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Mary Mother of God Church Kodani

A Brief History of the Church

The Church of the Mother of the People of God, popularly known as Shanti Ashram is another of those coastal belt parishes, which has given many Priests a reason to live his Priesthood as a challenge and risk! Known for their affectionate approach and willing co-operation to the Priests, the people of Kodani are hardworking, brave and resolute.
The old Chapel at Kodani is supposed to be in existence since the beginning of the 20th century. It was first under the Gundibala Parish and then under the Honavar Parish. They are capable of flattening a mountain if it would serve their purpose. This gigantic work was accomplished under the leadership of the late Fr. Peter D’Souza. Who supervised the construction of the new Church is being completed at Bellimakki a Sub station of Kodani. Of the Priests who have served at Kodani, the names of Fr. J. B. D’ Silva, who initiated many developments, Fr. Prashant Coelho OFM Cap, Fr. Navil D’ Souza, Fr. Jerome Baretto, Fr. Philip Lopes, Fr. Stany Crasta, Fr. Peter D’ Souza, Fr. Antony D’ Souza, Fr. Cyril D’ Souza. Presently Fr Joachim Furtado is looking after the spiritual needs of the people.

Rev. Fr. Joachim Furtado

Parish Priest of Mary Mother of God Church, Kodani.
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Our Former Priests

No
Year
Name of the Priests
01
1965 – 1968
Fr. J.B.Silva
02
1968 – 1976
Fr. Apollonaries
03
1976 – 1981
Fr. Herold D’souza
04
1968 – 1976
Fr. Prashanth Coelho
05
1986 – 1990
Fr. Navil D’Souza
06
1990 – 1996
Fr. Jerome Baretto
07
1996 – 1999
Fr. Philip Lopes
08
1999 – 2001
Fr. Stany Caster
09
2001 – 2008
Fr. Peter D’souza
10
2008 – 2013
Fr. Antony Dsouza
11
2010
Fr. John Worth
12
2013 – 2019
Fr. Cyril D’Souza
13
2019 – onwards
Fr. Joachim Furtado