MARGAO
People from all walks of life bid adieu to Fr Conceicao D’Silva as his mortal remains were laid to rest in his home village Orlim on Monday evening.
Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao and several priests participated in the Eucharistic celebration at the Orlim church. A galaxy of political leaders, including ministers and MLAs, also paid their last respects to the well-known priest, who had passed away in the wee hours of Sunday following a massive heart attack.
Fr Conceicao’s mortal remains were brought to the Our Lady of Snows Church, Raia in the morning for people to pay their last respects. Several priests joined celebrated Mass which was presided by Episcopal Vicar, South Goa, Fr Lucio Dias.
