The 97th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza will be celebrated at Pilar on November 20th, with a novena held from November 11th to 19th. Devotees are praying for de Souza’s beatification, with the canonization process ongoing in Rome. The celebrations will include special Masses led by Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman, Simiao Fernandes, and Bishop of Baroda, Fr Sebastiao Mascarenhas. The novena will feature Masses in various languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi, reflecting the diverse community that venerates de Souza. Traffic flow will be one-way, with shuttle services available for those arriving by bus. Parking arrangements have been made behind the Pilar seminary. De Souza, born in 1869, was a renowned preacher who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel in Goa. He passed away on November 20th, 1927, leaving behind a legacy of faith and devotion.