is the current serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shimoga, India.

[5] Francis joined Society of Jesus in year 1979.

He completed his philosophy and theology at the Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune.

He was Ordained a Catholic Priest for the Society of Jesus on 30 April 1992.

[6] He served as a Rector of St. Aloysius College (Mangalore).