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Mangaluru, Aug 17: One of the senior priests of the diocese of Mangalore, Fr Norbert D’Souza passed away due to severe cardiac arrest while travelling to his hometown on Wednesday noon on August 17.

Fr Norbert hailing from Mai de Deus Church, Puttur was born to Basil Liguory D’Souza and Piedade Catherine Paid on August 2, 1926. He was ordained priest for the diocese of Mangalore in April 6, 1954. He was 96 when he breathed his last.

Fr Norbert leaves behind his loving brother priest Fr Clifford D'Souza who is also a priest of the diocese of Mangalore.

A priest of the diocese of Mangalore, Fr Norbert served as an assistant parish priest at Belman, Pezar, Kinnigoli, Rosario Cathedral and Mogarnad. He served as Parish Priest in Nirkan, Bajpe, Pernal, Pezar, Angelore and Ujire.

Fr Norbert retired from active ministry in 2002 and was residing at Senior Priests' Home, St Anthony Institutes, Jeppu.

His funeral Mass and burial service will be held on Thursday August 18 at 3.30 pm in St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia.

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Joseph & Olivia Mendonca, Pernal/Udyavara/Dubai
Sat, Aug 20 2022
May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family members. Fr. Norbert was our Parish Priest from 1974 to 1982. He built the new Church at Pernal in 1980. A simple Priest who has inspired many. God gave him a long life which is a blessing. I last met him in October 2010. He was the one who recommended me to go to St. Philomena College in 1976 for Graduation when Fr. Henry Castelino was the Principal there from which I am well benefited. I am indebted to both of these Priests. Fr. Henry Castelino also was our Parish Priest at Pernal during 1972-1974 who is also no more.

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Joseph Dsouza, Bondel
Thu, Aug 18 2022
May his soul rest in peace . Heartfelt condolences to his family

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R ANDRADE & FAMILY, POMPEY 2ND WARD, BAJPE MANGALORE
Thu, Aug 18 2022
Heartfelt condolences to all bereaved family members. May Fr. Norbert's Soul, Rest In Peace.

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Mrs a f d souza, Kundapur/Mumbai
Thu, Aug 18 2022
May his soul rest in peace , heartfelt condolences to his brother fr Clifford d souza . Thank God I had the privilege of taking blessings from him in June 2022.

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Premi Noronha, Mumbai
Thu, Aug 18 2022
Dear Fr Clifford, A. Hilda, Vivi, Daphne Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Fr Norbert. May his soul rest in peace.

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JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May his soul rest in peace.

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R ANDRADE & FAMILY, POMPEY 2ND WARD, BAJPE MANGALORE
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to all bereaved family May Fr. Norbert's Soul, Rest In Peace.

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Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to Fr. Clifford and all members of the bereaved family. May his soul rest in heaven. I remember he served in Bajpe. Later we also visited him in Nirkan.

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Theresa/Lancy Frank, "Ashraya" church road, Belthangady.
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. May Jesus grant you eaternal rest, dear father.

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R ANDRADE & FAMILY, POMPEY 2ND WARD, BAJPE MANGALORE
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to all bereaved family members. .May Fr. Norbert's Soul, Rest In Peace.

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Rita, Germany
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May his soul rest in peace.I have good rememberance of him as I was supposed to be firmed.He was fresh asst P priest.One fine day my father sent a nice dress and a fine veil for firmung.One morning my aunt just pulled off ,teared and put on my grandfathers grab ,as I went to mass.since she was sick.As I went to communion without,he told me to meet after mass.I told him ,and cried loudly.He promised me one to bring from mangalore ,when he goes.I had no money to buy new.so he couldnt find any ,he said but just brought me a blouse piece.I remember this episode till now.May God grant him eternal rest.

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Rita, Germany
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May his soul rest in peace.I have good rememberance of him as I was supposed to be firmed.He was fresh asst P priest.One fine day my father sent a nice dress and a fine veil for firmung.One morning my aunt just pulled off ,teared and put on my grandfathers grab ,as I went to mass.since she was sick.As I went to communion without,he told me to meet after mass.I told him ,and cried loudly.He promised me one to bring from mangalore ,when he goes.I had no money to buy new.so he couldnt find any ,he said but just brought me a blouse piece.I remember this episode till now.May God grant him eternal rest.

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Jerome Dsouza/ Rita Dsouza, Belman / Sharjah.
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May his soul rest in peace.

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Ansuya Gomes, “Ashraya” Belthangady /Bristol UK
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Sorry to hear that Fr Nobby is no longer with us. Just met him and Fr Cliffy last August. He was such a lovely priest . Heartfelt condolences to Fr Cliffy for your loss of a best friend more than a brother. May God give you comfort in this sorrow. Our prayers are with you . Rest in eternal peace Fr Nobby.

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Carmel D'silva, Banglaore
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May the soul of Fr. Norbert D'Souza rest in peace.

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Oric and Rudolph Pinto, Kadri. Mangalore
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May his soul rest in peace 🙏

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Leeda Fernandes, Bellore- Denmark
Wed, Aug 17 2022
My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members. May his soul Rest in Peace

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Michael Dsouza, Mumbai/Kuwait
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May the departed soul of Fr, Norbert rest in peace. Condolences to Fr. Clifford and other family members. Lord bless him with heavenly riches which you have promised to those who do goood job while on earth. Michael/Severine Dsouza

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Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur
Wed, Aug 17 2022
A span of 68 years as devoted and Priestley life and 48 years as a Shepherd in various Parishes of the Diocese Almighty God looked down upon him and called him to His Heavenly Kingdom. " Well done my humble servant " May Jesus the Good Shepherd grant unto his soul eternal glory.

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Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur
Wed, Aug 17 2022
A span of 68 years as devoted and Priestley life and 48 years as a Shepherd in various Parishes of the Diocese Almighty God looked down upon him and called him to His Heavenly Kingdom. " Well done my humble servant " May Jesus the Good Shepherd grant unto his soul eternal glory.

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Francis, Kundapur
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May his Soul Rest in Peace

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Evansand Maria alex, Falnir mangalore
Wed, Aug 17 2022
A wonderful person and a holy priest. May his soul rest in eternal peace heart felt condolences to his dear brother fr. Clifford, and his sisters. .

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Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May the soul of Fr. Norbert D'Souza rest in peace. He was loved by everyone in all parishes he served. When he was in Kirem Parish, he came to Mumbai to collect donation for some work related to Kirem Church. At that time, someone brought him to my place for donation, since I was educated in Pompeii High School, Kirem. I have allegiance to my school and Kirem Parish. Fr. Norbert told him "I know Santan and also I know that he studied in Pompeii, Kirem, but still he does not belong to Kirem Parish. I have full faith in our Kirem parishioners and I also know that they are capable to give enough amount for the parish work". Saying that, he did not take donation from me.

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Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to Fr. Clifford and family. May his soul rest in Peace.

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Rohil, Puttur
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Eternal rest grant unto him o lord and perpetual light shine upon him May his soul Rest In Peace

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Rita Aranha, Mangalore/Mumbai
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt Sympathies from all of us. May his soul RIP. Yours in sorrow Aranha & Fly., Sion

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Veena & Clifford Dsouza, Dubai
Wed, Aug 17 2022
A close friend of my dad, I have many happy memories when Fr Norbert used to stay with us during his visits to Mumbai. Heartfelt condolences to Fr Clifford and family members. May Fr Norbert's soul rest in eternal peace.

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Naveen, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May His Soul Rest In Peace .

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Benjamin DSouza, Puttur
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to Fr.Clifford DSouza and all bereaved family members. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

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Leo Dsouza & Family, Pezar/Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Wed, Aug 17 2022
Heartfelt condolences to Fr. Clifford and other Family Members. May Fr. Norbert's Soul, Rest In Peace.

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Fr. Cyril Roshan Menezes, Capuchin, Agrar/Perampally
Wed, Aug 17 2022
May the departed soul of Fr. Norbert rest in peace. Hearty condolences to Fr. Clifford and all those people whom he loves and served. I had the privilege of helping him in his ministry especially in Pilar parish for three months when he was away to get financial help to build the church. He was amiable, committed and a zealous pastor.

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Joseph & Olivia Mendonca, Pernal/Udyavara/Dubai

Joseph Dsouza, Bondel

R ANDRADE & FAMILY, POMPEY 2ND WARD, BAJPE MANGALORE

Mrs a f d souza, Kundapur/Mumbai

Premi Noronha, Mumbai

JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

R ANDRADE & FAMILY, POMPEY 2ND WARD, BAJPE MANGALORE

Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe

Theresa/Lancy Frank, "Ashraya" church road, Belthangady.

R ANDRADE & FAMILY, POMPEY 2ND WARD, BAJPE MANGALORE

Rita, Germany

Rita, Germany

Jerome Dsouza/ Rita Dsouza, Belman / Sharjah.

Ansuya Gomes, “Ashraya” Belthangady /Bristol UK

Carmel D'silva, Banglaore

Oric and Rudolph Pinto, Kadri. Mangalore

Leeda Fernandes, Bellore- Denmark

Michael Dsouza, Mumbai/Kuwait

Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur

Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur

Francis, Kundapur

Evansand Maria alex, Falnir mangalore

Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

Rohil, Puttur

Rita Aranha, Mangalore/Mumbai

Veena & Clifford Dsouza, Dubai

Naveen, Mangalore

Benjamin DSouza, Puttur

Leo Dsouza & Family, Pezar/Nerul, Navi Mumbai

Fr. Cyril Roshan Menezes, Capuchin, Agrar/Perampally

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