Bishop of Jowai
Ferdinand Dhkar was born in Longkaluh, in the Diocese of Jowai, on February 26, 1962. After attending the Minor Seminary in Upper Shillong, Meghalaya, he studied Philosophy at Christ King College and Theology at Oriens Theological College in the Archdiocese of Shillong. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Jowai on January 23, 1994. He held the following positions: Dean of Studies at the Minor Seminary in Shillong (1994–1995); Assistant Parish Priest of Annunciation Church, Namdong (1995–2000); Assistant Parish Priest (2000–2002) and subsequently Parish Priest (2002–2007) of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ummulong; Parish Priest of Annunciation Church and Principal of a high school in Namdong (2007–2009); and Procurator of the Diocese of Jowai (2009–2021). Since 2021, he has served as the Diocesan Administrator of Jowai.