![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ar-1-415x274.jpg)
Archbishop Emeritus Alphonsus Mathias passes away
Team Udayavani, Jul 10, 2024, 7:40 PM IST
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alphonsus-Mathias-620x381.jpg)
Bengaluru: Most Rev Alphonsus Mathias, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore Archdiocese, passed away on Wednesday, July 10 at St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru. He was 96 and had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.
Archbishop Mathias served as the Bishop of Chikmagalur (1964-1986) and as Archbishop of Bangalore (1986-1998). He was also the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) for two terms.
Born on June 22, 1928, in Pangala of South Canara, Karnataka, he joined St Joseph Seminary in Mangaluru and later studied in Sri Lanka and Rome.
Ordained as a priest in 1954, he contributed significantly to the church, including attending the Second Vatican Council. His legacy includes roles as Chairman of St John’s National Academy and various international positions within the church.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IndianClicks_GVega_Udayavani_300x250_12032021_1_1.gif)
Related Articles More
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/siddu-4-150x106.jpg)
HC completes hearing on CM’s petition challenging Guv’s prosecution nod, reserves orders
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ar-1-150x99.jpg)
Mangaluru: CCB Police arrest two for trafficking drugs
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/yechu-2-150x107.jpg)
Yechury was instrumental in shaping UPA-1 govt, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/yechu-1-150x107.jpg)
Yechury’s dedication to his cause, party will always be remembered: H D Deve Gowda
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/siddu-3-150x106.jpg)
BJP’s protest against Rahul is like ‘butchers protesting against animal cruelty’: CM Siddaramaiah
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/siddu-4-150x106.jpg)
HC completes hearing on CM’s petition challenging Guv’s prosecution nod, reserves orders
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ar-1-150x99.jpg)
Mangaluru: CCB Police arrest two for trafficking drugs
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/yechu-1-150x107.jpg)
Sitaram Yechury: CPI-M chief, raconteur and convivial face of pragmatic Left politics
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ameo-150x99.jpg)
Kerala achieves historic feat: All 10 patients recover from rare brain infection
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pm-nodi-150x84.jpg)
Air travel has become inclusive, affordable in India: PM Modi
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.