Most Rev. Dr. Albert D'Souza
Birth : August 4th, Mangalore, St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle
Parents : Emmanuel D’Souza & Magdalene Cardoza
Minor Seminary : St. Paul’s Minor Seminary, Lucknow 1965-68
Philosophy & theology : St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, Allahabad 1970 - 74
Ordained Priest : December 8th 1974 (for the Diocese of Lucknow)
Doctorate : Angelicum University, Rome (1984-88)
Consecrated as Bishop of Lucknow – February 7th, 1993
Installed as Archbishop of Agra – April 11th, 2007
Offices Held:
Till Jan 2011 – Chairman of the Commission for Vocations, Seminaries, Clergy and Religious.
From 2010 Secretary General, CBCI, till date
From 2011 continues to be the member of the Commission for Vocations, Seminaries, Clergy and Religious.
Represents India at FABC (Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference) in various Capacities.