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Sr Caroline Fernandes to take charge as Provincial of Pune Province

  •   Fri, Jun 28 2013 09:30:24 PM

Sr Caroline Fernandes to take charge as Provincial of Pune Province
 
By Dr Eugene D'Souza, Moodubelle
 
Kundapur, Jun 28: Sr Caroline Fernandes of Piusnagar, Kundapur, belonging to the congregation of Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod will be taking charge as the Provincial of the Pune Province on Saturday, June 29. The Pune Province covers Mumbai, Goa, Aurangabad, Thane, Raigad Jalgaon and Belgaum.

Born on November 1, 1955 as the ninth among 14 children of late Julian Fernandes, a teacher and late Pauline Fernandes, Sr Caroline has been serving the congregation of Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod for the last 38 years in various capacities. Her journey to the position of the Provincial has been quite amazing and rewarding.
 
Sr Caroline had her initial education at St Joseph’s Convent School in Kundapur from where she completed SSLC studies and joined the congregation of Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod in 1975. She completed her novitiate at Amaravati and continued her graduate studies acquiring BA degree from Nagpur University and B Ed from Mumbai University. Sr Caroline had her First Profession in 1978 and Final profession in 1985. She also completed the Bachelor of Theology (B Th) course later.
 
During the past 38 years, Sr Caroline served in various capacities in different places. She served as a teacher in Akola, Boarding Mistress in Siolim, Goa, Vocation Promoter in Goa for four years, Novice Mistress at Pune Province for eight years and General Counselor at Geneva for twelve years.
 
It is a matter of great pride to Sr Caroline that two of her sisters are presently serving in the congregation of Apostolic Carmelite (AC). Sr Noreen is presently serving in the district of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh and Sr Millicent is in Nagpur. One of Sr Caroline’s brothers, Fr Valerian Fernandes is a diocesan priest serving in the Diocese of Aurangabad.
 
In carrying out her responsibilities as the Provincial of the Pune Province, Sr Caroline will be assisted by the following counselors: Sr Gertude Vaz, Sr Lizzie George, Sr Emily Pulikkottil and Sr Jennifer Ferrao.
  

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Sat, Jul 27 2013

    Wishing Reverend Sister Caroline Fernandes all the best in her challenging mission. God Bless.

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  • Vinay & Glanet, Kuwait/Pangla

    Tue, Jul 02 2013

    Our dearest Aunt Congratulation to you. We Pray with god to give You good health ,courage & God's blessings to carryout your new mission.
    Vinay & Glanet, Vincent & Elize, Anil, Vidya, Varun & Varsha. We Love you.

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  • Richard Saldanha, Kundapura\Bangalore

    Mon, Jul 01 2013

    Congratulations and Best Wishes dear Sr Caroline - Elveera Saldanha, Richard Saldanha & Fly.

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  • Reethika, Bangalore

    Sun, Jun 30 2013

    Hi Aunty,
    Congratulations! You are sure to be a success! We love you!

    Good Luck!
    Lots of love from Reethika and Matilda.

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  • sunita, mumbai

    Sun, Jun 30 2013

    Congratulations Sr. Caroline and may God always be with you and guide you. Continue the good work he has rendered you. from maushi, sunita and sharlene.

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  • Ronald Lewis, Trasi/Vasai Road

    Sun, Jun 30 2013

    Congratulations dear Sr.Caroline. Praying for your success to lead your congregation in Lords Mission. Lots of Vocations from Pius Nagar.Parishioners also deserve to take part in your joyous moments. It is a mater of pride to all of us.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congratulation Sr.Caroline Fernandes for your promotion as Provincial to Pune Province.All the best and may God guide you and lead you to be successful in your new assignment.Thanq.

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  • Archibald Quadros, Piusnagar/Kundapur

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Dear Sr.Caroline, My joy seems to have no bounds to hear this wonderful news of you becoming the Provincial of your congregation. As children and neighbors leaving side by side in halealve, my memories come alive to reflect on your dedication toward academics, more importantly your affinity and thirst for the word of God as a child in attending daily church services. May God Bless you and pump up with his Power to take your Mission to greater heights.

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  • Bishop Henry D'Souza, Bellary

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congratulations! Delighted with the news. Leadership in the church is to serve, to empower and to achieve. May God accompany you in your new responsibility and the Holy Spirit guide you always! God bless!!

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  • Remy/Cynthia Fernandes & Fly, Piusnagar - Healelve

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Dear Callibai,
    I wish you all the best in your new responsibility and keep you in good health.

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  • Cyprian Menezes, Halealve

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congratulations Dear Sister Caroline

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  • Fr. Melwin Pinto s.j. , Mangalore/ Rome

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congrats Sr. Caroline, These are greater responsibilities thrust on you because of your ability and capacity to do little things with great fidelity... All the best. God be with you,

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  • Anil Dsouza, Halealve

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Dear Sr. Caroline. Hearty Congratulations.

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  • romio balwani D'mello, Pius Nagar /Abu Dhabi

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congratulations Sr. Caroline! Wish you all the best and pray Lords guidance.

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  • Francis/Stella Dsa and family, Vakola, Mumbai

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congratulations Sr Caroline! Wish you all the best. May God bless you and always be with you.

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  • Jeevan M. D'Mello , Pius Nagar / Sri Lanka

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congratulations Dear Sr. Caroline! May God continue to bless you abundantly to animate this large province. With best wishes and prayers, Fra. Martin.

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  • vincy pamboor, pamboor

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Wish you all the best sr. May god give you strength to shoulder the responsibility.

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  • Sahil Ahmed, India

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    All the best Sister Caroline... May Allah Bless you...

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  • Fr. Joseph D Souza OP, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Sr. Caroline, Congratulations. You are capable of this post and God has chosen you. Good luck sister.....

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  • Wilfred Menezes, Halealve, Kundapura/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Congrats, Sr. Caroline, wish you all the best and pray Lords guidance, to carry out this task.

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  • Vincent, Mangalore/Goa

    Sat, Jun 29 2013

    Dear Sr Caroline - Congratulations on your new assignment and all the best.

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  • WILFRED D'SOUZA, kulshekar/saudi-arabia

    Fri, Jun 28 2013

    Congratulations Dear .Sr.Caroline.
    May the Almighty Lord shower Abundant Blessings upon your Family and grant you Good Health,Peace of Mind,and success in all the hard efforts you exert.Wish you all the Best.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Fri, Jun 28 2013

    Congratulations to Sr. Carolyne!! Wish you all the best in Gods mission!!

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  • Fr Maxim Noronha, Modankap Bantwal

    Fri, Jun 28 2013

    Dear Sr Caroline,
    Congratulations and I wish you all the best in your new responsibility.
    fr maxim Noronha

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  • Norbert, Kuwait

    Fri, Jun 28 2013

    Hearty congrats from Kuwait dear aunty. May God's blessings be with you throughout your life. It's a privilage to have you in our family,
    From
    Norbert and family, Morvine and your dearest Lilly bai.

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  • Hansen Lizvita Cutinha, mangalore / pune

    Fri, Jun 28 2013

    Dear Sr. Caroline,

    Our best wishes.... congratulations!!!

    We pray to the almighty Father to give you courage and keep you in good health

    Warm Regards,

    Hansen & Lizvita
    Holy Trinity Church
    New Sangavi
    Pune

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  • DOMINIC SEQUEIRA, Bangalore/Rome

    Fri, Jun 28 2013

    Congrats Carol! All the best in your ministry. God bless you!

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