India, Oct. 8 -- Mysuru, Oct. 8 (VVH&KS)- Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ was installed as the new Bishop of Mysuru at the installation ceremony organised at St. Joseph's Cathedral, St. Philomena's Church in city yesterday.

The new Bishop was installed by Archbishop of Bengaluru Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, who announced that Pope Leo XIV had appointed Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ as the new Bishop of Mysuru.

Following the Eucharistic Celebration, a felicitation programme was held which was presided by Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal Most Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Girelli. The event also included a farewell tribute to Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, who had served as Apostolic Administrator of Mysuru Diocese since January 2023.

The installation...