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Mangaluru: Pioneer of education, Fr Lawrence Pinto passes away at 88

  •   Thu, Dec 16 2021 06:07:34 PM

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Mangaluru, Dec 16: Fr Lawrence Pinto SJ passed away at Fr Muller’s Hospital on Thursday December 16. He was 88.

Fr Lawrence was born on April 20, 1933. He was ordained a priest on March 29, 1967. A simple, down-to-earth and soft-spoken priest, Fr Lawrence had spent 66 years in the Society of Jesus. His primary ministry was education. However, it was an education with a difference. Working in the city institutions for several years, after his retirement, he moved to Mundgod to open a school for the poorest of the poor. His pioneering spirit, courage and enthusiasm was amply rewarded as this school grew from strength to strength becoming Loyola Institutions, a composite PU College welcoming children from all levels of the society.

With the demise of Fr Lawrence, Karnataka Jesuit Province has lost a great lover of the poor, a pioneer in the field of education and a simple and compassionate human being.

The funeral Mass will be December 17 at 3.30 PM in Divine Mercy Church, Fatima Retreat House.

 

 

 
  

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  • Wilson, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Have vague memories of Fr. L Pinto as headmaster but do remember him as a disciplined person and students were careful in their behavior when he was around. He has really aged well could not recognise him. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Oliver Aranha, Mangalore/Kuwait/Toronto

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Rest in peace Fr. Lawrence, a smiley face and a kind heart.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Father was known to us as Fr. L Pinto, from our high school days at SAC, under his guidance, my life has changed a lot, he was always with me when i was going out of course. I cannot forget his advices and suggestions given to me in mounding my future. today, he is not with us, but his teachings are the guiding pillars in me. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Sandy, Udupi

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Rest in peace, good Father.

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  • Ranjan, Bangalore

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    ST.ALOYSIUS --days --Was a good School Head master -- - dedicated - disciplined - ensured School was kept to high standards - Studies -- Sports - Cleanliness - great school campus - --- It was a time when teachers were very much dedicated - Carrot / Stick -- approach -- and having good teaching skills - It was also a time --anyone who went for tuitions - was considered a duffer ---- Unlike these days -- -- Tuitions are a must and proudly spoken about -- MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE --

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  • Sr Sybil, St Raymond's Convent, Vamanjoor

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Valerian Baretto, Bantwal Bangalore Rajajinagar

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    We knew him right from 1977 the day he blessed our marriage engagement. We met him also in Bangalore. He helped many of the faculty members of St. Josephs Indian High School get houses in K.H.B.Colony in Bangalore. He is remembered by all his students and teachers. May his soul Rest in Peace. Our condolences to his Nephews and Nieces who are more than a dozen.

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  • Edward Lobo, Agrar/Bangalore

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Fr Lawrence was our assistant headmaster from 1971 to 1973 and later became one of the longest serving headmasters of St.Aloysius High School.Was always smiling and very helpful.He taught us catechism in 9th std.Before he came to Mangalore he was teaching in Darjeeling and used to tell us about the winter over there.His selfless service in Mundgod will be remembered always.Rest in peace dear Father.

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  • Boniface D'souza, Moodubelle/Bangalore

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Rita pinto, B V Rd Ml

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Rita pinto, B V Rd Ml

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Alwyn Lobo, Bellevue, Washington State, USA

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    O God, Thou didst raise Thy servant, Fr Lawrence Pinto, to the sacred priesthood of Jesus Christ, according to the Order of Melchisedech, giving him the sublime power to offer the Eternal Sacrifice, to bring the Body and Blood of Thy Son Jesus Christ down upon the altar, and to absolve the sins of human in Thine own Holy Name. We beseech Thee to reward his faithfulness and to forget his faults, admitting him speedily into Thy Holy Presence, there to enjoy forever the recompense of his labours. This we ask through Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord., Amen.

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  • mohan prabhu, mangalore/canada

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Blessed art thou who has ministered to the poor. Rest in Peace, dear Fr, Pinto

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  • Leeda Fernandes, Bellore - Denmark

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Very sad news. Fr Lawrence very Humble and kind to everyone. A great loss for Jesuit comunity. Heartfelt condolences to all jesuit fathers and the Family members. May Fr. Lawrences soul rest in Peace.

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  • M. DSouza, Mangaluru/USA

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    Fr Pinto treated everyone equally. English Medium/Kannada Medium, Christian/Non Christian, Rich/Poor, Urban/Rural he did not differentiate anyone. He taught me biology in 8th standard and was our headmaster in high school. I remember the assembly we used to have. In summer he used to visit all poor children's homes and evaluate the situation at home. I know many instances, where children used to approach him during lunch time and he used to give them cash for lunch. He used to give fee concession to all deserving students. This priest is a saintly figure. Calm, smiling and respectful. Thousands of Mangalorean students have been benefitted by his service. Rest in peace. Fr Pinto. You lived your life as per Lord's teachings. Enjoy your rewards in Heaven.

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  • sanjay pinto, manglaore

    Fri, Dec 17 2021

    He was known as Fr L Pinto right? I was thinking from yesterday...I was also in X B standard in 1981..Nice priest and very disciplined...May his soul rest in peace...I was one of the beneficiaries of the mid day meal scheme of Jesuit Priest...they used to give us lunch coupon and we used to eat at Hotel Ritz in Shedigudda..full plate meals for Rs 1.20 till 1981

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  • Ritapinto, B V Rd Ml

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    May his soul rest in oeace

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  • DP, Balmatta / Burlington, MA

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Rest in Peace, Dear Father. You will be always remembered.

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  • Alfred dsouza, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    You will be always remembered dear fr. Thank you for giving me the best childhood memories. May God grant you eternal peace.

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  • Drs.Rita and Lionel Dias, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Rest in peace Father-Will miss you at retreat house on walks rosary and prayers

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  • Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    My dear Rev Fr Lawrence Pinto, you are called by our Gracious Lord to do quite a number of things there in our Lovely Paradise. Dear Lord do take care of our loving Priest to stay with you in your Kingdom for ever Many THANKS to you our dear brother and friend !!!

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  • Joel D'Souza, Highlands, Mangalore.

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Truly a people's priest. Humblest of the humble. Gentle, soft-spoken with that never-vanishing trademark smile. Enjoy the eternal hereafter Father.

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  • ROY, mangalore

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Tough disciplinarian with a heart of gold. Had the time to listen to the student, made no distinction between students and treated all the same.20 years as Headmaster at st. Aloysius high school, he would have seen thousands pass through its hallowed portals. Rest in peace Fr. Lawrence and enjoy your heavenly reward.

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  • LJS, Dakshina Kannada

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Rest in peace Fr. Lawrence 🙏🙏🙏

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  • William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Very very nice Priest....humble and soft spoken. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Rest in peace.

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  • Vivian D Sousa Coove, Coove via Magundi Chikkamagalu 577160

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    As a Headmaster he was a very good administrator, A loving Headmaster to students,He was accepting good suggestions given by teachers ,Very democratic while conducting staff meeting,He worked among poorest of poor students in Mundgod Karwar district.,May his soul rest in peace Vivian DSouza Ex teacher St Aloysius Highschool

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  • Vivian D Sousa Coove, Coove via Magundi Chikkamagalu 577160

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    As a Headmaster he was a very good administrator, A loving Headmaster to students,He was accepting good suggestions given by teachers ,Very democratic while conducting staff meeting,He worked among poorest of poor students in Mundgod Karwar district.,May his soul rest in peace Vivian DSouza Ex teacher St Aloysius Highschool

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  • Hegde, Bangalore

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    A good School principal .. disciplined ... Encouraging both studies and sports ..good value systems.. It was a generation of no bias .. Class ..Rich or poor .. caste .. religion.. no special favours to catholics as claimed nowadays Needless politics .. May his soul rest in eternal peace ..

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  • Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    "Well done my servant".You are instrumental in providing Education to the poorest of the poor who I presume are now well placed.Jesus Most Merciful n Divine Saviour grant unto his soul eternal peace.

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  • Daniel, Ujjodi/Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Thu, Dec 16 2021

    Rest in Peace Sir ...

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