Archdiocesan Shepherds
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Archbishop OSWALD CARDINAL GRACIAS
Escutcheon
Washing of the feet, Letter M, Scales of Justice and Handshake
Motto
To Reconcile All Things in Christ
Symbolism
Washing of the feet: symbolizes a commitment to service; Letter M: Represents devotion to Mary; Scales of Justice: Church Law– his field of specialization; Handshake: stands for reconciliation and building bridges of communion
Date of Birth: 24th December 1944
Place of Birth: Mahim, Mumbai
Parents: Jervis and Aduzinda Gracias
Ordained Priest: 20th December 1970
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Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes
Escutcheon
Heart, Holy Spirit, Rosary, Open Hands
Motto
To Do All In Him Who Strengthens Me
Symbolism
The Heart symbolises God’s all-embracing love; The Holy Spirit is a reminder of God’s strengthening presence; The Rosary represents Mary, our model of surrender to God’s will; The open hands touching the Heart symbolise the response to God’s love through loving service; the hands also form a bowl symbolising the washing of the feet (Love in action)
Date of Birth: 29th January 1954
Place of Birth: Sonapur, Mumbai
Parents: Helen and Late Anthony Cajetan Fernandes
Ordained Priest: 8th April 1989
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Bishop John Rodrigues
Escutcheon
Sheaves and Grains of Wheat; Open Book; Green Leaves; Golden Arc
Motto
Building Up The Body of Christ
Symbolism
As wheat grains are transformed at the Eucharist, so also the members of the Church grow to be the Body of Christ in the world, radiating the compassion of their crucified Saviour, for “…the saints together make a unity in the work of service, building up the body of Christ.” ; the green leaves of the open book represent the study and teaching of theology as well as the role of the bishop as teacher of faith; the whole of creation is called to give glory to God (golden arc).
Date of Birth: 21st August 1967
Place of Birth: Bandra, Mumbai
Parents: Late Stanley and Corinne Rodrigues
Ordained Priest: 18th April 1998
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Bishop Barthol Barretto
Escutcheon
Jesus washing the feet of his disciple; heart
Motto
Love in action
Symbolism
The coat of arms represents the commandment of love given by Jesus while washing the feet of his disciples. Love is not love without action, and actions without love are meaningless. To love God is to love His people, and this translates into loving action.
Date of Birth: 16th September 1961
Place of Birth: Mahim, Mumbai
Parents: Rosdalima and Airmina Barretto
Ordained Priest: 8th April 1989
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Bishop Allwyn D’Silva
Escutcheon
The Earth; The Hand; The Cross
Motto
Care For Creation
Symbolism
The background with the Cross supreme represents the Church of Christ; the hand stands for the care for all of creation, represented by the Earth. People, nature and the environment are interdependent which makes ‘care for creation’ paramount.
Date of Birth: 20th April 1948
Place of Birth: Amboli, Mumbai
Parents: Roland and Rita D’Silva
Ordained Priest: 19th April 1975
FORMER CARDINALS OF BOMBAY
Valerian Cardinal Gracias
Archbishop of Bombay
1950 to 1978
Simon Cardinal Pimenta
Archbishop of Bombay
1978 to 1996
Ivan Cardinal Dias
Archbishop of Bombay
1996 to 2006
RETIRED AUXILLARY BISHOPS
Bishop Bosco Penha
Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay
1987 to 2012
Bishop Percival J Fernandez
Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay
2001 to 2011
Bishop Agnelo Rufino Gracias
Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay
2001 to 2014
