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Appointment of coadjutor ArchbishopNew

The Holy Father has appointed Bishop John Rodrigues as coadjutor archbishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of Bombay, India, transferring him from the diocese of Poona.

Curriculum vitae Archbishop-elect John Rodrigues was born on 21 August 1967 in Mumbai. He was ordained a priest on 18 April 1998 for the metropolitan archdiocese of Bombay. He was awarded a licentiate in dogmatic theology from the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome (2000-2002).

He was appointed titular bishop of Deulto and auxiliary bishop of Bombay on 15 May 2013, and received episcopal consecration the following 29 June.

He was transferred to the diocese of Poona on 25 March 2023.

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Catholic Association of Poona
Community Center, City Church, Quarter Gate, Pune 411 002
Tel: 8411813468
EMail: punecap@gmail.com
The Catholic Association of Poona (CAP) is affiliated to the All India Catholic Union of India (AICU) which has its jurisdiction spread over the Diocese of Poona.

CAP is a non-political organization under the patronage of the Bishop of Poona. This organization started functioning in 1955 and was officially inducted as an association at the EGM on 15/7/1956. CAP presently has 1800 members.

Mission: “Protect and Defend human rights of all Communities”. The main aim of CAP is to foster national unity and solidarity among Catholics, spread Catholic ideas and ideals in matters concerning social justice and rights, secure religious liberties and fundamental rights embodied in the Constitution, refute attacks on Christian doctrine and morals, mobilize public opinion against theories and practices which are morally offensive to Christian principles and co-operate with other organizations to promote common goals. Building a stronger and vibrant church in Poona.

Activities: Seminars to raise awareness and educate people on their civic and social rights and responsibilities. Blood donation drives, issue of senior citizen cards.

Meetings: 2nd Sunday of every month at 11:00 am at The Community Center, City Church, Quarter Gate, Pune 411 002

Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Fr. George D’Souza

President: Mr. Joe Kasbe
Mobile: 9822428256
EMail: joekasbe@rediffmail.com



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Appointment New
We are happy to inform you that His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Rodrigues as the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bombay.

The above announcement was made public in Rome at 12:00 noon today, 30th November 2024, the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle.

We congratulate Bishop John Rodrigues on his appointment and pray for new mission.