The Parishioners of Ambaulim rejoiced and praised God as 85 children received the Sacrament of Confirmation on 18th July 2010. The Archbishop Emeritus, Rt. Rev. Raul N. Gonsalves, was the main celebrant and urged the candidates of Confirmation to be Shining Witnesses of Jesus in our society.

The occasion thundered with joy as the Parish Priest of Ambaulim, Rev. Fr. Ubaldo Fernandes, released his first VCD of Konkani songs “HANV TUZO MOG KORTAM” at the hands of the Archbishop Emeritus, Rt. Rev. Raul N. Gonsalves, to mark 18 years of his priestly life.

Speaking on this occasion, Archbishop Emeritus encouraged the venture of Rev. Fr. Ubaldo and added that VCD of this kind is an important means of proclaiming Christ and exhorted the people to pray that our priests become more like Christ.

The VCD conveys a spiritual message based on the Sacred Bible and Christian values. The music is soothing, sung in melodious voices and the scenic beauty of Goa that is captured in the background is soul elevating.

Rev. Fr. Saude Pereira, Dean of Quepem Deanery, Fr. Alban, Principal of Pope John Paul II High School and Rev. Fr. Ubaldo Fernandes concelebrated the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration.