OFFICIAL - Dedicated Service to God and the People
- Archdiocese of Bombay
- Jun 29
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With hearts full of gratitude, we thank the priests of the Archdiocese of Bombay who have completed seventy-five years of age during the last Pastoral Year (June 2025 to May 2026).
Fr Anthony F. D'Souza, Fr Paul D'Souza, Fr Frank Fernandes, Fr Roque Gonsalves, Fr Clifton Lobo, Fr Jerome Lobo and Fr Harold Vaz.
Through their priestly ministry they have helped so many grow stronger in faith and be more committed in bearing witness to God's love. We thank the Lord for blessing them with skills and talents, with pastoral concern and zeal to serve him and his people. They continue to serve generously, guide and encourage the faithful, and pray for the Church. I express my appreciation for their dedicated service to the Archdiocese and pray for God's blessings on each of them.
During the last Pastoral Year, Fr Cleophas Fernandes celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his Priestly Ordination (24-4-1976). We convey our sincere gratitude and congratulations to him on this significant milestone and thank the Lord for his commitment and leadership in the various responsibilities he has held in the Archdiocese of Bombay. May the Lord bless him with good health and continue to use him as a channel of his grace.
June 29, 2026
✠ John Rodrigues Archbishop of Bombay
