ON 16th of this month at 5.30 PM after celebrating the Mass in the Nossa Senhora de Piedade Chapel at Dando in Candolim, the Bishop of Goa, His Grace Most Rev. Filipe Neri Ferrao inaugurated the beautifull Hall which is attached and annexed to the Chapel, in the presence of the local MLA/Minister for Ports, RDA, Science & Technology & Waste Management who as per the open declaration by the hosts was instrumental in getting all support, financial, governmental and otherwise to the committee of the Chapel to go ahead in constructing this massive edifice of one + one. The ground floor looks very massive and it can easily accommodate around 800 Chairs for Tiatros.
Seen above are Policemen brought to protect whom?
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Piedade
In fact there was a big void in having big Halls in our locality as this and its utility will be done by the Tiatros, Weddings and other such functions. The other VIP’s were Tomazinho Cardoso and Asst.Parish Priest from Candolim Chuch. According to the committee members of this Chapel Tomazinho Cardodo has guided them from the inception time and as a token of gratitude they invited him as VIP guest.
Bishop Philip Neri leading the faithful to inaugurate the newly constructed Hall
Seen above is local MLA and Minister Michael Lobo following the Bishop
While speaking during the function, Tomazinho Cardoso being the son of this village realized the importance of such a Hall and since he found this is the correct time, he put his weight on going ahead with the nice Hall that is already surfaced in the same compound as that for the Chapel.
Bishop Neri leading the Payers
Michael Lobo and the village Panchayat are having very good rapport and since this the case he went all out as disclosed by the hosts to render all his support for erecting this excellent structure. The committee members were very much applauded by Lobo for their sincerity and dedication in getting this work done.
Seen singing the Opening Chorus for the Musical Show
The Bishop on his part in his address to the gathering asked the concerned people to make the best and good use of this Hall for spreading love and complimented everyone who involved in getting this project done.
Seen is Inacio Verdes singing his solo
There was also a cultural programme of songs and skit in which the local artistes mainly from Dando participated. This programme was well received by the hall full of guests who were served with snacks.
Seen above is the current Sarpanch of Candolim compeering the proceedings
Enacting the Skit
Well done Danddnekars and congratulations to you all.
A..Veronica Fernandes.