Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Aug 20 : Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha appointed, Fr Paul Melwyn D Souza OFM Cap, the Episcopal Vicar for Religious for Mangalore Diocese on 20 August 2020. Fr Paul Melwyn D Souza OFM Cap took charge in a simple ceremony held at Bishop's House, Mangalore, in the presence of the Bishop on the same day.

Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General, Fr Victor George D Souza, the Chancellor, Fr Victor Vijay Lobo, PRO and Procurator, Fr Rohan Lobo, the Secretary to Bishop, and Fr Richard D Souza, The Director of Canara Communication Centre were present.

Bishop felicitated Very Rev Paul Melwyn D Souza OFM Cap, with a shawl and Vicar General Msgr Maxim Noronha, felicitated him with a garland. The new Episcopal Vicar for religious expressed his willingness to work along with the Bishop to carry out his responsibilities in the diocese.

Fr Paul Melwyn D Souza OFM Cap, presently, the Superior of St Ann's Friary Jail Road Bejai, was born on 4th April 1969 at Basrikatte, Chikmagalur and was ordained a priest for OFM Cap Congregation on 14th January 1997. He holds a PhD in Theology of Religions from Zurich University, Switzerland and presented his Doctoral Dissertation on ‘The challenges of Hindu – Christian Dialogue in the context of Hindu Fundamentalism in India.’ He is a good writer, teacher, Preacher, and a spiritual guide. He has composed devotional hymns and produced many devotional CDs. At present, he is also the Assistant Provincial of Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka and the President of Konkani Natak Sabha Mangalore.