Rome: His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Msgr Duming Dias of the Clergy of the Diocese of Shimoga, presently the Director of Diocesan Centre for Pastoral Renewal  ‘Sannidhi’ at Shivamogga, as the Bishop of Diocese of Karwar.

This provision was made public in Rome on 13 Jan 2024 at noon, corresponding to 16:30 hrs, Indian Standard Time.

Bishop-Elect, Msgr Duming Dias was born on September 3, 1969, at Honnavar to Ambrose and Marceline Dias. He did his Bachelor of Philosophy in St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bengaluru and Bachelor of Theology in St Joseph’s Inter-diocesan Seminary, Mangalore, affiliated to Urbaniana University, Rome. He was Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Shimoga on May 6, 1997.

Msgr Duming Dias is a spirit-filled, dedicated as well as pastoral-minded priest. He is a friendly person Simple by nature and humble in his approach.

The Bishop, Clergy, Religious and faithful of the Diocese of Shimoga have congratulated Rev. Msgr  Duming Dias on his appointment and wished him all the success in his new mission as the Bishop of the Diocese of Karwar.