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Udupi, Oct 1: Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, the bishop of Udupi diocese has appointed Dr Roshan D’Souza as the new chancellor of the diocese who would take in charge from October 1.

Dr Roshan D'Souza took charge as the new chancellor of Udupi diocese. The bishop, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo presided over the prayer service held at Bishop’s House chapel. Dr Roshan D’Souza made the profession of faith and took the oath of fidelity and secrecy. The bishop handed over the chancery files to him and wished him well in his new ministry. Directors of various commissions were present during this ceremony.

Dr Roshan D’Souza was ordained priest on April 15, 2010. He has served as an assistant parish priest in Rosario Cathedral, Kulshekar and Moodubelle Churches. He has done his Masters in Canon Law from St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru. He has obtained his Doctorate in Canon Law from Urbaniana Pontifical University, Rome, Italy. He also has a Diploma in Jurisprudence of the Roman Rota Tribunal, from Rome.