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Mangalore diocese’s Fr Victor Pinto passes away at 88

  •   Tue, Jul 05 2022 04:34:11 PM

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Mangaluru, Jul 5: Fr Victor A Pinto, a priest of the diocese of Mangalore, passed away on Tuesday July 5 due to old age related ailments. He was 88.

Fr Victor health was critical and was hospitalised a week ago.

Son of Joseph Pinto and Emilia Noronha, Fr Victor hailed from Kirem parish. He had retired from active ministry and was residing in his hometown Kirem since 2009.

Fr Victor had served as the assistant parish priest at Beltangady, Milagres and Urwa parishes. He was sent to Rome for higher studies in Scripture and research studies in Jerusalem. He was the professor in St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu. He also served as the director of Pastoral Institute and Mangala Jyothi. He was the parish priest at Mukamar, Surathkal, Kateel and Mulky parishes.

Funeral details will be announced later.

 

 
  

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  • Irene DSouza, Kateel/Vikhroli,Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 07 2022

    RIP dear Fr.Vitty, Fond memories left behind when we came over to your place four years ago on a short visit from Mumbai and you were kind enough to sit with us out of your busy schedule .Your house was 2nd home for us and we always used to discuss about our difficulties with you.We will miss you .Our condolences to Jacintha and all your family members.

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  • Irene DSouza, Kateel/Vikhroli,Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 07 2022

    RIP dear Fr.Vitty, Fond memories left behind when we came over to your place four years ago on a short visit from Mumbai and you were kind enough to sit with us out of your busy schedule .Your house was 2nd home for us and we always used to discuss about our difficulties with you.We will miss you .Our condolences to Jacintha and all your family members.

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  • Fredrick Fernandes and family, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    Dear Members of the Pinto family and the Diocese of Mangalore, Heart felt sympathies on the passing away of our dear Father Victor. He was a very pious priest and a wonderful preacher. when he was parish priest at Suratkal. He always got the message across in simple words. Thank you God for the gift of Father Victor to us. Please welcome him into your kingdom. May his soul rest in peace. In sorrow, Fredrick, Lily Fernandes and family, Suratkal

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    We raise our hearts and minds in prayer for the respose of fr. Vitty's soul.... May the Lord count him among his elect ....and grant him eternal rest......🙏🙏

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  • Leena Tauro/Hazar, Kateel, Mumbai, Kateel

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    We will miss you Fr.Victor. You have left us with fond memories, especially your great concern and love for my father, late Joseph Tauro,. We still remember your Dad's (late Duje Mistry) great love for you, who would dearly call you, my VITTY, left us with teary eye. May God give you eternal peace in heaven. You are only and one Priest in our family and we are proud of your great humuor, intellegence, Your beautiful home memories and your dear Dad's decipline and sharp intelligence will never even forgotten. You will be always remembered by our TAURO FAMILY.

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  • Leena Tauro/Hazar, Kateel, Mumbai, Kateel

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    We will miss you Fr.Victor. You have left us with fond memories, especially your great concern and love for my father, late Joseph Tauro,. We still remember your Dad's (late Duje Mistry) great love for you, who would dearly call you, my VITTY, left us with teary eye. May God give you eternal peace in heaven. You are only and one Priest in our family and we are proud of your great humuor, intellegence, Your beautiful home memories and your dear Dad's decipline and sharp intelligence will never even forgotten. You will be always remembered by our TAURO FAMILY.

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  • James dsouza, Kirem /Aikala

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    Eternal rest grant unto him Lord, May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Roger Pinto, Kinnigoli

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    Miss you Fr. Victor . May your soul rest in peace. A wonderful priest . A true example for simple living high thinking . He served at Kinnigoli parish even inspite of his old age.

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  • Leeda Fernandes, Bellore-Denmark

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    Very sad to hear that Fr. Victor Pinto is no more, great person. Heartfelt condolences to the bishop of Mangalore and bereaved family members. Respectful farewell to Fr. Victor Pinto. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon the departed soul.

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  • Wilson Tauro, Kateel/UAE

    Wed, Jul 06 2022

    We miss you Fr. Victor. Your guidance, love and comfort in our childhood was admirable. Your smiling face and soft voice will remain in our heart. Thank you Fr. for being instrumental in our life. Tauro family, Hazar, Kateel

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  • Edmond G Noronha, Kirem - Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    A great person, a great priest, remembered for his simplicity n love to all his loved ones. I was a silent spectator a few days back on 2 of my visits to meet & greet him on his last journey. May his soul rest in peace.9

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  • Rohan, Bajpe

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Eulalia Dsouza, Bejai/ Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    May his soul rest in peace we pray I knew him as Parish Priest of Kateel, my native place. May God grant him eternal peace we pray

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

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    O dear Lord, you wanted our Loving Paster close to you early ! Grant him Eternal Rest to be with you for ever ! THANK YOU !!!

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  • Jerome Sequeira, Nathoor/Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Anthony Cyril sequeira, Kateel, mangalore

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    May almighty grant him eternal rest. Condolences to his , friends reatives and loved ones. Salut to a great human being and mentor of mine... And thousands of others.

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Very sad news. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Condolences to the bereaved family members as well as Diocesan Officials. May Jesus Most Merciful n Divine Saviour grant unto his soul eternal peace.

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  • Lawrence, Kirem/Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord let perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul rest in peace. Condolences to all bereaved family members.

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  • Andrew Oswald D'souza, Mangalore ,Bejai

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family ,May his soul rest in peace

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  • Gracy, DXB

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Hemacharya, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Lost an intimate friend. He was instrumental in initiating my Ian Cares Foundation and was present to its blessing, foundation ceremony three years ago. I will miss his presence during inaugration ceremony, December 27, 2022.

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  • Charlotte, Suratkal/ Oxford ,UK

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Such a lovely ,active priest . Loads of good memories in Suratkal ...He converted the New testament to Konkani version . May his pure soul rest in peace.

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  • Rohil, Puttur

    Tue, Jul 05 2022

    Condolence May his soul Rest In Peace ….

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