CCBI Appoints New Officials for Theology, Canon Law and Laity Commissions

News

Bangalore: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appointed Fathers Rev. Dr. Francis Gonsalves S. J. (58), Rev. Dr Irudaya Raj Santhanam (60) and Fr Anthony J Fernandes (52) as executive secretaries to the CCBI Commissions for Theology and Doctrine, Canon Law and Legislative Texts and Laity. The appointments were made by the 79 executive committee meeting held on 1 May, 2018, Bangalore.

Fr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ

The CCBI Deputy Secretary General, Rev. Dr. Stephen Alathara, in a press note stated that Rev. Dr. Francis Gonsalves S.J. is currently the Professor of systematic theology Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune and a member of the Society of Jesus, Gujarat Province. He has taught at Vidyajyoti College, Delhi, for 18 years, being the Principal for 4 years. He has lectured at the Sogang University, South Korea, the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, and other faculties. He has authored 6 books, edited 6, and publishes regularly in India and abroad.

Rev. Dr Irudaya Raj Santhanam
Rev. Dr Irudaya Raj Santhanam

Rev. Dr Irudaya Raj Santhanam is from the Archdiocese of Calcutta and presently he is the dean of theology at Morning Star Regional Seminary, Barrackpore, Calcutta. He is also serving the Archdiocese of Calcutta as Director for the formation of the major seminarians. He has been the Secretary to the Canon Law Society of India from 2013 to 2015 and the Deputy Secretary of Bengal Regional Bishops’ Council from 2009 to 2015.

Rev. Fr Anthony J Fernandes

Rev. Fr Anthony J Fernandes (52) is from the Archdiocese of Bombay and he is currently the parish priest of St. Teresa’s Church, Girgaum, and the Manager of St. Teresa’s School, Mumbai. Fr Fernandes was the former Youth Director of the Bombay Archdiocese and the Executive Secretary of the Youth Commission of the Western Regional Bishops’ Council.

14 comments

  1. Congratulations to you Reverend priests. The Church in India will greatly benefit from your unique contribution.

  2. Congratulations to you all ! Very specially to our very dear Francis Gonsalves!

  3. Congratulations! To you all & wish you a successful and effective service to the Church.

  4. Congratulations to you all. Special thoughts and wishes to our dear Friend. Raj

  5. Congratulations to all the three priests . Especially to Fr irudaya raj from the archdiocese of kolkata we are proud of you . Pray the Holy Spirit guide all three priest to work for the universal church . You all are in our prayers god bless and protect you

  6. Congratulations to all. Specially proud for the Calcutta (Kolkata) representation by Fr. Raju.

  7. Congratulations to all God’s people. May you all be guided in the holy spirit.

  8. Congratulations to all three priests. Fr Raju we are very happy as you are from Archdiocese of Kolkata!

  9. Congratulations to all three of you, especially our very own Fr raju. God bless you all on this very auspicious appointment

  10. Congratulations to all of you, may you be guided by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

  11. Hearty Congratulations to all the Fathers especially to Fr Raju. We are indeed so proud of you ! May God continue to bless,guide and lead you.

  12. Congratulations to all three of you May the Lord be with you and guide you all especially to Fr.Raj congrats.

  13. My hearty congratulations to all of you. God bless each one of you abundantly with his heavenly knowledge and wisdom and guide you in all your future endeavours as you continue to render your valuable services to the Church.

Comments are closed.