Francis Serrao

Francis Serrao (15 August 1959 –) is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who serves bishop of the Diocese of Shimoga.

Quotes

• We owe no one any apology for being Christians and Indians. This is our birthright and is enshrined in our Constitution. At the same time we must avoid demonizing those who attack us. They are also human beings like us even if their ideology sometimes blinds them and blunts their consciences. There is no substitute to dialogue in all its dimensions.
  • Priests must preach by life first, then by words: Shimoga Bishop-elect Fr Francis Serrao (27 March 2014) Daijiworld