Coadjutor Bishop Elias Frank Assumes Office in Calcutta Archdiocese

Kolkata, August 20, 2025: Bishop Elias Frank, the Coadjutor Bishop of the Archdiocese of Calcutta, took possession of office at Archbishop House today in a short ceremony held at the Archbishop’s Library.

After introductions and a prayer by Archbishop Thomas D’Souza, the Coadjutor presented his Appointment Letter – attached with the Seal of the Fisherman – received from Pope Leo XIV, to the Archbishop in the presence of the Archdiocesan College of Consultors. Each member of the College inspected the document as it was passed between them.

Bishop Elias will also serve as the new Vicar General of the archdiocese with immediate effect, succeeding V. Revd. Dominic Gomes, who has held the post since 2012.

With the presentation and acceptance of the credentials, Bishop Elias immediately ceased to hold the See of the Bishop of Asansol. He will now serve as the Apostolic Administrator of that diocese until a new bishop is appointed.

Office of Social Communication I&M, Calcutta Archdiocese

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