Goa Church asks priests to go green on November 2

Goa Church has asked its priests and parishioners to go green on November 2, which is observed as All Souls Day with graves across the state being decorated in the memory of the people who left for heavenly abode.
Caritas Goa, a wing of Goa Church, has issued advisory to all the Churches and Chapels in the State asking them to forbid the use of plastic and other toxic items to decorate graves so as to prevent pollution and protect environment.
"We are on the eve of season of several celebrations in our parishes. Immediately, we will have the All Souls Day where we will decorate the graves where bundles of plastics, thermocol, foam and silver foil will be used," the letter reads.

"All of which is non-degradable and toxic. Hence let us strongly urge our parishioners to avoid the use of the toxic material to decorate the graves," it adds.
Caritas has also appealed the priests and parishioners not to use toxic material even on the other occasions.
"Besides, there are also other occasions where unnecessary use of toxic materials are utilised like during the visitation of the statue of Our Lady to the families refreshments served at meetings and seminars," the letter reads.
"We can really make a significant difference if we seriously avoid the use of toxic materials for our celebrations," it added.

Caritas has also said that the parish priests should create awareness about pollution, wastage and use of toxic substances through the month of November during mass on Sundays.