29/10/2022
Fr. Ornellas Coutinho SJ (Gujarat province), former rector, PS, died at 3 pm on 27 October, 2022, at Vadodara. He was born on 6 August, 1942 in Mapusa, Bardez, Goa. He joined the Society of Jesus on 20 June 1961. He pronounced his first vows on 21 June 1963 at Vinayalaya, Mumbai. He did his philosophy (1964-66) and Theology (1970-73) at Jnana Deepa, Pune. He was ordained a priest at Bombay, on 07 April, 1973. From 1976 to 78 he served as Minister, De Nobili College. Most of his life he spent in the school as teacher or principal. He was a well known musician and football coach.
As rector of Papal Seminary, Pune (1st June 2004 - 9th June 2007), he radiated a spirit of joy and enthusiasm. As an affable and joyful person, he was well liked by the students and staff alike. He organized the Golden Jubilee of Papal Seminary’s transfer to Pune (2005).
