Udupi: Threat to life – Fr Denis D’Sa lodges complaint against 14 persons

Tue, Dec 03 2019 10:36:28 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, Dec 3: A police complaint has been lodged by Fr Denis D’Sa, parish priest of Shirva Church, against 14 persons for giving life threat to him.

During the protests held on November 2 and 3 inside the church premises demanding probe into the death of Fr Mahesh D’Souza, these 14 persons had allegedly had given life threat to Fr Denis D’Sa. They had used abusive words also.

Sunil Cabral, Johnson Castelino, Peter Corda, Rayan Menezes, Arthur Menezes, Antony Menezes Pilar, Wilfred Menezes, Clara Quardros, Conrad Castelino, Leena D'Souza, Denis Mathias, Sunitha Menezes, Nikhil Mathias, and Prateeeksha D'Souza are the persons named in the complaint.

Fr Denis D'Sa

Fr Denis has said in his complaint that the named persons are likely to do the same if proper action is not taken against them. He has demanded strict action against these persons.

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Hilda, Mumbai
Mon, Dec 16 2019
I sincerely feel this is false complaint lodged.

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Riya, Mumbai
Tue, Dec 10 2019
We need to be forgiving towards each other.. Jesus said ‘ Bless those who curse you, Pray for those who persecute you..

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Ray, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 09 2019
According to the Shirva Police Sub-Inspector on November 3, Fr. Denis D’sa filed a complaint with the Shirva Police Station against the above mentioned 14 members. In his complaint Fr. Denis D’sa has urged to take stern action against those who have harassed him and have threatened with dire consequences.

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J. Castelino, Karkala
Wed, Dec 04 2019
"Justice" is fairness in the way that people are treated, whether they are alive or dead. YES we all want justice for Fr Mahesh, but at the same time, we should ensure that injustice is not done to another person.

When there are experts engaged for a purpose,why should people don the role of doctors, police, forensic experts, lawyers, judges and use social media to deliver their own judgement? Sadly this incident seems to have been utilised by few in and outside Shirva to settle their individual scores.

"Keliddu Sullaagabahudu Nodiddu Sullaagabahudu Nidhaanisi Yochisidaaga Nijavu Thilivudu" is such a valuable song and while it talks about human nature in the face of uncertainty, it narrates the story of Gangamna who kills her pet mongoose, just because she SAW blood and THOUGHT the mongoose had killed her baby, whereas the mongoose had actually SAVED her baby and KILLED a cobra that had come inside. Unfortunately, it is human nature to arrive at a conclusion by just HEARING, SEEING or READING,(which may not always be true) and reacting out of emotion.

Silence should not be misunderstood....it is the maturity to allow the experts to do their job. But at the same time there is a limit to everything and with this complaint people should stop hurling abuses and defaming an annointed priest of intergrity. If differences cannot be sorted out across the table, then approaching the court of law is fine for any citizen.

Udupi diocese was doing so well under able leaders and I hope and pray that the Diocese and the clergy recover from this unfortunate incident and continue to grow and excel.

Finally, our Heavenly Father is the Supreme Judge and sees it all. Let us be careful with our words(that we utter and write) and deeds and not bring His wrath upon ourselves and our families.

May God grant eternal peace to Fr.Mahesh and strength to his family to bear the loss. May God protect and bless Fr Denis.

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James & Shobha Mendoca, Dubai/ Vamanjoor.
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Dear Fr. Denis,
Appreciate your complaint. You have done the right thing. These guys need punishment.Let God give you strength and energy to face all this.

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MERVIN, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Police need to investigate who's is the real culprit and also need to investigate if someone forced to register the complaint against them.

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Nothing has happened to the \priest for over a month now. What is the purpose of this complaint being given so late...?????

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Ronald D, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
It is his choice! Unruly people too should learn that they can not go on for ever because Priest is not retaliating! There is limit for everything!

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Priest has all the right to retaliate....but it took so long for him to realize the threat to his life is a question...????

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Al Dsouza, Canada
Thu, Dec 05 2019
Priest has too many responsibilities and it is hard for them to lodge a complaint just because people are threatening him. They follow bible more than law whic is forgiveness so on and so forth. He may have waited to settle down the matter but devil minded people are continuing thier threat. What a normal human can do 2hen their life is in danger. It is not like north America or Europe press 911 and cops , ambulance and fire brigade all surround you in less than few minutes. In India once person dies then only cops shows up. Please continue to pray for the people who repent and start doing good rather doing devil.

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Ray, Mangalore
Mon, Dec 09 2019
Good Job Fr. Denis D'sa. We fully support you

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Wilfred, Shirva/ Bangalore.
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Better late than never.

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ANIL MENDONCA, KUNTHALNAGAR
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Fr Dennis D'sa is very good human being and multi talented priest from Udupi Diocese. He has served in our parish and people were very happy with him. It is unfortunate situation now that our own people go against the spiritual leader without any evidence. God will punish the wicked

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Angel/kunlagudde, kuntalagudde
Wed, Dec 04 2019
This is purely done out of jealousy. Fr. Denis is a very good administrator and a good human being and has done lot of improvements in our church. Wherever he has gone he has improved the parishes, people, institutions, by spreading love and friendship to one and all. God punish all those who are involved in spoiling the name of our beloved Fr. Denis.

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John, Mangalore/Kuwait
Wed, Dec 04 2019
One thing I am sure those who are responsible for any human beings death the curse of blood will be there with him or her wherever he or she goes
That curse will not allow anyone to sleep peacefully that's why we read in many books those who fought and saw the blood they repented
For example emperor Ashoka after kalinga battle left everything every worldly pleasure and embraced budhism and went for thapasya and not only that he didn't encouraged his children for power and throne instead he sent them to preach budhism
Live peacefully the life given by God and we are all guests here on earth!then why power and our own glory! let's work for god's glory

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madanson, mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
we could find example like emperor Ashoka only & no other such kind of person might be found in history/present. we should teach morality to our childrens & Indian culture may play greater roll.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Irrespective of the person's credentials, the mystery should be unravelled as the laity should know the truth!

Saying that everything will be decided during the final judgement and closing it doesn't make any rational sense!!

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Sunil Pinto, Dubai/ Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
I wonder if this case will have a logical end...I have my own doubts if it will resolve anytime soon, even though I wish closure for Fr Mahesh's grieving family for his untimely death...

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Ann,Mangalore/Abudhabi, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
God knows the conscience and soul of each person.Right or wrong everyone has a judgement day.Anyone can win this world but not the final day.Reminder to all

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Johnson, Katpady
Wed, Dec 04 2019
No complaint was lodged after the suspected death of Fr.Mahesh. Even the protesters raised the same question and took an initiative.

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Gration DSouza, Modankap/ Abu Dhabi
Thu, Dec 05 2019
What initiative? If church has not given complaint then still another 1 month after protest why the protesters have not filed complaint if they are so concerned and sure of their claim? Church has not stopped the enquiry and process of investigation eventough complaint not filed.

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Felix lobo, Maryhill / Doha, Qatar
Wed, Dec 04 2019
I have known Fr.Denis for a long time and he is a good friend of mine. The Fr.Denis I know is an honest, honorable and noble man. I believe the parishioners of Shirva church are lucky to have him as their Parish Priest. In light of recent events, he has be unjustly crucified by the people of Shirva and neighboring places to the extent of even receiving death threats. This isn’t the right way to go about things. I believe that whatever the issue, it must be sorted through peaceful talks and a fair resolution. No good can come from taking the law into your hands. I would implore the people concerned to sit down, talk and resolve the matter. My best wishes as always are with Fr.Dennis. May God Protect him.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Wed, Dec 04 2019
In short, Blessed Paul VI said in 1972: ‘From some crack the smoke of Satan has entered the temple of God.’
BTW, remember the old adage: "There is no smoke without fire" !!!

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Sllvi Rita, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
A humbling experience for the proud to learn from.

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Babu, Kudripadav
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Oh my God!!!
Where my community ahead!
What we preach don’t implement!!!!

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Basil, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
This is real unfortunate, it clearly indicates that these thugs doesn't want truth to be out. Fr.Denis has cleaned up many instantiations and developed many churches in region, he command great deal of respect by his talents, kuntal Nagar church is closest example. I expect Fr.Denis to come back to Shirva chruch and clean up all the mess, he is very capable of that. I am sure majority of Shirva community is with him.

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jacintha/shirva, shirva
Wed, Dec 04 2019
This is the time Shirva people should get together with the church committee and an open dialogue with all concerned people along with the priests to put an end to this issue. We all want our Shirva priests to be back and our church should be restored to its original state. Let the truth come out and let the church carry on with their duties. We are in the month of advent and humbly request everyone to pray for the priests and the parishioners of Shirva.

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Why the complaint is filed after such a big time lapse???

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NFS rodrigues, Mangalore/bangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Perfect question...!

I strongly believe this is done keeping in mind anticipating the fallout from the investigation reports that’s are scheduled to come in few days .

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Ronald D, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Is there any rule that complaint should be filed immediately? Some noble people may take time to think and verify....when free and convinced they may file a complaint!!! We must give up attitude of finding fault that too on people with integrity! Those who ridiculed and used abusive language will have to realise where they stand!

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NFS Rodrigues, Mangalore/ bangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Sir

There is no doubt that people have to give and take respect .

Could you elaborate on your comment regarding integrity .

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mediwn, mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
incident happened in November 2 & 3, but when this complaint lodged. there should not be any delay in filing a complaint in this kind of threat case. police should investigate suicide case & this incident without any influence & truth should be revealed.

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Sharath, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
This will solve only with peaceful talk, not a way of roudism. now people are acting like illiterates, threat will not work out or solve the issue.
Black spot on the christion community for the this roudies needs to eliminate.

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EULALIA DSOUZA, MANGALURU
Wed, Dec 04 2019
It is better to keep calm, because many of us are not aware of the truth behind this mysterious death of a young, talented Priest Fr. Mahesh . If few of them know the reason, know the facts and have evidence, they would wish to act accordingly, with a hope that judicial system will give justice. So passing our judgement on a priest or passing our judgement on few people without knowing facts and proper evidence is not right.
None of us are saints, we all do our own mistakes in life, few knowingly and few un-knowingly, few with grudges and few with feeling of insecurity in life . It is better for the church and our community to resolve this issue before it gets more murkier.

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Ina Carmelita D'Souza, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
The evil one is a roaring lion devouring to kill and destroy.

Lord protect all our shepherds, especially Fr. Dennis D'Sa from all kinds of harm and shame!!! Amen. Hallelujah amen.

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7
Saint Francis Xavier. Ora pro nobis.

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Joseph, Qatar
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Dear all ...this issue is unnecessarily being blown out of proportion. I strongly feel that this matter is not getting anywhere closer to one's expectation. It's being dragged on into eternity. Only time will tell if this case will be cracked open.
There's isn't any valid point in threatening the priests or the laity. They will be here for a certain time till their next transfer to another parish.

Nor is there any use in arguing or creating an unhealthy environment with these anointed ones sent here to serve one and all for a limited period. Already our religion is being viewed in a very suspicious manner due to which we are getting a bad name from other communities. Bear in mind that we are a minority...we have to exercise extreme restraint and need to be exemplary. We are causing unnecessary injury to ourselves hitting the axe on our feet.

Finally, here is my friendly advice...if indeed a police complaint is lodged against any of the above- mentioned individuals, it will do more damage than repair. It will be very difficult to undo any action thereafter especially when availing the services concerning authenticating of document/revalidation/issuance or allied related services.

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alwyn d'souza, canada
Wed, Dec 04 2019
So sad that people are reached at this stage to harass the priest. What a shame. All those names listed by priest may required urgent prayers from all good people along with holy priest and nuns to cast. Threat to a priest from any person will be cursed with a pain of that priest who is going through hardship of serving the people sacrificing the life for royal priesthood, Let us pray now that all those listed people will repent and ask for mercy . My sincere prayers for the priest. I don't know this priest but my heart is in pain reading the article of such pathetic way people are born to threaten the priest for doing his job. shameful people.

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Longinus Fernandes, Thottam, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
alwyn d'souza, canada

Agreed... you don't know this priest but your heart is in pain reading the article...
We know the other priest... and you don't know the pain of our hearts....

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Chandu, Karla
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Signs of end of times showing up.

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Hilda DSilva, Kallianpur
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Fr.Denis DSa is a priest so dedicated and sincere.He is still griieving the death of Fr.Mahesh .A man of God a person direct and forthright is practically crucified. WHERE IS OUR HUMANITY GONE?One young priest is gone.Have we the right to drive a holy priest to slow death?Are we Christians?

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James Fernandes, Barkur/Chicago
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Divine intervention is solicited.

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J.F. D SOUZA, MANGALORE
Wed, Dec 04 2019
When the iron is hot hammer it.

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Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Threat to preacher/clergy of any faith cannot be ignored. Clergy must be protected.

In this case, the elected representatives of Parish Council and Gurkars must protect the Parish Priest, as Parish Priests are assigned to a Parish by the Catholic Diocese.
Troublemakers stay out of the Church compound till issue is resolved...

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Longinus Fernandes, Thottam, Udupi
Wed, Dec 04 2019
When a common person is in trouble, he/ she runs to a clergy for help and they help by various ways including influence....
... and here a clergy requires help.... do you think they are running out of influence ...??

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Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
I have known Father Denis D"Sa for the past several decades as a forthright, amenable, good, kind and honest person. It is extremely surprising that an ecclesiastic of these qualities of heart and mind should be subjected to the kind of treatment by his own trusted people.

It is my sincere hope that better discretion will prevail and that there will be complete peace and harmony among the parishioners.

May The Hand of God protect Father Denis

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Mangalurian, Mangaluru
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Good move by the priest.

People must understand that law is not an event, but a process. And the process is run by people qualified for it.

And it is this process that eventually leads to the conviction of a guilty party.

No one has the right to accuse someone without some foundation and evidence. That is evil.

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Shalet, Mangalore
Wed, Dec 04 2019
I can't understand why complaint is lodged after one month, that too in this advent season .

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James Fernandes, Barkur/USA
Wed, Dec 04 2019
I call upon the newly Blessed FR. Alfred Roche, who had helped mitigate Schism in Brahmavar, to look into this Shirva confusion, to bring about Clarity, Peace, and Harmony especially during this Advent season.

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Lan......, Belman / Washington, DC.
Tue, Dec 03 2019
People,

Not a good development...

...Tak...Takk...

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