"History is a storehouse of human experience and as such an irreplaceable educator. For sure knowledge of the past lets us draw upon earlier human experience, facilitating our leap into the future with a sense of ease and confidence." Fr Vijay Kumar Prabhu, SJ in"The Burning Bush: The History of Karnataka Jesuit Province"by Fr Devadatta Kamath, SJ

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Br Anthony Crasta SJ (1946-2024)

Br Anthony Crasta, aged 77 and 60 years in the Society of Jesus, went to his eternal abode today Saturday, 02 March in Father Muller Hospital, Mangaluru. The funeral Mass will be on Sunday, 03 March at Divine Mercy Church, (Fatima Retreat House), Mangaluru at 3PM. May the Lord grant his soul eternal rest.

Br Anthony Crasta was a Jesuit with a large heart, always cheerful, caring and loving. He loved and appreciated his vocation as a Jesuit Brother. He was a cherished resource during the early years of the "Nagaland Mission," where he undertook diverse responsibilities with unwavering dedication, earning the affection and admiration of all who knew him. He loved the boarders and the domestic staff as his own brothers and sisters and he was always concerned about their well-being.

While he was at Rome, he was a generous host to many Jesuits, religious, and clergy from India. The Province always felt that we have our "Br Tony” in Rome and we need not worry during our sojourn in the Eternal City.

Br Anthony Crasta SJ

77 Years/ 60 in SJ

Born: 05.04.1946

Joined SJ: 06.08.1963

Final Vows: 15.08.1981

Died: 02.03.2024


Type of work

Place

Years

Farm In Charge

Mount St Joseph, Bangalore

1965-1967

Infirmarian

St Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore

1967-1968

Infirmarian's

Course

St Martha's, Bangalore

1969-1970

Hostel Warden/

College Studies

St Aloysius College, Mangalore

1970-1978

Tertianship

Shembaganur

1978-1979

Administrator/Teaching

Loyola School, Jakhama, Nagaland

1979-1985

Office of General's

Treasurer

Rome

1985-2015

Minister

Jesuit Nivas, Bangalore

2015-2017

Treasurer

Inigo Sadan, Bangalore

2017-2019

Infirmary

Fatima Retreat

House, Mangalore

2019-2024

Funeral Mass Video Available on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEvmJv3I02U

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