George Fernandes Memorial At Bejai Church: Inauguration Tomorrow

February 22: In an attempt to immortalise the memory of former Union minister late George Fernandes in the minds and hearts of all, a memorial will be inaugurated at Bejai Church at 8 am on February 23, Sunday said Fr Wilson Vitus D’Souza, Parish Priest, St Francis Xavier Church in Bejai.
Fr Wilson Vitus D’Souza said that George Fernandes never saved any money for himself but spent his entire life in the service of his country and his countrymen. Having deep affection for his place of birth, he was an admirer and a generous donor to his alma maters, St Francis Xavier Higher Primary School, St Aloysius College and to Fr Muller’s hospital.
The former Union minister was born in Bejai, as the eldest of six siblings to John Jos Fernandes and Alice Martha Fernandes. He completed his primary education from St Francis Xavier School in Bejai and his high school from St Aloysius High School, he added.