“Celebrating the feast of St. Francis Xavier at the House of Commons is a recognition of the excellent work Goans are doing in the UK. For Goans everywhere, the saint remains a unifying factor in working for the upliftment of ordinary people through social initiatives and public policy. Looking around the Hounslow area and beyond, Goans excel with a community spirit, working towards common values in the public arena,” Father Fernandes told RVA News.
Last week, more than 5,000 signatures were collected from local residents, including several politicians and clerics, who oppose the construction of a luxury resort in Old Goa because it encroaches on protected areas near the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount. This is not the first project of this kind undermining the local cultural heritage.
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