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Mangaluru: Former Raknno editor Msgr Alexander D'Souza no more

  •   Thu, Aug 20 2015 07:01:55 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Aug 20: Msgr Alexander Faustine D'Souza, ex-editor of Raknno Konkani weekly and former vicar general of Mangaluru diocese, passed away here on Thursday August 20. He was 89.

Born on May 29, 1926, Msgr Alexander D'Souza had served the diocese in Mangaluru in various capacities.

He was ordained on March 25, 1952, after which he served Bendore and Urwa parishes as assistant parish priest.

In 1955, he left for Rome to complete his studies, and after his return in 1958, he was appointed ICYM diocesan director. He also rendered service as director of council of women.

In 1961, he took charge as the editor of Raknno Konkani weekly, and continued till 1973.

He served as parish priest of Bendore, Rosario Cathedral, Milagres, Valencia and Vamanjoor parishes.

In 1972, he was appointed vicar general of Mangaluru diocese, and also served as director of Father Muller Hospital from 1988 to 1991.

From 2001 to 2004, he was the chairman of Konkani Sahitya Academy. He retired to senior prietsts' home in May 2005.

Mortal remains will be kept for public homage from 8.00 am onwards on Monday, August 24 followed by Mass and final rites at 9.30 am, burial at Valencia Priests Cemetery. 
  

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  • Dr Wilfred Monteiro, Mumbai/Valencia

    Sat, Oct 03 2015

    a great life spent in the service of the Lord... his unique contribution was for the development of the Konkani language in liturgy as well as in social interaction ( a big issue of concern as the next generation does not know the language)

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  • Joe Lobo,Kulshekar, Bangalore

    Tue, Aug 25 2015

    Goodbye, Fr. Acchu, my mentor! He was the one to encourage me to write in Konkani. He was also CYM Director during my time. A noble soul. A great man. May his soul rest in peace.RIP

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  • Augustine Daniel D'Souza, Udupi - Mumbai - VASAI - STATE OF KUWAIT

    Mon, Aug 24 2015

    My Heartfelt Condolences to his Family. May Fr. Alexander DSouza Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 22 2015

    May his soul rest in peace.
    Eternal rest grant unto him O'lord Amen.

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  • Apolinaris D'Souza, Valencia/Muscat

    Sat, Aug 22 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to the near and dear one's of Msgr. Alexander D'Souza. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    May the soul of Fr Rest in peace and the risen lord console his near and dear ones

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  • Patrick Mascarenhas, Puttur / Perth, W Australia

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    His service to the catholic church and communities of various churches in Mangalore Diocese is appreciated in heaven. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Francis gerald, uae

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    I Saw Msgr. Alexander D'Souza When he became the Director of Fr. Mullers Hospital. He was Kind & Humble & a Dedicated priest with Great leadership qualities. Diocese of Mangalore will always remember him for his dedicated pastoral services as well as for the services he rendered for Konkani Language & Literature. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord & may his soul rest in peace.

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  • oswald/Lily/Gloria, Valencia

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to his relatives. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Vinod Wilfred Tauro & fly, Madanthyar, Dubai

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Heartfelt condolences,Msgr Alexander was a intellectual priest and good Konkani lover too.May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Aileen Nataleen D'Rozario , Mangalore/ Nagori

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to the family members and the congregation. May his soul rest in peace. We will miss you father.

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon Msgr Alexander D'Souza.

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  • Sr Virginia BS, Bethany Convent, Bendur

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Indeed a great man of the diocese, I owe him much for his help in my life in various ways, big and small. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Marcel DSouza, Mangaluru

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Benjamin D'Souza & Fly, Permai-Puttur(Mangalore)

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    May the almighty Lord grant his soul eternal peace. He will be remembered for his dedicated service to the Diocese of Mangalore and Udupi.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore-Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Msgr Alexander D'Souza was a dedicated priest, supporter and promoter of KONKANI, encouraged writers, artistes. In 1980 during the Milagres Tercentenary, he called me and asked me to direct 'Milagres Pageant' a play about the history of Milagres written by the great late Mrs Loyola Lobo Prabhu, and translated into Konkani by the Msgr. himself. When I took the liberty to rewrite some of the scenes, he and Mrs Loyola both encouraged me. That showed their humility as well as trust in youngsters and their talents. That incident boosted my confidence to go ahead with my stage activities. May God rest the Noble soul in eternal peace.

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  • reshma dsouza, vamanjoor, mangalore

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    We miss you very much and love you dearly
    We know our God is taking care of you
    And you are now one of his special angels
    You are forever in our hearts
    We can’t wait to be with you again

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  • Lawrence D'Souza, Udupi

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Good bye Monsignor. You were a great blessing to the diocese of Mangalore. You were a visionary leader, great organizer, determined achiever and above all a true human being with lots of compassion for the last, least and the lost. You were a role model to us. we will miss you. You worked for the good of the diocese without counting the cost. You taught us how to be firm but friendly how to celebrate life and how to think big in order to achieve something meaningful in life. May Jesus along with His blessed Mother welcome you into the land of the living and give you a fitting reward for your dedicated work in and for the diocese of Mangalore.

    Good bye Monsignor till we meet at Jesus' feet.

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  • louis pereira, mangalore/hassan

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord & may his soul rest in peace.

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  • V.Baretto, Bantwal-Bangalore

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Very knowledgeable person was Mgr.Alexander D'Souza. I had the privilege to know him from 1960, when I just started my career in Bishop's House,Mangalore. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • VGVNORONHA, Kuwait

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Msgr Alexander D asouza was long serving Rakno editor. He worked tirelessly for the betterment of the KONKANI weekly news magazine. Also he was visiting Valencia Church frequently and meeting parishioners . Many times I met him in Andrams Grocery shop located nearby Valencia church. He had large members of admirers.
    Condolences to his family members. May his soul rest in peace.
    VV Gladys Noronha

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    With all your goodness accumulated on earth,Your place has been reserved in heaven.RIP

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  • Fr.hari, valencia

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    May his soul rest in peace.I miss a great personality in him.Msgr Alexander was a great pastor with kind,generous and loving heart.

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  • Dr. Ben Rebello, Mangalore / Sunkasale

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    My heartfelt sympathies and prayers for Msgr D Souza.
    He encouraged me to start writing and made many novices into writers.
    A great visionary will be remembered for the services he rendered for Konkani.
    May his soul RIP.

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  • paul dsouza, balakunje

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    HE LIVED WITH A LOVING HEART, KEPT OPEN HEART TO OTHERS & OFFERED SO MUCH IN LIFE. IN A FORM OF JOURNEY YOU WERE VERY UNIQUE. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. WE NEED YOUR BLESSINGS ALWAYS.

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  • Bishop Henry D'Souza, Bellary

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    With profound grief we mourn the passing away of our beloved Msgr. A.F. D'Souza! He was an effective leader, a benevolent pastor, a powerful editor and a successful organiser! With his varied gifts of head and heart endeared himself to all sections of people. By his death, he has left a huge void and all of us feel a sense of loss! We will miss him and his wise counsel for a long time to come. Heartfelt condolences to the Bishop of Mangalore and his dear ones, especially his niece Edith. May his soul rest in peace!

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  • Jolly D'Cunha, Bijai/Edmonton, Canada

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Heartfelt Sympathies to all the members of the bereaved family. May His Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Suresh D'Souza, Valencia, Edmonton, Canada

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    May the soul of our Dear Fr. Uncle rest in peace. My condolences to all the relatives.

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  • Fr Victor Machado, Mangalore/Tanzania

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    Good bye to a great man. Please pray for us

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  • Alban D Souza, Udyavara/Bajjodi/Mumbai/Doha qatar

    Fri, Aug 21 2015

    The demise of Msgr. Alexander is a big loss for the Mangalore and udupi diocese. No one can forget Msgr. Alexander because of his many years dedicated service for the diocese of Mangalore (Undivided Twin Districts ) as vicar general. again church lost another legend priest who lived a long priestly life serving poor and needy. He is an inspiration to not only the priests and nuns but to all the faithful irrespective of any caste and religion. We lost a great personality. May God give him eternal rest in Heaven and the strength to the church and his family to bear this great loss.

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  • VIVIAN L P D SOUZA, Bondel/ Doha Qatar

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Msgr Alexander encouraged young people to write poem or any kind of stories during Savioa mandal camp way back in sixties along with late Liyab,what I liked him when he speak Konkani,his smile and laugh...May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    May the soul of the great leader of our community Msgr A.F.D'Souza rest in peace. 30 years back when Pope St John Paul second gave his historical visit to Mangalore (Bajpe), it was Msgr A.F. D'Souza, the chair person and chief organizer. It was a record for the diocese of Mangalore to gather more than 5 lakhs people at one time in the open ground. Msgr was a great leader and administrator. I experienced his love and care when I was a seminarian. He had a special love for the poor and needy. MSGR A.F. WILL REMAIN A LEGEND FOR THE FUTURE GENERATION. 25146025

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  • Sr M Wilberta BS , Bendoor

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Bethany deeply mourns the departure of Msgr Alexander D'Souza, who had served the Diocese of mangalore as its Vicar General. He had great admiration to our Founder, Servant of God Raymond F C Mascarenhas. Having purified himself through his long time illness he has gone for His eternal reward. May he rest in peace!
    Sr M Wilberta BS
    Superior General
    And all the Bethany Sisters

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  • Fr. J. B. Sequeira, Capuchin, Venafro, Italy

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Msgr.Alexander was a holy and committed priest of God, endowed with great intellectual and administrative capacities too. I used to admire him. He had invited me to preach retreats at Milagres when I was a young priest and later once again in Valencia. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

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  • Basil Vincent Dsa, Valencia mangalore

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    May His Soul Rest In Peace

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  • Oliver, Udupi

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    RIP Fr.

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  • Loveina Noronha, Mangalore/Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    May his soul rest in peace.
    Loveina & all the rest at home

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  • Ignatius D'Souza, kanajar, Karkala

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to his dear and near ones. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Ignatius D'Souza & Fly.Kanajar.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    A good and devoted Ecclesiastic has gone for his eternal reward. I have had the pleasure of knowing Monsignor Alexander for the past several decades. A good and kind person and at the same time a strong man with determination. I used to see him often when he was in power and I have been seeing him often during his difficult days. In fact during the course of the last one week I saw him twice. It was a sad to see the person decline from THE GLORIOUS YOUNG POWERFUL man that he was to what I saw of him during the recent days. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

    I offer my sincere condolences to all the members of the bereaved family and to The Diocese of Mangalore through Rt. Rev. Bishop A.P. D'Souza.

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  • CGS, Valencia,Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    "Through word and Pen,he served God and Men"
    Respectful Homage to Msgr.Alexander F.D'Souza.Heartfelt condolences to his dear and near ones. May his noble soul rest in Peace.

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  • Lloyd Austin Rego , Taccode

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    ಆದೆವ್ಸ್ ಅಲೆಗ್ಸಾಂಡರ್ ಬಾಪಾಂಕ್. ಬರೊ ಯಾಜಕ್ ಜಾವ್ನ್, ಬರೊ ಪತ್ರ್ ಕಾರ್ ಆನಿ ಸಮಾಜಿಕ್ ಮುಕೆಲಿ ಜಾವ್ನ್ ತಾಂಣಿ ದಿಲ್ಲೊ ವಾವ್ರ್ ಆಮೊಲಿಕ್. ಸಾಸ್ಣಿಕ್ ವಿಶೆವ್ ತಾಕಾ ಲಾಬುಂ.

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  • Gerry D'Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Msgr.Alexander was a wonderful priest with dynamic leadership qualities. Great supporter of Konkani. His demise is a huge loss for the Diocese of Mangalore. May his divine soul rest in peace!

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  • Edwin D'souza & Family , Jeppu Bappal/Saudia

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE UNCLE
    ALEXANDER

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  • Pratap Naik, s.j, Kundapur/Gangolli/Gujjadi/Panaji

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Fr. Alexander as the editor of Raknno encouraged me by publishing my first Konknni story in 1967 when I was in X Std. His this gesture gave me the boost to continue to write and later to enter the field of research. May God grant him eternal rest and peace.

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  • MARLON REGO, MUMBAI

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Fr.alexander was known to be a simple kind priest when i knew him asas milagres church vicar.may his soul rest in peace, as he joins the saintsin heaven.

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  • Fr. George Santhumayor, Mysuru

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    The church in Mangalore has lost a dedicated visionary, great pastor, versatile genius.May you receive abundant reward to be with the Eternal High Priest whom you served so generously.
    Live for ever with Jesus oyur Master.

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  • Thomas, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord & may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Hubert D'souza, Mangalore Dubai

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    I Know Very Well About You Msgr Alexander D'Souza .May Almighty God Deliver Eternal Life Rest In Peace. You Are Always Remembered With Us.

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  • A Reshma Monteiro, Dubai

    Thu, Aug 20 2015

    May his soul rest in peace,Fr dsouza is very kind and humble to me , he did my wedding mass ,
    RIP

    A R Monteiro
    Dubai

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