Funeral Service - Prasadbhai ( Fr. Prasad)

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REV. FR. PRASAD GONSALVES SJ (1952 – 2015) A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Fr Prasad Gonsalves SJ was born on 8th November, 1952. His father’s name was John Gonsalves and mother’s name was Maria Theresa. Prasadbhai, as he always wanted to be addressed, was baptized on 22nd November, 1952 at St Michael’s Church, Mumbai.

1966	St. Michael’s Hr Sec School	8th standard
1966 - 1969	St Xavier’s Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad	9th – 11th
1969 - 1971	Ahmedabad	Novitiate (12-06-1969: Entrance into the Society of Jesus)
13-06-1971	Ahmedabad	First Vows
1971 - 1973	Vinayalaya, Mumbai and Premal Jyoti, Ahmedabad	Juniorate
1973 - 1977	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad	College studies (B.Sc.-Zoology)
1977 - 1979	Shembaganur, Tamil Nadu	Philosophy
1979 - 1980	Catholic Ashram, Kalol	Regency
1980 - 1982	Chennai	M.Sc. Studies
1982 - 1985	Ahmedabad, Pune, Delhi	Theology
21–12- 1985	Anand	ORDINATION
1986 - 1988	Anand	Asst. Parish Priest; (1980 – 1988: Professor-Satya Nilayam, Chennai)
1988 - 1999	Satya Nilayam, Chennai	Professor; Registrar (1994: Obtained Ph.D)
1999 - 2000	Modasa	Ministry
2000 - 2005	Radhanpur	Asst. Parish Priest
2005 - 2009	Patan	Asst. Parish Priest
2009 - 2010	Patan	Acting Parish Priest
2010 - 2011	Modasa	Asst. Parish Priest
2011 - 2015	Unteshwari	Parish Priest

The specialization of Prasadbhai was: Ecology, Philosophy (of science), Life Sciences.
Profile of Prasadbhai Through The Prism of The Condolence Messages

Fr Paul Coelho SJ (USA): The passing away of Fr Prasad comes as quite a shock to me. He was a close friend in the early stages of my formation in Ahmedebad. He was also a close friend of my family.

Fr Cedric Prakash SJ: Deeply shocked and saddened at the death of dear Prasad.

May he rest in peace.

Fr Stanny Jebamalai SJ (Delhi): I am very sorry to hear this sad news. A great person, simple, loving, caring. I will miss him. May his soul rest in peace!

Fr TomQ SJ (Kohima) : Thank you for the information on the demise of Fr Prasad Gonsalves. We thank God for the gift of him to the Society and to the world, and for all the good he has done. May he rest in Peace eternal - back to the Father.

We condole and share in your loss.

Fr Rajeev Chakrnarayan SJ: Really unexpected Sad Demise may his soul Rest In Peace. He was my superior in Mehsana from 2003 to 2008.
Simple and austere like Austin.

Fr Pius Fernandes SJ (Jamshedpur): I am too shocked and stunned to respond!
My condolences to Gujarat Jesuits and his near and dear ones!


We were companions in college and and in Philosophy. He was a sincere Jesuit! May God Bless him and grant him the rich reward he deserves.

May his soul rest in peace.

A.M.D.G

Courtesy : Fr. Shekher SJ