Lawrence Subrata Howlader
Bishop Lawrence Subrata Howlader, C.S.C. is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Barisal, Bangladesh.[1][2]
Most Reverend Lawrence Subrata Howlader, CSC | |
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Bishop of Barisal | |
Archdiocese | Chittagong |
Diocese | Barisal |
Appointed | 7 May 2009 |
Successor | Incumbent |
Orders | |
Ordination | 31 December 1994 |
Consecration | 3 July 2009 by Patrick D'Rozario |
Personal details | |
Born | Noborgram Bangladesh | 11 September 1965
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Previous post | Titular Bishop of Afufenia |
Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
Motto | LET’S ENTER IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD |
Early life
Lawrence was born on 11 September 1965 in Noborgram, Bangladesh.[3]
Priesthood
Lawrence made his Perpetual Vows as a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross on 6 August 1993 and was ordained a priest on 31 December 1994. After Ordination he worked as Parish Priest in few parishes and also served as a Rector of the St. Paul's Minor seminary. He has also served as a Novice master of Holy Cross Novitiate, Sagardi, Barisal.[3]
Episcopate
On 7 May 2009 he was Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chittagong and Titular Bishop of Afufenia by Pope Benedict XVI. On 3 July 2009, Patrick D'Rozario, ordained him a bishop.[4] He was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Barisal, by Pope Francis on 29 December 2015.[5]
Education
Lawrence completed his schooling from Barisal and Gournadi. He acquired Bachelor of Arts degree from Government Brojomohun College, Barisal and holds Licentiate in Depth Psychology, Spirituality & Counseling from Gregorian University, Rome.[6]
References
- "Barisal, Bangladesh erected; Howlader named Bishop". catholic-hierarchy-news.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- Dame, ENR/PAZ // University Communications: Web // University of Notre. "Holy Cross Bishop Appointed to Lead New Diocese in Bangladesh // News // Congregation of Holy Cross". www.holycrosscongregation.org. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- D'costa, Jerome (2009-08-18). "Lawrence Subrata Howlader Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Chittagong". Bangladesh Canada and Beyond. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
- D'costa, Jerome (2009-08-18). "Lawrence Subrata Howlader Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Chittagong". Bangladesh Canada and Beyond. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- Cheney, David M. "Bishop Lawrence Subrata Howlader [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- "Bishop Lawrence Subroto Howlader | Bishop of Barisal Diocese Lawrence Subroto Howlader | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.