Most Reverend

Ivan Pereira
Bishop of Jammu–Srinagar
Native name
इव्हान अल्बर्ट परेरा
ArchdioceseDelhi
DioceseJammu–Srinagar
Appointed3 December 2014
PredecessorPeter Celestine Elampassery
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination15 May 1993
Consecration21 February 2015
by Salvatore Pennacchio
Personal details
Born
Ivan Albert Pereira

(1964-06-01) 1 June 1964
Vasai, Mumbai, India
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceBishop's House, Jammu Cantt 180003 Jammu and Kashmir, India
MottoPax Nuntiata Est
Coat of armsIvan Pereira's coat of arms

Ivan Pereira (born 1 June 1964) is an Indian bishop, currently serving as the 3rd Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.

Early life

Pereira was born on 1 June 1964 in Vasai, Mumbai, the son of Albert and Santan Pereira. Ivan Pereira joined the Jammu-Srinagar Diocese in year 1984.

Education

Ivan completed his Minor Seminary from St. John's Minor Seminary, Amritsar. He completed his education of Philosophy from Holy Trinity Regional Seminary, Jalandhar. He completed his regency at St. Mary's Cathedral, Jammu. He completed Theology from St. Joseph's Regional Seminary, Allahabad.[1]

Priesthood

Ivan was ordained a Catholic Priest on 15 May 1993 for the Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar.[2] Pereira has held a number of different positions in his diocese. He has been rector of St Paul's Minor Seminary, Akalpur, Jammu, Secretary of the Regional Catholic Council, Vicar, and Secretary to his predecessor Bishop Peter Celestine, OFM, Cap. He served as a Principal of Burn Hall School, Srinagar.

He was the parish priest of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Bishnah from 2009-2012. Since 2012, he served as the principal of the Burn Hall Higher Secondary School in Srinagar.[3]

In addition, he was the diocesan and regional director of Indian Christian Youth Association, secretary and president of the Regional Conference of Diocesan Priests, North India, and the director of the Diocesan Education Board.

Episcopate

Pope Francis appointed Pereira as Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar on 21 February 2015. He was ordained a bishop by Salvatore Pennacchio and the ceremony took place at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. He is the 3rd bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.

On his episcopal ordination he choose the motto : "Pax Nuntiata Est" (Peace Through Proclamation).

Bishop Ivan Pereira succeeded Bishop Peter Celestine, who resigned after reaching the retirement age of 75.[4]

See also

List of Catholic bishops of India

References

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  1. ↑ "Diocese of Jammu Srinagar | Profile". jammusrinagardiocese.org. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "Bishop Ivan Pereira | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Ivan Pereira | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Ivan Pereira | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  4. ↑ "Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Ivan Pereira | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  5. ↑ "Fr. Ivan Pereira new Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar". En.radiovaticana.va. 1 June 1964. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bishop Ivan Pereira | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Ivan Pereira | Ucanews". Directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Ivan Pereira takes over as 3rd Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese". Dailyexcelsior.com. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ivan Pereira new Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar". Tribuneindia.com. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  9. ↑ "Bishop Ivan Pereira appointed as 3rd Bishop of J&K diocese - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". Earlytimes.in. 22 February 1994. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  10. ↑ "Diocese of Jammu Srinagar | Profile". Jammusrinagardiocese.org. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "Bishop Ivan Pereira appointed as 3rd Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese". News.statetimes.in. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  12. ↑ "Fr. Ivan Pereira | UCAN India". Ucanindia.in. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "Burn Hall". Burnhallschool.org. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "DDC inaugurates Burn Hall Bal Mela". Greaterkashmir.com. 17 November 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
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