Peter Paul Saldanha

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore, India.[1][2][3][4]

His Excellency

Peter Paul Saldanha
Bishop of Mangalore
ArchdioceseBangalore
DioceseMangalore
Appointed3 July 2018
PredecessorAloysius Paul D'Souza
SuccessorIncumbent
Other postsProfessor of Dogmatic Theology at the Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome
Orders
Ordination6 May 1991
Consecration15 Sep 2018
by Aloysius Paul D'Souza
Personal details
Born (1964-04-27) 27 April 1964
Kinnigoli, Karnataka India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materPontifical Urban University

Early life and education

Saldanha was born on 27 April 1964 in Kinnigoli, Karnataka. He completed his philosophy and theology education from St. Joseph’s Inter diocesan Seminary, Jeppu, Mangalore. He acquire a diploma in Depth Psychology and Formation, from the Institute for Formators, Bangalore, in 1994. He also holds a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Urbanian University.[5]

Priesthood

On 6 May 1991, Saldanha was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore. After ordination he served as Assistant parish priest of St. Lawrence's Parish, Moodubelle, Assistant parish priest of Our Lady of Miracles Parish, assistant parish priest of Our Lady of Dolours Parish, Vittal, Professor and formator at St. Joseph's Inter diocesan Seminary, Jeppu, Vice Rector of St. Joseph's Inter diocesan Seminary, Jeppu, Professor at St. Joseph's Inter diocesan Seminary, Jeppu, Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, Assistant Spiritual Father at the Pontifical Urban College "de Propaganda Fide", Rome, Associate Professor of the Pontifical Urban University, Rome.[6]

Episcopate

Pope Francis appointed Saldanha as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore on 3 July 2018 and consecrated by Aloysius Paul D'Souza on 15 Sep 2018[7] at Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Mangalore.[8] Prior to his appointment he serving as Adiutor Secretarii Specialis of the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.[9]

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References
  1. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  2. "Rev Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha becomes the Bishop of Mangalore Diocese - Megamedia News English | DailyHunt". DailyHunt. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  3. "Fr. Peter Paul Saldanha becomes the new Bishop of Mangalore". www.livingfaith.in. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  4. "Pope appoints new bishop in Mangalore, India - Vatican News". 3 July 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  5. "Fr. Peter Paul Saldanha Appointed New Bishop of Mangalore". Indian Catholic Matters. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  6. "Pope appoints new bishop in Mangalore, India - Vatican News". 3 July 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  7. "Episcopal Ordination of Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha". Udayavani - ಉದಯವಾಣಿ. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  8. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  9. "Fr. Peter Paul Saldanha Appointed as the New Bishop of Mangalore | CCBI". ccbi.in. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
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