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Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Diocese of Francistown in Botswana has died after he “collapsed during Mass” on Saturday, May 4, the diocese has confirmed.
The Kenyan-born member of Society of the Divine Word of Indian origin turned 74 on March 18.
A statement published by Batswana Catholics said Rebello died later at the hospital. “We are all shocked and we await to hear further arrangements from the [Society of the Divine Word] and the vicar general of the diocese,” the statement said.
Rebello was appointed local ordinary of the Francistown Diocese in July 2021. He was ordained a priest of the Society of the Divine Word in May 1977.
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The Kenyan-born member of Society of the Divine Word of Indian origin turned 74 on March 18.
A statement published by Batswana Catholics said Rebello died later at the hospital. “We are all shocked and we await to hear further arrangements from the [Society of the Divine Word] and the vicar general of the diocese,” the statement said.
Rebello was appointed local ordinary of the Francistown Diocese in July 2021. He was ordained a priest of the Society of the Divine Word in May 1977.
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Botswana diocese mourns loss of bishop who collapsed during Mass
The Kenyan-born member of Society of the Divine Word of Indian origin turned 74 on March 18.
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