(ANS - Rome) - As part of the work of the summer plenary session, the Rector Major, Fr Pascual Chávez, having heard the advice of his Council, has appointed Fr Godfrey D'Souza new Superior of the "Saint Francis Xavier" of India-Mumbai.
Fr D'Souza was born 8 November 1952 in Parel, India. He entered the Salesian novitiate in Yercaud in 1971, made his first profession on the Feast of Mary Help of Christians 1972 and his perpetual profession on 3 June 1979.
He was a missionary in Africa, first in Sudan (1986-1991) and then in Tanzania (1991-1994). On his return to India, he held various assignments, including rector of the Provincial House in Mumbai and later rector of the "St Dominic Savio Boys' Home" in Andheri (Mumbai).
Between 2003 and 2010 he was also Provincial Delegate for Youth Ministry, Education and Culture, Vocations and Associations.
Published on 04/07/2013