Derek Fernandes

Derek Fernandes[1][2] is the 6th current serving Roman Catholic Diocese of Belgaum.[3]


Derek Fernandes
Bishop of Belgaum
ArchdioceseBangalore
DioceseBelgaum
Appointed01 May 2019
PredecessorPeter Machado
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination5 May 1979
Consecration20 April 2007
Personal details
Birth nameDerek Fernandes
Born14 May 1954
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceKarwar, Karnataka
MottoMITTITE IN DEXTERAM NAVIGII RETE

Life

He was born in Sirsi on 14 May 1954

Priesthood

He was ordained a priest on 5 May 1979.

Episcopate

On 24 February 2007, Pope Benedict XVI named Fernandes Bishop of Karwar, and he was consecrated as a bishop on 20 April 2007.[4][5][6] On 01 May 2019, Pope Francis appointed him as the 6th Bishop of Belgaum.

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