Dr Richard Francis D’Souza OCD

Richard Francis D’Souza is a Discalced Carmelite Priest from Mangalore, India. He graduated in Commerce (BCom) with a ‘First’ rank and a gold medal. He completed his Theology (BTh) at Saint Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bengaluru, and holds a Master’s in human resource management (MBA). He obtained his Licentiate (SSL) and Doctorate (SSD) in Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. Currently, he is full-time Professor at the Pontifical Institute, The Teresianum, Rome, and a visiting professor in India. He has published various research articles and has authored a book, Yes Lord, I Have Believed. He also conducts Bible study sessions during his summer visits to the U.S.A.