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4 June 2025

India: Fr Charles Serrao OCD Appointed Pontifical Commissary for the Rosarian Congregation

On 2 April, Fr Charles Serrao OCD, belonging to the Karnataka-Goa Province, has been appointed Pontifical Commissary for the Rosarian Congregation by the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, for a period of six years. It follows Fr Charles Serrao’s 19-month-long involvement with the Congregation. Now, he will serve in place of their Superior General, supported by four appointed assistants.

The Rosarian Congregation was founded on 2 February 1928 in Sri Lanka, and today has 178 members spread across India, Sri Lanka, Canada, and the USA.

We extend to Fr Charles our prayerful wishes and assure him of our continued support as he undertakes this important mission for the good of the Church and the Rosarian Congregation.