In 1980, the first priest ordained for the diocese, Fr.

Rites were administered, priests ordained and bishops consecrated secretly during these years.

John Perumattam was born in Kakkoor, India, ordained a priest on March 11, 1951.

Jukes was born in Eltham, ordained a priest on 19 July 1952.

James Martin Hayes was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, ordained a priest on June 15, 1947.

Luigi Bettazzi was born in Treviso, ordained a priest on August 4, 1946.

Joseph Candolfi was born in Reconvilier, Switzerland, ordained a priest on July 1, 1947.

Francis Braganza was born in Mumbai, India, ordained a priest on November 21, 1951 in the Society of Jesus.

Augusto Lauro was born in Tarvisio, ordained a priest on June 29, 1947.

Léon Aimé Taverde was born in Avanne, France, ordained a priest on September 25, 1955.