Bishop Derek Fernandes was named Bishop of Belgaum, India.
The diocese had been vacant since then-Bishop Peter Machado was named Archbishop of Bangalore in March 2018.
Bishop Fernandes had been serving as Bishop of Karwar.
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- Bolumbu named Bokungu-Ikela Bishop
- Cardinal Sfeir has died
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