Dear All, It was with a saddened heart that I heard of Fr Catao's demise last weekend. Fr Catao was my English teacher and principal of our school St Britto's. A disciplinarian to boot he enforced the law with his "paddle" and 'lunch time music'. He did not tolerate fools and called a spade a spade. As Marshall pointed out he had an aristocratic demeanour and spoke English as it should be spoken. Despite this he was loved and respected by all his students. It may be because his classes were engaging and he was a committed and charismatic teacher with a strong sense of fair play, Heavens school will rejoice with the addition of Fr Catao coming so soon after Sir Ivan -another great teacher.
These two teachers have inspired me and have helped me to become what I am. My sympathies to the bereaved families. Thank You Fred for keeping us informed. Pascal X. Pinto Class of '80 St Britto HS Mapuca
