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{{Short description|Indian Roman Catholic bishop (1947–2023)}}
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'''Isidore Fernandes''' (2 January 1947 – 26 April 2023)<ref>[https://www.mangalorean.com/bishop-emeritus-of-allahabad-diocese-isidore-fernandes-passes-away/ Bishop Emeritus of Allahabad Diocese Isidore Fernandes Passes Away]</ref> was an Indian [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]] who served as the tenth Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad|Diocese of Allahabad]] from 1988 until 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfernis.html|title=Bishop Isidore Fernandes [Catholic-Hierarchy]|website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dioceseofallahabad.org/Former_Prelates.aspx#|title=Former Prelates - Catholic Diocese of Allahabad}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.udupidiocese.in/bishop/bishops-from-the-diocese/546-bishops-from-the-diocesel|title=Bishops from Diocese of Udupi}}</ref>
'''Isidore Fernandes''' (2 January 1947 – 26 April 2023) was an Indian [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]] who served as the tenth Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad|Diocese of Allahabad]] from 1988 until 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfernis.html|title=Bishop Isidore Fernandes [Catholic-Hierarchy]|website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dioceseofallahabad.org/Former_Prelates.aspx#|title=Former Prelates - Catholic Diocese of Allahabad}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.udupidiocese.in/bishop/bishops-from-the-diocese/546-bishops-from-the-diocesel|title=Bishops from Diocese of Udupi}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Isidore was born in Kalathur, Udupi on 2 January 1947, to Casmir and Lucy Fernandes.<ref name=":1" />
Isidore was born in Kalathur, Udupi on 2 January 1947, to Casmir and Lucy Fernandes.<ref name=":1" /> His paternal Uncle was [[Bishop Anthony Fernandes| Anthony Fernandes]], the first Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Bareilly|Diocese of Bareilly]]


== Priesthood ==
== Priesthood ==
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Fernandes was appointed bishop <ref name="Biography2" />by [[Pope John Paul II]] on 5 May 1988, and his episcopal ordination took place on 4 August 1988, at the hands of Most Rev. Cecil D'Sa, the then archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agra|Agra]]. At the time of his episcopal ordination, Isidore was one of the youngest Catholic bishops in India at age 41.
Fernandes was appointed bishop <ref name="Biography2" />by [[Pope John Paul II]] on 5 May 1988, and his episcopal ordination took place on 4 August 1988, at the hands of Most Rev. Cecil D'Sa, the then archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agra|Agra]]. At the time of his episcopal ordination, Isidore was one of the youngest Catholic bishops in India at age 41.


On Thursday, 31 January 2013, [[Pope Benedict XVI]] accepted the resignation of Bishop Isidore Fernandes, from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Allahabad, according to Canon Law 401 § 2. He became honorary member of Allahabad; no successor was immediately named, but Bishop Ignatius Menezes, Bishop Emeritus of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ajmer|Ajmer]] was appointed by the Pope to serve as [[Apostolic Administrator|apostolic administrator]].
On Thursday, 31 January 2013, [[Pope Benedict XVI]] accepted the resignation of Bishop Isidore Fernandes, from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Allahabad.

== Death ==
Fernandes died from a heart attack on 26 April 2023, at the age of 76. He was a priest for 50 years and a bishop for 34 years.<ref>[https://ccbi.in/bishop-isidore-fernandes-passes-away/#:~:text=Bangalore%2026%20April%202023%20(CCBI,.%20Joseph%20Regional%20Seminary%2C%20Allahabad. Bishop Isidore Fernandes Passes Away]</ref>


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Revision as of 00:48, 21 August 2023

His Excellency The Most Reverend

Isidore Fernandes

DD
Bishop Emeritus of Allahabad
Bishop Isidore Fernandes
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Agra
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad
SeeAllahabad
Appointed5 May 1988
Installed4 August 1988
Term ended31 January 2013
PredecessorBaptist Mudartha
SuccessorRaphy Manjaly
Other post(s)Chairman, Proclamation Commission, Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (2007–2011)[1]
Previous post(s)Vicar General of Allahabad (1980–1988)
Orders
Ordination29 October 1972
by William Gomes
Consecration4 August 1988
by Cecil DeSa
RankBishop
Personal details
Born(1947-01-02)2 January 1947
Kalathur, Madras Presidency, British India
Died26 April 2023(2023-04-26) (aged 76)
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
BuriedSt. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad
25.4575°N 81.8444°E
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ParentsCasmir Fernandes(father), Lucy Fernandes(mother)
Alma materPapal Seminary
Styles of
Isidore Fernandes
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Lordship
Ordination history of
Isidore Fernandes
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byWilliam Gomes
Date29 October 1972
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorCecil DeSa
Co-consecratorsBaptist Mudartha
Patrick Paul D'Souza
Date4 August 1988

Isidore Fernandes (2 January 1947 – 26 April 2023) was an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Allahabad from 1988 until 2013.[2][3][4]

Early life

Isidore was born in Kalathur, Udupi on 2 January 1947, to Casmir and Lucy Fernandes.[3] His paternal Uncle was Anthony Fernandes, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Bareilly

Priesthood

Isidore completed his high school studies at St. Mary's High School in Shirva, Udupi, Karnataka. He then joined the St. Paul's Minor Seminary in Lucknow and was then sent to the Papal Seminary in Pune, where he studied philosophy and theology. Isidore was ordained to the priesthood by Most. Rev. William Gomes, the then bishop of Poona, on 29 October 1972.[5]

Episcopate

Fernandes was appointed bishop [6]by Pope John Paul II on 5 May 1988, and his episcopal ordination took place on 4 August 1988, at the hands of Most Rev. Cecil D'Sa, the then archbishop of Agra. At the time of his episcopal ordination, Isidore was one of the youngest Catholic bishops in India at age 41.

On Thursday, 31 January 2013, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop Isidore Fernandes, from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Allahabad.

Death

Fernandes died from a heart attack on 26 April 2023, at the age of 76. He was a priest for 50 years and a bishop for 34 years.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Proclamation Commission, Conference of Catholic Bishops of India".
  2. ^ "Bishop Isidore Fernandes [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
  3. ^ a b "Former Prelates - Catholic Diocese of Allahabad".
  4. ^ "Bishops from Diocese of Udupi".
  5. ^ "Official website of the Diocese of Allahabad". Diocese of Allahabad. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  6. ^ "Diocese of Allahabad". Diocese of Allahabad. 28 May 2010. Archived from the original on 13 April 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2010.
  7. ^ Bishop Isidore Fernandes Passes Away
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