Albert D'Souza

Albert D'Souza (4 August 1945 –) is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Lucknow and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Agra. Quotes We support the struggle for rights and equal opportunity of Dalit Christians. The Church is always on the side of the poor and the excluded. We ask all Indian states, the federal government, institutions, public officials, and police, for full respect towards religious leaders committed to the promotion of human rights. Bishops' Conference Secretary General says Church supports dalit and marginalized (6 March 2010) Fides News Agency Love needs to be the mark in all our missionary efforts. Many times we hear criticism about our institutions and our social and charitable works- they have become "institutionalized". Good works without love may attract outwardly, because of their academic excellence, or professional quality, and their ability to achieve. But this is not real evangelization. Archbishop D'Souza: New evangelization needs love of Mother Teresa (21 April 2012) Asia News It is true that sometimes small groups of fanatics can give us concern, but the Church will continue in its mission to pray for the new government and contribute to the common good of the nation, supporting democracy, respect for pluralism, the rights of all and a secular concept in the political agenda. The Bishops: confidence in the new government and secular pluralism of India (16 May 2014) Fides News Agency External links Category:1945 births Category:Roman Catholic archbishops Category:Living people Category:Catholics from India