The enclosed news item was posted on this net. I do not know anything about
the case, nor do I have any means to find out the merits of either side.
What has perturbed me in this article is the following sentence: When
Cuncolim PI Raju Raut Dessai was contacted, the PI confirmed to have called
Fr Vaz after being requested by church authorities to to do so. The PI,
however, stated no FIR was filed against Fr Vaz.
Are the police expected to follow such requests when no FIR has been filed?
I think this sets a very dangerous precedent.
Best regards,
U. G. Barad
Priest files for anticipatory bail (??)
June 15, 2013 - Herald?
MARGAO: The Chaplain of Infant Jesus Chapel, Murida-Cuncolim, Fr Saluzinho
Vaz, has moved the South Goa Sessions Court for anticipatory fearing arrest
by the Cuncolim police. The bail plea will come up for hearing before Judge
Vincent D?Silva on June 17.
The applicant has stated that Episcopal Vicar, acting on behalf of the
Archbishop, has allegedly lodged a complaint against him and alleged that he
was called by the Cuncolim police.
In his application, Fr Vaz said that by order dated May 4, he was relieved
from his duties in Murida and was asked to vacate the Chapel premises on
June 1. He has contended that Ecclesiastical authorities have no right to
simply relieve him without a suitable posting.
When Cuncolim PI Raju Raut Dessai was contacted, the PI confirmed to have
called Fr Vaz after being requested by church authorities to to do so. The
PI, however, stated no FIR was filed against Fr Vaz.
Extra:
Looks like the Chaplain was to leave the Chapel on 1st June and a new
Chaplain Fr. Santana Quadros was to take over.
Extract from Bishop circular - 14 May 2013 published NT
CP-P/107/2013: Rev Fr Saluzinho Vaz relieved from the post of Chaplain of
Child Jesus Chapel, Murida.
CP-P/108/2013: Rev Fr Santana Jose Agnelo Quadros appointed Chaplain of
Child Jesus Chapel, Murida ?
Looks like the term?'relieved' here also mean suspension or long Break
(without assigning new postings)?
There are more than one priests that fall in the category in the recently
published circular. One is from Santana Talaulim near Curca.
CP-Of/36/2013: Rev Fr? Romualdo Lourdino Pereira relieved from the post of
Parochial Administrator of St. Anne?s Parish (Santana),? Talaulim.
CP-P/37/2013:? Rev Fr Caetano Johnsie Pereira appointed Parish Priest of St.
Anne?s Parish (Santana), Talaulim ?
Good or bad apples?
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joego...@yahoo.co.uk