The Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, ordained six new priests this week at a ceremony held at the Goregaon seminary. Among the newly-turned priests are Father Cedric Rosario, Father Clifton Mendonca, Father Frankie Crasto, Father Godfrey Malu, Father Jospeh David and Father Kelvin Santis. The ordination had been delayed due to the prevailing Coronavirus lockdown in the country.

Speaking with Sunday mid-day, newly ordained priest Fr Clifton Mendonca, 30, said: "Usually, it takes about eight years for a seminarian to become a priest. In my case, and those of my batchmates, it took eight years and eight months. There was no change in the process as such. I continued to minster as a deacon, being permitted to assist the priest and assist at the Eucharist, in the parish appointed to me."