We are pleased to inform you that canonization process of the late MGSR George Fernandes is on, Fr George hails from Goan, all Goans should be proud of.
Leslie Almeida Andrean Notes - March 2009 CANONIZATION PROCESS OF THE LATE MGSR GEORGE FERNANDES For the first time a priest from Mumbai and our ex-parish priest is being considered for sainthood. It is indeed a matter of great rejoicing to note from the Examiner dated 17th January, 2009 that the Poor Sisters of Our Lady, Mumbai, whose order was established by Mgsr. George Fernandes in 1939 has taken up the cause of seeking Sainthood for their Founder, the Late Mgsr. George Fernandes known as the Lover of the Poor, in May 2008. Mgsr. George Fernandes was Parish Priest of St. Andrew's Church from June 1961 till his death on 2nd June 1970. He is buried in front of Our Lady's Grotto in our church compound. During his tenure as Parish Priest, there were several vocations to the priesthood and religious life for which he was responsible. Through his spirituality, these vocations were nurtured. To name a few: Fr. Larry Pereira, Parish Priest Mt. Carmel Church, Fr. Guiseppe Rodrigues, Sr. Sadhana, earlier Principal St. Joseph's Convent, Bandra known as Winnie Fernandes, Sr. Janet Remedios, Sr. Angela Rodrigues, Sr. Emily Pereira, Fr. Austin Norris, etc. For the first time a priest from Mumbai is being considered for sainthood. Having got the go-ahead from the Archbishop of Mumbai, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, these nuns are in search of testimonies of people from parishes where Mgsr. George served. Sr. Cecilia deSouza, Holy Cross Convent, Church Road, Kuria, Mumbai 400070, is in charge of collecting information on his life, his dedication to God, his work with the poor etc and has requested that such information be forwarded to her. We request parishioners who had interaction with Mgsr. George Fernandes to share their experiences and thoughts which can be collated to facilitate the process of his canonization. Sr.Cecilia's contact details are: Tel No.25042991 Email: [email protected] - Beryl P. Lobo --------------------------------------------------- Read all Goanet messages at: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ ---------------------------------------------------
