Bangalore: Fr Dolphy Pais was appointed as Karnataka regional minister during the meeting of sixth Provisional Chapter of the Karnataka Capuchin held at Shanti Sadan here on Wednesday April 10.
Fifty-two-year-old Dolphy was serving as vicar of regional council so far.
He has done doctorate in spirituality and was the spiritual director of Franciscans here.
Fr Alwyn Dias from Paladka parish will succeed Fr Dolphy as vicar of regional council. Fr Anil Sequeira from Taccode parish, Fr Lopez from Lower Kasarkod – Karwar diocese and Fr George Godwin of Moge parish – Chikmagalur parish are appointed as councilors.