Fr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza Sworn In as New Bishop of Udupi

Fr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza, a seasoned priest from the Diocese of Udupi, was formally installed as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Udupi following a papal appointment announced by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.

The decision follows a comprehensive selection process that evaluated D’Souza’s pastoral experience, administrative skills and commitment to social outreach. The new bishop succeeds Bishop [Name], who is retiring after years of dedicated service.

The appointment is expected to strengthen interfaith dialogue, education and community development in Udupi and surrounding districts. Source: Google News – Udupi.