Tribute of Love

Bishop Patrick Paul D’Souza


First Bishop Emeritus of Varanasi Diocese

Passed away on Thursday October 16, 2014

Son of Marian D'Souza & Flora Pinto

Brother of Late Leo D Souza  (Kondettu, Bikarnakatte),  brother Late Jerome D Souza (Bendur),

Sister Mrs. Margret D Souza (Puttur, Mangalore), Sister of late karmin D Souza (Bendur)

Uncle of  Flavia and Antony Cony (Doha-Qatar) and  Vivian and Anita Tauro (Doha-Qatar)


Eternal Rest grant unto O Lord
May the perpetual light shine upon him
May the soul of faithful departed
Rest in Eternal Peace...Amen

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Family Members


Bishop Patrick Paul D’Souza, Bishop Emeritus of Varanasi Diocese, passed away this morning at 9.45 a.m.

The funeral is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014.


Bishop Patrick D’Souza was born on 28 April 1928, and was ordained a priest on 20 December 1953.  He was ordained bishop in 1970. Besides heading the Diocese of Varanasi as its bishop, he served the Church in India in several capacities. He was the Chairman for the CBCI Commission for Social Communications, and has been instrumental in the founding of the National Institute of Social Communications, Research and Training (NISCORT).