Bangalore, November 30, 2024 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Rodrigues (57) as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Bombay (India), transferring him from the Diocese of Poona. This appointment was made on November 30, 2024. He will take charge as the Archbishop of Bombay on January 25, 2025.
Bishop John Rodrigues was born on August 21, 1967, in the Archdiocese of Bombay. He completed his studies in Philosophy and Theology at St. Pius X College, Goregaon, Mumbai. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science (Physics) from Mumbai University and a Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome.
He was ordained a priest on April 18, 1998, for the Archdiocese of Bombay. He was the assistant parish priest at St. Michael’s in Mahim (1998-1999); Secretary to the Archbishop of Bombay (1999-2000); Professor of Dogmatic Theology (2002-2013) and Dean of Studies (2011-2013) at St. Pius X College, Goregaon.
He was appointed as the Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay on May 15, 2013, and ordained Bishop on June 29, 2013. He was transferred to the Diocese of Poona on March 25, 2023.
By Dr. Stephen Alathara