Hi Marshall Thanks to articles from you and others on Goanet and to our UK newspapers, we have obtained a fairly clear idea about the atrocities taking place against the Christians in Orissa State.
One does not have to be religious to totally denounce religious bigotry against any group and it is heartening to note, that "India's Prime Minister denounces 'national shame' in state of Orissa where 60 churches were burnt down." I am not sure how we can help to overcome this tragic situation but if there is a reliable collection to help the victims of the atrocity, I and I am sure other Goanetters in the UK would be more than happy to make a financial contribution (by cheque or whatever) as the very least we could do with immediate effect. Therefore, if possible, please advise on this matter. Regards Cornel DaCosta, London, UK. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > FR. THOMAS CHELLEN DESCRIBES THE ORISSA MOB ORDEAL > > Fr. Thomas Chellen, director of the pastoral center > that was destroyed with a bomb, had a narrow escape > after a Hindu mob nearly set him on fire. Currently > undergoing treatment at a Catholic hospital in > Orissa's capital Bhubaneswar, Fr. Chellen had this > horrifying experience to share with Catholic News > Service: > > "They had poured kerosene on my head, and one held a > matchbox in his hands to light the fire...
