Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, May 18: Fr Ronald Serrao has been appointed as rector of St Joseph's Seminary, Jeppu in city.

The announcement was made on the evening of Saturday May 18. Till now Fr Joseph Martis served as rector of the seminary. 

Fr Ronald Serrao was serving as a professor of theology at St Joseph’s Seminary till now.

Fr Ronald Serrao was born on September 30, 1960. His native place is Balakunje/Angelore of Mangaluru. He has a masters degree in sociology. Dr Ronald Serrao did his seminary studies at St Joseph’s Seminary, Mangaluru. He was ordained as a priest on April 30, 1987.

His mission statement is “to be His witnesses”. Fr Ronald Serrao obtained his Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy from St Anselmo, Rome. He wrote his thesis on the theme “From the Middle Ages to the Reform of Vatican II: Liturgical History of the Diocese of Mangalore”. He obtained his PhD in Sacred Liturgy from St Anselmo, Rome. The theme of his doctoral thesis is “Translation of Liturgical Texts”.

Fr Ronald Serrao has worked in various capacities as a priest in Mangaluru diocese. He was assistant parish priest at Moodubelle Church from 1987 to 1989. Being the director of Mangala Jyothi, DBCLC from 1999 to 2006, he has rendered invaluable service to diocese. Besides this, Fr Ronald Serrao has several books and articles to his credit.

He has written more than 60 books in Konkani and English. He has written several articles to Joskiran, Raknno – Mangaluru Diocesan Weekly, Naman Balok Jezu and other Konkani Magazines on religious and social issues. Being a good musician Fr Ronald Serrao has composed more than 100 Konkani religious songs.