FR Planton Faria Son of Late Mr Rodolfo Faria and late Mrs Espediana Faria ,Cuncolim salcette Goa He was born 20 October 19g40
Served as theVice president of DKA. His contribution to the Konkani language and culture in the church is note worthy He was ex Secretary Diocesan Centre for Social Communication Fr Planton served in the vineyard of the Lord, at Infant Jesus Church, Colva,St Joseph Arpora ;St Braz Kumbarjua;St Pedro Bainguinim, St Michael ,Orlim; Our Lady of Rosary Church Curca .Editor of Goychim Kirnnam, a fortnightly in Konkani in Romi script.As the dramatist and writer staged and directed 18 tiatrs, besides aired 10 plays on AIRadio. He himself acted in 3 of his own plays. He has published XANTICHO DUTT on tiatr,2 Tujea moga Katir was awarded by KBM. 3- Kunkolle Mahan Ganv( Kala Academy literary award),4- Tukach lagon( Tiatr award) 5-Kaljivont(Kala academy award).He was felicitated by DKA for contribution to Konkani literary and cultural convention, at the second literary culture, in Romi script held at Curchorem in 2010 Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
