Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 4: Renowned Fr Victor Noronha, died in the wee hours of Monday, January 2, in Selebi-Phikwe.

Born in 1938, and ordained on October 19, 1968, Fr Victor was the pioneer of divine word missionaries in Botswana province and served as the vicar general for the Vicariate of Francis Town.

He worked in many parishes with a great missionary zeal and loved people very much, especially the poor and vulnerable. He had many friends and kept in touch with them. The day before going to his last resting place, Fr Victor spoke with many on the phone, and wished them well for the New Year.

Fr Victor was known by many people. His reconciliatory character and tolerance was his mark that many people appreciated and admired. His fulfilled missionary life in the Society of the Divine Word is appreciated by many who experienced his goodness.

Funeral Details

January 3-5 : At 5 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ( January 3, 4 and 5), there will be a Eucharist gathering in the Catholic Mission,  Selebi-Phikwe, by the SVD priests.

There will be no special prayers in Francistown on these days.

January 6: Early afternoon of Friday, the body will be transported to Francistown, and will arrive first at the Provincial House of the SVD. A short prayer of the SVD confreres and SSPS sisters will be offered.

At 4 PM, The body will then be taken to the Old Cathedral .

At 5 PM, Holy Mass for Fr Victor will be held by the provincial of SVD and all priests present. After the Mass,  a prayerful night vigil will be held for all clergy and the faithful.

January 7: At 6 AM On Saturday, funeral Mass will be conducted by Bishop Frank of Francistown. After the Mass, the funeral gathering will proceed for the burial at the graveyard of the Provincial House.

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