Dr Peter Paul Saldanha ordained Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Sep 15: The Episcopal ordination and consecration celebration of Dr Peter Paul Saldanha as Bishop of Mangaluru diocese took place on Saturday, September 15 at Rosario Cathedral here in city.

Dr Peter Paul Saldanha on the same occasion took canonical possession of the diocese and started his pastoral ministry.

Msgr Javier D Fernandez G Papal Nuncio to India was also present and read the Mandate from the Holy See in Latin before the consecration ceremony. Fr Joseph Martis read the same in English and Fr Victor D’Mello read it in Konkani.



As per religious rituals, Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza, Apostolic Administrator and hitherto Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese as main consecrator and Dr Peter Machado, Arch Bishop, Bengaluru, Dr Jerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop, Udupi Diocese as co-consecrators consecrated the new Bishop.

Bishop Aloysius D’souza confirmed the willingness of Dr Peter Paul D’Souza to take oath as the shepherd of the diocese willingly.

Dr Aloysius D’Souza anointed Dr Peter Saldanha with holy oil. Crosier and Mitre were given to him after that. Subsequently he was led to the Bishop’s Seat. Then Dr Peter Paul Saldanha was officially declared as the Bishop of Mangaluru diocese.

Earlier, Dr Francis Serrao, Bishop of Shivamogga in his homily, said, “Dr Peter Paul is son of this soil. He is a person who knows culture of this land and pulse of the people. God has chosen him to lead his people. God had given him various responsibilities to lead his people. Now an additional and important responsibility has come to him. Today onwards, he is the Bishop of our diocese.

Jesus is the best example for him how to lead people. As a good shepherd, Jesus had concern about his sheep's. He sacrificed himself for his sheep. Beside his people he also loved the who were against him. In short, he loved the entire universe. Bishop Peter Paul will follow on the footsteps of Jesus Christ. He is taking oath regarding this today. He is chosen as the witness of Jesus Christ. He needs our prayers and also he needs our support,”

After the consecration all the priests of the diocese paid honour and obedience to the new Bishop.

Msgr Javier D Fernandez, Nuncio, Delhi, Archbishop Peter Machado, Bengaluru, Archbishop Fillipe Neri Ferrao, Goa and Daman, Archbishop Thomas D'souza, Calcutta, Bishop Alex Vadakunthala, Kannur, Bishop Varguese Chakkalakul, Calicut, Bishop Robert Miranda, Gulbarga, Bishop Antony Kariyil, Mandya, Bishop Derek Fernandes, Karwar, Bishop Joseph Arumachadath, Badravathi, Bishop Ephreirn Narikulam, Chanda, Bishop Francis Serrao, Shivamogga, Bishop Oswald Lewis, Jaipur, Bishop Bernard Moras, Bengaluru, Bishop Gerald Almeida, Jabalpur, Bishop Rogat Kimario, Same, Bishop Cyprian Moniz, Anansol, Bishop IgnatiusD'souza, Bareli, Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Beltangady, Bishop Pius Thomas D'souza, Ajmeer, Joseph Mar Macario, Puttur, Bishop Gerald Isac Lobo, Udupi, Bishop T Antony Swamy, Chikkamagaluru and Bishop Henry D'souza, Bellary graced the ceremony. 

At the same celebration were present a great number of priests belonging from various congregations from Karnataka and other provinces, priests from other dioceses, women religious, and huge crowd of faithful, family members, friends and some non-Christian people to show their love and happiness for the new bishop.

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  • Carmine Saldanha & family, Kinnigoly/Bandra/Dubai

    Fri, Sep 21 2018

    Congratulations to our new Bishop, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha. May God bless you always.

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  • Mohammed Parwez, Mangaluru

    Fri, Sep 21 2018

    Congrats Most Rev Bishop Peter Paul

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  • Lawrence Fernandes, Mangalore / Dubai

    Thu, Sep 20 2018

    Congratulations Bishop Dr. Paul Saldanha. May the Holy Spirit guide you to carry on your mission which is entrusted to you by Jesus Christ.

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  • Mrs. L D'Souza, USA

    Tue, Sep 18 2018

    "You must be Shepards who smell like your sheep" - Pope Francis.
    Congratulations Bishop Saldanha. May you be a Shepard after Lord's own heart. May the Holy Spirit grant you divine wisdom to carry on your mission. Our prayers are with you.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [5]

  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    Peace on Earth & Good Will to Men ...

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • rtn michael mathias shirva rotary, pilar shirva

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    congratulations to our new bishop of mangalore.

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  • ROHAN, UDUPI/ UAE

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    Congrats to our new Bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Peter Paul Saldhana.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Felix Lobo, Maryhill, Doha, Qatar

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    With gladness in our hearts me & my family congratulate you on appointment as our Bishop of Mangalore, with every good wishes, God's blessings and with our prayers.

    Felix Lobo & Family

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  • Rola S.Fernandes, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    Dear Bishop,
    Hearty Congratulations dear Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha!!!!
    We assure you our prayer support. We pray that God the Father will empower you, may the precious blood of Jesus Christ sanctify you every moment, may you always be guided by the isdom of the Holy Spirit. May our dear Mother Mary interced for you and all the angels and saints pray for you. May the arch angel Michael always fight for you.

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  • SURESH MAROLI, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN.

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    CONGRATULATIONS. HOPE A NEW BEGINING BRING PEACE AND HARMONY AMONG ALL RELIGION .

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • Jacintha & Peter Serrao, Kirem / Muscat

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    Congratulations to our newly ordained Bishop His Excellency Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha. May God Bless you with good health, wisdom and courage to lead His flock.
    Wishing you all the best.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Steevan Dsouza, Ashoknagar/AE

    Mon, Sep 17 2018

    Congratulations Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha as to ordained as Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese....

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Congratulations to our new Bishop of mangalore,Dr.P.Saldanha.Its a great event to see the grand celebration.We pray to God He may help you in your future dealings to lead you and make you soon as Archbishop ,cardinal and who knows a way to Roms highest chair ?.One never know the ways of God.

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  • albert, udupi

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Congratulations Dear man of god Dr. peter Paul saldanha, may god bless you and protect you and strengthen you to carryout your future plans , with prayers and love

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Wilfred Dsouza, Alape, mangaluru

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Congratulations Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha as to ordained as Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese.
    We pray for you.

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  • Stany, Mangalore, udupi

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    all might God bring us, peace in our region.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Truth, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Congratulations.

    I noticed two men in the group photo, on the top line, with different robes. One wore a plain white robe with no head gear. Another with different colourful robe.
    Can anyone explain what this difference means? Just curious , thats all.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [5]

  • LIONEL, MANGALORE

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    BLESS US OH HOLY FATHER.....

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  • Francis Martis, Barkur/NJ

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Congratulations to Bishop Peter Paul , May Gold help you to carry on the good work & lead the
    Community and carry on His Mission for the better days ahead.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • sr.Leeda Fernandes, Sr Jennifer, Bellore-Denmark, Omzoor-Denmark

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Congratulationi e Auguri al Eccelenza per la sua Ordinazione Episcopale come vescovo di Mangalore Diocesesi. Possa Il Sognore La conceda Sagezza, Forza, Coraggio e bouna salute per portare avanti il suo important ruolo come Pasore della nostra Diocesi. Noi abbiamo offerto le nostre preghiere per le sue intenzioni. Auguri e Buona Festa.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations!! Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha Bishop of Mangalore

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [5]

  • M. D'Souza, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    What a great day. Rev Bishop you have been chosen from above. I like your humble nature. You have not forgotten your roots. I loved your Tulu fluency. We love you.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [5]

  • dominic-dsouza-Rudy, mudarangady mauritius

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    CONGRATULATION NEW BISHOP
    THANKS DAIGIWORLD FOR LIVE TELECASTE

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Indeed this is a great event in the life and history of Dr.Peter Paul Saldanha. The Good Lord has inspired all concerned to chose him to lead his flock in The Mangalore Diocese.

    The Episcopal ordination and consecration celebration of Dr Peter Paul Saldanha as Bishop of Mangaluru diocese is indeed a great event in the life and history of Mangalore Diocese.

    I join scores of people in wishing Bishop Paul the best of everything in his ministry. May God The Father direct him..... may Jesus be with him all the time to carry out his mission on earth and may Holy Spirit protect him.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [7]

  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore - Houston/Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Finally, the nice day has dawned upon us in Mangalore. We have a young Bishop in the midst of many other young Bishops in and around Mangalore. We have a strong and vibrant Diocese with a large congregation of Priests and Nuns. We have a well established Diocese with all the strength and vitality to show to our great nation and also to our great world that we shall survive as a vibrant Diocese called Mangalore, once known as the "Rome of the East".

    We have been blessed with almost everything in Mangalore. All that we need is the continued gift of peace and happiness so that we will survive peacefully and happily with our Christian mission in a country known for all the Ghandian principals of peace and harmony. We also a land of Saint Mother Theresa. We are a nation of peaceful co-existence. We are a Nation of St. Thomas and St. Francis Xavier. We are a land of history. We now have two Bishops in Mangalore who will work together by pooling their ideas and thoughts for a "better tomorrow".

    We are grateful to God for all His blessings upon Mangalore and India. We are truly blessed.

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  • Jack, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 16 2018

    Divine words. Jai Rome of the east.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Leo dsouza, Surathkal

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations to Dr Peter Paul Saldhana GOD BLESS ALL

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • DON, Udupi

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations to the new shepherd.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • VALERIAN RODRIGUES, UJIRE

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    WONDERFUL FUNCTION.REALLY GREAT FOR GOOD ARRANGEMENTS.CONGRTES THE NEW BISHOP

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Indeed this is a great event in the life and history of Dr.Peter Paul Saldanha. The Good Lord has inspired all concerned to chose him to lead his flock in The Mangalore Diocese.

    The Episcopal ordination and consecration celebration of Dr Peter Paul Saldanha as Bishop of Mangaluru diocese is indeed a great event in the life and history of Mangalore Diocese.

    I join scores of people in wishing Bishop Paul the best of everything in his ministry. May God The Father direct him..... may Jesus be with him all the time to carry out his mission on earth and may Holy Spirit protect him.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY CONSECRATED 14TH BISHOP OF MANGALORE DIOCESE. ALL THE VERY BEST DEAR BISHOP. THANKS TO OUTGOING BISHOP ALOYSIUS PAUL D'SOUZA FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL 22 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP FOR THIS DIOCESE.

    CONGRATULATIONS TO V. REV. FR J.B. CRASTA, THE CHIEF CONVENER OF TODAY'S HISTORICAL EVENT OF OUR DIOCESE AND VARIOUS COMMITTEES WHO WORKED DAY IN AND DAY OUT FOR TODAY'S SUCCESS. EVERYTHING WENT ON WELL. EXCELLENT LOGISTICS ARRANGEMENTS, BEAUTIFUL LITURGICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY FR VIJAY MACHADO AND TEAM, ANGELIC CHOIR BY FR RONALD SERRAO, HEART TOUCHING WISHING SONG BY MR MELWIN PERIS AND GROUP. PERFECT ARRANGEMENTS... ALL PRAISES TO THE VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR COMMITTED SERVICE. THANKS TO ONE AND ALL.

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  • Fr. Clive Mendonca, Diocese of Lucknow

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations Dear Bishop

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  • Joseph DSouza, Mumbai

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    This is great example of Holy Trinity's intervention in appointment of new bishop.

    Because new bishop is liked and being welcomed almost all in Mangalore Diocese as well as all over India & Abroad.

    Warm welcome and wish you all the best.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • Ozee, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    May the Good Lord be with you and the Holy Spirit guide you now and forever to live and lead as a great example for Love, Peace and Unity.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Nisha Dsouza, Jeppina mogaru, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congrats to our new Bishop

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [5]

  • Nisha Dsouza, Jeppina mogaru, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congrats to our new Bishop

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Ina Carmelita D'Souza, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    All Praise, Glory, Honor, Thanksgiving, Wisdom, Power and Might be to God now and evermore. Amen. Hallelujah amen.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [7]

  • Leena Saldanha, Bondel/mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations Dr Peter Paul Saldanha ordained Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese
    You lead and we follow you. We pray for your mission and our whole hearted support for you

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [8]

  • Arun Dsouza, Kinnigoly

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congrats to our new Bishop of Mangalore diocese

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [10]

  • Felix D'Souza, Vikhroli, Mumbai

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Hearty Congratulations to you Bishop Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha.
    May God bless you to carry on your responsibility with much courage, love and trust with the Lord.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [10]

  • H.A. D'souza, Damoh

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations to new Bishop under your leadership people of Mangalore may enjoy more blessings.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [7]

  • Melwyn Allipade, Bantwal

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations 🎊 🎊 🎊 to our new bishop of Mangaluru..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [8]

  • Cynthia, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congratulations to you Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha...May god protect you and bless you..may your simplicity and humility unite all your people. May your flock support you and accompany you in the way of your journey..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [9]

  • Sr.Lynet preetha, Manalore

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Hearty congratulations dear most. Rev. Bishop Peter Paul. May God's blessings help you to carry on this responsibility with much courage, love and trust in the Lord.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Congrats Rev. Peter Paul Saldana Sir, May you walk beside the Lord God Almighty on this special day and always. Praise the Lord Alleluia..

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  • pooki, mangaluru

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Hail the Good Shepherd..May the Almighty God give him the strength to lead. Amen

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [13]

  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Sep 15 2018

    Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia ...

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [24]


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