NT BUZZ
Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Alto-Porvorim commemorated the arrival of Fr Thomas Stephens, a Jesuit priest of the 16th century to Goa by installing his statue in the Kendr campus. The Goa Jesuit provincial, Fr Roland Coelho inaugurated and blessed the statue on the occasion. The present director of the Konkani centre, Fr Jose Silveira SJ spoke in brief highlighting the immense contribution of Fr Thomas Stephens to the language and culture of Goa. He also mentioned three great works of Thomas Stephens, namely ‘Kristapurana’, ‘Doutrina Christam’, and ‘Arte da Lingoa Canarim’. Present at the function were staff of the Kendr and a few Jesuits.
