It was a proud moment of joy and honour for the villagers of Chandor, Cavorim and Guirdolim as the Pope Francis has appointed Rev Fr Simiao P Fernandes as Auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. Fernandes was born in Chandor on December 21, 1967 and ordained Priest on May 10, 1993 after seminary studies at Rachol. Congratulations and a warm welcome as bishop of Archdiocese to Fr Simiao Fernandes from the people of Goa and from the Goans throughout the world. Looking forward to see that you become the voice of Catholic community in Goa and save and protect our church lands and take action against the illegalities at Old Goa in the heritage site and save our Christian identity. May the almighty God bless you Fr Fernandes with wisdom and strength as you take up the new responsibility of shepherding the people of Goa. We the parishioners of Our Lady of Bethelem (Nossa Senhora de Belem) Chandor pray and wish you all the best to spread the word of God.
