Mangaluru: The Diocese of Mangalore has appointed Fr. Naveen Pinto as the new Coordinator of the Pastoral Commissions, with effect from June 18. The official appointment order has been issued by the Diocese.
Fr. Naveen is currently serving as the Judicial Vicar at the Bishop’s House, Kodialbail, since 2023. He has also been serving as the Administrator of St. Joseph Seminary, Jeppu, for the term 2022–2025, and will continue his role as Visiting Professor at the seminary. In addition to these responsibilities, he will now oversee the activities of the Diocesan Pastoral Commissions. He will reside at Angelore Church.
The Pastoral Commissions are an integral part of the Diocese and encompass various areas of ministry including catechetics, youth apostolate, social concerns, interfaith dialogue, prayer, and family life.
Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo had been serving as the Coordinator of these Commissions since May 29, 2023. He has now taken charge as the Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, and Fr. Naveen has been appointed to the post vacated by him.
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