CRI (Goa) Hosts Jubilee Cup 2025

GOA, January 26, 2025: The Conference of Religious India (CRI), Goa Unit, organized the Jubilee 2025 Cup from January 25-26, 2025, at the Agnel Arena, Agnel Institute of Design and Technology, Assagão.

A series of sports events were organized for the religious community, featuring futsal for the formees (men religious) and priests (both diocesan and religious), and throwball for the nuns, including formees.

Team Blue, led by Sr. Ivy Pereira SCC, included Sr. Renita Pinto SRA, Sr. Velangani Kukkamalla JMJ, Sr. Wendy Sequeira SCC, Sr. Christy Ubagaram SCC, Sr. Jyoti Almeida SCC, Sr. Nilu Lugun SU, Sr. Mamta Avare FDDC, and Postulant Fedora Fernandes SFN, emerged victorious in the throwball match organized for the women religious in the Archdiocese of Goa.

In the futsal match for the formees (men religious), Team Dominican (OP), led by Br. Flaman Wasnik, with members Br. Shawn Martin, Br. Perinayagam, Br. Rohan Pereira, Br. Nitesh Paul, Br. Stalin Vaz, Br. Adam Nayak, and Br. Joel Joseph claimed victory.

Team South Zone, led by Fr. Mario Noronha, along with Fr. Myron, Fr. Clifford Fernandes, Fr. Americo Rodrigues, Fr. Menoy D’Souza S.J., Fr. Savio, and Fr. Shinu, triumphed in the futsal match for the priests.

Additionally, an exhibition futsal match was held for the women religious, with two teams of women religious participating.

Speaking to Catholic Connect, Sr. Flory Rodrigues, FMCK, President of the CRI (Goa), highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “As we celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, we wanted to bring hope and joy in ways that resonate with the young and the marginalized. The committee felt that the sports field would be an ideal platform to engage and inspire young religious.”

The event was coordinated by Fr. Franky Fernandes OFM (Cap), Sr. Livia Nunes SFN, and Br. Prem Sagar SG. Timothy Vaz served as the announcer/commentator, while Xavier Fernandes officiated as the referee for the futsal matches. Gajanan Rivonkar and Chandrakant Raikar were the officials for the throwball event.

On the first day, Fr. Eugene D’Silva CSSR, Vice President of the CRI (Goa) proposed the vote of thanks. Later, on the second day, a special vote of thanks was extended by Br. Prem Sagar SG and Sr. Daisy Kunnathuparambil JMJ, who expressed appreciation to everyone involved in the event. Sr. Justina Vaz HC anchored the closing ceremony.

This vibrant initiative served as both a celebration of the Jubilee Year and a dynamic proclamation of its message, fostering unity and enthusiasm among participants.

By Bro. Malvino Afonso, OCD