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| Fr Peter Theodore D’Souza (83), Mangalore |
from Fr Francis Rodrigues, Raknno
Fr Dr Peter Theodore D’Souza to heavenly abode
Mangalore, Sep 28: Fr Peter Theodore D’Souza (83 years) a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore went to eternal abode after a short sickness on the morning of 26th of September 2009. Being a Catholic priest for the last 55 years, he is the first priest from Kolalgiri. Born on 18-9-1926 at Kolalgiri he was ordained on 16-11-1954.
After being Assistant Parish Priest at Kulshekar for 2 years he went to Rome for higher studies. Having achieved doctoral degree in Sacred Theology in Rome, he went to London for academic studies. First he had his B.A. Honours in English literature from Cambridge University of England. Then he proceeded to the United States of America and secured Doctorate in English literature from famous Fordham University of America.
After the higher studies he taught as Professor for more than a decade in Fordham University. After returning to Mangalore he lectured at Milagres college of Kallianpur. Later he served as Principle of Milagres College, Kallianpur for more than a decade. Simultaneously he served the Church of Mangalore as the Parish Priest of Mount Rosary Church of Kallianpur. He has also served in different academic capacities as Professor and Head of Chair in Christianity of Mangalore University as well as lectured at St Joseph’s Seminary, Mangalore. He has served the parishes of Derebail, Udupi and Permude as Parish Priest. He has also served as Chaplain in the religious institutions of S.R.A. Sisters at Vamanjoor and Bethany Sisters at Gurpur.
After his retirement he resided at ‘Vianney Home’ at Kankanady, the senior priests’ house of the Diocese of Mangalore.
Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore and Msgr Denis Prabhu, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore have expressed sadness at his demise and have said that with his death we have lost a good academician, philosopher, counselor and educator. The funeral mass and final rites of Fr Peter Theodore D’Souza will be held at Valencia Church on 30th September 2009, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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| IVAN/STELLA/SHARON NORONHA, MUMBAI/UDUPI | Saturday, October 10, 2009 |
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| MOST LOVING,FATHER UNCLE MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.WE MISS YOU WITH DEEPEST SORROW AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN OUR DAILY PRAYER.YOUR LOVING NIECE STELLA,HUSBAND IVAN AND DAUGHTER SHARON |
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| Sr.Ritamary ., Udupi | Friday, October 02, 2009 |
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| At his birth, my parents named Fr. Peter Th. D'Souza, Theodore, meaning gift of God. He was the eldest Child. So they also named him Peter.I thank God for making him a gift to the family, the Church and the society at large. Following his example I joined the Convent. May he now pray for all those who remember him at his death, in diiffernt ways. |
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| Joseph D'Sa, Kallianpur/Mumbai | Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
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Rev. Dr. Peter Theodore D'Souza was my Principal in Milagres College, Kallianpur and also taught us English Subject. A very humble and down to earth person and treated his students with love and care and individual attention. His way of teaching English still fresh in my memories. In the evenings, he was reading his Breviary and reciting rosary alone walking on the grounds of Mount Rosary Parish, Santhekatte.
Seldom we come across such prayerful and inspiring priests. In spite of being a Doctorate in English from US and a Green Card Holder, he was very humble, loving, caring and devout in his words and deeds. May his soul Rest in Peace. |
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| Ossie Cornelio, Kallianpur/USA | Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
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| Fr. Peter was a very good Principal, Parish Priest & a Dynamic Personality. He was my Principal in Milagres College & Parish Priest of Mt. Rosary Church. He was the first one to introduce a short & sweet cermon of 10 minuites & one hour Sunday mass. Fr. Peter, I am sure, Peter is ready to welcome you in Heaven. |
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| Vincy/Judy Perampalli/Kuwait, Perampalli | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
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| Almighty Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in Peace Amen. |
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| Jacintha Francis (nee Rebello), Belman/Kaup/Mumbai | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| At the outset, I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences to Fr. Peter's fly. I remember Father Principal as a gentle, soft spoken person. I am from the 1st batch of 13 students of English Literature (1978-79) and was privileged to be taught by him. He had hand picked the 13 of us out of a batch of almost 100 students. Initially I was apprehensive about doing my B.A. in Eng. Lit. since I had come from a Kannada medium background. However, he encouraged me to take it up and I have had no regrets since. Soon after graduation I moved to B'bay. I've not met anyone from Milagres College since I settled here, but I got nostalgic after seeing Fr. Peter's photo in the obituary column. I was awestruck when I read about his academic achievements which I wasn't aware of. I salute you, Father. May God grant his soul eternal rest. |
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| Denzil Mendoza, Bahrain/Kallianpur | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| May his soul Rest in Peace. |
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| sundeer shetty, uduoi/sharjah | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| I have studied under him when Fr.Peter D'souza was principal of Milagres College Kallianpur. He was very soft spoken and more like a friend than a principal. May his soul rest in peace. |
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| Imilian D'souza & fly, Thottam/ Kuwait | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| Heartfelt Condolences to his family. May His Soul Rest in Peace. He was my Principal in Milagres college. Very silent person. |
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| Arun, Kuwait | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE |
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| Deena D'souza (Niece) & Fly, Udupi/Mumbai/Dubai | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| With a heavy heart, we regret to hear the news that our Dearest Fr. Uncle is no more. He was very supportive in our young days, a very caring and loving person. May his soul rest in peace. We all miss him. Deena Sumana (neice), Godwin (husband), Gwen Michelle & Shanice Meryll, Dubai. |
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| RONALD LEWIS, Kallianpur / Dammam | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter D’Souza was a good principal and lecturer for us. May his soul rest in peace. |
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| Fr. Victor D'Souza, Panir | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| I was really sad to hear of the death of Fr. Peter Theodore D'Souza. He was my Parish Priest at Derebail. He was a good and holy priest. May His soul rest in peace |
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| Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| Very sad news.MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. |
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| Francis J. Saldanha & Family, Moodubelle/Bahrain. | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| It was with profound grief that we noted the sad death of our dear Fr. Uncle. A very affectionate & warm person, great academician,philosopher,counselor & educator. Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Dsouza family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace. |
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| Henry Coutinho, Belman/Kuwait | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| Dear Judy, Nobby & fly, very sorry to hear the sad demise of your uncle Fr. Peter, please accept our heartfelt condolences, may his soul rest in peace. Henry Coutinho & fly, Kuwait |
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| Judith Cutinho (niece) and family, Mangalore/Vancouver Canada | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| We lost our dearly called Fr. Uncle who was a great blessing and inspiration to all and especially our family. We pray that his soul rests in eternal peace. His loving Niece, Judith Cutinho Husband Norbert Cutinho Daughters Jennifer & Nikita Vancouver, Canada |
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| Ivan D'Almeida, Matpady/Dubai | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| Fr.Peter was my Principal when I was studying at Milagres College, Kallianpur. May his soul rest in peace. |
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| jennifer botelho\mendoza, kallainapur/udupi | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| He was my principal of milagres college , kallinapur. ,very loving human being. may his soul rest in peace |
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| Dr Gerald Pinto, Kallianpur | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| Milagres College Kallianpur is grateful to Fr Theodore. Milagres College introduced Science and Sociology in the college during his time. May his soul rest in peace. Dr Gerald Pinto Kallianpur |
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| Melwin D' souza/Q8, M'lore/ Milagres | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| oh.. very sad news, may his soul rest in peace. |
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| Victoria lewis Silveira, Matpady/Champi/New-York | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| I Met Rev,Dr. Father T.D Souza In New York Manhattan in Year 1971.He Was Doing His P.H.D.In New York It Was A Great Honer Of mine To know Him.While He Was In New York We Used To Meet Every Wk,In 1971 April He Was The One To Celabreate My Wedding-Celabration In The St Rose Of Lima Church New York.And He said It is Great To know You,As a Manglorian in New -York City.Also I Know He Was A Simple,Counselor Educater And A Great Philosoper, humble,Compansionate, Carring, Person,After His P.H.D. He Left New York.While He Was In Millagres Colleage, He Used Viset My Old Parents At Matpady,And Spend Few Minnets,With Prayers With My Old Parents.My Family members Will Miss Him May His Soul Rest In Peace. |
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| Victoria lewis Silveira, Matpady/Champi/New-York | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| I Met Rev,Dr. Father T.D Souza In New York Manhattan in Year 1971.He Was Doing His P.H.D.In New York It Was A Great Honer Of mine To know Him.While He Was In New York We Used To Meet Every Wk,In 1971 April He Was The One To Celabreate My Wedding-Celabration In The St Rose Of Lima Church New York.And He said It is Great To know You,As a Manglorian in New -York City.Also I Know He Was A Simple,Counselor Educater And A Great Philosoper, humble,Compansionate, Carring, Person,After His P.H.D. He Left New York.While He Was In Millagres Colleage, He Used Viset My Old Parents At Matpady,And Spend Few Minnets,With Prayers With My Old Parents.My Family members Will Miss Him May His Soul Rest In Peace. |
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| T.M.D'Souza&Family,, Karambar/Bajpe. | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| May his soul rest in peace, and let All Mighty God secure him safe in His arms. |
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| L Cutinha, Mangalore | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| May his soul rest in peace |
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| Robin D'souza, Barkur | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| May his soul rest in PEACE, he was my English Lecturer as well as Principle during my time in Milagres College. |
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| Robert DSouza, Udyavara/Dammam | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| Sorry to hear the news. A very affectionate and warm person. I still remember his pleasant face when I was a student of his. May his soul rest in peace. |
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| Pradeep Farias, Kallianpur | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| May his soul rest in peace. |
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| Naveen, K.G.ROAD,UPPOOR/SHARJAH | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| May his soul Rest In Peace |
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| Felix Castelino, AttavarMangalore | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| Very sorry to learn about the sad death of my dear friend, Fr. Peter Theodore Dsouza, who was always advising me and giving his experience of his life. May his soul rest in PEACE,. |
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