Fr. Bruno Leitao Ofm. Capuchin of Goa Province passes away!!!!!!!!!

Fr. Bruno Leitao OFM. Capuchin.

st. Anthony Capuchin Province-Goa

Born-6th OCT.1980.

Ordination:26th Jan. 2011.

Died: 9th July 2021.

A young Friar full of life, enthusiastic in every field, passionate about Capuchin Life, loved his vocation and his call to be a capuchin Franciscan priest passed away this morning due to COVID. Wherever he went he brought cheer and joy. A friendly friar with one and all. An intelligent and good in communication caught the attention of one and all. He had a very command over english and Konkani language. He was called by some friends to raise the toast for various occasions. In the Province he used to be Master of ceremony. He would entertain everyone with his wit and humour. 

He gifted friar in many field, he left his mark and impression on those who met and encountered him. A good preacher and teacher, an accurate and strict accountant he put an order during his tenure as a treasure of the Province. He would dedicate a good amount of time to writing the accounts and encouraging the friars to be apt and on time to present the accounts of the different friaries. He did well as a provincial economo. 

I knew him since f=many years from the formation. I taught Franciscan Spirituality in our erstwhile Holy Trinity Province formation house. He would be the first one to clarify certain notions and thoughts after the class. He was very much interested in studies and knowing more about the Theology and Spirituality. He was promoted to higher studies to Rome by the Province and he did very well in his studies. He completed successfully and returned to the Province to be work in the formation house. Due to this pandemic the Noviciate was started for one year in Goa and he willingly accepted as the Novice Master. He was nominated as the vicar provincial of St. Anthony Province last year. A friar was full of promise and future of the Province and the Church. Virus Corona has taken our our beloved friar but he will live in our hearts and minds. His infectious smile will never be forgotten. Friar Bruno, thank you for your dedication, commitment and capuchin life with us. We know that you are in God's eternal abode.