Lumen Monteiro
Lumen Monteiro CSC, DD (born 1 February 1952) is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church, who serves as a bishop of the Diocese of Agartala.[1]
Most Reverend Lumen Monteiro | |
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| Bishop of Agartala | |
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| Church | Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Shillong |
| Diocese | Agartala |
| Appointed | 11 Jan 1996 |
| Successor | Incumbent |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 28 Oct 1980 |
| Consecration | 26 May 1996 by Tarcisius Resto Phanrang |
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| Born | 1 February 1952 |
| Motto | Lead Us Onwards |
Priesthood
Monteiro joined the Congregation of the Holy Cross and professed his vows on 30 May 1974 and was ordained as a priest on 28 Oct 1980 in the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Episcopate
Pope John Paul II appointed Monteiro Bishop of Agartala on 11 Jan 1996 and he received his episcopal consecration on 26 May 1996. His episcopal motto is "Lead Us Onward." He chairs the North Eastern Diocesan Social Forum and as a representative of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India on the Governing Body of Caritas India.[2][3]
See also
References
- "Diocese of Agartala, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "Bishop Lumen Monteiro". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "Bishop Lumen Monteiro | Bishop of Agartala Diocese Lumen Monteiro | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
External links
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