Mangaluru: Former vicar general Monsignor Alexander F D’Souza (89) passes away

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 20 Aug 2015: Eighty-nine-year-old Monsignor Alexander Faustine D’Souza, former -editor of Raknno, Konkani Illustrated Weekly and former vicar general of Mangaluru diocese, passed away here on Thursday August 20.

 

Monsignor Alexander was born on May 29, 1926, and served in different parishes of Mangaluru diocese in various capacities.

 

He was ordained as clergy on March 25, 1952, late served as assistant parish priest in Bendore and Urwa parishes.

 

 

In 1955, he left for Rome to complete his theological studies and upon his return in 1958, he was appointed as director of diocesan ICYM. He also rendered service as director of diocesan council of women.

 

In 1961, he took charge as the editor of Raknno - Konkani Illustrated Weekly, and continued till 1973.

 

He served as parish priest of Bendore, Rosario Cathedral, Milagres, Valencia and Vamanjoor parishes.

 

In 1972, he was appointed as vicar general of Mangaluru diocese, and also served as director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Kankanady, here from 1988 to 1991.

 

From 2001 to 2004, he served as chairman of Konkani Sahitya Academy. He retired to Viannie Home, diocesan senior priests’ home in May 2005.

 

Mortal remains will be placed for public homage on Monday August 24 from 8.00am, followed by funeral mass and burial at Valencia clergy’s cemetery.