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Report by, Fr Franklin D’Souza, Clergy of the Diocese of Shimoga

January 13, 2024: His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Msgr. Duming Dias of the Clergy of the Diocese of Shimoga, presently the Director of Diocesan Centre for Pastoral Renewal 'SANNIDHI' at Shivamogga, as the Bishop of Diocese of Karwar.

This provision was made public in Rome on Saturday, 13 January, 2024 at noon, Corresponding to 16:30 hrs, Indian Standard Time.

Bishop Elect, Msgr. Duming Dias was born on September 3,1969 at Honnavar to Mr. Ambrose and Mrs. Marceline Dias. He did his Bachelor of Philosophy in St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary, Bengaluru and Bachelor of Theology in St. Joseph's Inter- diocesan Seminary, Mangalore, affiliated to Urbaniana University, Rome. He was Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Shimoga on May 6,1997.

Msgr. Duming Dias is a Spiritfilled, dedicated as well as Pastoral minded Priest. He is friendly person and Simple by nature and humble in his approach. The Bishop, Clergy, Religious as well as faithful if Diocese of Shimoga congratulates Rev. Msgr. Duming Dias on his appointment and wish him all the success in his new mission as the Bishop of Diocese of Karwar.