Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev (Dr) S Michael Augustine of Pondicherry-Cuddalore region passed away on Saturday morning (November 4) at 9.00 am. He was 85 years old.
A few days earlier, he was admitted at “Be Well Hospital Pondicherry, Puddochery”. After being discharged, he was recuperating in the Archbishop’s House. On Saturday morning, he complained of uneasiness and was rushed to the hospital, where he passed away.
His mortal remains are kept at Escande Hall, Petit Seminar Higher Secondary School, Pondicherry. His funeral will take place at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry on Monday (November 6) at 10.00 am.
Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX, Secretary General, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in release said, “We thank for God for many years of dedicated labour which Archbishop S Michael Augustine gave to God and His Church as priest and Bishop. We pray for the repose of his soul and entrust him to Blessed Rani Maria who is beatified today, praying that she intercedes for him that God welcome him to the heavenly company”.