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Dr Alphonse D'Souza, SJ (77), bishop of Raiganj, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Bishop's House in Raiganj.

Alphonsus was born on July 4, 1939 as the seventh child of (the late) Emmanuel (Monnu Master) and Magdalene D’Souza of Kattingeri, Moodubelle parish. After completing primary and higher primary education in the Church school, Moodubelle, Alphonsus proceeded to St Mary’s High School, Shirva for further education where he completed SSLC in 1956. Alphonsus went to Mangaluru to continue PUC education at St Aloysius College.

After the completion of PUC in 1957, Alphonsus went for novitiate studies at St Stanislaus College, Sitagarha, Hazirbagh in 1957.

Br Alphonsus was ordained priest on July 13, 1971 in Augsburg, Germany. He was appointed bishop of Raignaj, West Bengal on February 4, 1987.

His religious life has been an example of spirituality, academic work, administrative responsibility, social service and Episcopal calling.

Funeral will be held in Raigunj on Tuesday May 3, 2016.

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Jayabalan Ambrose, St. Peter's School, Mahinagar, Balurghat
Wed, Dec 13 2023
We miss you Dear Bishop. Your named St. Peter's School is growing well by your blessing and prayers. Continue to pray for the same. Principal, Staff and the students.
Oneal Dcunha, Abu Dhabi
Sat, May 14 2016
Sincere condolences, may his soul rest in peace. from Hilda Dcunha and family
Gladys Mudarth, Mangalore/Canada
Sat, May 14 2016
May the soul of Dr Alphonso D'Souza rest in eternal peace. Sad news. Prayers are with the immediate family
Fr. Henry Patrao, Lingenfeld, Germany.
Wed, May 11 2016
Dear Abp Albert a d Fr. Mathew,
Bp Alphonse has gone home. Let him find his rest. God will reward him with eternal glory.
I wish you a peaceful unity with your loving brother.

Flavian Pinto, Bejai/Toronto
Wed, May 04 2016
Dear Fr. Edwyn and family members.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on sad demise of Bishop Alphonse. May his departed soul rest in peace.

Flavian & Miriam
Fr. Alban Dsilva, Udyavara / Bangalore
Wed, May 04 2016
Heartfelt condolences to all his family members, May his soul rest in peace.
Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Tue, May 03 2016
Respectful farewell to Dr. Alphonse D'Souza. May the giver of life grant him eternal peace.
Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Tue, May 03 2016
Respectful farewell to Dr. Alphonse D'Souza. May the giver of life grant him eternal peace.
Roque Dsouza, mumbai
Tue, May 03 2016
eternal rest grant unto him o lord and let perpetual light shine upon him may his soul rest in peace AMEN
Roque Dsouza, mumbai
Tue, May 03 2016
eternal rest grant unto him o lord and let perpetual light shine upon him may his soul rest in peace AMEN
Maurice D'Mello, Pangla/Toronto
Tue, May 03 2016
My sympathies to the bereaving family members of the Illustrious Kattingere Mudharta extended family. Bishop Alphonse, the Son of (6th child out of 13 children of) Emmanuel Mudhatra D’Souza (Monnu Master b. Oct.16.1903 d. Aug 29, 2004–of the Kattingere (Boliye-Moodubelle) Mudhrta-Dsouza family), and Magdalene Cardoza, and elder brother of Fr. Edwin D’Souza (former parish priest of Martha and Mary Church, Brampton, On. Canada).
Sr Rose Mary rndm , Bangalore /' Philippines
Tue, May 03 2016
My sincere n prayerful condolences to The D'souz family, the Calcutta Jesuites as well as the diocese of Raigunj!May his soul. Rest in Peace!.
Prescy,Olvin D'souza, Bejai/Mangalore/Canada
Tue, May 03 2016
Our sincere Condolences to Fr Edwin
and D'Souza family members.
May his soul rest in peace.

Olvin,Prescy and fly
Sr.Janet Nazareth, Shirva.Cameroun
Tue, May 03 2016
May his soul rest in peace.Our prayers for the family members and for the people with whom he served and worked to spread the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Mon, May 02 2016
RIP Bishop Dr.Alphonse D'Souza. My heartfelt condolences to my dear Sabi and entire D'Souza family of Moodubelle
Jennifer D'mello, Belman/Canada
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Rony, Diana & Fly
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the demise of your uncle. May his soul rest in peace.
Vincent Barboza & Fly, Pangala / Fujairah, U.A.E
Mon, May 02 2016
Our sincere deepest condolences to D’souza family and community members on sudden untimely death of Bishop Alphonsus F. D’souza. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace.
A. I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI.
Mon, May 02 2016
May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
rtn michael mathias shirva rotary, pilar shirva
Mon, May 02 2016
please accept our heartfelt condolences.may his soul rest in peace.
Ivan & Lydwin Lobo, Barebail/Canada
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Fr. Edwin and D'Souza fly
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sudden demise of your younger brother Bishop Dr Alphonse D'Souza. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Edward Dalmaida, Mudubelle / Qatar
Mon, May 02 2016
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Paul and Irene Mathias, Mumbai
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Fr.Edwin
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the sudden passing away of your brother Bishop Alphonse. May his soul rest in peace.
Anu , Mangalore
Mon, May 02 2016
RIP Dear Reverend.
May you always be remembered for your good works.
Jacintha & Peter Serrao, Kinnigoli / Muscat
Mon, May 02 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the family members of Dr.Alphonsus D'Souza and all the priests of his diocese. May his soul rest in peace.

Ronald , Udupi
Mon, May 02 2016
RIP! A true soldier of Christ!
In 29 years he increased parishes by 5 folds(made then economically independent) and priests by 11 folds. Besides English and Latin he was proficient in German, French, Italian, classical Greek and Hebrew, and several Indian languages. He had published articles along with pope Francis in Germany few decades ago. He was hoping to visit his family at native after 12 years in Dec 2016.
Leo Dsouza, Pezar/Navi Mumbai
Mon, May 02 2016
May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Heart felt condolences to Mr. Bennab & Fly.
Clippi Shirva, Mumbai/Doha Qatar
Mon, May 02 2016
May his soul rest in peace.
George Lobo, Mumbai/Neerude
Mon, May 02 2016
Very sad news.May his soul rest in peace.
Gerald Dsouza, Riyadh
Mon, May 02 2016
May his soul rest in peace.
Dr Norbert Lobo, Kattingere/ Managluru
Mon, May 02 2016
Respectful homage to the Great Soul of our Village. May God grant him eternal life. Heartfelt condolences to the near and dear ones particularly to Bennab and family.
V.Valder, Bondel/ AlAin U.A.E.
Mon, May 02 2016
May his soul rest in peace
Fredrick Pinto & family, Shirva
Mon, May 02 2016
Our sincere condolences on the lost of Great Bishop Dr. Alphonse D'Souza. May God receive him in his Kingdom and rise in glory.
Flavia Miranda, Pangla/Bahrain
Mon, May 02 2016
Heartfelt condolences to all brothers and sisters of Bp. Alphose and to all family members. He was a humble dedicated and smiling Bp. Known as Appab in the family.May his soul rest in peace.
From
Christine Fr . Lawrence Sr . Helen Clara clayton andrea James flavy larisa hanna
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Stan, Udupi/ Dubai
Mon, May 02 2016
He served the kingdom of God on earth.May his soul rest in peace.

Boniface D'Souza, Moodubelle/Bangalore
Mon, May 02 2016
Very sad news

We are deeply sad to hear about the death of Dr.Alphonse D'Souza .Heartfelt condolences to all the fly members. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Sr.Pushpita Varghese, Holy Cross Patna
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Bishop Alphonsus,
May your soul rest in eternal bliss. You will be remembered forever for the good works you have done for the Diocese of Raiganj.
Joan, mangalore /mumbai
Mon, May 02 2016
Rest in eternal peace Bishop Alphonso. Thank you for your loving and dedicated service to the Church. Condolences to the family members.
THERESA LOBO, MUKAMAR,SHARJAH
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Bishop Dr.Alphonse,
Rest in Peace forever in God's Kingdom of Heaven and his loving hands.
Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi
Mon, May 02 2016
RIP Dear Bishop..
Fr. Louis D'Sa, Pangala/Lucknow
Mon, May 02 2016
Heartfelt condolences to Archbishop Albert, Msgr. Matthew and family members.
May he rest in peace.
Fr. Louis D'Sa, Pangala/Lucknow
Mon, May 02 2016
Heartfelt condolences to Archbishop Albert, Msgr. Matthew and family members.
May he rest in peace.
felix & shanthi d'costa, urwa/Muscat
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Dr.Alphonse D'Souza family members please accept our condolences and we pray for the departed soul RIP
Marcel Alva, Belle, Canada
Mon, May 02 2016
Condolences to Fr. Edwin & all members of the family.
May his soul rest in peace.
Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, May 02 2016
RIP Sir ...

Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Bishop Dr.Alphonse D'Souza,Rest forever in heaven in the loving hand's of God who called you.
Paul DSouza, Bondel/Sharjah
Mon, May 02 2016
Very sad news.May his soul rest in Peace.
Regi Mary Fernandes, Mumbai/Canada
Mon, May 02 2016
Our sincere deepest condolences to D'souza family and community members on sudden untimely death of Bishop Alphonsus F. D'Souza. May his soul Rest in Peace and eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
Regi Mary and Family
Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore
Mon, May 02 2016
From all accounts Bishop
Alfonso D'Souza was a role model of a Priest. His priestly life was an example to many. I is sad that he has died an untimely death. I join several others in offering my sincere sympathies to the close relatives of this exemplary Bishop.
Don, Mangalore
Mon, May 02 2016
R.I.P. Reverend
Clara D'Souza, Bailur - Canada
Mon, May 02 2016
Dearest Fr. Edwin,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of “Dr. Alphonse D'Souza”.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Remember that we love and care about you.
Evans Christopher Sumitra, UDUPI/ NEW YORK, USA.
Mon, May 02 2016
A very sad news. May the soul of Dr. Alphonso D'Souza rest in eternal peace. He will be missed by all for his tremendous work he has done.
HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain
Mon, May 02 2016
Dear Bishop Dr. Alphonse, Rest forever in God's loving hands.

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Jayabalan Ambrose, St. Peter's School, Mahinagar, Balurghat

Oneal Dcunha, Abu Dhabi

Gladys Mudarth, Mangalore/Canada

Fr. Henry Patrao, Lingenfeld, Germany.

Flavian Pinto, Bejai/Toronto

Fr. Alban Dsilva, Udyavara / Bangalore

Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

Roque Dsouza, mumbai

Roque Dsouza, mumbai

Maurice D'Mello, Pangla/Toronto

Sr Rose Mary rndm , Bangalore /' Philippines

Prescy,Olvin D'souza, Bejai/Mangalore/Canada

Sr.Janet Nazareth, Shirva.Cameroun

Charles D'Mello, Pangala

Jennifer D'mello, Belman/Canada

Vincent Barboza & Fly, Pangala / Fujairah, U.A.E

A. I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI.

rtn michael mathias shirva rotary, pilar shirva

Ivan & Lydwin Lobo, Barebail/Canada

Edward Dalmaida, Mudubelle / Qatar

Paul and Irene Mathias, Mumbai

Anu , Mangalore

Jacintha & Peter Serrao, Kinnigoli / Muscat

Ronald , Udupi

Leo Dsouza, Pezar/Navi Mumbai

Clippi Shirva, Mumbai/Doha Qatar

George Lobo, Mumbai/Neerude

Gerald Dsouza, Riyadh

Dr Norbert Lobo, Kattingere/ Managluru

V.Valder, Bondel/ AlAin U.A.E.

Fredrick Pinto & family, Shirva

Flavia Miranda, Pangla/Bahrain

Stan, Udupi/ Dubai

Boniface D'Souza, Moodubelle/Bangalore

Sr.Pushpita Varghese, Holy Cross Patna

Joan, mangalore /mumbai

THERESA LOBO, MUKAMAR,SHARJAH

Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi

Fr. Louis D'Sa, Pangala/Lucknow

Fr. Louis D'Sa, Pangala/Lucknow

felix & shanthi d'costa, urwa/Muscat

Marcel Alva, Belle, Canada

Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore

Paul DSouza, Bondel/Sharjah

Regi Mary Fernandes, Mumbai/Canada

Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

Don, Mangalore

Clara D'Souza, Bailur - Canada

Evans Christopher Sumitra, UDUPI/ NEW YORK, USA.

HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

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