Rome: Karnataka Capuchins Get a ‘Doctor’ and a ‘Master’


Rome: Karnataka Capuchins Get a ‘Doctor’ and a ‘Master’

Report by Fr Chetan Lobo
Pics by Fr Qaisar Feroz
For Daijiworld Media Network – Rome (GA)

Rome, Jun 25: It is celebration time for Capuchins of the Holy Trinity Province of Karnataka as two of their friars have made the Congregation proud by defending their thesis to earn a ‘Doctorate’ and a ‘Master’s’ degree recently here.

Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais of the Holy Trinity Capuchin Province, Karnataka earned Doctorate in Franciscan Spirituality at the Pontifical Antonian University of Rome on Thursday June 19.  Defending his thesis before a panel of four erudite professors and a large audience, he settled to nothing less than a ‘Summa Cum Laude’ (full honours). His thesis was on “Mystical Writings of St Bonaventure as an Inspiration for Capuchin Franciscan Formation Today.”


Fr Dolphy Pais                           Fr Chetan Lobo

 Fr Dolphy is an unassuming simple Mangalorean capuchin, though his family now settled in Mumbai. In the past, he has rendered valuable services to the province in various capacities, namely as novice master, administrator of the Franciscan Institute, Bangalore, etc.  He has also worked as a missionary in Ethiopia for some time.

To add to the joys of the Karnataka Capuchins, another member Fr Chetan Lobo obtained his Masters degree in Social Communications (Mass media) at the Pontifical Salesian University of Rome on Monday June 23.  His thesis was on the hot topic of today: “Digital divide: Is it Narrowing or Widening Globally? Examining the Domestic Digital Divide in India with Special Reference to Bangalore, the ‘Silicon Valley of India’”.  Fr Chetan, a familiar name in Konkani circles has worked as the manager of Assisi Press and Editor of ‘Kutmacho Sevak’ monthly magazine in the past.

To celebrate the twin achievements a grand celebration was organized on Tuesday June 24 evening at St Lawrence International College. Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangalore, was the honoured guest of the evening, who made time to visit the capuchins and share in their joy.  It was also a farewell celebration as Frs Dolphy and Chetan head back to the ‘Rome of the East’ (Mangalore) shortly. 

Around 100 guests participated in the celebration which included universities’ professors, Capuchin and Salesian priests, and quite a few ‘Konkani Kutam’ members.  The menu was totally Mangalorean, prepared under the guidance of Fr Reginald Furtado, the master chef!!

  

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  • Antonella, Italy

    Tue, May 05 2009

    Do you know how could I contact Fr. Dolphy Pais? I miss him

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  • Alfred/Carol & kids, Thottam/Dubai

    Sun, Jun 29 2008

    Dear Fr.Dolphy Pais, Congratulations for your great success to obtain Master Degree with love & regards from Alfred, Carol,Andrena,Carl & Arena and also from our Mom Hilda D'Souza & Fly

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  • Fr.J.B.Crasta, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 28 2008

    CONGRATULATIONS Fr. Chetan and Fr. Dolphy for your achievements.

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  • Joy Furtado, Baikady

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Hearty Congatulations to our Capuchin Fathers Dolphy and Chetan on behalf of Baikady Furtado Families on thier achievement. We are proud of you. May it make your future ministry more effective. I take this opportunity to say thanks to our loving Capuchin fathers for their endless service to BRAHMAVAR Holy Family Church.

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  • Dolphy Pais, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    A big "thanks" from the heart for all those who have expressed their good wishes to me, specially my family members, Friars and friends. May the good Lord bless them all. Dolphy Pais, Capuchin.

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  • ROBERT PAIS, MANGALORE/MUSCAT

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Congratullations dear Dolphy for your great achievement being honoured with Doctorate "SUMMA CUM LAUDE" ( THE FULL HONOUR) Once again my hearty Congratulations and also from Clara, Robin and Ruban. We wish you all the best, and good health.

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  • VITHALIS D, SOUZA, UDYAVARA/MUSCAT

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Dear Fr. Dolphy Congratullations and best wishes for your great achievement, we are really proud of you.

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  • Gladson, Mumbai/Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Hi Fr Dolphy Congratulations on obtaining doctorate in Francisan spirituality. Having lived with you for almost two and half years with you, I feel proud that my teacher has attained greater heights. I have learnt a great deal from you. To put it frankly that which seemed 'bitter' those days has turned 'sweet' now. Your simple and silent life has always reflected your immense knowledge and deep spiritual life. Today I owe a lot to you as your guidance and admonitions have shaped my life and enabled to be what I am today. Thank you Fr Dolphy. My congratulations also to you Fr Chetan, already a master Konkani writer and visionary journo. Do come back early. Mangalore and Mangalorean community needs you and your visions.

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  • shaan bondel, Kuwait

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    CONGRATULATIONS Fr. Chetan and Fr. Dolphy for your achievements -shaan, Wilma & Reanne

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  • Irene Pais, Mangalore.

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Congratulations Fr.Dolphy Pais for being honoured "Summa cum Laude"and Fr.Chetan Lobo for earning the Masters degree in Social Communications. You made our Mangaloreans proud.

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  • Fr.Baptist D'Souza,OFM, Murdeshwar/Rome

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Congratulations to you dear Fr.Dolphy for being honoured the "Summa cum laude" (the full honour).I had the privilge of witnessing your difense and it was excellent!!! My hearty congratulations to you Fr.Chetan for earning the Master's degree in Social Communications!!! May your wisdom and knowledge be the instruments for the integral formation of mankind and may you be given the strength to carry on the mission entrusted to you in truth!!!

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  • Fr. Vincent G. Furtado, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Fr. Dolphy, On behlaf of the entire Karnataka Capuchin Province extend to you hearty congratulations - Fr. V. G. Furtado Provincial Superior

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  • Fr. J. B. Sequeira, Capuchin, Monte Mariano, Farangipet

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Hearty Congatulations to our Capuchin Fathers Dolphy and Chetan on thier achievement of obtaining a Doctorate. We are proud of you. May it make your future ministry more effective.

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  • Sr.Lenita UFS, Bolar, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Frs.Dolphy and Chetan, Hearty Congratulations on your great achievement in bagging the Doctorate in Rome. See you soon in India. Lenita.

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  • Dr Edward Nazareth, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Rev. Fr. Chentan, Hearty Congratulations on obtaining Masters Degree in Social Communications (Mass Media). It is a great achievement. I wish you all the best. Please enrich the Konkani literature by your enormous experience. All the best. Amche pasot maghonk visranakat.

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  • Merline, Bantwal/Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Congratulations Fr Dolphy for this great achievement. Wishes from Veronica D'Souza and Fly. Bantwal, Alban, Alwyn, Odrine, Lidwin, Steevan and Merline

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  • Fr.Roshan, Capuchin, Agrar/St.Anne'sFriary,Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    My dear Fr Dolphy and Fr.Chetan, Congratulations!Your hard work has been rewarded by God. May the Lord bless your future ministry with fruitfulness and fulfillment.

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  • Valerian Capuchin, Matpady/Barkur/U.S.A.

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Fr. Dolphy and Chetan, Congratulations. Unique achievement indeed!. Wish and pray fruitful life and ministry in the Lord's vineyard. Valerian.

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  • queeny pais, bangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Fr. Dolphy,congratulations from all of us on achieving ur doctrate...we are really happy for u.

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  • Cecilia Fernandes, Valencia / Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dearest Godchild Fr. Dolphy, It gives me immense joy to read about your achievements in Daijidubai. You have made your family and all of us proud of you. May you continue to be an inspiration to the younger generation. My blessings and prayers are always with you. Wishing you success in all your future endeavours. God Bless You. Your Godmother Cecilia Fernandes

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  • Sarita D'Souza, Valencia / Kuwait.

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dearest Fr. Dolphy, Congratulations on your achievement. We the children of your Godparents are very proud of you. Our Father would have been very happy if he was alive because he encouraged priest and nuns and helped them always.

    He must be watching and blessing you from above because co-incidentally you earned your doctorate on his 31st death anniversary. We pray to our Almighty Lord keep you in his care, grant you a long life, good health and success in all that you do. May God Bless you abundantly and give you the strength and grace your require to continue to be a Good Shepherd to his flock. Our good wishes and prayers are always with you.

    Sarita, Frankie, Tanya & Tiara D’Souza, Kuwait Juanita & Norbert Roche, Singapore Lenita, Stephen, Liorah & Jaden Monteiro, Bombay Emerita, Bruno & Elaine Lewis, Dubai.

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  • Babli, Loreto, Uganda

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Congratulations to our DD - doctor Dolphy and CM - Chetan Master's. Now my Mother Province has one doctor to mind the brain and one teacher to train the mind. Well done and welcome home!

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  • valerian Capuchin, Matpady/Barkur/U.S.

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    This is your unique achivement Dear Dolpy and Chaetan.Congratulations wishing and praying for your fruitful ministry in your spritual and cmmnication field. Dsilva valerian.

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  • CGS, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Congrats and Best wishes to Fr.Dolphy Pais and Fr.Chetan, (Konkani Writer) on obtaining Doctorate and Masters degree respectively.

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  • Alban D' Souza, Udyavara, Dubai

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Dear Fr. Dolphy and and Chetan Lobo. It is a great achievement not only as priests but also as schollars. There were a lot of spiritual scholars in the Catholic church, but at modern time this is really a great achievement. As far as I know Capuchins are simple and highly spiritual leaders as religious priests but now they are really wonderful and great scholars. I also know one capuchin who achieved this earlier. Congratulations to dear Frs. as well as the great capuchins.This is an inspiration to youngsters who want to be priests in the modern times.

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  • LANCY. AUSTIN. PAIS, BANGALORE/MUSCAT

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Dear Fr. Dolphy, We are really proud of you for this great achievement and congratullations for your great success to obtain the Doctorate in Franciscan Spirituality and this will boost our younger generation to come up like you.

    We really appreciate your full effort and dedication to achieve this highest Degree.And Mamma will be pleased with your achievement.In this occassion myself, Queeny, Larwin,Leona and Lanu wishing you all the best, happiness, and good health and success in the future.

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  • LETHICIA D'SOUZA, MANGALORE/DUBAI

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Dear Fr. Chentan, Hearty Congratulations on obtaining Masters Degree in Social Communications (Mass Media). It is a great achievement. May you have many more success in your future. Please keep us in your prayer. Hope you remember us. - Wishes from Vincent, Lethicia, Olin, Evita, Sherwin and Alwyn, Amitha, Annvita - Dubai

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  • Dr Urban D'Souza, Udyavar?Malaysia

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Congratulations to Fr Dolphy Pais and Fr Chetan Lobo on achievement of the highest degrees.

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