Lawrence Subrata Howlader
Bangladeshi prelate of the Catholic church
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Lawrence Subrata Howlader, C.S.C. (born 11 September 1965) is a Bangladeshi prelate of the Catholic Church who has been the bishop of the Barisal, Bangladesh, since 2016.[1] From 2009 to 2016 he was auxiliary bishop of Chittagong, officially known as Chattogram since 2018, where he was appointed metropolitan archbishop in February 2021.
Lawrence Subrata Howlader | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Archbishop of Chittagong | |
| Archdiocese | Chittagong |
| Diocese | Chittagong |
| Appointed | 19 February 2021 |
| Installed | 22 May 2021 |
| Predecessor | Moses Costa |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Previous post | Bishop of Barisal |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 31 December 1994 |
| Consecration | 3 July 2009 by Patrick D'Rozario |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 September 1965 Noborgram, Barisal, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Let's enter in the house of the Lord |
Education
Lawrence completed his schooling from Barisal and Gournadi. He acquired Bachelor of Arts degree from Government Brojomohun College, Barisal and holds Licentiate in Depth Psychology, Spirituality & Counseling from Gregorian University, Rome.[2]
Priesthood
He joined the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1987 and took his final vows on 6 August 1993. He was ordained a priest on 31 December 2004.[3]
Episcopate
On 7 May 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him titular bishop of Afufenia and auxiliary bishop of Chittagong.[3] He received his episcopal consecration on 3 July 2009.[4]
On 29 December 2015, Pope Francis appointed Howlader the first bishop of Barisal.[4] He was installed in his new diocese on 29 January 2016.[5]
On 19 February 2021, Pope Francis appointed him archbishop of Chattogram.[6]
