Francis Serrao
Most Reverend Francis Serrao S.J. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Shimoga | |
| Archdiocese | Bangalore |
| Diocese | Shimoga |
| Appointed | 19 March 2014 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 April 1992 |
| Consecration | 7 May 2014 by Salvatore Pennacchio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1959 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | SERVICE OF FAITH FULLNESS OF LIFE |
| Coat of arms |  |
Bishop Francis Serrao, S.J. is the current serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shimoga, India.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Francis was born on 15 August 1959 in Moodabidri, Karnataka, India to Late Mr. Piedade Serrao and Mrs. Gracy Mary Serrao. he Masters in Theology from Vidyajyoti College of Theology, New Delhi.[5]
Priesthood
[edit]Francis joined Society of Jesus in year 1979. He completed his philosophy and theology at the Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune. He was Ordained a Catholic Priest for the Society of Jesus on 30 April 1992.[6] He served as a Rector of St. Aloysius College (Mangalore).
He has served as a Superior of the Jesuit Mission in Bajapur and Provincial Superior of Karnataka Jesuit Province.[5]
Episcopate
[edit]Francis was Appointed Bishop of Shimoga, India on 19 March 2014 by Pope Francis[7] and Ordained on 7 May 2014 by Salvatore Pennacchio.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Diocese of Shimoga, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Rev. Fr. Francis Serrao, SJ has been appointed as Bishop of Shimoga Diocese - Fr. Franklin D'Souza and Bro. T. K. George". www.frfranklin.org. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "SHIMOGA DIOCESE Our Bishop". www.shimogadiocese.org. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Jesuit appointed Bishop in India | Jesuits in Britain". www.jesuit.org.uk. Retrieved 4 October 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Bishop Francis Serrao, S.J. | Bishop of Shimoga Diocese Francis Serrao, S.J. | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Kemmannu.com | Rev Fr. Francis Serrao SJ appointed New Bishop of Shimoga Diocese". www.kemmannu.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Fr Francis Serrao is Bishop of Shimoga". oHeraldo. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Francis Serrao [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
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