MARGAO: Fr Pedro Rodrigues, SJ has been announced as the new Provincial of the Jesuits of Goa Province.
The announcement was made by the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Rev Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, on April 4, 2024.
This announcement has been welcomed by Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, the Jesuits of Goa and the students and alumni of Jesuit educational institutions across the State as well as those who are associated with Jesuit centres in Goa.
“We extend our heartfelt wishes for God’s blessings as Fr Pedro begins this new mission of leadership and service,” said Fr Roland Coelho, SJ, the former Provincial of the Goa Province. Fr Pedro will be replacing Fr Roland as the new Provincial of the Jesuits of Goa Province
Born to the late Napolean Rodrigues and late Anatilda Rodrigues, Fr Pedro Rodrigues hails from Aldona – Bardez, Goa. He pursued his schooling at St Thomas High School in Aldona, followed by a BA from St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, and a BEd. from Nirmala Institute of Education (Goa University). Fr Pedro furthered his studies with a Masters in Arts in History and Archaeology and a Master’s in Education from Karnataka University. As part of his priestly formation, he completed his Bachelors in Philosophy at JD, Pune and his Bachelors in Theology from Vidyajyoti College, Delhi. He was ordained priest in 2002 and pronounced his Final Vows in 2010.
Fr Pedro’s professional journey has been rooted in education, serving as Vice-Principal of St Britto High School, Mapusa, and later as Principal of Loyola High School, Margao, St Paul’s High School and Higher Secondary in Belagavi, and Loyola Higher Secondary School in Margao, Goa. He was instrumental in beginning Loyola Higher Secondary School, Margao, and St Paul’s Pre-University College, Belagavi. He represented the Goa Jesuit Province as a member of the Procurators Congregation in Spain and is presently serving as the Superior of Pedro Arrupe Institute at Raia.
