Fr. Felix D'Souza

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Fr. Felix D'Souza

Fr. Felix D'Souza

Fr. Felix D'Souza
Principal | Education Leader | Organizational Leadership Scholar

Academic Administration, Youth Development & Institutional Governance

West Bengal, India

Fr. Felix D'Souza is a veteran teacher, priest, and school leader with nearly thirty years of dedicated service in school administration, youth building, and pastoral care. He currently serves as Principal of St. Stephen Academy Loleygaon, where he leads institutional development based on academic discipline, values-based education, and student-centered leadership.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Leadership from Kennedy University, demonstrating advanced academic expertise in leadership theory, organizational behavior, and institutional effectiveness. His doctoral training complements his extensive practical experience in educational institution management and academic community leadership.

Ordained as a Catholic priest on May 1, 1996, Fr. Felix has consistently integrated his spiritual vocation with professional educational leadership, fostering schools that emphasize ethics, responsibility, and holistic development.

Current Position

  • Principal – St. Stephen's Academy, Loleygaon (2005 – Present)

Previous Leadership & Pastoral Roles

  • Director – St. Joseph's School, Gitdubling (1996–2001; 2005–2017)
  • Parish Priest – St. Joseph's Parish, Gitdubling (1998–2002)
  • Superintendent – Georgian Hostel, Pedong (2001–2005)
  • Assistant Teacher – St. George's Higher Secondary School, Pedong (2001–2005)
  • Diocesan Youth Director (ICYM) – Diocese of Darjeeling & Sikkim (1999–2007)

Education & Academic Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Organizational Leadership, Kennedy University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Human Resources
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) – English & History
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Priestly Formation

  • Minor Seminary (1984–1986)
  • Philosophy & Graduation (1987–1990)
  • Regency (1991–1992)
  • Theology (1993–1995)
  • Ordination: 1st May 1996

Fr. Felix has participated in numerous national and international youth conventions and has engaged with global youth leadership platforms across Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, including Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Austria.

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