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"Panaji: Bishop-elect Fr Simiao Fernandes’ episcopal ordination, scheduled for Monday afternoon at the Se Cathedral, will see 15 bishops in attendance, along with several govt officials, bureaucrats, and others.The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has categorised the episcopal ordination as an “ecclesial event” of special significance to the Church. The last time Goa saw an episcolal ordination of an auxiliary bishop was three decades ago.An episcopal ordination committee has been constituted, with priests, religious, and the laity. Arrangements have been made to accommodate Catholics who have registered to attend the event through their parish churches.To facilitate participation for the event, the offices at the Archbishop’s house, diocesan centres, and diocesan seminaries will remain closed on Monday.The Diocesan centre for social communications media will livestream the event.On April 6, Pope Francis appointed Fr Simiao, 56, as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese. Born in Chandor, he has been a priest for three decades. He last held the position of director of the pastoral institute of St Pius X at Old Goa, and convener of the committee for the ongoing formation of priests."
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