O Heraldo Marks 42nd Anniversary of its English Edition with Thanksgiving Mass in Panjim

Panjim: The 42nd anniversary of the English edition of O Heraldo was celebrated on October 10, 2025, with a solemn thanksgiving mass at the Capela de São Tomé in São Tomé, Panjim. The mass was presided over by Fr. George Fernandes, Director of the Diocesan Centre for Lay Apostolate (DCLA), who highlighted O Heraldo’s deep connection with the people of Goa.

Fr. Fernandes described O Heraldo as “a morning star of hope for many Goenkars,” recognizing its enduring contribution to journalism and public service.

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The celebration was marked by a beautifully arranged choir led by the newspaper’s staff, who rendered hymns in four languages; English, Konkani, Latin, and Portuguese, adding a rich cultural and spiritual touch to the occasion.

The thanksgiving mass reflected O Heraldo’s continued commitment to truth, faith, and the Goan community as it celebrated over four decades of impactful storytelling.

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Frazer Andrade completed his schooling at Loyola High School, Margão, and pursued higher secondary education at Rosary Higher Secondary School, Navelim. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Pharmacy from Goa College of Pharmacy, Panjim. After a year in the pharmaceutical industry, he transitioned to the field of art by interning at the Museum of Christian Art in Old Goa. This led him to Mumbai, where he worked with a private art conservation firm and later studied conservation at the Prince of Wales Museum. Currently, he works as a journalist with a local Goan newspaper. Passionate about Goa’s art, culture, and heritage, Frazer has been actively involved in preserving Goan Christian art since 2014, and antiques since 2012. He founded and manages the Facebook and Instagram pages Indo-Portuguese & Goan Christian Art. Through his ‘Green God’ initiative, he promotes eco-friendly religious sculptures. His interests also include gardening, cycling, and writing. An enthusiastic ambassador for Goa, he takes pride in sharing its rich heritage. Frazer has published two pharmaceutical research papers in international journals and co-authored a research article on art conservation.