BIS #1425 FR ADOLPH FURTADO: A VISION IMPLANTED

Cris Valentino sdb KURLA, JULY 1, 2009: Don Bosco Centre for Learning, Kurla has a new man at the helm. Fr Adolph Furtado was officially installed as Rector of the Salesian Community at a meaningful para-liturgical ceremony on June 30 evening. Present at this momentous occasion together with Fr Michael Fernandes, Provincial, were the Salesian Confreres of DBCL, Fr Ajoy Fernandes, Vice-Provincial, and Fr Elson Barretto, Economer. Fr Adolph Furtado takes over the reins from the very dynamic and capable, out-going Rector, Fr Mario Vaz who after a stellar and accomplishment-packed stint of nine years is now moving on to greater knowledge-acquisition. Among the highlights of his momentous association with DBCL, Fr Mario picks up institution-building and empowerment of the disadvantaged as his major contribution and area of significance.
Prior to being appointed as Rector, Fr Adolph has served at DBCL Kurla in an administrative capacity and has been instrumental in building up networks along with simultaneous activities towards the growth of this landmark Salesian Institution. The change of guard at DBCL and the installation of Fr Adolph as Rector would not only ensure healthy continuity of the processes set in motion, but is being seen as a significant step forward in the right direction on the path to future progress in innovative technological excellence and human development at the DBCL Campus.
Speaking on the occasion, Fr Provincial described the role of the Rector in a Salesian community and expressed his hope that Fr Adolph would fulfil those requirements admirably, since he had the necessary pre-requisites.
With great eagerness and enthusiasm, the confreres and collaborators at DBCL wish Fr Adolph every success and bid a fond adieu to Fr Mario. The power-packed dream continues.......!