Vincent Aind

Vincent Aind is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra, India since 2015.[1][2]

Most Reverend

Vincent Aind
Bishop of Bagdogra
ArchdioceseCalcutta
DioceseBagdogra
Appointed7 April 2015
PredecessorThomas D'Souza
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination30 April 1984
Consecration14 June 2015
by Telesphore Toppo
Personal details
Born (1955-01-30) 30 January 1955
Kalchini West Bengal India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materPontifical Gregorian University
MottoGIVE LOVE TO ONE ANOTHER

Early life and education

He was born on 30 January 1955 at Kalchini, West Bengal. He completed his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling. He has a degree in philosophy from Morning Star Regional Seminary, Barrackpore. He holds a Licentiate in Philosophy from Jnana-Deepa and a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University. He completed his studies in theology at St. Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore.[3]

He was ordained a priest on 30 April 1984.

Episcopate

He was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra on 7 April 2015 by Pope Francis[4] and consecrated on 14 June by Telesphore Toppo.

He is a Consultant and Member of the Diocesan Council for Economic Affairs of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalpaiguri and Regional Secretary of the Commission of the Clergy, Religious and Seminarians of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Bengal. He is a member of the Editorial Team and Executive Committee of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India.[5]

References
  1. "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  2. "Bishop Vincent Aind – Matters India". mattersindia.com. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. "Appointment of the new Bishop of Bagdogra | CCBI". ccbi.in. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  4. "Rinunce e Nomine, 07.04.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  5. "Fr. Vincent Aind, the new Bishop of Bagdogra". Archdiocese of Calcutta. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
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