Dharwad: Bishop Emeritus of Belgaum Ignatius Lobo Dies


Dharwad: Bishop Emeritus of Belgaum Ignatius Lobo Dies

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Dharwad, Feb 18: Bishop Emeritus of Belgaum diocese, Ignatius Xavier Peter Canisius Lobo, passed away in Dharwad on Wednesday, February 17.  He was residing at the Clergy Home, Lourdes Hospital at the time of his death.

Bishop Lobo was born on 27th April, 1919 at Bombay.  He pursued all his studies, secular and ecclesiastical, in the city of Bombay. He matriculated from the Antonio D’Souza High School, Byculla and completed his ecclesiastical studies with Honours in Humanities, Philosophy and Theology at the Diocesan Seminary, Bombay.

Rev. Fr. Ignatius Lobo was ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Bombay, on 27th December, 1947, at Gloria Church, Byculla by His Eminence, the late Valerian, Cardinal Gracias.  He served as Cardinal’s secretary from 1953 to 1961.  He served as the Director of Catholic Charities (CARITAS) India from 1962 to 1974.  He was nominated Director-General of Caritas India, New Delhi which he served from 1974 to 1977.  He was a member of the Executive Council of Caritas Internationalis and was the Vice-President of this international organization representing Asia and Oceania from 1970 to 1978.

Msgr. Ignatius Lobo was appointed as the third Bishop of Belgaum, by His Holiness Pope Paul VI and consecrated on Pentecost Sunday, 2nd June, 1968 at the Fatima Cathedral, Belgaum.  He was consecrated by Valerian Cardinal Gracias.  He served the Diocese of Belgaum for 27 years.  His resignation was accepted on 1st December, 1994. 

The funeral will be held in the Fatima Cathedral, Belgaum at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 19th February 2010.  The Archbishops of Bangalore, Goa and many other Bishops, Priests and Religious are expected to attend the funeral.

  

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  • victor m dsouza, sirsi. now at mumbai

    Fri, Feb 19 2010

    Bishop Ignatius lobo was the first bishop I saw during my childhood & use to kneel to kiss his holy ring at Sirsi. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Fri, Feb 19 2010

    Respectful farewell to Bishop Ignatius Lobo. May the Giver of life grant him eternal bliss.

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  • xavier karnal, Dharwad

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • WILFRED.D'SOUZA, KULSHEKAR/SAUDI-ARABIA

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    MAY THE LORD GRANT ETERNAL REST TO HIS SOUL AND GIVE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO HIS FAMILY MEMBERS TO BEAR THE LOSS.

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  • Santa Lopes, Lower Kasarkod.

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    Bishop Ignatius Lobo was a real image of the heart of Jesus. He lived a simple and noble life. One saw the perfect lucidity in his priestly life. He lived every instant for love of God and love of others. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Vinitha Pereira, Mumbai/Dubai

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    May his Soul rest in peace.

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  • Fr. Roshan, Capuchin, Agrar/ St.Anne'sFriary, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    Bishop Ignatius Lobo was noble, friendly and approachable. When he came to meet Fr. Alfred at Lower Kasarkod, he appreciated the service of Capuchin friars in Honavar deanery and in Binaga. Those departed friars - Fr. Bonaventure, Fr.Alfred, Fr.Walter, Fr. Ronald and Fr. Eugene who worked in that area were appreciating his qualities of mind and heart.

    Those friars who know him are grateful to him for what he was to us and the honavar mission entrusted to our care. May Jesus, the good shepherd bless him with eternal bliss. Our love , gratitude and prayers to you beloved pastor of souls. May your soul rest in peace.

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  • Joachim Furtado, Honavar/MUSCAT

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    May Heavenly Father grant eternal Light & Rest on Bishop Ignatius Lobo.

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  • Jawar D'Souza, M'Lore/Doha

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • melwyn aranha, shirva

    Thu, Feb 18 2010

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Joseph Fernandes, Mangalore/Doha,Qatar

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • STALIN MISQUITH, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES...MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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  • Francis, Moodbidri/ Dubai

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Jerry Moras, Kuppepadavu, Calgary

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    May his soul RIP

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • John D'Souza, Moodbidri / Borivali, Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    I have good memories of Bishop Ignatius. He supported, affirmed and encouraged me when I needed. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Parker, Dubai

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    Eternal Rest Grant unto himoh lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him

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  • IGNATIUS PEREIRA, BELGAUM

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    Dear lord , Please accept your Humble servant and may his soul rest in peace . We thank you for the gift of BISHOP IGNATIUS LOBO to us and all of Belgaum . He BAPTISED me , He was the main celbrant for my 1st holy communion AND i was named after him by my mother . ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIM OH LORD AND LET YOUR PERPETUAL LITE SHINE UPON HIM. GOD BLESS .

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  • Allwyn Pereira, Abu Dhabi - Bombay - Belgaum

    Wed, Feb 17 2010

    Sad to hear of Bishop Ignatius Lobo's death yesterday. My late brother Steven and I during our school days served as altar boys at Fatima Cathedral, Belgaum where he served as Bishop of the diocese. He was a nice person and a very able church administrator.May God grant eternal rest to Bishop Lobo's soul and may God also grant his loved ones strength to bear their loss.

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