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
Really it is big loss to Gujarat mission (south), He was good guide for youth. He is very simple person and he was giving equal treatment to all. A real silent but solid missionary.
Terribly upset. You were my spiritual mentor. What a loss for me .
My Loving bro I am deeply wounded and broken ,I am under shock even now ,even d year when i came down as on my entering in d house at Gujarat ,in front of me they where taking you on wrong accusations and no one from your side did ever come out but it was clear that its all politics and ego ,so for sure d satans by now must be wriggling for death as Jesus says God is jealous and revengeful . As my b /day is next to yours on 9th Nov I can only wish u on 8th Nov asking u a Heavenly Blessing as usual.Miss u so much and deeply sad.
May Your Soul be In Peace.
For me he was brother Austin with a squirrel in the pocket. Very loving and fond of human right cause working for unprivileged and that I thought was my privilege to have him as a friend and share some common concerns even much after we finished our college days. His sudden demise came as a shock some years ago but today to remember him along with so many of us who knew him as our fellow class buddy is very special.