We are sorry to inform you about the passing away of Bishop Francis Braganza around 10.00 a.m on Wednesday 21 December 2011 at Xavier’s residence in Ahmedabad. The funeral will be held on Thursday 22 December 2011 at 4.00 P.M in the Rosary Church Baroda. - Socius.
Bio Data of Bishop Francis Braganza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lr6ADa3FS1M
Bishop Francis Braganza tells his own story
Kindly click on the link given here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lr6ADa3FS1M
Born:29-01-1922 at Bandra Mumbai
Entered SJ:28-05-1938 at Shembaganur
Ordained as Priest:21 November 1951.
Responsibilities Held:
Professor at St.Xavier’s Ahmedabad 1956-1961
Vice Provincial of Gujarat 1963-1968
Assistant to the General: 1967- 1970
Principal of St.Xavier’s Ahmedabad 1970 – 1980
Bishop of Baroda
Emeritus Bishop: 1998-2011
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