ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of the Bishop of Belgaum

Thursday, 2 May 2019

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On 1 May 2019 the Holy Father appointed His Exc. Mgr. Bishop Derek Fernandes, as Bishop of the Diocese of Belgaum (India), currently Bishop of Karwar. (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 2/5/2019)