Lawrence Subrata Howlader, C.S.C. (born 11 September 1965) is a Bangladeshi prelate of the Catholic Church who has been the bishop of the Barisal, Bangladesh, since 2016.[1] From 2009 to 2016 he was auxiliary bishop of Chittagong, officially known as Chattogram since 2018, where he was appointed archbishop in February 2021.
The Most Reverend Lawrence Subrata Howlader, CSC | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Chittagong | |
| Archdiocese | Chittagong |
| Diocese | Chittagong |
| Appointed | 19 February 2021 |
| Installed | 22 May 2021 |
| Predecessor | Moses Costa |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Barisal |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 31 December 1994 |
| Consecration | 3 July 2009 by Patrick D'Rozario |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 September 1965 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Let's enter in the house of the Lord |
Education
editLawrence completed his schooling from Barisal and Gournadi. He acquired Bachelor of Arts degree from Government Brojomohun College, Barisal and holds Licentiate in Depth Psychology, Spirituality & Counseling from Gregorian University, Rome.[2]
Priesthood
editHe joined the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1987 and took his final vows on 6 August 1993. He was ordained a priest on 31 December 2004.[3]
Episcopate
editOn 7 May 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him titular bishop of Afufenia and auxiliary bishop of Chittagong.[3] He received his episcopal consecration on 3 July 2009.[4]
On 29 December 2015, Pope Francis appointed Howlader the first bishop of Barisal.[4] He was installed in his new diocese on 29 January 2016.[5]
On 19 February 2021, Pope Francis appointed him archbishop of Chattogram.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Holy Cross Bishop Appointed to Lead New Diocese in Bangladesh". Congregation of Holy Cross. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Bishop Lawrence Subroto Howlader | Bishop of Barisal Diocese Lawrence Subroto Howlader". Ucanews. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 07.05.2009" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 29.12.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 29 December 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Bishop installed in newly erected diocese". UCA News. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 19.02.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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