FR. JOSE ANTONIO Da Costa Leaves memorable trails in his parishes to be cherished
He was born on 6. June 1949 at Curtorim to Mr. &Mrs.Camilo Vincent/Leopoldina Diniz. He studied at local Primary school and Lyceum at Margao.and completed M.A in Political Science.Ordained priest in 1973. A family of two brothers and two sisters all educationists Posted at Pastoral Institute ( 1 Yr); IC C –Paroda APP (4yrs); and on staff now HolyCross ,Verna (5Yrs); O. L. Lourdes,Tivim Canca, Chaplain,(6yrs),Sunder Niwas for old, A multifaceted personality, dynamic action oriented priest.guardian of spirituality, preserver of customs traditions, convincing preacher , orator promoter of Soccer tournaments, a footbal player himself, builder of infrastructure and development of surroundings, writer, lyricist, Playwright. Composer,director poet ;social worke educationist , cultivator of interpersonal relationships .The grateful Parishioners instituted awards for Std XII Science at MMHSS and at Std X at MMHS / SMA and for the First student in SSC amongst 4 schools of his Parishes His posting as P.P. at O.L,Hope Church for 7yrs from 01.June 2014 was a divine blessing.He built Higher Secondary with surroundings a multipurpose hall, and approach passage, Started Science section ,raised monument of St Vaz , renovated cemetery and extended it ,built graves,.started English mass. Music school ,Provided double fans and Chandeliers, a stage and lighting of church ground.renovated St Theresa building ,a shade to wish mourners, raised and levelled open ground in front of cemetry., arranged for hearse van, portable morgue and baptistry, installed highmast lamp. CCTV for security, protected properties from encroachments, conducted successful retreats,encouraged senior citizens organisation, beautified church square with ornamental plants added Air Conditioning to the residence .Raised resources by foreign visits and other Churches.lotteries, dramas, food stalls , music CD. NAVELIM..Built Higher Secondary, Cardinal Gracias wing, renovated church and compound,acquired ground and developed it,First to start a catering College, BBA BCA Courses..Chapel to Blessed Sacrament and formed basic Christian communities.Served for 8 years from 1998 BICHOLIM . He took charge of school for DSE from Jesuits.Removated Church and school., conducted tournaments and brought unity between communities.He served for 8 years VASCO. ..Renovated and beautified the church.Srarted ICSE section and constructed the building.Povided accomodation for Primary and Pre Primary section Acquired 12000 m2 plot for future expansion of I CSE section Conducted soccer tournaments A birds eye view of achievements as per his naration.An E.M of GFA.He was honoured by DKA as a best Konkani writer He contributed often to Konkanni publications Nelson Lopes Chairman P.C.TRUST