Archbishop emeritus of Bombay, Cardinal Simon Pimenta passes away at 93


Mumbai, Jul 20 : Cardinal Simon Pimenta, archbishop emeritus of Bombay, passed away on Friday. He was 93.

The cardinal, who retired 16 years ago, was at the Clergy Home, the residence for aged priests in suburban Mumbai, when the end came, a church official said. The details of the last rites will be decided and announced on Sunday.

Born on March 1,1920 in Marol, in suburban Mumbai, Pimenta was ordained a priest on December 21, 1949. He obtained a doctorate in church law from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome in 1954, and after returning to Mumbai, he was given different responsibilities.

He was secretary to Cardinal Valerian Gracias, taught liturgy at the seminary and was in charge of the formation of young priests. He also published some works.

He was appointed titular Bishop of Bocconia and Auxiliary of Bombay in June 1971. Some years later, Pope Paul VI nominated him coadjutor archbishop of Bombay and on September 11, 1978 he became archbishop.

As archbishop, he called for a special conference of religious and lay people, he was  active in pastoral and charitable activities like managing hospitals and dispensaries, and dedicated much to Catholic education. He was president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India for three consecutive terms until 1988.

Created and proclaimed cardinal by John Paul II on June 28, 1988, he chose to  retire in November 8, 1996.

  

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Sat, Jul 27 2013

    Respectful farewell to Cardinal Simon Pimenta. May the Giver of life grant him eternal peace.

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  • Fr. Vincent Pereira, JCD, JV., Udyavara

    Sun, Jul 21 2013

    For a final time as I say "adieu" to you, Your Eminence, my thoughts go back to Holy Name Cathedral, Bombay, in the presense of my families and friends, where you laid your hands on me ordaining me a priest, for which I am ever grateful. For all the good that you have done for all, may God our merciful Father grant you eternal life: Arrivederci Caro Cardinale.

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  • Leo Fernandes, Permude/bahrain

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • ivan, U.A.E

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Eternal rest grant unto him o lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him , may his soul rest in peace Amen.

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    VERY SAD NEWS.MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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  • JUSTIN, UAE

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    may his soul rest in peace

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  • Rudi Fernandes, Tampa, Florida

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Cardinal Simon Pimenta was a simple man. Pope Francis would have loved him for his simplicity.He was our Rector of the diocesan seminary in Mumbai at a difficult time of change after Vatican II.Although he seemed conservative, he was open to the winds of change that swept in and handled issues with a sense of calm and serenity.
    May his soul rest in peace.
    Deacon Candidate: Rudi Fernandes

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  • Fr. Felix Thomas Rosaario, Mangalore/Hassan

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May His Soul rest in Peace

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  • SYLVIA, MANGALORE

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE

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  • florine, mumbai

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul rest in eternal peace

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  • CHARLES SALDANHA, MALAD-MALWANI

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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  • Alban D Souza, Udyavar-Mumbai-Doha Qatar

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Obeyed to God's call and served the Christian Church A Great man of God who served the catholic church in God's Kingdom in various capacities. May the Almighty God bless him and may his soul rest in peace. Sacrificed for the sake of spreading God's love , word and peace to the Church

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  • Helen, Mumbai/Manglore

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul Rest in Peace. A true shepherd of Mumbai Archdiocese.

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  • Louis-Liza D'souza, Dubai

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    God Al-mighty had blessed you and humbly you have accepted His will. Now he has called you to enter in His Kingdom of heaven.
    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. May the departed soul of our dearest Archbishop emeritus of Bombay, CardinalSimon Pimenta rest in peace. Amen.

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  • Allwyn Noronha, Mira Road / Kuwait

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    I knew him as Archbishop Simon Pimenta, used to serve his mass in his chapel (stephen hall)in Holy Name Cathedral. A very helpful person.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Flora Dsouza, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    “Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, May his soul rest in peace”

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  • olinda, mumbai

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Lord grant Eternal rest to our Cardinal's soul in your kingdom.

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  • Mathew Moraes, Melbourne, Australia

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May the Lord grant eternal rest to you
    Thank you for all the good you have done and your selfless service and may you recieve your due reward in the kingdom of God
    Please continue to pray and guide us especially when the world is passing through such turbulent times

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Rajesh Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May God grant him eternal rest.
    Even for RIP people will disagree very strange...Is it for a joke or religious issue

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  • Franky Rebeiro, Gangolli/Kuwait

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May the Almighty bless his Soul to the Eternal Life and rest in Peace. Amen.

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  • J N Lobo, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul rest in peace we pray.

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    VERY SAD.WE LOST SUCH A GREAT PERSONALITY.GOD MAY GRANT HIM ETERNAL LIFE..AMEN..

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  • robert, byndoor

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May God grant him eternal rest

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  • Peter, Bolkunje/Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    I have known him as Fr. Simon Pimenta as an altar boy in Holy Name church when he was secretary to late Cardinal Valerian. A very devout holy priest - a perfectionist I should say. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • juliet mascarenhas, bejai mangalore

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord
    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • christine, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Dear Cardinal Pimenta,
    God gave you much and you returned to him all that you could in loving service to the humanity, spreading the sunshine of God's love and care. Pray that the Almighty who loved you so fully while you were with us, embrace you totally and give you a place of honour in His Kingdom! Rest in peace!! Pray for us lesser mortals!!!

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  • Albert Mascarenhas, Uppinangady/Bengaluru

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Richard Crasta, Bajpe, Dubai

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    may his soul rest in peace

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May his soul RIP....

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  • Fr Stephen Dsouza, Shirva/Belgium

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    May God grant him eternal rest

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    Shocked to hear that Archbishop Simon Pimenta is no more, he spread joy wherever he went. May God Almighty reward him with eternal bliss. RIP.

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  • Wilfred Tauro, Bijai/Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 20 2013

    One of the Leading lights of Indian Catholic community Departed. May the Almighty bless him and his Soul rest in Peace. Amen.

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