Rev. Fr. Orlando Rodrigues, the founder member of the Fr. Angel Institutions in Navi Mumbai breathed his last on Sunday, 29th October 2017. A great visionary leader and educator, Fr. Orlando played a vital role in all the invaluable contributions made by  the Agnel Ashram Fathers in the field of education, sports and service to humanity in Maharashtra and Goa. He has touched the lives of thousands of students and teachers and their families. He will be always remembered as the 'Iron man with a gentle heart.'

A special concelebrated Eucharist presided over by Rt. Rev. Bartul Barreto (Auxilliary Bishop of Archdiocese,  Mumbai), was held at the Agnel Complex, Vashi on 30th October 2017. Thousands of students, parents, staff members, ex-students and well wishers gathered here to pay their respects to the dear departed soul.

Rev. Fr. Orlando's mortal journey on earth concluded with a solemn funeral at Pilar Seminary, Goa on 31st October 2017.