Bishop Albert D’Souza Of Lucknow Appointed Archbishop Of Agra
By SAR NEWS
NEW DELHI, Feb 22: Bishop Albert D’Souza of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh state has been appointed archbishop of Agra.
This was announced in Rome February 16.
Bishop D’Souza, 61, has been the Bishop of Lucknow for the last fourteen years.
The See of Agra fell vacant after Archbishop Oswald Gracias was transferred to Bombay. He took charge December 14, 2006.
Bishop Alphonse D’Souza of Raiganj in West Bengal is the elder brother of Bishop Albert D’Souza.
- 4 Aug 1945 Born Moodubelle
- 8 Dec 1974 Ordained Priest Priest
- 21 Nov 1992 Appointed Bishop of Lucknow, India
- 7 Feb 1993 Ordained Bishop Bishop of Lucknow, India
- 16 Feb 2007 Appointed Archbishop of Agra, India