Priest Transfers – Archdiocese of Goa and Daman 2023

Priest Transfers – Archdiocese of Goa and Daman 2023

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has announced the following appointments of its Clergy to various Ministries in the Archdiocese. These appointments are to take effect from the beginning of the Pastoral Year 2023:

CP-Decr/012/2023: A Parish Chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption, erected at Paddevaddo, Curtorim, and affiliated to the Parish of St. Alex, Curtorim.

CP-P/013/2023: Rev. Fr. Diogo Manuel Oficio Fernandes relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Cross, Verna, keeping in mind can. 538 §3, with deep appreciation for his valuable services to the Archdiocese and with the hope that he will continue to make the same available to the Archdiocese to the extent possible.

CP-P/014/2023: Rev. Fr. Lucio Alexander Dias appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Cross, Verna.

CP-P/015/2023: Rev. Fr. Aleixo Sebastião Jacinto Menezes appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, Benaulim.

CP-P/016/2023: Rev. Fr. Donato Constâncio Rosario Rodrigues appointed Rector of the Patriachal Seminary of Rachol.

CP-Of/017/2023: Rev. Fr. Francisco Antonio Agnelo Jacinto Pinheiro relieved of the post of Parochial Administrator of the Parish of St. Joseph, Dramapur.

CP-P/018/2023: Rev. Fr. Pascoal Manuel Julião Afonso appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Joseph, Dramapur.

CP-P/019/2023: Rev. Fr. Benjamin Cruz Sacrafamilia appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Anthony, Veroda.

CP-P/020/2023: Rev. Fr. José Gomes appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Pilar, Seraulim.

CP-P/021/2023: Rev. Fr. Clifford Cardozo appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary, Mandrem.

CP-P/022/2023: Rev. Fr. Joseph Anthony Rowland Salema relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Alex, Curtorim, keeping in mind can. 538 §3, with deep appreciation for his valuable services to the Archdiocese and with the hope that he will continue to make the same available to the Archdiocese to the extent possible.

CP-P/023/2023: Rev. Fr. Manuel Ubaldo Dias appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Alex, Curtorim.

CP-P/024/2023: Rev. Fr. Agnelo Antonio Sertório Jacinto das Dores Moniz e Rodrigues relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Assolna, keeping in mind can. 538 §3, with deep appreciation for his valuable services to the Archdiocese and with the hope that he will continue to make the same available to the Archdiocese to the extent possible.

CP-P/025/2023: Rev. Fr. Romeu Martinho Godinho appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, Assolna.

CP-P/026/2023: Rev. Fr. Marcelin Rodrigues appointed Director of the Diocesan Catechetical Centre.

CP-Of/027/2023: Rev. Fr. Heston Agnelo Ferrão relieved of the post of Chaplain of the Chapel of St. Lawrence, Arossim, affiliated to the Parish of St. Thomas, Cansaulim.

CP-P/028/2023: Rev. Fr. Myron Jeson Barreto appointed Chaplain of the Chapel of St. Lawrence, Arossim, affiliated to the Parish of St. Thomas, Cansaulim.

CP-P/029/2023: Rev. Fr. Josley Rocha appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panjim.

CP-P/032/2023: The Executive Committee of the “Diocesan Centre for Missionary Animation” reconsitituted with the following members: – The Director pro tempore of the Centre (Rev. Fr. Milton Rodrigues, SFX); – Rev. Fr. Leo Fernandes; – Rev. Fr. Joaquim Piedade Victor Ferrão; – Rev. Sr. Velankanni Rodrigues, FMCK; – Rev. Sr. Jenifer Cardozo, FIC; – Mr. Alex Ekka; – Ms. Belinda Fernandes; – Ms. Goretti D’Silva; – Ms. Sarita Filomena de Almeida; – Mr. Cajetan Fernandes; – Mr. Menino Menezes.

CP-P/033/2023: Rev. Fr. Aidan Manuel Fernandes appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady, the Mother of the Poor, Tilamola.

CP-P/034/2023: Rev. Fr. Ronaldo Fernandes appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Lawrence Martyr, Agassaim.

CP-P/035/2023: Rev. Fr. João Francisco Coelho appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Mathias, São Matias, and Parochial Administrator of the Parish of the Holy Spirit, Naroa.

CP-Of/036/2023: Rev. Fr. Marcos Rui Oscar Coutinho e Quadros relieved of the post of Parochial Administrator of the Parish of St. Anne, Santana-Talaulim.

CP-P/037/2023: Rev. Fr. Domingos Pereira appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Anne, SantanaTalaulim.

CP-P/038/2023: Rev. Fr. Gregorio Xavier Cruz appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Piety, Mardol.

CP-P/039/2023: Rev. Fr. João Santana de Cristo Rei Colaço relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, Candolim, on the completion of his term.

CP-P/040/2023: Rev. Fr. Ryan Anthony Camilo Estibeiro appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, Candolim.

CP-P/041/2023: Rev. Fr. Francisco Xavier Sunil de Menino Jesus Fernandes appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Santa Rita de Cascia, Camorlim de Bardez.

CP-P/042/2023: Rev. Fr. Savio Fermino D’Souza appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Miracles, Morjim.

CP-P/043/2023: Rev. Fr. Blaise Robert Lobo appointed Director of the Diocesan Youth Centre.

CP-P/044/2023: Rev. Fr. Emidio Manuel Inacinho Pinto relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Andrew, Goa Velha, keeping in mind can. 538 §3, with deep appreciation for his valuable
services to the Archdiocese and with the hope that he will continue to make the same available to the Archdiocese to the extent possible.

CP-P/045/2023: Rev. Fr. Antonio Francisco Albuquerque appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Andrew, Goa Velha.

CP-Of/046/2023: Rev. Fr. Emidio Manuel Inacinho Pinto appointed “Priest in charge” of the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety, Cobravaddo, affiliated to the Parish of St. Alex, Calangute.

CP-P/047/2023: Rev. Fr. Eustaquio Jose Maria Jesus de Abreu relieved of the post of the Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of Carmel, Telaulim, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Navelim, on the completion of 75 years of age, with deep appreciation for his valuable services to the Archdiocese and with the hope that he will continue to make the same available to the Archdiocese to the extent possible.

CP-P/048/2023: Rev. Fr. Valentine Dompaul Alvares appointed Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Telaulim, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Navelim.

CP-P/049/2023: Rev. Fr. Augusto José Maria de Agnelo Carvalho alias Anil Kumar relieved of the post of the Chaplain of the Chapel of St. Joseph, Davorlim, Navelim, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Navelim, on the completion of 75 years of age, with deep appreciation for his valuable services to the Archdiocese and with the hope that he will continue to make the same available to the Archdiocese to the extent possible.

CP-P/050/2023: Rev. Fr. Agnelo Dias appointed Chaplain of the Chapel of St. Joseph, Davorlim, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Navelim.

CP-P/051/2023: Rev. Fr. Lourenço Bartolomeu Roque Rodrigues relieved of the post of Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety, Panzorcone, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Health, Cuncolim.

CP-P/052/2023: Rev. Fr. Dominic Savio Rodrigues appointed Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety, Panzorcone, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Health, Cuncolim.

CP-P/053/2023: Rev. Fr. Jovier Edwin Barreto appointed Prefect of Discipline and Procurator of the Minor Seminary of Our Lady, Saligão-Pilerne.

CP-P/054/2023: Rev. Fr. Mario Jose Acacio Leitão appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Diogo, Guirim.

CP-P/055/2023: Rev. Fr. Francisco Xavier Pereira appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Lawrence Martyr, Agassaim.

CP-P/056/2023: Rev. Fr. Kevan Rodrigues appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. John Facundo, Corlim.

CP-P/059/2023: Rev. Fr. Royal Raposo appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Cross, Verna.

CP-P/060/2023: Rev. Fr. Jackie Afonso Albuquerque appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Francis Xavier, Velim.

CP-P/061/2023: Rev. Fr. Michael Fernandes appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Alex, Curtorim.

CP-P/062/2023: Rev. Fr. Agnelo Simoes appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, Aldona.

CP-P/063/2023: Rev. Fr. Jude Coelho appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Merces, Colva.

CP-Of/064/2023: Rev. Fr. Lourenço Bartolomeu Roque Rodrigues appointed “Priest on the Staff” of the Parish of the Holy Trinity, Benaulim.

CP-Of/065/2023: Rev. Fr. Augusto José Maria de Agnelo Carvalho alias Anil Kumar appointed “Priest on the Staff” of the Parish of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Nuvem.

CP-P/066/2023: Rev. Fr. Joephil Dominic Dias relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Michael, Talegão.

CP-Of/067/2023: Rev. Fr. Joephil Dominic Dias authorized to reside in the Church of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Nuvem, and to assist the Parish Priest in the pastoral ministry.

CP-Decr/068/2023: An Oratory established in the Xavier Retreat House, Baga, belonging to the Society of Jesus and situated in the Parish of St. Alex, Calangute, in a room located at the entrance of the house, on the first floor, to cater to the spiritual needs of the inmates of the house and those who will be attending retreats and spiritual exercises therein.

CP-P/069/2023: Rev. Fr. Freddy Bartolomeu Braganza relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Siridão.

CP-Of/070/2023: Rev. Fr. Freddy Bartolomeu Braganza authorized to reside in the Church of Our Lady of Help, Ribandar, and to assist the Parish Priest in the pastoral ministry.

CP-Of/073/2022: Rev. Fr. Joseph Anthony Rowland Salema appointed Parochial Administrator of the Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary, Siridão.

CP-Of/074/2023: Rev. Fr. Romualdo Lourdino Pereira appointed “Priest on the Staff” of the Parish of Our Lady of Snow, Raia.

CP-P/075/2023: Rev. Fr. Norbert D’Silva appointed Spiritual Director of the Minor Seminary of Our Lady, Saligão-Pilerne, with residence at the Seminary Niwas, Duler, Mapusa.

CP-P/076/2023: Rev. Fr. Nazareth Onasis Savio D’Cruz appointed Assistant to the Director of the St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa.

CP-Of/078/2023: Rev. Fr. Herculano Nicolau da Costa Correia appointed “Priest on the Staff” of the Parish of St. Diogo, Guirim.

CP-P/079/2023: Rev. Fr. Octaviano D’Cunha, SFX, relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Rivona, and Rev. Fr. Mario Pereira, SFX, appointed in his place.

CP-P/080/2023: Rev. Fr. Thomas Gonsalves, SFX, relieved of the posts of Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Sebastian, Cananguinim, and Parochial Administrator of the Parish of St. Anthony, Cabo de Rama.

CP-P/081/2023: Rev. Fr. Tadeu D’Silva, SFX, appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Sebastian, Cananguinim, and Parochial Administrator of the Parish of St. Anthony, Cabo de Rama.

CP-P/082/2023: Rev. Fr. Romeo D’Silva, SFX, appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Miracles, Sanguem.

CP-P/083/2023: Rev. Fr. Jesus Orlando Lopes, SFX, appointed Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety, Molcornem, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Miracles, Sanguem. CP-P/084/2023: Rev. Fr. Mingel Rebello, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Vaddem-Curdi.

CP-P/085/2023: Rev. Fr. Glen D’Silva, SFX, appointed Chaplain of the Chapel of Our Lady of Health, Mazilvaddo, affiliated to the Parish of St. Michael, Anjuna. CP-P/086/2023: Rev. Fr. Conceicao Pinto, SFX, appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Piety, Collem.

CP-P/087/2023: Rev. Fr. Savio Cabral, SFX, appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Vaddem-Curdi.

CP-P/088/2023: Rev. Fr. Richard Janico Crasto, SFX, relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Rivona.

CP-P/089/2023: Rev. Fr. A. Maria Anthony Britto, SFX, relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Penha de França, Penha de França.

CP-P/090/2023: Rev. Fr. Darrell Fran Fernandes, SFX, relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Anne, Agonda.

CP-P/091/2023: Rev. Fr. Milagres Fernandes, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary, Rivona.

CP-P/092/2023: Rev. Fr. John Mascarenhas, SVD, relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Family, Marcel, and Rev. Fr. Joaquim Fernandes, SVD, appointed in his place.

CP-P/093/2023: Rev. Fr. R. Maria Selvan, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Penha de França, Penha de França.

CP-P/094/2023: Rev. Fr. David Fernandes, SAC, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Assumption, Sarzora.

CP-P/095/2023: Rev. Fr. Joseph Francisco Fernandes, SAC, relieved of the post of Chaplain of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Masat, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Piety, Silvassa, and Rev. Fr. Walter Sequeira, SAC, appointed in his placea.

CP-P/096/2023: Rev. Fr. Myron Paul Fernandes appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Andrew, Vasco da Gama.

CP-P/097/2023: Rev. Fr. Mowin Lourdes D’Costa – a newly ordained priest for our Archdiocese – appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Arambol.

CP-P/098/2023: Rev. Fr. Afzal Fernandes – a newly ordained priest for our Archdiocese – appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Bethlehem, Chandor.

CP-P/099/2023: Rev. Fr. Prinson Oliveira – a newly ordained priest for our Archdiocese – appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Philip and James, Cortalim.

CP-P/100/2023: Rev. Fr. Frankey Carvalho – a newly ordained priest for our Archdiocese – appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Health, Cuncolim.

CP-P/101/2023: Rev. Fr. Movin Fernandes – a newly ordained priest for our Archdiocese – appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Spirit, Margão.

CP-P/102/2023: Rev. Fr. Ashliff Leo Correia – a newly ordained priest for our Archdiocese – appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Guardian Angel, Sanvordem.

CP-P/103/2023: Rev. Fr. Arnaldo Pinho appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Merces, Merces.

CP-P/104/2023: Rev. Fr. Constantino Rebello, SFX, relieved of the post of Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Pilar, Sindoni, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Rev. Fr. Floriano Rodrigues, SFX, appointed in his place.

CP-P/105/2023: Rev. Fr. Hilario Fernandes, SFX, relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Remedios, Moti Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/106/2023: Rev. Fr. Rajen Kumar Soreng, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Sacred Heart, Dapada, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/107/2023: Rev. Fr. Prakash Minj, SFX, relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Piety, Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/108/2023: Rev. Fr. Ben Rodrigues, SFX, relieved of the posts of Assistant to the Superior of the “Mission of Daman”, and Assistant to the Director of the Pastoral Centre, Dapadda, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/109/2023: Rev. Fr. Nelson Rodrigues, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Superior of the “Mission of Daman” and Assistant to the Director of the Pastoral Centre, Dapadda, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/110/2023: Rev. Fr. John Almeida, SFX, relieved of the post of Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Sacred Heart, Dapada, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-Of/111/2023: Rev. Fr. Clanny Fernandes, SFX, relieved of the post of “Priest in residence” at the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima, Velluganv, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lord Redeemer, Khanvel, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/112/2023: Rev. Fr. Nelson Ribeiro, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Remedios, Moti Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/113/2023: Rev. Fr. Ramdas Gavit, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of Piety, Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/114/2023: Rev. Fr. Edmund Mascarenhas, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of the Immaculate Conception, Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-P/115/2023: Rev. Fr. Jegan Franklin, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Our Lady of the Sea, Nani Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

CP-Of/116/2023: Rev. Fr. Simon Rico Fernandes, OFM Cap, relieved of the post of Parochial Administrator of the Parish of St. Diogo, Guirim.

CP-Of/117/2023: Rev. Fr. Livio Aurelio Bartolomeu de Maria Melo appointed “Priest on the Staff” of the Parish of the Saviour of the World, Loutulim.

CP-Of/118/2023: Rev. Fr. Agnelo Antonio Sertório Jacinto das Dores Moniz e Rodrigues appointed “Priest in charge” of the Church of the Holy Cross, Bambolim, affiliated to the Parish of Our Lady of Bethlehem, Bambolim.

CP-P/119/2023: Rev. Fr. Haston Julius Rock Fernandes appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Michael, Taleigão.

CP-Of/120/2023: Rev. Fr. Kennet Barreto Teles appointed also Rector in-charge of the Sanctuary of St. Joseph Vaz, Sancoale.

CP-P/121/2023: Rev. Fr. Baltazar Fernandes, SFX, appointed Assistant to the Parish Priest of the Parish of St. Anne, Agonda.