Well-known preacher Fr Franklin D’Souza appointed Director of Family Counselling Centre for Diocese of Shivamogga
Fr Franklin Philiph D’Souza, a well-known Catholic Charismatic Preacher is appointed by Dr Francis Serrao Sj Bishop of Diocese of Shimoga as the Director of the Family Counselling Centre for the Diocese of Shivamogga. A few months back when I met him he shared his vision and special call in preaching the mission and strengthening the families in the Love of God.
Fr Franklin D’Souza was born on October 22,1973 at Murkoth Palke village near Moodbidri. After his Primary studies at Guddeyangady, he completed his High School at Jain High School Moodbidri. He did his P.U.C. at Milagres College Mangalore. He perused his B.A from Bangalore University and M. A. in History from Mysore University. As for his priestly studies, he did his Minor Seminary at St Mary’s Seminary, Mysore. He did his Bachelor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Theology and Masters of Theology at St Peter’s Pontifical Seminary as well as the Institute in Bangalore. He was ordained by then Bishop of Diocese of Belgaum Dr Bernard Moras at St Ignatius Loyola Church, Paladka on 10th May 1999.
In 1999 he was appointed as Assistant Preist at Chitradurga’s substation Infant Jesus Church, Challakere. He served there till 2001. As he says here he underwent a life-changing experience in Christ. Ever since he started preaching his divine experience based on the Word of God. In the year 2000 he met Bro. T. K. George who motivated him to proclaim the good news in a charismatic way.
From 2001 to 2003 he was appointed as Parish Priest of Our Lady of Victories Church at Nagar (Hosanagar Taluk ), In the meantime, he served as the Diocesan Youth Director. In 2003 he was appointed as a staff member for St Peter’s Pontifical Seminary. Here he again discovered his mission to preach the Word of God. In 2005 he was appointed as the Diocesan Youth Director as well as Catholic Charismatic Director for the Diocese of Shivamogga, the same time he was the joint secretary of the Karnataka Regional Youth Commission. In 2008 Karnataka Regional Bishops Conference appointed him as Secretary of the Karnataka Regional Youth Commission as well as the Karnataka Regional Youth Director. He travelled and motivated youth all over Karnataka.
Recognising his special charism in motivating youth as well as helping them to have Christ experience in 2011 he was appointed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India as the Secretary of the CBCI Youth Council as well as the National Youth Director. After completing his term on August 15th, 2015, he took 8 months sabbatical leave.
On the month of May 2016, he returned back to the Diocese of Shivamogga. He was appointed as the Rector as well Parish Priest at Shrine of Our Lady of Health, Harihar. Within a year he brought spiritual revival among the parishioners as well as pilgrims. Here he spent much time in personal prayer and contemplation. After contemplating and listening to his inner voice inspired by the Holy Spirit he decided to commit full time to preaching and healing mission. Understanding his special Charism, mission and call his bishop has given him a new responsibility.
As I know Fr Franklin D’Souza from childhood, he comes from a very devout family. He is a genuine preacher. He has motivated thousands of people. Specifically youth and teenagers. He has travelled almost 27 nations and throughout India. He has preached More than 2000 retreats in his last 18 years of priestly ministry. He also gives talks in various TV channels. He is the author of “Be healed” which is also in Konkani “Nitol za” and in Kannada “Shuddhanagu”. He has enacted in a number of biblical songs. His preachings and Healing Holy Eucharists are available on YouTube. His zeal and love for the gospel and the Church can’t be measured. He together with Bro. T. K. George and their musician Bro. William D’Souza brought transformation in many lives. He has also preached at Sainagar grounds at Vasai three major Revival Retreats. I wish him every success and God’s abundance blessings in his new mission.
You can contact him for prayers and counseling at:
Fr. Franklin Philiph D’Souza
Director: Family Counselling Centre, Alkola Circle, Sagar Road
Shivamogga 577205
Mobile: +919845256538, +919013905078
Email: franklinphillip@gmail.com
website: www.frfranklin.org
by Ancy D’Souza Paladka