BRO. ONASIS NAZARETH SAVIO D’CRUZ.
FAREWELL TO CANDOLIM PARISH.
After completing his first term of 6 months of Regency to gain experience at Candolim Parish Church, Brother Onasis Nazareth Savio D’Cruz finally bade adieu to Candolim on 6thof this month to complete the remaining second term in Dadra & Nagaraweli where he will have to work mainly with the tribal people.
Brother Onasis was named after Greek business tycoon Aristotle Onasis who was married to Jacqueline Kennedy the wife of assassinated President of USA, John F. Kennedy.
Hailing from Baga Velim in Salcette he did his Seminary education at Rachol Seminary and then went on obtaining a degree – Bachelor of Mass Media from Bombay University thru St. Xaviers College, Bombay. To get priestly ordination he still has to put in another three years of studies which he will do and probably get ordained in 2020.
During his 6 months stay in Candolim, I found him very charismatic person, over eager to help anyone seeking any help in Church matters and also on spiritual. Because of his humble nature parishioners loved him very much. Even Hindus liked him very much. His attraction lies in his broad charismatic smile which Candolim parishioners will miss henceforth.
When questioned about his 6 months stay in Candolim and his observation, he said the Candolim village is very beautiful inhabited by very good people and the local parishioners he said are very religious and devotional and above all very co-operative.
When asked what message he wants to give to the people of Candolim, he said “lead a good family life and God will automatically bless you”.
Finally he thanked all the parishioners for their love, affection and co-operation. And in a special way he thanked the Pe. Vigar, Pe. Cur, all the groups helping in the Church activities for their support and co-operation in fulfilling his duties in the Candolim Church.
I wish you Brother Onasis all the best in your pastoral duties. May God Bless You.
A.Veronica Fernandes.