Linus Nirmal Gomes
Linus Nirmal Gomes (born 7 September 1921) is an Indian Jesuit priest, elected in 1977 bishop of the newly established diocese of Baruipur. He retired in 1995.
Linus Nirmal Gomes | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Baruipur | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Baruipur |
| See | Baruipur (emeritus) |
| Installed | 31 October 1995 |
| Other posts | Bishop of Baruipur.(1977-1995) |
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| Ordination | 21 November 1954 |
| Consecration | 19 November 1977 by Lawrence Trevor Picachy |
| Rank | Bishop |
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| Birth name | Linus Nirmal Gomes |
| Born | 7 September 1921 Boro Gola |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Baruipur, West Bengal, India |
| Motto | Do Whatever He Tells You |
| Styles of Linus Nirmal Gomes | |
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | The Right Reverend |
| Religious style | Bishop |
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Gomes was born in Boro Golla (India), joined the Society of Jesus on 26 June 1942, and was ordained a priest on 21 November 1954. Gomes was appointed bishop to the Diocese of Baruipur on 30 May 1977 and ordained bishop on 19 November 1977. Gomes retired on 31 October 1995 as bishop of the Baruipur Diocese.
See also
- List of oldest Catholic bishops
- Diocese of Baruipur
- Society of Jesus
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