On this auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, I, along with Auxiliary Bishop Simião Fernandes and the entire Catholic faithful of this Archdiocese, extend our warmest and most joyful greetings to our Hindu brethren across Goa.
This beautiful festival traditionally calls for the removal of obstacles, growth in wisdom, and a profound respect for all, including Nature. As we look around our beloved Bhangarachem Goem (Golden Goa), these values have never been more vital. Our state has long possessed a unique blend of natural beauty and communal harmony.
United by the spirit of this Festival and a common concern for peace, let us continue to actively collaborate in safeguarding human dignity, protecting the natural beauty and the ecological heritage of our land, and nurturing harmony within our local communities.
To all those who celebrate this Festival, a happy and peaceful Ganesh Chaturthi!”
