Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas
Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of the Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh |
| In office | 10 February 2009 – present |
| Predecessor | Gerald John Mathias |
| Previous post | Prelate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1949 Mangalore, India |
| Motto | JUSTICE, LOVE, HUMILITY |
Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas (3 June 1949) is a former Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Mascarenhas was born in Mangalore, India.[1] He was ordained a priest on 17 December 1977. He was appointed bishop to the Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh on 10 February 2009, and ordained bishop on 3 April 2009.[2][3]
Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 12 April 2025.[4]
References
- ^ "Fr. Ignatius Mascarehnas Anointed Bishop of Shimla- Chandigarh Diocese".
- ^ Fides
- ^ Daiji World for 5 April 2009
- ^ "Bishop Ignatius Mascarenhas Retires After 16 Years of Episcopal Ministry". Catholic Connnect. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
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