Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Mangaluru, March 4, 2024 : The Catholic Diocese of Mangalore issues this statement to clarify and disassociate itself from Mr. Robert Rosario, who has been presenting himself as a Catholic leader and participating in various media debates without official authorization.

The Diocese wishes to make it clear that Mr. Robert Rosario is neither asked nor authorized by the official diocesan authorities to represent the Catholic
community. While individuals may express their opinions and beliefs, but Mr. Robert Rosario claiming to be a leader representing all Catholics is wholly false and misleading.

As of the issuance of this press release, the Diocese of Mangalore would like to emphasize that Mr. Robert Rosario is acting solely in an individual capacity. The Diocese does not endorse his views or statements as representative of the Catholic community at large. Any claims made by him suggesting official endorsement or authorization by the diocesan authorities are unequivocally untrue.

The Diocese of Mangalore takes this opportunity to remind the public and the media that only individuals duly appointed and recognized by the official diocesan authorities have the authority to speak on behalf of the Catholic community. Any representation to the contrary should be treated as misinformation and not acceptable to the diocesan authorities.

The diocese kindly requests the media and the public to take note of this clarification and to refrain from attributing any statements or positions to Mr. Robert Rosario or any other person as representative of the Catholic community. The Diocese remains committed to promoting accurate information ensuring that the faith and beliefs of its members are accurately represented by the official persons.

For further inquiries or clarification, the diocese of Mangalore has requested to contact the Public Relations Officers Rev Fr J B Saldanha and Mr Roy Castelino.