Nuvem Church In heritage list? We should preserve the heritage, as it is an identity to be admired and a monument of architecture, There are monuments listed as heritage buildings and there are heritage zones. It applies to both to private and public structures The authorities do not permit to recklessly vandalise these selective landmarks The plans are approved and original external facade is not allowed to be changed The ecclesiastical authorities in Goa too are strict about maintaining at least the external appearance and not altering the altars. Now the biggest monstrosity that has gone uncommented or objected to is the portico outside the Nuvem Curch. The Govt. also provides maintenance of these heritage sites. The people of Nuvem and its parishioners are the ones, who have to decide first. Th e renovation or demolition is more in the nature of public debate of architecture, rather than the need for more accommodation. The portico is for outstanding Catholics on the occasion of days of obligations and other feasts. The place cannot contain the faithful and who are over flowing. The priest shout from pulpits requesting church goers to be inside, How the Church can accommodate the ever-growing population of faithful? Is there a need to expand and if so how? In the controversy that is now raging, there is not much light on the interiors,. or the need to preserve. Is remaining outside the house of God, during services the best option for the faithful of Nuvem.? The place of worship must be able to accommodate at least the locals comfortably without distractions of any kind. This is the least facility that must be ensured for spiritual concentrations Many new churches, chapels reconstructed or built incorporate the best available from all over. In this way new heritage is created too, Look at Bambolim cross church, Grace church at Margao , and Church at Benaulim incorporating nothing so called our heritage, except may the tiles on the roofs.and are recognised as new land marks Our ancestral houses have been demolished to build concrete jungles to increase space or for commercial purposes and nobody raise a finger about preserving heritage The best suggestions must provide for the need of the faithful of Nuvem, if need be by maintaining what is best to be retained .To day technology for relocation, modification, reconstruction is available to suit the connoisseurs of heritage buffs The beautiful landmarks in structures the world over are a type of creating a new heritage of wonder and admiration Nobody seemed to be overtly concerned about the accommodation, the absolute need ,for which the parishioners are the best judges. Leave it to them Nelson Lopes Chinchinim