Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Fr. Stephen Fernandes Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Fr.
Stephen Fernandes to become an Auxiliary Bishop in the city of Bombay.
Fr.
Fernandes was born in 1961 and studied in Mumbai.
He became a priest in 1990.
He has taught and trained future priests.
Fr.
Fernandes studied theology in Rome and is known for his knowledge of Catholic social teaching and medical ethics.
He is currently working in New Delhi.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Stephen Fernandes as Auxiliary Bishop.
Fr. Fernandes was born in Mumbai in 1961.
He earned degrees from the University of Mumbai.
He was ordained as a priest in 1990.
He currently serves at the Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi.
- Who
- Fr. Stephen Fernandes
- What
- Appointed as Auxiliary Bishop
- When
- Announced Saturday
- Where
- Archdiocese of Bombay
- Why
- N/A
- New Role
- Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay
- Appointed By
- Pope Leo XIV
- Birth Date
- September 21, 1961
- Education
- Postgraduate degree in commerce, degree in education
- Ordained
- March 31, 1990
- Current Role
- Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi
- Expertise
- Catholic social teaching and medical ethics