Aleixo das Neves Dias
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Aleixo das Neves Dias | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Port Blair | |
| Archdiocese | Ranchi |
| Diocese | Port Blair |
| Appointed | 22 Jun 1984 |
| Installed | 22 Jun 1984 |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 Dec 1969 |
| Consecration |
20 Jan 1985 by Archbishop Pius Kerketta, S.J. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
5 August 1944 Calangute, Goa |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Catholic Bishop’s House, Port Blair 744 103 Andamans. |
| Parents |
Mr. Francisco Xavier Dias Mrs. Feliza Clara Dias |
| Motto | SPLENDIDUM SERVI DEI |
Bishop Aleixo das Neves Dias, S.F.X.[1][2][3] is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Blair.[4][5]
Early life
Aleixo was born in Calangute, Goa, India on 5 Aug 1944 to Francisco Xavier Dias and Feliza Clara Dias. He did his basic schooling from Little Flower of Jesus High School, Calangute. He joined All India Mission Seminary, Pilar Goa in 1956.
Priesthood
Aleixo was Ordained a Priest of Society of the Missionaries of Saint Francis Xavier on 21 Dec 1969.
Episcopate
Aleixo was Appointed as the First Bishop of Port Blair on 22 Jun 1984 by Pope John Paul II and Ordained on 20 Jan 1985 by Archbishop Pius Kerketta, S.J. He served as a Rector of a major seminary in Goa before becoming a prelate. He Completed Master’s Degree in Sociology in Rome in year 1976. In 1980 he acquired a Diploma in Communications in London.[6][7][8]
References
- ↑ Urumpackal, Alex Paul (1988). Vocations in India: The clergy. Oriental Institute of Religious Studies, India.
- ↑ Publishing, National Register (2006). Official Catholic Directory Anno Domini ... P.J. Kenedy.
- ↑ "Catholic Diocese of Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobor Islands". dioceseofportblair.com. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
- ↑ "Jharkhand & Andamans Region CRI | Jharkhand Region Bishops". jhaan.org. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
- ↑ "CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF INDIA-CCBI". www.bhopalarchdiocese.in. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
- ↑ "Catholic Diocese of Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobor Islands". dioceseofportblair.com. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ↑ "Bishop Aleixo das Neves Dias | Bishop of Port Blair Diocese Aleixo das Neves Dias | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ↑ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Aleixo das Neves Dias [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-08-14.