Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Announces New Priest Appointments

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has announced a series of appointments and transfers of priests in various parishes and institutions. The new appointments aim to ensure effective pastoral care and administration in the parishes.

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Appointed Parish Priests
A total of 25 priests have been appointed as Parish Priests in different parishes across Goa. Some of the notable appointments include:

• Rev. Fr. Mario Vaz at Our Lady of Livramento, Arlem
• Rev. Fr. Lauzerio Godinho at Our Lady of Assumption, Velsão
• Rev. Fr. Miguel Pereira at Our Lady of the Sick, Quelossim

Appointed Parochial Administrators
Two priests have been appointed as Parochial Administrators:

• Rev. Fr. Victor Sequeira at St. Anne, Olaulim
• Rev. Fr. Natalino Fernandes at St. Blaise, São Bras

Appointed Chaplains
Eight priests have been appointed as Chaplains in various parishes:

• Rev. Fr. Walter de Sá at Our Lady of Candelária, Porvorim-Socorro
• Rev. Fr. Dylon D’Costa at St. Joaquim, Borda-Margão

Appointed Assistants to the Parish Priest
A total of 25 priests have been appointed as Assistants to the Parish Priest in different parishes:

• Rev. Fr. Jovier Barreto at Our Lady of Hope, Chinchinim
• Rev. Fr. Christopher Fernandes at Our Lady of Health, Sancoale

Appointed Priests-on-the-Staff
Ten priests have been appointed as Priests-on-the-Staff in various parishes:

• Rev. Fr. Joseph Rowland Salema at St. Lawrence Martyr, Agassaim
• Rev. Fr. Jose Dias at Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Nuvem

Other Appointments
Several priests have been appointed to various roles, including Procurator, Managing Director, and ministry positions.

Priests Relieved of their Present Posts
Four priests have been relieved of their present posts, including Rev. Fr. Carlos Mendes, Rev. Fr. Emidio Pinto, Rev. Fr. Bernardo Cota, and Rev. Fr. Francisco Miranda.

These appointments and transfers are expected to bring new energy and commitment to the parishes and institutions, serving the spiritual needs of the faithful in Goa.