Fr. Pius Gonsalves
(1939 -
2025)
In Loving Memory of Rev. Fr. Pius Gonsalves, MSFS(18 October 1939 – 09 October 2025)Rev. Fr. Pius Gonsalves, MSFS, a devoted priest, educator, musician, and missionary of the Nagpur Province, peacefully entered his eternal rest on 9 October 2025.Born in Manickpur, Vasai, to Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Joanna Gonsalves, he was baptized at St. Michael’s Church, Manickpur. He pursued his early studies locally and joined the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales in 1963. He made his First Profession in 1964, Final Profession in 1972, and was ordained a priest on 28 October 1972 by Bishop Joseph Rosario, MSFS.Fr. Pius faithfully served in various apostolates: Assistant and Parish Priest in Aurangabad; Pr...