Diocese of Mangalore Remembers Rev. Fr Vincent Francis Monteiro (71), Former National Director of YCS/YSM India
MANGALORE, Aug 29, 2025:
The Diocese of Mangalore is deeply grieved at the passing of Rev. Fr Vincent Francis Monteiro (71), a devoted priest, pastoral leader, and youth animator of national repute, who was called to eternal rest on the morning of Friday, 29 August 2025 at about 9.00 a.m.
Born on 24 July 1954 in Angelore to Mr Raymond Monteiro and Mrs Christine Monteiro, Fr Vincent was ordained to the priesthood on 22 April 1981. Over 44 years of service, he ministered with compassion, guided communities with wisdom, and inspired youth with his leadership.
Fr Vincent’s pastoral ministry in the diocese spanned across parishes and institutions, serving as Assistant Parish Priest at Kirem, Parish Priest at Pangla, Kinnigoly, and Bendur, and as Director of the Pastoral Institute, Mangalore. He was known for his simplicity, pastoral dedication, and a heart that embraced people of all walks of life.
Beyond the diocese, Fr Vincent rose to national prominence as the National Director of the Young Christian Students/Young Students Movement (YCS/YSM) of India (1989–1995). His dynamic leadership invigorated the movement across the country, forming generations of student leaders in faith, responsibility, and social commitment. In recognition of his calibre, he was later appointed as Asian Chaplain of YCS in 2004, extending his ministry to the youth of the wider Asian Church.
Through his decades of service, Fr Vincent left a lasting mark as a pastoral visionary, a champion of youth, and a faithful shepherd of Christ’s flock. His contribution to the Church, both in Mangalore and at the national level, will be remembered with gratitude and admiration.
His Funeral Mass and Burial Rites will take place on Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 4.00 p.m. in St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia.
“Well done, good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your Master.” (Mt 25:23)
