chdiocese of Goa Canons an honorific title in Goa Archdiocese
Six Canons are recently appointed to Chapter of Canons of See Cathedral. Presently only five Canons are surviving. Earlier there 40 Canons but soon the number came down to 10.Some of them do not stay on the premises due to lack of facility Canon Antimo Gomes was very passionate about making it a habitable residence with minimum comfortable facilities See Cathedral was originally, traditionally their preserve, which they managed .. If for practical reasons they do not stay together the idea of fellowship is at stake,. They have large number of properties, which Canon Antimo was collating to use as resources to modify the residence and make it livable in dignity as per their status Had he lived long enough, his dream would have materialized because he was always a dedicated worker as he had turned around all places with which he was connected with He himself did the cleaning and painting and carried his own required furniture and even requested other Canons to come together in solidarity, It was pitiful that he survived on tin food and even the toilets were pathetic, He bequeathed his assets on his demise to the house of Canons It was established in 1534 by Apostolic See by BULL AEQUUM REPUTAMUS oldet institution first in Asia. .Chapter of Canons was an advisory body to the Bishop defined as COLLEGE OF PRIESTS, which has its own code of Canon law. The Bishop alone has the authority to change the statutes ,Canons looked after administration in his absence. Besides they celebrate more solemn liturgical services .The most popular service was XEMPEACHEM PURSANV , procession of tails, to commemorate Cruxifixion on Good Friday with Bjshop in attendance ,attired is special dress and which is huge attraction.. After Vatican II their role is restricted to solemn celebrations only and consultative functions are the privilege of COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS, in order to reduce burden on Canons. Two Canons were appointed last in 2011. The newly appointed six Canons are Rev Canon Herculano Correia, Velim Rev Canon. Amandio Valladares , Majorda, Rev Canon Valerian Vaz, Velsao, Rev CanonLucio Dias, ,Cansaulim, Rev Canon Alfred Vaz , Majorda Rev Canon Rosario Oliveira Tilamol This honorific title is bestowed on select priests after retirement with required qualities and aptitude after the ripe age of 75. This age limit is not rigid. The AUDITO CAPITULO or Cathedral Chapter makes the choice of conferring this title with special consideration of intellectual qualities. aptitude and other required qualities .The other title of MONSINOR was discarded in 1972, as it created as it creates class between priests .The other titles CAMAREIRO SECRETO, PRELADO DOMESTICO, serve special needs of Pope and still in existence, The Bishop has discretion in appointments of Canons. Mumbai too has discarded this practice of late. The institute of Canons is based at St Asis Church, where they are expected to live in community .They are free to reside as per circumstances and cause they spouse. The original chapter of Canons consisted of 12 Canons,5 Dignidades,, half canons, Quarteros, Capelaoes Cantores .These classifications are now a history. Their duties consisted praying for successful pastoral work, act as advisory body to Bishop, in spiritual, financial, administrative matters. The Canons maintained the services at See Cathedral with resident priest .Special committees are now in place. The Canon are referred to advise, offer opinions, suggestions but the discretion is of Bishop. The dignified up keep and maintenance of Canons is duty of Diocese. They have in the past contributed immensely towards the Diocese in building faith with zeal and enthusiasm. The offer to nominate Canons is not by applications but by discretion of Bishop nelson lopes Chinchinim Sent from my iPhone
