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Revision as of 14:49, 30 October 2018
Ivan Pereira | |
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| Bishop of Jammu–Srinagar | |
| Archdiocese | Delhi |
| Diocese | Jammu–Srinagar |
| Appointed | 3 December 2014 |
| Installed | 21 February 2015 |
| Predecessor | Peter Celestine Elampassery |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 15 May 1993 |
| Consecration | 21 February 2015 by Salvatore Pennacchio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ivan Albert Pereira 1 June 1964 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Bishop's House, Jammu Cantt 180003 Jammu & Kashmir, India |
| Motto | Peace Through Proclamation |
Ivan Pereira (Born 1 June 1964) is an Indian bishop, currently the 3rd Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.
Early life
Pereira was born on 1 June 1964 in Vasai, Mumbai, the son of Albert and Santan Pereira. Ivan Pereira joined the Jammu-Srinagar Diocese in year 1984.
Education
Ivan completed his Minor Seminary from St. John's Minor Seminary, Amritsar. He completed his education of Philosophy from Holy Trinity Regional Seminary, Jalandhar. He completed his regency at St. Mary's Cathedral, Jammu. He completed Theology from St. Joseph's Regional Seminary, Allahabad.[1]
Priesthood
Ivan was Ordained a Catholic Priest on 15 May 1993 for the Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar.[2] Pereira has held a number of different positions in his diocese. He has been rector of St Paul's Minor Seminary, Akalpur, Jammu. Secretary of the Regional Catholic Council, Vicar, and Secretary to his predecessor Bishop Peter Celestine, OFM, Cap. He served as a Principal of Burn Hall School, Srinagar.
In addition, he was the Diocesan and Regional Director of Indian Christian Youth Association, secretary and President of the Regional Conference of Diocesan Priests, North India, and the Director of the Diocesan Education Board.
Episcopate
Pope Francis appointed Pereira as Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar on 21 February 2015. He was Ordained a Bishop by Salvatore Pennacchio and the ceremony took place at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. He is the 3rd Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.
On his episcopal ordination he choose the motto : "Pax Nuntiata Est" (Peace Through Proclamation).
References
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- ^ "Diocese of Jammu Srinagar | Profile". jammusrinagardiocese.org. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Bishop Ivan Pereira | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Ivan Pereira | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Fr. Ivan Pereira new Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar". En.radiovaticana.va. 1 June 1964. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Bishop Ivan Pereira | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Ivan Pereira | Ucanews". Directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Ivan Pereira takes over as 3rd Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese". Dailyexcelsior.com. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Ivan Pereira new Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar". Tribuneindia.com. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Bishop Ivan Pereira appointed as 3rd Bishop of J&K diocese - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". Earlytimes.in. 22 February 1994. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Diocese of Jammu Srinagar | Profile". Jammusrinagardiocese.org. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Bishop Ivan Pereira appointed as 3rd Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese". News.statetimes.in. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Fr. Ivan Pereira | UCAN India". Ucanindia.in. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Burn Hall". Burnhallschool.org. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "DDC inaugurates Burn Hall Bal Mela". Greaterkashmir.com. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
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