Rome : Fr. Pius James D'Souza Completes Ph D in Rome


by Elias Frank
 
Rome, Dec 16: Fr. Pius James D'Souza ocd, Carmelite priest from Agrar (Bantwal), belonging to Karnataka-Goa province, made his Carmelite Order and the Konkani Kutam in Rome proud with his brilliant work, titled “Stronger than Death, Intimations of Afterlife in the Book of Psalms.”


On 15 December 2009, Fr. Pius defended his doctoral thesis, an exegetical work in Biblical theology, in the Pontifical Gregorian University. Prof. Bruna Costacurta, “the devil's advocate!”, as it was her job, praising Fr. Pius said: “One needs courage to take-up this topic and you had it.” His Moderator, Prof. Gianni Barbiero sdb, was all praise for his student; appreciating the work he said: “The type of work has not been done, it is a pioneering work, therefore, the entire work merits to be published”.















The tall Fr. Pius stood even taller with his knowledge and ability to defend his stand, quoting texts in Hebrew and Greek. The debate lasted a little over an hour; the fully packed hall was all ears.

Fr. Pius has worked for seven years to come to this moment; four years for licence (Masters) in Scripture studies and three years for the doctorate in Biblical Theology. In his long stay in Rome, apart from being an active member of the Konkani Kutam, Fr. Pius has also made friends far and wide. His friends from northern Italy, Scotland and Boston USA, travelled all the way to be with him in his moment of “suffering” and triumph. The Carmelite priests, with their numbers, made everyone present known how much Fr. Pius is loved and popular in their Order.

  

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  • Sr.Veronica Rodrigues. S.C.B, Belthangady/Mexico

    Mon, Dec 21 2009

    Dear Fr.Pius Hearty congratulations. Today is a great and memorable day in your life.I am proud of you. May His blessings always be with you.

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  • Naveen D'Souza, Mangalore/Washington DC

    Fri, Dec 18 2009

    Congratulations Fr.Pius on this amazing feat! Good luck in your future endeavors.

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  • Fr.Joachim Fernandes, Jeppu Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 18 2009

    Dear Fr.Dr.Pius CONGRATULATIONS. WELL DONE. TUJEN NANV THOR JANV. YOU REACHED ANOTHER MILESTONE IN LIFE. I ADMIRE YOUR ABILITY TO MASTER ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR TASK GIVEN TO YOU. GOOD LUCK.

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  • Alwy Karmelit, Carmel Hill

    Thu, Dec 17 2009

    Hi Fr. Pius,Very happy to hear that you defended your theses with a Summa Cum Laude ! Hats off to you. You have made us proud. May you be God's mouth piece, instrument of God's Word, to tell the world that God is not dead, He is still alive...

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  • Fr. Archie Gonsalves, OCD, Madanthyar

    Thu, Dec 17 2009

    Dear Fr. Pius, You have done it! We are proud of you. May you have a "Summa cum Laude" You deserve it! Your thesis with the theme on " life after death" is a innovative Biblical theme. Hats off to you, keep it up!

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  • Santhosh Fernandes, Nantoor/Doha

    Thu, Dec 17 2009

    Dear Dattu, Congratulation!! We are extremely proud of you and happy to see your hardwork has finally been paid off.

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  • Chetan, Capuchin , Bangalore

    Thu, Dec 17 2009

    Congratulations Bible-chya Dakteraba. May your erudition bring light to the lives of millions.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore - U.S.A.

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    I join scores of people in congratulating Father Pius James D'Souza on his great achievement. I have not had the pleasure of meeting Father Pius James but the place he comes from is known to me as another priest by the name Father Aveline D'Souza also hails from Agrar. Father James - kudos to you on this honour which is conferred on you. You have made Mangalore proud. May this be a forerunner of many more successful events in your live. I too come from a family who have given many to religious lives. I am the only son and my three older sisters dedicated their lives to God by becoming nuns. God bless you and your work Joe Gonsalves (joegonsalves@yahoo.com)

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  • Fr. Gregory Pinto, SVD, Bondel/Rome

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Dr. Pius, Congrats for your original and creative contribution in the field of Biblical theology. May you share your experience and wisdom with many people.

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  • Denis Saldanha, Bantwal/ Doha

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear rev. Fr.pius, Congratulations on your great accomplishment. It just goes to prove that hard work and dedication can always make a difference. good luck for the future. Best wishes from Denny & Family.

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  • Fr Eugene Lobo SJ, Rome/Neerude

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    DEAR DR PIUS, IT WAS INDEED A WONDERFUL DEFENCE AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT AND CONTROL OVER ITALIAN LANGUAGE IS WONDERFUL CONGRATULATIONS. MAY YOUSECURE MANY MORE HONOURS IN LIFE.

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  • Fr Sunil Ranjar, Miyar/Rome/Jerusalem

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congrats dear Fr Pius. You are an inspiration to me. Best of luck for your service of the Word of God

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  • Dolphy Pinto, Loreto/Canada

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Fr.Pius on obtaining your phd by defending your thesis which is most difficult in present times. May God bless you in all your work- from Dolphy, Judy, Don, Dillon and Dixon

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  • Jerry OCD, Vancouver

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Padre Pius, Congratulations!All the best for your teaching and preaching ministry.

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  • Antony George Pinto, St. Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Fr.Pius, congrats to you. God has rewarded you for your hard work. May your future be bright and blessed.

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  • Maria Roopa, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Fr. Pius. Great work!

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  • Maria Roopa, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Fr. Pius. Great work!

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  • Fr. Richard D'Souza, Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Very Rev. Dr. Pius James D'Souza, congratulations on successfully defending your doctoral thesis with highest honours, amidst the presence of an august gathering. May your hard work bear abundant fruit in all those who go through your thesis and instill in them the hope of Life after Death. No doubt you will turn out to be an effective and efficient proclaimer of the Word of God. Your expertise in the Sacred Scripture will be of immense help especially in teaching the seminarians who are aspiring for Priesthood. Kudos dear Fr. James!

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIEO, MANGALORE, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Fr James, Hearty congrtulations as you obtained PHD in Sacred Theology. Wish you a bright future ahead.

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  • Munna, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Fr. Pius, hearty congratulations. I am very happy that carmelites have another efficient and able doctor who can move heaven and earth in teaching scripture. All the best for your future life as a pastor and teacher who can move people to Jesus through the word of God. Hats up to you dear father, you have done well with the highest honour by securing Summa Cum Laude. All the best and praying for you. yours in christ - Munna.

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  • Bishop Henry D'Souza, Bellary

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Fr Dr Pius, Congratulations! We rejoice at your success and thank God for you! May rise higher and higher, doing better and better, always for the glory of God! Merry Christmas and Bright new Year!

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  • Fr. Praveen Dsouza, Mangalore / Philippines

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Fr. Pius. May God bless you and keep you happy in His service.

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  • valerian, mumbai

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS Rev Fr Pius Gods Blessings and our prayers will always keep you happy on your achievment of the degree. dattu von n vishu

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  • valerian, mumbai

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS Rev Fr. Pius, wish you all the best on the occasion of achievment of your digree, we are proud of you . with best wishes and love, dattu, voni, and vishu

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  • Wilfred, Nora, Tania, aunty Annie, vaslane, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Hello Rev.Fr. Dr.Pius, congratulations!!! on your success and great achievement.we are proud of you and wish you greater success in the days to come .May the Lord bless you with wisdom and Grace, health and happiness.Hoping to meet you soon..wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Love and regards

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  • Vivu, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dearest Fr. Pius, hearty congratulations to you. We are very happy and proud for your achievement. All the best and wish you all the success for your future endeavours

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  • Mary Reuben Pereira, Falnir,Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Fr.Pius, Congratulations!!!We are so happy for the great blessing God has showered n you and so nice to see you after so many years,we remember those years where you were a great blessing to our family specially Rowena & Michelle,giving them first communion,do keep in touch and keep us in your prayers,hope to see you soon in M'lore or Dubai. Pls keep in touch. God Bless. Regards, Reuben,Mary,Rowena,Michelle,Johanna.

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  • Philomena D'Sa, Agrar /Maryland,USA

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Fr Pius ,Congratulations on receiving the PHD .We from Agrar are proud of you .God bless you . Your classmate from elementary school .

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  • OH RUDY AGAIN, MADANTHYAR

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Dr. Pius James, long back in 1997 you asked me how is Rome and how to move about in that city. This conversation and clarification happened in Pushpashrama parlour. I told you that it will be just a cake walk for you. Now that you are tasting cake on your treamendous achievement, I wish that you continue to write at least one book each year, to keep yourself fresh, vibrant, great and resourceful. I congratulate you for your theme, which I believe is greately relevant in this modern age of senseless living just for the day. A lot of people have lost hope of another life and many live in depression convinced of that fact that there is nothing after this life. But your study and studies on this study can awaken in many a sense of respect for life, appreciation for life after death and a desire to live fully and meaningfully this present God given life. Thanks for your thesis with the highest honours at the prestigious PONTIFICAL GREAGORIAN UNIVERSITY. Oh Rudy AGAIN

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  • JACINTHA,JASON, BABITHA. , BANTWAL,MANGALORE

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!REV.Fr.Pius James, MAY THE GOD BLESS U AND HELP U AND GUIDE U IN ALL THE WORK ASSIGNED TO U. WISH U GOOD LUCK IN UR FUTURE and HAPPINESS IN UR LIFE. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

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  • JASON SALDANHA, BANYWAL,MANGALORE

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Hey, Uncle.CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF U. This is the fruit of your HARD WORK, HARD STUDIES, CONFIDENCE, FAITH ON GOD, PRAYERS FROM YOUR Family MEMBERS etc etc etc. ENJOY THE MOMENT. MAY THE GOD BLESS U AND HELP U AND GUIDE U IN ALL THE WORK ASSIGNED TO U. WISH U GOOD LUCK IN UR FUTURE and HAPPINESS IN UR LIFE. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Your Nephew, JASON SALDANHA

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  • Ivan C Monteiro, Urwa, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congrats to you FR Pius for the wonderful work and the Studies. MAY God Bless you more. May you have success in all your endeavors in the future.

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  • REEZA BABY, bendure

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congrats yellow dirty fellow fr.uncle, I am proud of you, with a sweet kiss yours Reeza Baby Darling. WISHES FROM MOM,DAD N REEVE N NANA MAUSHI N KIDS.

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  • Srs Lily and Jessy, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Pius! We are proud of you.

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  • Santhosh Deepak, Mudipu - Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    on your achievement. May the Lord bless you abundantly to fulfill all His plans in your life wherever you are planted. With Love, Santhu, Bulla

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  • EDWARD LOBO, BANTVAL

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    HI PIUS CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR HARD WORK,GOD BLESS YOU YOUR GOD MOTHER,EDDIE &FLY FR.CYPRIAN,S.J. SHALI & FLY

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  • Clifford Kamath, Karimale

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Hello Dr. Pius Your hard work at Harvard Has brought you forward May you have reward From heavenly God celebrate it in Dharwad Best wishes from Dr. Clifford

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  • Bernard, bantwal

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Fr. Pius. We are all happy and proud of you. God bless you and keep you happy in his vineyard.

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  • Alden Fernandes, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    HEY !!!! HIP HIP HURAY OUR PIUS UNCLE IS GREAT. CONGATULATION DEAR PIUS UNCLE ON RECEIVING UR PHD DEGREE. WE ARE REALLY PROUD OF U. MAY U SHINE IN BRIGHT COLORS IN WHAT SO EVER WORK IS ASSIGNED TO U. WAITING TO SEE U SOON. WITH LOVE & KISSES ALDEN, ALISON AND ABNER.

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  • Anitha Pinto, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    DEAR REV.FR.PIUS, CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR SON. MAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS U WITH GOOD HEALTH OF MIND AND BODY. MAY U SHINE IN BRIGHT COLORS IN THE SAME WAY IN FUTURE TOO, THIS IS MY SINCERE PRAYER FOR U. WITH LOVE AND KISSES UR MOM CECILA AND AUNT MARY AKKA

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  • Anitha Pinto, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    DEAR REV.FR.PIUS, HEY CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! WE NEW FOR SURE U WILL REALLY PROVE URSELF, REALLY PROUD OF U. U R SIMPLY THE BEST AND GREAT REV. FR. PIUS. WE ONLY PRAY THAT GOD WILL BLESS U WITH GOOD HEALTH SO THAT YOU CARRY ON UR MINISTRY WORK ASSIGNED TO U VERY WELL. MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS AND WISHES COME TRUE THIS IS OUR SINCERE PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR YOU. WITH BEST WISHES AND REGDS ASHOK ANITHA PINTO.

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  • Rita Rodrigues, Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Congratulations Fr. Pius James for your great achievement. Keep up the good work. May God shower his choicest blessings on you and on your future endevours. The Rodrigues - Louis / Rita / Lolita and Russell - Kuwait

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  • Fr. Dominic vas, ocd, Mira Road, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Dear Pius, Hearty congratulations. This was the I was waiting as much as you. You have made it with high honours. I am proud of you. May God grant you all the wisdom and knowledge to proclaim His Word. The concept of "Life after Death" in the psalms which you have defended will be one of the most relevant and significant for todays predominently atheistic and sceptic world.

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  • Fr. Benjamin Pinto, Puttur/Agrar

    Wed, Dec 16 2009

    Rev Fr. Dr. Pius, CONGRATULATIONS. ALL THE BEST AND GOD BLESS YOU.

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