat boxing.
par cipa ng parishes across Mumbai kept the With all this renewed Christmas cheer infused in the
audience wrapped in medita ve joyous reverie air and every carol reminding us that "Christ is the
at the packed St Andrew's Auditorium, Bandra, reason for the season, and that Christmas really
on January 8, 2017. begins in the heart and when the decora ons
Replete with a blend of the tradi onal are taken down", the DYSC 2017 was a beau ful
carol-singing and the modern a capella beat reminder that, yes, the holidays may be over, but
boxing formed the perfect blend of the old and Christmas, yes, Christmas is s ll here!
new, as the event coincided with the feast of
the Epiphany. Concessao Marns
The opening prayer by Deacon Ivan Fernandes Head of Department, Mass Media
led us into the in-roads of performances that Don Bosco College, Kurla
sprinkled Christmassy nostalgia, touching a new
chord every me a rare song that had
been so carefully selected, prac sed and
played for the audience. Hearts were tugged, and we were
enveloped in the warmth of a bonfire. Statement about Ownership and other particulars about
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NOTES COMMENTS
Tips for Happier Marriages
CATHOLICHERALD.CO.UK
In his homily for St Valen ne's Day, Bishop Mark Davies of
Shrewsbury spoke up in defence of marriage. Among other
things, he urged his listeners to "speak uninhibitedly of the
good of marriage", emphasising that "we need to rebuild a
culture of the family founded on marriage We need to take
marriage seriously as a great social good, and recognise that
children flourish best, when they have the gi of a father and
mother in their lives."
He recommended the booklet tled 101 Tips for a
Happier Marriage, wri en by Jennifer Roback Morse and
Betsy Kerekes, that is full of sage advice that would have
been obvious to previous genera ons, but, like the art
of home cooking, seems to have fallen by the wayside in
modern society.
The authors make it clear that their advice is not for those in
abusive or addic ve marriages who need professional help; it
is for ordinary couples, for example those who want to make
their marriage work, despite the problems; for those who
want to improve their rela onships, and for those who have
hit a dicult patch and need help to change the situa on.
Although the book is wri en from a Chris an perspec ve,
much of the advice is en rely suitable to couples of goodwill,
but without religious belief.
Its message is one of hope: "You can improve your
marriage, even if your spouse doesn't change a bit" is a good
start. "Give the rela onship me for reciprocity to develop"
emphasises the pa ence necessary in all marriages. The good
news is that you can start to change your own marriage today,
simply by making a decision to be more generous: by being
the first to forgive; by making allowances; by admi ng you
were wrong. These are an an dote to self-righteousness, the
belief that "it's not my fault". There are other strategies, such
as never using phrases such as "You always" or "You never" in
disputes; being prepared to give way on unimportant issues;
persevering in keeping the peace whenever possible.
The authors also warn that couples should never cri cise
their spouse in front of others, use sarcasm or a ack the
other person's character during an argument. Considera on,
respect and the capacity to listen can become good habits
if prac sed daily. You must also recognise that there will be
disappointments and disputes from me to me; you are not
God, and neither is your spouse. The book advises, "Always
keep in mind the quali es that you first admired in your
spouse, and most important of all in our society take the
d-word [divorce] out of your vocabulary."
16 THE EXAMINER FEB 11 - 17, 2017
Promote a culture of life
VATICAN RADIO
Pope Francis has urged all believers to uphold and promote
a "culture of life". Speaking to the crowds gathered in St
Peter's Square for the Angelus, the Holy Father marked the
celebra on in Italy of the 'Day for Life' with a call to join the
Italian Bishops in promo ng a culture of life in which "no one
is le alone."
"Each life is sacred," Pope Francis said, "let's pray together
for those children who risk a pregnancy termina on and for
those who are nearing the end of life... May no one be le
alone, and may love defend the sense of life."
Quo ng Mother Teresa of Kolkata, he said: "Life is beauty,
admire it; Life is life, fight for it... That is true for the child
about to be born and for the person who is about to die:
Every life is sacred!"
During his catechesis, the Pope referred to the Gospel
reading of the day that tells of the Sermon on the Mount
and urged Chris ans to preserve society from corrup on and
gossip. "We are the salt of the earth," he said, and the mission
of Chris ans in society is to give flavour to life with faith and
with the love that Christ has given us, "rejec ng the pollu ng
germs of selfishness, envy and gossip... These germs ruin the
texture of our communi es that must be places of welcome,
solidarity and reconcilia on."
To be able to fulfil this mission, he con nued, "it is
necessary to be free from the corrup ng degenera on
of worldly influences that are contrary to Christ and to
the Gospel."
Thus, Francis invited the faithful never to let down their
guard, but to be purified con nuously, regenera ng the spirit
of the Gospel every day in our lives.
The Pope pointed out that it is above all our behaviour, for
be er or for worse, which leaves a mark in others. "Thanks to
the light of faith, the gi that we have received, we have the
duty and the responsibility not to keep it to ourselves, as if it
were our property, but to allow it to shine in the world and
give it to others through works of charity," he said.
"The world, he said, is much in need of the light of the
Gospel that transforms, heals and gives salva on to he who
embraces it."
When we give of the light of our faith, Pope Francis said,
we do not ex nguish it, but strengthen it, but, he warned, it
must be nurtured with love and with works of charity.
Pope Francis echoed his Angelus message in his Tweets on
Sunday, February 5, saying firstly:
"Take ac on! Live life to the full! And when others see the
witness you give, they may ask: Why do you live this way?",
followed by the message: "Those who do not believe in or
search for God have perhaps never been challenged by a
tes mony of faith."
Why your money won't
save you
CATHOLICNEWSAGENCY.COM
Pope Francis warned of the "hidden vic ms" of capitalism,
the idolatry of money and false philanthropy, telling a
gathering of entrepreneurs they must act to change a system
that creates vic ms, not simply help people a er the fact.
"An entrepreneur who is only a Good Samaritan does half
of his duty: he takes care of today's vic ms, but does not
curtail those of tomorrow," he told a mee ng of the Focolare
Movement's Economy of Communion project Feb. 4.
"The first gi of the entrepreneur is of his or her own
person: your money, although important, is too li le," he
said. "Money does not save, if it is not accompanied by the
gi of the person. Today's economy, the poor, the young,
need first of all your spirit, your respec ul and humble
fraternity, your will to live, and only then, your money."
About 1,100 collaborators of the Economy and Communion
project from 49 countries a ended the audience with
the Pope. The project was launched by Focolare founder
Chiara Lubich in 1991 in Brazil as a response to the poverty
of Sao Paolo's favelas. She invited entrepreneurs to set up
companies that could help li up the poor and create a
culture of giving.
Pope Francis reflected on the posi ve nature of this work,
which he suggested provided a path to remember the poor.
"When capitalism makes the seeking of profit its only
purpose, it runs the risk of becoming an idolatrous framework,
a form of worship," he said.
"The principal ethical dilemma of this capitalism is the
crea on of discarded people, then trying to hide them or
make sure they are no longer seen," the Pope con nued. "A
serious form of poverty in a civilisa on is when it is no longer
able to see its poor, who are first discarded and then hidden."
He pointed to airlines that plant trees to compensate
for the environmental damage by aircra , and gambling
companies that pay to care for gambling addicts.
"And the day that the weapons industry finances hospitals
to care for the children mu lated by their bombs, the system
will have reached its pinnacle," the Pope said.
"Capitalism knows philanthropy, not communion," Pope
Francis charged. "It is simple to give a part of the profits,
without embracing and touching the people who receive
those 'crumbs'. Instead, even just five loaves and two fishes
can feed the mul tude, if they are the sharing of all our life.
In the logic of the Gospel, if one does not give all of himself,
he never gives enough of himself."
The Pope recommended the prac ce of the "economy of
communion" that cares for the vic ms of the economic system
and builds a system where there are fewer vic ms."Therefore,
we must work towards changing the rules of the game of
the socio-economic system," he said. "Imita ng the Good
NOTES COMMENTS
Samaritan of the Gospel is not enough."When anyone
who encounters a vic m must take care of him or her, it is
important to act before the crime or tragedy "by ba ling the
frameworks of sin that produce robbers and vic ms."
Hope & Life Celebration
DR JEANETTE PINTO
On Sunday, January 29, 2017, St Joseph the Worker Church
ground, Bandra East, was burs ng at its seams with ladies,
all widows, old, young, able and not so able. There were
around 800+ of them, all fashionably turned out, glamorous
and joyous, to celebrate the 32nd Annual Day of the Hope &
Life Associa on in the Archdiocese of Bombay. His Lordship,
Bp Dominic Savio Fernandes celebrated the Eucharist.
The concelebrants were Fr Vernon Aguiar, Ecclesias cal
Advisor, Fr Savio Rodrigues, Fr Benedict Kerke a and Fr
Prem Arockiadoss. The theme for the year displayed on the
backdrop read: 'Called to live the Word.'
The hymns, readings and liturgy were in English, Konkani,
Marathi and Hindi. Bp Dominic's homily was inspiring.
He referred to the widow as a person belonging to a
disadvantaged group, and people who are called to do double
duty when they lose their spouses. That is a big struggle in
life. But trust in the Lord is the key element in their successful
living. He made a reference to his widowed niece and her
many troubles, and how he supported her on a spiritual
level, and how she received support from her neighbours
and friends. Gradually, a bright rainbow in her life appeared.
The Mass was followed by refreshments, followed by an
entertaining programme of song and dance. An addi onal
highlight was the release of Dr Jeane e Pinto's new book
tled: I'M PRO-LIFE; ARE YOU? by Bp Dominic Savio.
The President, Mrs Lorna D'Souza, spoke of some benefits
that the widows receive from the Associa on. Cer ficates
were awarded to the children of widows who had secured
a high percentage at the Board exams. There was the
felicita on of the Silver Jubilarian, Fr Savio Rodrigues, and
a special felicita on of the Execu ve Commi ee, as they
had completed ten years steering the Associa on to great
heights. Fr Donald Rodrigues added much excitement and
laughter with his musical item.
Mrs Philo Rocha gave the vote of thanks. The Hope &
Life members are very grateful to the priests of St Joseph
the Worker Church for their kindness and generosity over
the years.
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ABE's historical step for
Voting Day
Fr George Athaide, Secretary of the ABE (Archdiocesan
Board of Educa on) despatched a le er to all ABE schools,
about an AGNI campaign for Municipal Elec ons 2017.
Mr Gerson Da Cunha led the AGNI campaign which solicits
the help of school children in 'ge ng Mummy and Daddy to
the polling booth on vo ng day - Feb 21'; a sort of Children's
Crusade. Fr George Athaide arranged eight deanery
mee ngs from Jan 30 - Feb 1. A team from AGNI conducted
these mee ngs for two teacher representa ves from each
school. They were given a link of three videos prepared by
AGNI. The aim was to reach out to 300,000 school children
i.e. 6,00,000 parents/voters through this campaign.
The last elec on had a voter turnout of just 38.44%. Can
we make it 60% this me?
Print Media in a Digital world
On the occasion of Catholic Press Month, the Daughters
of St Paul, in collabora on with the Pauline Co-operators,
are organising a Symposium on: 'PRINT MEDIA IN A DIGITAL
WORLD: PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES' at Daughters
of St Paul (DSP) Mul -Purpose Hall, 143, Waterfield Road,
Bandra (W) (Opp. ICICI Bank), Mumbai 400 050 on Saturday,
February 25, 2017 from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. The panel consists
of: Ms Carol Andrade, Dr Fr Dominic SSP and Dr Mangesh
Karandikar. All are cordially invited.
Fr Salvador Rodrigues Award
The Bombay Catholic Sabha is pleased to announce the
third Fr Salvador Rodrigues Memorial Lecture and Award in
memory of the late priest, who was also the Ecclesias cal
Adviser to the BCS for several years.
The Award will be given to a Catholic Individual/NGO/
Ins tute for:
Outstanding contribution to the promotion of Social
Understanding and upliftment of the weaker sections
of society.
Any published works or a mass movement that has
made a substantial impact on the quality of life of any
marginalised group of society.
Ef f o r t s o r P r o g r a m m e s t o w a r d s i n t e g r a t i n g
underprivileged or weaker sections of society into the
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mainstream through socio-economic schemes, educa on,
skills training, etc.
Contributions made within the period of five years
immediately preceding the nomina on will be considered.
The last date for submission of nominations (with
supporting documents) at the BCS Office, St Michael
Church, Mahim is Wednesday March 15, 2017 by 5 pm.
The Award will include a cash prize and a cita on. The
decision of the Jury will be final.
The Awards func on will be held at St Michael Church
Auditorium on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 10:30 am. a er
the 9:30 am Mass in the church, oered for the repose of
the soul of Fr Salvador Rodrigues. Further details will be
announced in The Examiner and on www.bcsabha.org
CWM Health Check-Up Camp
Christian Workers Movement and S.L. Raheja Hospital
organised a Health check-up camp on January 29 at Our
Lady of Dolours Church, Wadala with the parish BCS Unit.
90 par cipants took the opportunity of Basic test with lung
func on test and ECG.
Navi Mumbai Sports Day
There's a saying: "Talent wins games, but teamwork
and intelligence wins championships." Our Lady of the
Visita on Church (OLVC) went with enthusiasm and energy
for the deanery Sports Day on February 5, 2017 at Carmel
Convent High School, Kalamboli. The parishes which
par cipated were Nerul, Vashi, Kalamboli, Belapur, Panvel,
Koperkhairane, Kharghar, Airoli, and Sanpada; the total
a endance was around 300. The day started with a parade
and slogans by each parish. The games comprised of 100
metres sprint, relay for boys and girls, football, dodge ball
and c tac toe. OLVC won the first place in almost every
event, and scored a total of 475 points, securing the first
position. We acknowledge the support and guidance of
Rev Abbot Rocky D'Souza, our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Deepak
Noronha, Director of MMVK, Nerul for the inspira on and
encouragement and for constantly suppor ng the Youth. A
special thanks to Youth President Ste Lobo, Glendha and
Vanessa our parish organisers.
Special Eucharist for students
200 students with their parents attended a special
Eucharistic celebration at 12 noon on February 5 at the
Shrine of Don Bosco's Madonna, Matunga, to invoke God's
blessings on those preparing for their Board examina ons.
Fr Savio Silveira, Vice-Provincial of the Salesians of
the Mumbai province and the Manager of Don Bosco
Interna onal School, celebrated Holy Mass together with Fr
John Samala, ex-principal of many Don Bosco schools and Fr
Cleophas Braganza.
 Fr Silveira invited the par cipants to give thanks for the
many blessings they have received, for their parents and
teachers who have educated them and helped them grow,
and for the wonderful experiences they shared with their
classmates and friends in school and college.
At the homily, he reminded the students that besides
aiming for academic success, as Chris ans they are called
to be the salt and light wherever they are; that signifies
being persons of integrity, standing up for truth and
justice, bringing happiness, peace and harmony in their
neighbourhoods, educa onal ins tu ons and workplaces.
After Holy Communion, while the parents and priests
raised their hands in blessing, the students recited a prayer
invoking God's grace, so that they may prepare well for
their exams and for life. The children's choir of Our Lady
of Lourdes parish, Sion animated the singing, and youth
volunteers, together with Don Bosco Youth Services sta,
helped organise the event.
NGOs meet their goal
Bosco Boys Home organised the annual Inter-NGO Rink
Football Tournament on January 9, with nine NGOs
participating at Don Bosco School, Borivli. The aim was
networking and to build a good relationship with other
NGOs, and to foster a spirit of sportsmanship among
the beneficiaries.
The compe on format was decided in three pool stages,
each with three teams. Winners moved on to the next
stage to compete with other pool winners. The compe on
was intense from the start, and many came prepared with
coaches and had trained hard prior to the event. Great
teamwork and camaraderie was evident on and off the
pitch; and teams that were eliminated stayed back to cheer
those that entered the finals.
Leher Foundation won the tournament, with Bosco
Boys Home taking the runner-up posi on. Prizes were also
awarded to the Best Player of the Tournament, the Best
Goalkeeper and the Top Scorer.
Fr William Falcao, Rector of Don Bosco School was
present for the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.
50 years of FHIC Province
The Sisters of the Franciscan Hospitallers of the Immaculate
Concep on (FHIC) celebrated a landmark in the history of
their Congrega on, on the occasion of the comple on of
fi y glorious years of the canonical erec on of the Province
of Our Lady of the Mount, North India.
Going back to its earlier days, the first group of four
sisters arrived in Goa on May 24, 1886, when the foundress
Blessed Maria Clara do Menino Jesus was the Superior
General. The first establishment of the FHIC in Bri sh India
was at the beginning of November 1910 at Mount Mary
Convent near the famous shrine of our Lady of the Mount,
Bandra. On January 26, 1967, the two vice-provinces of Goa
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Clergy Retreat
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2017 (supper) Friday, March 17, 2017
(lunch), Venue: House of Prayer, Khandala, Preacher: Fr Henry
D'Souza SVD, Charges: Rs 3,500/- Last Date for Registration for
this Retreat: March 4, 2017. To register for the retreat, kindly
e-mail on diocesebombay@gmail.com or contact Fr Pravin D'Souza,
Secretary to the Archbishop on 98929 84689.
Inner Healing Retreat to be conducted by Anthony Lobo and
Team from March 2-5, at Vinayalaya, Andheri. For registration,
please contact: Anthony 98198 49997; Audrey 98207 61532; Odette
98201 42085; Nazareen 98333 84096; Ralph 98333 98895. Fees: Rs
1300/- per person.
Bible Seminar on 'The Parables of Jesus' will be conducted by
SVD Fathers at Atma Darshan, Andheri (E) from February 18
(Saturday, 8:30 am) to February 19 (Sunday, 5 pm). Kindly register
with Fr Nazareth Sequeira (98221 58763).
Creations 2017
Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic proudly presents Creations 2017 - a
display of the work done by students of the Interior Designing,
Commercial Art and Fashion Designing departments from February
24-26, 2017 at Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic, between 10:30 am to 7
pm. E-mail: nnpoly@gmail.com
and Bombay merged to form the Province of Our Lady of
the Mount, India. Rev. Mother Fausta of the Annuncia on
was appointed as the first Indian Provincial Superior.
As the Congrega on spread to various states in India, its
Charism of Hospitality went wherever there was greater
need of services, spreading its spirit of love, joy and
simplicity, its selfless dedica on and devo on to duty so
that the requests for conduc ng works in dierent fields of
educa on, health, social and pastoral ac vi es may never
cease. Presently, the Province is under the able guidance of
the Provincial Superior, Sr Marjorie Carmel Caldeira.
Hospitality as mission is prophecy of another possible
world, by the gestures and prac ces that inspire and which
could be an evangelical answer to the wishes and the thirst
of humanity: respect, proximity, welcome acceptance,
listening, care, consolation, valuing life in all situations
and circumstances, inclusion of all in the same embrace of
merciful hospitality.
The FHIC praise and thank God for the innumerable
graces and blessings He has bestowed on the Province, and
hope and desire that the cherished memories of the past
and the dedicated lives of the many sisters who remained
faithful to the Charism of hospitality, serving the most
needy at all mes, may con nue to inspire and light a spark
in every heart.
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BHOPAL
New CCBI Office-bearers
On the seventh day of the 29 th Plenary Assembly of
the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), the
Plenary Assembly re-elected Cardinal Oswald Gracias, CCBI
president for the coming two years.
Cardinal Oswald is the president of the Federation of
Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) as well as the Archbishop
of Bombay, at present.
Dr George Antonysamy, Archbishop of Chennai-Mylapore
and Dr Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, Archbishop of Delhi were
elected Vice President and Secretary General respec vely.
Archbishop Antonysamy held various responsibili es of
the Catholic Church in the past, viz. Pope's Ambassador to
Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone; Charge d'Aaires of the
Va can Embassy in Jordan. In 2012, he was appointed the
sixth archbishop of Chennai-Mylapore Archdiocese.
The newly elected Secretary General of CCBI, Dr Anil
Couto held the following office: the Auxiliary Bishop of
Delhi, Titular bishop of Cenculiana, and Bishop of Jullundur.
His Grace Anil Couto is the Archbishop of Delhi since 2012.
The CCBI Plenary Assembly appreciated and thanked
the former Vice President Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao of
Goa and Bishop Varghese Chakkalakal of Calicut for their
generous contribu on and commi ed service to the CCBI.
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No covert Papal Agenda to
Convert or Influence Politics
The Pope's role in appointing Catholic bishops is not an
interference by the Vatican in the internal affairs of a
country, said Cardinal Oswald Gracias, president of the
Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences. The cardinal,
also head of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India,
was responding to a ques on during a press conference in
Bhopal on Jan. 30. "There is no such thing," he said, reac ng
to a ques on asking if the Pope appoin ng bishops in India
could be an interference by the Va can.
The Indian cardinal, who heads Bombay Archdiocese, is
among nine cardinals Pope Francis assigned to help reform
the Roman Curia and the administration of the Catholic
Church. Cardinal Gracias said that the Pope only chooses
from three candidates sent to him by the local Church. The
three candidates are selected via a commi ee of the Church
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leaders, after proper deliberation with all stakeholders,
he said."Most often, the Pope does not even know the
candidates, and therefore, there is no ques on of any kind
of interference," he said.
The question and the cardinal's assertion came in the
wake of pro-Hindu propaganda in India that the Catholic
Church hierarchy and its missionaries are covertly working
to implement a papal agenda to convert Hindus and
influence Indian poli cs. For decades, Hindu groups have
been accusing Catholics in India, including Saint Mother
Teresa of Kolkata, of working to implement a Va can agenda
conver ng Hindus and poor, low-caste people.
Cardinal Gracias, who heads the Indian Church territory
with the largest number of Catholics, said that the mission
of the Church has no political agenda."We are here to
spread the message of love and peace, and not for religious
conversions. We cannot and never force anyone to convert;
we want everyone to follow their religion with full vigour,"
he said. The cardinal also dispelled media apprehension
that the Church runs a parallel legal system, especially on
marriage-related issues."There is no conflict with Church
prac ces and the laws of the country," he said, adding that
the Church and its laws are concerned only with sacraments
and internal discipline.
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NEW DELHI
Let Mother Teresa's spirit
inspire us: President
"Like the strings of a sitar, which produce dierent notes
but come together to create a beautiful melody, people
professing different faiths constitute the spirit of India
and contribute to the strength of the na on. The spirit of
Mother Teresa, who was canonised recently, inspires us to
selfless service", said President Pranab Mukherjee while
addressing the Parliament in a joint session of both Houses
at the start of the budget session recently.
"The core of all my government policies is the welfare
of 'garib', 'peedit', 'Dalit', 'vanchhit', (poor, abused, dalits,
cheated)", the President said.
The government, he said, plans to empower over
250,000 scheduled Castes, scheduled tribes and women
entrepreneurs through the Stand-up India ini a ve.
In his speech, he praised the countrymen for going
through the struggle of demonetisation, and said that
the resilience showed by the citizens, particularly the
poor, in the fight against black money and corruption
was remarkable.
The President highlighted a Rs 600 billion package to
boost employment genera on and exports in the apparel
and made-ups sector, which is expected to generate over 10
million jobs, mostly for women.
Asser ng that youth is our greatest strength and 'yuva
urja' (young energy) needs to be eec vely channelised,
President Pranab Mukherjee said the government is
taking several initiatives to skill the youth and improve
their employability poten al which Includes a na on-wide
network of 50 India Interna onal Skill Centres.
Mukherjee also lauded the performance of female Indian
athletes at the Rio Olympics, and said the government
wants to empower women. "Our women deserve equal
opportunity. The Rio Olympics, where we took great
pride in the performance of PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik,
Deepa Karmakar and others, illustrates the strength of
our women."
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ODISHA
New book investigates
violence in Kandhamal
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, president of CCBI, has released
a book detailing the delay of jus ce to the vic ms of an -
Chris an violence in Kandhamal and the con nued human
right viola ons against Chris ans.
Noted lawyer Vrinda Grover and a law professor Saumya
Uma co-authored the 304-page "Kandhamal: introspecon
of Initiative for Justice 2007-2015". It is the first
comprehensive inves ga on of the jus ce process in one
of the most trauma c cases of communal violence targe ng
the Chris an community in India, its joint publishers Media
House and United Chris an Forum claimed.
"This book examines whether nine years later, closure and
jus ce have any resonance in the lives of the vic ms of the
an -Chris an violence in Kandhamal," the authors say in
their note.
Kandhamal, one of the poorest districts in the state of
Odisha, ranks dismally low on the Human Development
Index. In December 2007, and again in August 2008,
Kandhamal witnessed widespread and organised attacks
on the Chris an community. Human rights groups es mate
that around 100 people were killed, including disabled and
elderly persons, children, men and women. More than 600
villages were ransacked; at least 6,500 houses were looted
and burnt; at least 54,000 people were le homeless; 395
churches and other places of worship were destroyed.
The Kandhamal violence can be viewed in the context
of other an -Chris an a acks over the past few decades,
particularly in 1997-98 and 2014-15. Attacks against
Christians in India have been in the form of killing of
priests, sexual assault of nuns, and the physical destruc on
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of Christian institutions, schools, churches, colleges and
cemeteries by organisa ons whose main aim is to promote
and exploit communal clashes to increase their political
power base.
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ASSAM
Guwahati Archdiocese
celebrates silver jubilee
"The Church in India has been greatly edified by the witness
of the Catholic community in the Northeast in sharing
the Gospel," said Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, the President
of the Bishops' Conference of India during the mass that
concluded the Silver Jubilee Celebra ons of the Archdiocese
of Guwaha on January 21.
"Guwaha is the gateway to the Northeast, and we need
to thank God for what it has accomplished during the last
quarter of a century," said the Cardinal. During a period of
25 years, not only has Guwaha given birth to the Diocese
of Bongaigaon which also has grown impressively, but has
itself grown to such an extent as to give the image of an old
and well established diocese, with seminaries, houses of
forma on and various types of ins tu ons.
Archbishop John Moolachira welcomed the guests
and thanked all his co-workers for their wholehearted
collaboration. Most of the bishops of the Region were
gathered on the grounds of Jerome Ins tute with a large
crowd of faithful from the distant parishes.
Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil recalled how he
began with just 13 diocesan priests with responsibility
for 9 civil districts of Lower Assam. "It was a test of faith,"
he said, "but help came on its own in various forms:
volunteers, religious congrega ons, short-term assistance,
encouragement of all sorts. Institutions came up like
miracles: not only schools and hospitals, but also houses for
the dierently enabled, retreat centres, research ins tutes,
and even a university."
Assam Chief Minister Sonowal said, "We appreciate very
much what the Church is doing for the people of Assam;
I myself have been a beneficiary of Chris an assistance in
the field of educa on. My educators have taught me values
which I greatly cherish." While he praised his own party
leader Modi with enthusiasm, he also invited the Church to
work with him to build the state.
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VATICAN
Culture of life the only answer
to throwaway logic: Pope
A culture that protects life from conception to natural
death is the only answer to the idea that some lives are
expendable due to inconvenience or population control,
Pope Francis said.
Following in the path of St Teresa of Kolkata, Chris ans
are called to stand up and defend the lives of the unborn
and the vulnerable, the Pope said Feb. 5 in his remarks a er
the recita on of the Angelus prayer.
"We are close to and pray together for the children who
are in danger from the termina on of pregnancy, as well
as for people who are at the end of their lives; every life is
sacred," he said.
The Pope commemorated the Day for Life celebration
promoted by the Italian bishops' conference. The theme of
the 2017 commemora on was "Women and men for life in
the footsteps of St Teresa of Kolkata."
Ci ng Mother Teresa's call to fight for life, the Pope joined
the Italian bishops' appeal for "courageous educational
ac on in favour of human life."
"Let us remember the words of Mother Teresa: 'Life is
beauty, admire it; life is life, fight for it!' both for the baby
about to be born and the person who is close to death," he
said, repea ng again, "Every life is sacred!"
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Papal video message for Super
Bowl
Pope Francis issued a video message for Super Bowl LI, in
which New England defeated Atlanta 34-28.
"Great spor ng events like today's Super Bowl are highly
symbolic, showing that it is possible to build a culture of
encounter and a world of peace," the Pope said.
"By par cipa ng in sport, we are able to go beyond our
own self-interest, and in a healthy way, we learn to sacrifice,
to grow in fidelity and respect the rules," he continued.
"May this year's Super Bowl be a sign of peace, friendship
and solidarity to the world."
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Dream, prophesy; don't focus
just on survival
When religious orders focus on survival rather than on
sharing the joy and hope of faith in Jesus, they end up being
"professionals of the sacred, but not fathers and mothers,"
said Pope Francis.
"The tempta on of survival turns what the Lord presents
as an opportunity for mission into something dangerous,
threatening, potentially disastrous," the Pope told
consecrated men and women who joined him Feb. 2 for
Mass on the feast of the Presenta on of the Lord and the
World Day for Consecrated Life.
Speaking as a fellow member of a religious order, Pope
Francis urged religious to keep alive the faith, hope and
audacity of the men and women who founded the orders to
which they belong.
"We are heirs to those who have gone before us and
had the courage to dream," he said during the Mass,
which began with the blessing of candles celebra ng the
presenta on of Christ as the light of the world.
The feast day Gospel reading from St Luke tells the
story of Mary and Joseph bringing the newborn Jesus to
the Temple in fulfilment of the law. The elderly and pious
Simeon and Anna are in the Temple, and rejoice when they
see Jesus, recognising him as the Messiah.
Simeon and Anna, the Pope said, testified that "life is
worth living in hope, because the Lord keeps His promise."
The Pope said religious have inherited Simeon and Anna's
hymn of hope from their founders and elders, who "had the
courage to dream."
Hope in the Lord and the prophe c announcement of His
presence "will protect us from a tempta on that can make
our consecrated life barren: the tempta on of survival" and
of preserving ins tu ons above all else, said the Pope, a
member of the Jesuit order.
"The mentality of survival makes us reac onaries, fearful,
slowly and silently shutting ourselves up in our houses
and in our own preconceived no ons," he said. "It makes
us look back to the glory days days that are past and
rather than rekindling the prophe c crea vity born of our
founders' dreams, it looks for shortcuts in order to evade
the challenges knocking on our doors today.
"A survival mentality robs our charisms of power, because
it leads us to 'domesticate' them, to make them 'user-
friendly,' robbing them of their original crea ve force," Pope
Francis continued. "It makes us want to protect spaces,
buildings and structures, rather than to encourage new
ini a ves."
The temptation of survival, he said, "turns us into
professionals of the sacred, but not fathers and mothers,
brothers and sisters of that hope to which we are called to
bear prophe c witness."
Like Mary and Joseph, religious are called to bring Jesus
into the midst of his people, the Pope said. "Only this will
make our lives frui ul and keep our hearts alive."
All Chris ans, but especially those consecrated with the
vows of poverty, chas ty and obedience, are called to be
the leaven of the Gospel in the world, he said.
"Perhaps there are be er brands of flour, but the Lord has
called us to be leaven here and now, with the challenges
we face. Not on the defensive or motivated by fear," he
said, "but with our hands on the plough, helping the wheat
to grow, even though it has frequently been sown among
weeds."
"Pu ng Jesus in the midst of His people," he said, "means
taking up and carrying the crosses of our brothers and
sisters. It means wan ng to touch the wounds of Jesus in
the wounds of a world in pain, which longs and cries out
for healing."
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ITALY
Catholic chapel to become first
Sicilian synagogue
The Catholic Church in Palermo has made a significant
step towards healing ancient wounds with the Jewish
community, allowing one of its chapels to become the first
synagogue in Sicily for 500 years.
The chapel, part of the church and monastery of
St Nicolas Tolentino, is built on the ruins of the Great
Synagogue in the old Jewish quarter of Palermo.
"It's the closing of a historical circle and the righting
of a historical wrong," said Michael Freund, founder and
chairman of Shavei Israel, who has long campaigned for a
Sicilian synagogue.
The move came about largely due to the friendship
formed between Rabbi Pinhas Punturello who serves in
Sicily and the Archbishop of Palermo, Corrado Lorefice.
"It is with great joy that we have responded to this
request," said the archbishop. "This transfer is the product
of a genuine friendship and ongoing dialogue between the
Church and Palermo's Jewish community."
Rabbi Punturello said the archbishop was "open minded,
friendly and sincere. He really believes in the equality of all
people in front of God."
Mr Freund agreed that Jews in Sicily had been fortunate
in the appointment of Archbishop Lorefice, 18 months ago.
"He showed great vision and courage to take this step. It is
a remarkable gesture of reconcilia on he could easily have
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rebued our requests." Rabbi Punturello said he was thrilled
by the development. "We are going to pray where people
from the Jewish community used to pray using the same
words for more than eight centuries. The feeling is almost
too much."
In the fourteenth century, when Sicily was ruled by Spain,
the Edict of Expulsion forced Jews who refused to convert
to Chris anity to leave. Historians believe there were up to
100,000 Jews in Sicily.
Around 30 Jews now live in Palermo, and another 15 are
preparing for conversion.
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IRAQ
Refugee ban forces Iraqi
archbishop to cancel US visit
An Iraqi archbishop has been forced to postpone a
scheduled visit to America, following President Donald
Trump's temporary ban on citizens from several Muslim
countries travelling to the US.
Msgr John Kozar, president of Catholic Near East Welfare
Association, was due to receive a visit from Chaldean
Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Iraq, in order to
discuss the persecu on of Iraqi Chris ans.
However, according to the newspaper Catholic New York,
Msgr Kozar has been informed by the archbishop that the
trip will have to be postponed.
Msgr Kozar said: "I'm planning a visit to Iraq in March
to con nue to demonstrate the solidarity we have, and to
show them we haven't abandoned them, and to assure
them that they are not forgo en. But I don't know will I
be permi ed to enter that country? As we have stopped the
flow from these listed na ons, some of them are doing the
same in kind."
The archbishop was due to visit Washington DC and New
York, and was originally invited by New Jersey poli cian,
Chris Smith.
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LETTERS EDITOR
TO
THE
World Marriage Day
Sir, World Marriage Day is associated with the 'Catholic
Marriage Encounter', and is observed on the second Sunday
of February; this year on Feb. 12, 2017.
World Marriage Day honours the husband and wife as the
'founda on of the family', the basic unit of society. It salutes
the beauty of the faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily
marriage life.
It was heartening to note that the Worldwide Marriage
Encounter India celebrated 40 years from October 13-16, 2013,
at St Pius X College, Mumbai. It was inaugurated by Oswald
Cardinal Gracias, with the theme: "Go, Grow, Glow Faith
and Love in Ac on"; and with the Vision statement: "Love one
another as I have loved you." (John 13:34; 15:12)
Pope Francis received members of the Apostolic Tribunal
of the Roman Rota, on Saturday January 21, 2017 on the
occasion of the opening of the Judicial Year. He focused on
the rela onship between Faith and Marriage.
"Love needs truth to survive. True love unifies, and becomes
a new light for a frui ul and full life. Couples need to be
trained through an adequate process of prepara on aimed
at rediscovering marriage and the family, built on God's
divine plan, in a 'New Catechumenate'! What is required is to
move from a purely legal and formal perspec ve towards a
'Sacramental founda on'!"
Dr Trevor Colaso, Bandra (W)
On alternative facts
Sir, We have two new words coined in recent days to explain or
interpret happenings that have actually taken place or thought
to have taken place. They are 'alterna ve facts'. The words
were first used by an adviser to Donald Trump to explain his
version of the a endance at the Presiden al Inaugura on.
Here, in our own country, the words may be used to explain
the Government's account of the demone sa on events and
those of the cri cs of demone sa on, and the cri cs are
growing in number.
The point being made is: do our communicators care a
tuppence for TRUTH? It seems that communicators today
are hell bent on transmi ng one's own view of events a
phenomenon that is very much in keeping with the "selfie
culture" of today's world.
Let us listen to Pope Francis' call in his Message for the
51st World Communica ons Day: "I would like to encourage
24 THE EXAMINER FEB 11 - 17, 2017
everyone to engage in construc ve forms of communica on
that reject prejudice towards others, and foster a culture of
encounter, helping all of us to view the world around us with
realism and trust."
If communica on in any form by any person or body is
to be construc ve, that is posi ve, valuable and eec ve,
then it must be, in the words of the Pope, "a crea ve style
of communica on that never seeks to glamourise evil, but
instead to concentrate on solu ons and to inspire a posi ve
and responsible approach on the part of its recipients."
Is this too much to hope for in a world of a mass
media that tries to put a spin on any and every possible
newsworthy occurrence?
It is our fervent prayer that the followers of the 'Good News',
wherever they are and whatever the profession they follow,
especially those involved in the mass media as journalists,
broadcasters, actors, etc., "draw inspira on from the Good
News amid the drama c events of our me, and shine like
beacons in the darkness of this world, shedding light along
the way and opening ever new paths of confidence and hope"
in those who read the printed word or listen/see the video
messages broadcast on the airways of the world.
Noel D'Silva, Andheri
WhatsApp mania
Sir, The latest incident of an accident vic m, Anwar Ali, an 18-
year-old allowed to die by bystanders is not what Mumbai is
known for. The young boy was le to die, a er he was hit by
a bus while cycling to work. There are thousands of examples
where Mumbai has stood out, as compared to any other city
in India, where people have gone out of the way in reaching
out to assist the needy and those caught in diculty on various
occasions. The most significant ones were the tragedies that
Mumbai faced: the 26/11 terror a acks, series of bomb blasts
in 1993 and the bomb blasts in the trains at dierent sta ons.
It is dicult to digest that with the social media hype, there
are so many people who actually get into the act immediately
by holding onto their handsets, trying to record the gruesome
tragedies. How can people be so cruel and heartless? Gone
are the days when people would shy away from viewing such
tragedies, either shedding a tear or screaming for help. But
today, there are so many who want to capture such tragedies,
and be the first reporter on social media. At whose cost, and
what benefit or gain? Are they hoping for a reward or do they
want to prove that they are the ones who are bold enough to
stand there and record the gruesome event?
The first thing anybody could do is to get into the rescue
act, rushing the vic m to a nearby hospital. A precious life
could be saved when the vic m is rushed to the hospital
or given medical assistance during the golden hour. One
can understand people capturing happy moments on every
occasion, but not when a fellow being is suering and is le
to die. People around should give a mouthful to those trying
to video shoot the tragedy on their cell phones. Would they
be doing the same when they see a near and dear one of their
own struggling for life?
Vincy D'Cunha, Borivli (W)
Communion for Catholics...
Sir, There has been much discussion/debate with regard
to distribu on of Holy Communion at church services on
occasions like Christmas, funerals, marriages, etc., where our
non-Chris an brethren are present. While some feel that the
announcements made at such services, which clearly specify
that Holy Communion is only for Catholics, etc., sounds too
harsh, almost amoun ng to discrimina on, there may be
others who feel that there could be a be er way of pu ng
it across. The debate/discussion could con nue, but in the
meanwhile, there seems to be a new approach at the Holy
Family Church at Chakala, Andheri.
At a funeral Mass recently at Holy Family Church (I am
told), at the me of distribu on of Holy Communion, the
usual announcement about Holy Communion being only for
Catholics was made. However, the announcement further said,
that the non-Chris ans could come forward in a queue (parallel
to the queue for Holy Communion). And the priest blessed
each one of them by laying his hands on their forehead, and
said a li le prayer for them. I certainly feel those who came
forward (and it seems, many did) must have felt 'blessed' and
part of the congrega on. Could this be emulated in other
churches as well ?
Melville X D'Souza, Orlem, Malad (W)
Archbishop's concern towards
addiction to substance abuse
Sir, Substance abuse, drugs, internet pornography appears
rampant among the youth all over India. Ini ally, it was thought
to be prevalent amongst the youth of the North East.
Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bengaluru was addressing a
public func on, where hundreds of people from all religions
thronged Infant Jesus shrine on the Annual feast of Infant Jesus
of Prague on Jan. 14, 2017. He was distraught at seeing the
youth being addicted to substance abuse, drugs and internet
pornography, which destroys the moral fibre of our youth, and
hence called for greater Pastoral care. He asserted that our
youth need to be protected and guided.
People from various religions thronged the shrine of
Infant Jesus to thank for favours received, which included
the Bengaluru Mayor G.Padmavathi, a Hindu who declared,
"I have been coming to this shrine for over three decades,
praying to Jesus."
Rui J Dias, Borivli
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
Trump "puts America first"
Sir, Parents know the struggle they face to get their children to
share their toys with others. Children naturally "put themselves
first". To get along in their families, in school and in society at
large, they must learn to put others on par with themselves.
In his inaugural address to the people of America,
President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 stated that
he wants to "put America first". No doubt, we need to be
concerned about unemployment, healthcare, good schools,
retirement benefits, infrastructure, and other issues.
However, no na on lives in isola on from others; we are all
on this same planet together, which demands that we have
a sense of responsibility for others. "Pu ng America first"
is pure egoism on a na onal level.
Jubel D'Cruz, Dombivli
The Lord is Our Shepherd
In life, at times, expensive bills and deep troubles bring you down
It seems difficult to smile and easier to frown
To the Devil dont however sell your soul
Or else you will fall in your own eyes as never before.
Its time for repentance and humble prayer
To call out to our Lord, our Heavenly Father, our Saviour
Its time to get down on your knees and bow
To learn to surrender and how to let go.
Worries, pain and suffering keep rearing their heads now and then
But be brave and strong like Daniel in the lions den
Sincere tears of repentance will wash away your sins
With the Good Lord guiding you, your troubles will fall away
like nine pins.
With steadfast and unflinching faith constantly take Gods name
Do your duty devotedly without expecting rewards or fame
Remember the Lord and He will help you lift and carry your Cross
Through lifes dark waters the Divine Boatman will safely ferry
you across.
The Lord will cradle and shelter you in His arms
From all the blizzards, tornados and storms
When He lovingly touches your palm
You will by and by experience an inner peace and calm.
His eyes are filled with so much love, compassion and mercy
The anchor of your life He is so adorable and praiseworthy
Turn to Him as He is there to take care of your troubled heap
The Lord is our Shepherd constantly watching over His flock
of sheep.
S. Deepa
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 14th DEATH ANNIVERSARY
13 February 2017
Rudolph Anthony DLima
(Rudy)
All of our life,
We will miss you
As the years come and go
But deep, down in our hear s
You will live forever
Because we love you so.
Lovingly remembered by :
Wife : Theresa
Brother : Edu / Rose
Children : Rachel,
Raina/Bosco,
Fr. Ternan s.j.
Grandsons : Ethan & Rhys
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79th Birthday Remembrance
Mrs. Sybil D'Souza
11th Feb 1938 - 9th Dec 2016
Missing you!
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In Loving Memory of
Cynthia Mary Nichols
Birth: 25th November 1930
Died: 12th January 2017
A Special Person, A Special face,
Some One we loved,
Always Kind,
These are the memories left behind
Months Mind Mass
offered by her children:
Lynda, Pamela, Rodney, Cheryl,
David, Tangerine, Judy, Kevin
and their Families
on 12th February 2017
at Our Lady of Health Church
Versova at 9.30 am Mass
7th Death Anniversary
In Loving Memory of
ROLAND ALPHONSO
(16.4.1958 14.2.2010)
Seven Years passed since youve
gone away.
Yet, we feel your presence everyday.
Your thoughts are with us as we tread
lifes way.
A special smile, a special face
And in our hearts a very
Special place.
Some days are hard when weakened
with sorrow
Remembering you inspires us to face
our tomorrows.
Lovingly remembered by:
Dora, Zimmel & family members
 A tribute to ELVINA NORONHA e SOUZA
on her 1st Death Anniversary.

Mae. to fulfil your LAST WISH we, Angela, Mavis, Melwvn & Myra took
you from Mumbai (where you lived with us for 40 years only with a break of
holiday vacation) to your own desired house in Soccorro Ambirna Goa by Air
Ambulance on Ash Wednesday. You lived in your house for 8 days admiring
and smiling, although you could not stand or talk .We sat by your bed side, our
hearts crushed and sore, but we did our best to the very end, till we could do
no more. In tears we saw you sinking. we watched you fade away as you were
saying Bae, Bae all the time and though our hearts were breaking,
we knew you could not stay.
Your memory is a keepsake from which we'll never part.
God has you in His arms. we have you in our heart.
11th Sept.1914 17th Feb.2016
Wife of Late S. X. Valeriano e Souza
Loving Step-mother of: Caetaninho D'Souza. Mother of Late Florinda/Amy/Angela
M/in law of: Constatinho/Late Hilary/Anthony
Grandmother of: Linda/Allan/Cynthia/Leslie/Sydney/Ninette/Mavis/Melwyn & Myra
Great Grandmother of: Analiese/Monique/George/Ayden & Meghan.
Eucharistic Celebration will be at Our Lady of Succorro Church in (Bardez) Goa at 8.00 am
on 17th February 2017 followed by Prayers and blessing of the grave
and on 3rd March 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Marol, Mumbai at 6.00 am.

O Come ye to Calvary @Versova

and walk the Via Dolorosa this Lent
The Greatest man in History, JESUS,
had no servants yet they called Him Master;
had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher,
had no medicine, but was sought out for Healing,
had no army, yet kings feared Him
won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, but still was crucified buried in a tomb,
yet HE LIVES TODAY! and waits for each one of us.
The Via Dolorosa (Via Della Rosa) also known as Jesus' Way of the Cross and 14 stations of the Cross route, marks Jesus' path
after being convicted by Pilate, as one of the most important and meaningful Holy Land attractions to worldwide Christians. Those
who have had the privilege of walking "The Via Dolorosa" in the Holy Land, would have experienced a meaningful Journey full
of Peace, Joy and Satisfaction. However, making the Via Dolorosa Trip to the Holy Land is not practical for the vast majority.
So the alternative is to meaningfully walk the 14 Stations of the Cross in one place and get that inner peace and satisfaction.
Calvary@Versova is one such place in the Archdiocese of Bombay where 15 Stations of the Cross have been errected across the
Grounds of Our Lady of Health Parish in Versova, Andheri West. Every year different Parish groups, Cells and Associations from
across the 10 Deaneries of Mumbai and also the Vasai Diocese find time to make that Journey and walk the Stations of the Cross
expressing the desire to come again. Apart from walking the Way of the Cross, pilgrims find time to visit Institutions in the Parish
viz: the House of Charity and Vimala Convent and spend time with the inmates.
The Church grounds are open to all Church groups from across Mumbai and beyond.
Visiting Groups desiring food arrangements {Breakfast, Lunch, Tea @ Rs.150/- per head (Veg)and @Rs.200/- per head (Non-Veg)} may please
contact Jasmine D'Souza (M:9920303012 / 9820133891) or Peter Lobo (M:9004530603)
Individuals wishing to walk the Way of the Cross can join the Versova Parish when it conducts the Way of the Cross during Fridays of Lent (under
lights) from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm or when the Versova Parish Youth enact the Way of the Cross on Good Friday from 7.00 am to 10.00 am.

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 GROOMS WANTED
SEEKING alliance from well settled
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above 5.6 ft tall for a RC Goan Spinster 32
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BRIDES WANTED
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ROMAN Catholic Goan Bachelor,
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PARENTS of handsome R.C.,
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holder, currently completing MBA at
Yale and talented in music. Searching for
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Office: Military Road, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059.
Our Konkan Div Govt Licence No is 0101/17112/P/E.

(VASAI - WEST)
1 bhk for 35 lakhs,
2 bhk for 55 lakhs
3 Bhk for 67 lakhs

HOME PACKERS & MOVERS
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Car Transporta on, Commercial
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& Internaonal Too.
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Mob-9323673747, Tel -39698399
anuj@pacndeliver.com
20 Yrs of Quality Service
1. Buy 3BHK spacious Row House Villas Praise Lord Jesus
for the price of 2BHK Apartments in
Panjim. 2BHK New tower 1.65cr in IC Colony
Gated community project just 6 kms 1RK Sale area 325 36L opp d-mart
from Panjim with Club House, Green
Spaces, open Terrace and all modern Dahisar West
ameni es 1bhk new with swimming pool, garden
2. 1 BHK apt on Kadamba Plateau just
10 kms from Panjim... Sports Themed etc.. 77L 750 Area in Jankalyan Malad
Residen al Complex West 0%Brokerage
3. 10,890 sq NA plot just 19 kms
from Mopa Interna onal Airport at `. 1bhk under construc on 71L in Orlem
7,50,000/- Malad West 0% Brokerage
Many more Land (Plots) / weekend homes
Interest Free EMI opon available Randell Abranches
Full Cheque Payment / No Brokerage I C ESTATE CONSULTANCY
Call: Valenne
(Valy - Orlem, Malad)9324722468 9820429916

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23 cents land with well-maintained 3 bedroom duplex villa (2000 sq ); closed car park; solar connec on.
All bedrooms with wardrobes, a ached bath and toilet. Modular kitchen, separate servants room with
bath and toilet. Open well, 20,000 ltrsump with corpora on water. Yielding coconut, mango, chickoo trees
and other plants. Plot includes 4 bedroom outhouse(1500 sq ) with a ached bath and toilet, kitchen,
solar connec on; provision for extension of 1500 sq . Outhouse also has provision for extension of 2
more floors (3500 sq each). Walking distance from Vamanjoor Church, St Josephs Engineering College,
Pharmacy College, Nursing College. 1.5 km from Pilikula Wildlife Nature Park and Golf Club, 10 km from
Railway sta on and 8 km from Airport. Ideal for developing as guest house.
Price: Rs 2.5 crore
For further details kindly mail arscvisions.mangalore@gmail.com or call at +91 9741161728

HOLIDAYS 2017
1. Nainital Mussoorie Jim Corbe (Safari
Included). Rishikesh,
April 20- 29. 7N/ 8 D. Rs 26,800/-
2. Pilgrimage to Saint Theresa of Kolkata
May 3- 8 , 3N- 4 D Rs 16,500/-
3. Darjeeling Sikkim Gangtok Pelling,
Kalimpong, Ravangla Mirik Nepal border,
Nathula Pass.( By Air ) 8N / 9 D
May 10- 18 Rs 36,000/-
4. Chandigarh Shimla Manali
May 20- 29. 7 N / 8 D Rs 23,500./-
5. Kashmir: Katra ,Patnitop, Sonamarg,
Gulmarg (3 nights in Houseboat)
June 2 to 12 .8N / 9 D
Pahalgam, 8 N / 9 D Rs 27,000/-
Please Note all above Deluxe Packages
Include:
- Travel by train unless specified
- All Meals(breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- Stay in 3 Star hotels, (room on 3
sharing) - Sightseeing as per i nerary
*other terms & condi ons apply
Contact us:
E-mail: scarleholidays@yahoo.com
Tel#9930684491/ 9930682339/
0222 6483603

For Sale in Mahim (W), HOUSE RENOVATION

POTTA
A 3 Days Inner Healing Retreat in
Prepara on for Lent led by
Rev Fr. Augus ne Vallooran
and Team from Divine Retreat
Centre Kerala (Po a)
Venue: St Francis of Assisi Church
Bandra (West) Mumbai
Date: 24th February 2017
to 26th February 2017 (Fri/ Sat/ Sun)
Timing; 9.00 am to 9.00 pm
Nr. Living Room Furniture
Showroom- 1 BHK Flat (426 sq. .
carpet), Fully Furnished with
Modular Kitchen & bright , modern
interiors. - Rs. 1.70 Cr. (Nego able).
(Brokers please excuse)
For Buying/Selling/Leave& License
(Mahim/Matunga (West) -
Santacruz (West & East),
Reliable Real Estate Consultants
M : 9833054367
Complete Interior Solu ons,
Designer P.O.P On Walls & Ceilings,
Textures, Brush N Roller
And Spray Pain ng.
Makers of Kitchen Pla orms,
Home & Oce Furniture.
Professional Plumbing
& Electrical Wiring.
Excellent Waterproofing, Flooring,
Tiling & all type of Civil Work.
Contact: Gregory Vaz,
Call: 2655 3343
Cell: 98927 78354 / 92241 61547
E-mail: vazgreg@gmail.com

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