The Temple of God is not made up of just bricks and mortar, but rather of the living stones! We have heard it often and we can say, that it is very true of the Wada Mission. The Chapel built in 1936 was pulled down two years ago with the plan to re-build a bigger Church. Unfortunately an unpleasant Court suit over the land has withheld any further construction on the plot where the Church stood earlier. But this has not in any way dampened the spirits of the people. As many of the people from the village have joined the Neo catechumenate way of life, the absence of the Church building is not much felt as the services are now continued with the Word of God and the Eucharist celebrated in a make shift godown.
Consisting predominantly of Siddi Christians, the Wada area lies in deep forest and the approach road till recently was just a mud pathway. But what is surprising is that in spite of their poverty, difficult circumstances and illiteracy the people managed to keep their faith alive through their prayers, songs and wise sayings. The people of Wada are looking forward to a new Church and are praying that the day may dawn soon!
Like the Wada village in Haliyal Taluk, Gardolli is also a Siddi populated village known for their music, dance and spontaneity. Far away from civilization, it used to be once-a-year stop for Priests from Haliyal Parish who used to come on their Paschal blessing rounds. While the Chapel of Queen of Heaven was built recently and inaugurated by our Bishop on 25.3.1999, the Mass earlier was used to be said in the Community Hall building. There are about 80 Catholic families in this village.
Fr. Anacletus, Fr. Andrew Pinto, Fr. Philip Roque D Souza, Fr. Joachim Furtado, have served the people as assistants to Haliyal parish but residing in the village. Fr. Bosco Ribeiro, Fr. Ireneus, Fr. Holeston D Souza, Fr Edwin D Souza have served the mission. Presently Fr. Ronald D Souza is in Priest-in-charge of Wada Gardolli mission.