Derek Fernandes | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Belgaum | |
| Archdiocese | Bangalore |
| Diocese | Belgaum |
| Appointed | 01 May 2019 |
| Predecessor | Peter Machado |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 5 May 1979 |
| Consecration | 20 April 2007 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Derek Fernandes May 14, 1954 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Karwar, Karnataka |
| Motto | MITTITE IN DEXTERAM NAVIGII RETE |
Derek Fernandes[1][2] is the 6th current serving Roman Catholic Diocese of Belgaum.[3] and was the Apostolic Administrator of Karwar. [1]
His additional responsibility as Apostolic Administrator of Karwar was completed after Duming Dias was appointed as Bishop of Karwar by Pope Francis. [4]