|
|
apostolicnunciatureindia.com |
 |
|
Home | Office | Archives | History | Contact Us | Feedback |
||
|
APPOINTMENTS
Archbishop of Verapoly: (20 February 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Verapoly, His Lordship Right Rev. Francis Kallarakal, Bishop of Kottapuram.
Curial Bishop of the Major Archbishop's Curia of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to elect the Curial Bishop of the Major Archbishop's Curia of the Syro Malakarese in the person of Rev. Anthony Valiyavilayil, OIC.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to elect Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Tiruvalla in the person of Rev. Stephen Thottathil.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to elect Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Trivandrum in the person of Rev. Samuel Kattukallil.
Bishop of Bathery of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to elect Bishop of the Eparchy of Bathery in the person of Rev. Msgr. Joseph Mar Thomas, transferred from the office of Auxiliary of Trivandrum e Apostolic Visitator for North America and Europe.
Eparchy and Bishop of Puthur of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to erect, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., the Eparchy of Puthur of the Syro-Malankar and elected its First Bishop in the person of Rev. Msgr. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, trasferred from the Eparchy of Bathery.
Bishop of Marthandom of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to elect Bishop of the Eparchy of Marthandom in the person of Rev. K.M. Vincent Kulapuravilai.
Eparchy and Bishop of Pathanamthitta of Syro-Malankarese: (26 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to erect, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta of the Syro-Malankar and elected its First Bishop in the person of Rev. Msgr. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, trasferred from the Eparchy of Marthandom.
Curia Bishop of the Major Archbishops Curia of Syro-Malabars: (18 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to the election of Rev. Msgr. Bosco Puthur, Rector of the Seminary of Mangalapuzha, as Curia Bishop of the Major Archbishops Curia of Syro-Malabars. To the new Bishop has been assigned the Titular See of Foraziana.
Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur of Syro-Malabars: (18 January 2010) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to the election of Rev. Msgr. Raphael Thattil, Protosyncellus, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Trichur of Syro-Malabars. To the new Bishop has been assigned the Titular See of Buruni.
Eparchy and Bishop of Mandya of Syro-Malabars: (18 January 2010) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayatil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to erect, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., the Eparchy of Mandya of the Syro-Malbars and elected its First Bishop in the person of Rev. Msgr. George Njaralakatt, Protosyncellus of the Eparchy of Bhadravathi.
Eparchy and Bishop of Ramanathapuram of Syro-Malabars: (18 January 2010) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayatil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to erect, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., the Eparchy of Ramanathapuram of the Syro-Malbars and elected its First Bishop in the person of Rev. Msgr. Paul Alappatt, Judge of the Major Archbishops Tribunal.
Bishop of Thamarassery of Syro-Malabars: (18 January 2010) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to accept the resignation of Bishop Mar Paul Chittilapilly from the See of Thamarassery and the election of his successor in the person of Rev. Msgr. Remigiose Inchananiyil, Secretary and Chancellor of the Eparchy of Thamarasserry.
Bishop of Irinjalakuda of Syro-Malabars: (18 January 2010) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to accept the resignation of Bishop Mar James Pazhayattil from the See of Irinjalakuda and the election of his successor in the person of Rev. Msgr. Pauly Kannookadan, Secretary of the Commission for Liturgy, Clergy, for the Institutes of Consecrated Life.
Transfer of Civil District of Chikmagalur to the Eparchy of Bhadravathi of Syro- Malabar: (18 January 2010) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayatil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to transfer the civil district of Chikmagalur from the Eparchy of Mananthavady to the Eparchy of Bhadravathi
Bishop of Jashpur: (22 December 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Jashpur, the Reverend Mons. Emmanuel Kerketta, Apostolic Administrator of Jashpur.
Bishop of Vasai: (10 November 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Vasai, His Lordship Right Rev. Felix Anthony Machado, Archbishop-Bishop of Nashik.
Bishop of Kohima: (30 October 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Jose Mukala, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Kohima according to the Canon 401 § 2 of the Code of Canon Law and has appointed His Grace Most Reverend Dominic Lumon, Archbishop of Imphal as Apostolic Administrator.
Bishop of Bijnor: (14 August 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Gracian Mundadan, C.M.I., from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of Bijnor of Syro-Malabar and has appointed Bishop of Bijnor, Rev. Fr. John Vadakel, C.M.I., Protosyncellus of the same Eparchy.
Bishop of Khandwa: (11 May 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Khandwa, the Reverend Fr. Arockia Sebastian Durairaj Alangaram, SVD, Provincial of the SVD Central Indian Province (Indore).
Bishop of Jhabua: (11 May 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Jhabua, the Reverend Fr. Devprasad John Ganawa, SVD, Parish priest of the Khrist Jyoti Mandir, Meghnagar.
Rector of the Regional Propaedeutic Seminary (Kauli, Punjab) (Decr. N.2206/09 - 09.05.2009) Rev. Fr. Thomas Kolenchery
Bishop of Punalur: (8 May 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Punalur, the Reverend Fr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Neyyattinkara and Rector of the St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri, Alware.
Bishop of Cochin: (8 May 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. John Thattumkal, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Cochin and has appointed Bishop of Cochin, His Lordship Right Rev. Joseph Kariyil, Bishop of Punalur.
Bishop of Buxar: (7 April 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Buxar, the Reverend Fr. Sebastian Kallupura, of the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Patna and Director of the Bihar Social Forum, Sewa Kendra, Patna.
Bishop of Poona: (04 April 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Valerian D'Souza, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Poona and has appointed Bishop of Poona, His Lordship Right Rev. Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Vasai.
Rector of St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary (Bangalore) (Decr. N. 1666/09 - 03.04.2009) Rev. Fr. Thomas Joseph Kochupurayil
Bishop of Rourkela: (02 April 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Reverend Alphonse Bilung, S.V.D., from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Rourkela. The Coadjutor Bishop, His Lordship Right Rev. John Barwa, S.V.D, has become the new Bishop of Rourkela.
Rector of St. Francis Xavier Regional Seminary (Agra) (Decr. N. 1206/09 - 06.03.2009) Rev. Fr. Sebastian Arockiam
Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi: (10 February 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi, the Reverend Msgr. Binay Kandulna, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Khunti and Collaborator in the Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi. To the new Bishop has been assigned the Titular See of Auzegera.
Bishop of Simla and Chandigarh: (10 February 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Simla and Chandigarh, the Reverend Fr. Ignatius Loyola Mascarenhas, of the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Delhi and Rector of Regional Propaedeutic Seminary "Krist Jyoti Gurukul", at Kauli, in the Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh.
Rector of Most Holy Trinity Regional Major Seminary (Jalandhar) (Decr. N. 333/09 - 02.02.2009)
Rev. Fr. Jose Palakuzha
Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi: (17 January 2009) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi, the Reverend Fr. Franco Mulakkal, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Jullundur and Treasurer of the Apostolic Union of the Clergy and Consultor of the Pontifical Council for Inter Religious Dialogue, Rome. To the new Bishop has been assigned the Titular See of Cullu.
Bishop of Meerut: (03 December 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Reverend Patrick Nair, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Meerut and has appointed Bishop of Meerut, Rev. Fr. Francis Kalist, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Meerut and Rector of the St. Francis Xavier Regional Philosophate, Etmadpur, Archdiocese of Agra.
Bishop of Indore: (24 October 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. George M. Anathil, SVD, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Indorer and has appointed Bishop of Indore, His Lordship Right Rev. Chacko Thottumarickal, SVD, Bishop of Jhabua.
Rector of Khrist Premalaya Regional Philosophate (Bhopal) (Decr. N. 4233/08 - 30.09.2008) Rev. Fr. Thomas Chacko, SVD
Rector of Khrist Premalaya Regional Theologate (Ashta) (Decr. N. 4232/08 - 30.09.2008) Rev. Fr. Clarence Srambical, SVD
Rector of Khristo Jyoti Mohavidyaloyo (Sason, Sambalpur) (Decr. N. 2956/08 - 20.06.2008) Rev. Fr. Mathew Poovanpuzha, SVD
Bishop of Kumbakonam: (31 May 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Kumbakonam, Rev. Antonysamy Francis, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Tanjore and Parish Priest of Vailankanni.
Rector of Oriens Theological College (Shillong) (Decr. N. 2681/08 - 11.06.2008) Rev. Fr. James Thoppil
Bishop of Bellary: (15 March 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Bellary, Rev. Henry D'Souza, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Mangalore and Executive Secretary of the Commission for Social Communications of the C.B.C.I.
Rector of St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary (Carmelgiri, Aluva, Kerala) (Decr. N. 0665/08 - 18.02.2008) Rev. Fr. Selvister Ponnumutha
Bishop of Simdega: (11 February 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Reverend Joseph Minj, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Simdega and has appointed Bishop of Simdega, His Lordship Right Reverend Vincent Barwa, Auxiliary of the archdiocese of Ranchi.
Bishop of Kurnool: (08 February 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Kurnool, Rev. Anthony Poola, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Cuddapah and director of the Christian Foundation for Children and Ageing in Cuddapah.
Bishop of Cuddapah: (31 January 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Cuddapah, Rev. Prasad Gallela, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Kurnool and Spiritual Director and Professor of Philosophy, St. John's Regional Seminary, Kondadaba.
Bishop of Muvattupuzha: (18 January 2008) His Beatitude Cyril Mar Baselios, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to appoint Bishop of Muvattupuzha, Rev. Fr. Abraham Kackanatt, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Tiruvalla.
Bishop of Nashik: (16 January 2008) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Thomas Bhalerao, SJ, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Nashik and has appointed Bishop of Nashik, Rev. Msgr. Felix Anthony Machado, of the Clergy of the Diocese of Vasai and Under Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Interreligious Dialogue.
Bishop of Tezpur: (3 December 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Robert Kerketta, SDB, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Tezpur and has appointed Bishop of Tezpur, Rev. Msgr. Michael Akasius Toppo, Vicar General of Tezpur.
Bishop of Lucknow: (8 November 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Lucknow, His Lordship Right Rev. Gerald John Mathias, Bishop of Simla-Chandigarh.
Rector of Vianney Bhavan Regional Philosophy Seminary (Gopalpur, Berhampur) (Decr. N. 4478/07 - 19.X.07) Rev. Fr. Thomas Parayil
Archbishop of Patna: (1 October 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. Benedict J. Osta, SJ, from the pastoral governance of the archdiocese of Patna and has appointed Archbishop of Bhopal, His Lordship Right Rev. William D'Souza, SJ, Bishop of Buxar.
Bishop of Bhadravati of Syro-Malabars: (29 August 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has granted his assent to the election of Rev. Fr. Joseph Erumachadath, M.C.B.S., Vice-rector of the Theological Institute "Sanathana Vidyapeetham" at Thamarassery, canonically elected by the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church as first Bishop of the Eparchy of Bhadravathi of Syro-Malabars.
Eparchy of Bhadravathi of Syro-Malabars: (29 August 2007) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayatil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to erect, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., the Eparchy of Bhadravathi of the Syro-Malbars, with territory dismembered from the Eparchy of Mananthavady of Syro-Malabars. The new Eparchy become suffragan of the Metropolitan Province of Tellicherry of Syro-Malabars.
Bishop of Kottar: (30 June 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Kottar, His Lordship Right Rev. Peter Remigius, Bishop of Kumbakonam.
Archbishop of Bhopal: (15 June 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. Pascal Topno, SJ, from the pastoral governance of the archdiocese of Bhopal and has appointed Archbishop of Bhopal, His Lordship Right Rev. Leo Cornelio, SVD, Bishop of Khandwa.
Bishop of Amravati: (8 June 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Amravati, the Reverend Msgr. Lourdnada Daniel, of the clergy of the Diocese of Poona and Vicar General of the Diocese.
Bishop of Tura: (21 April 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. George Mamalassery, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Tura. The Coadjutor Bishop, His Lordship Right Rev. Andrew R. Marak, has become the new Bishop of Tura.
Rector of St. Francis Xavier Papal Seminary (Poona) (Decr. N. 1518/07 - 31.03.07) Rev. Fr. Pradeep Aloysius Sequeira, S.I.
Archbishop of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankaras: (26 March 2007) His Beatitude Baselios Mar Cleemis, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to transfer His Excellency Thomas Mar Koorilos Chakkalapadickal, Bishop of Muvattupuzha, to the Metropolitan See of Tiruvalla.
Bishop of Varanasi: (24 February 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Patrick Paul D'Souza, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Varanasi and has appointed Bishop of Varanasi, the Reverend Raphael Manjaly, of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Agra and Diocesan Administrator of the Archdiocese.
Bishop of Karwar: (24 February 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. William Leonard D'Mello, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Karwar and has appointed Bishop of Karwar, the Reverend Derek Fernandes, of the clergy of the Diocese of Belgaum and Chancellor of the Diocese.
Bishop of Jullundur: (24 February 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Symphoriam T. Keeprath, OFM Cap., from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Jullundur and has appointed Bishop of Jullundur, H.E. Msgr. Anil Couto, Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi.
Archbishop of Agra: (16 February 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has transferred to the Metropolitan See of Agra His Excellency Msgr. Albert D'Souza, Bishop of Lucknow.
Bishop of Diphu: (14 February 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Diphu, the Reverend John Moolachira, of the clergy of the Diocese of Tezpur.
Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church: (10 february 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed the decision of the Synod of the Syro_malankara Catholic Church to elect Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church H.E. Isaac Mar Cleemis Thottunkal, Archbishop of Tiruvalla.
Apostolic Vicar of Nepal: (10 february 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Titular Bishop of Gigti and Apostolic Vicar of Nepal, Reverend Father Anthony Francis Sharma, S.I., Apostolic Prefect of Nepal.
Apostolic Vicariate of Nepal: (10 february 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has raised to Apostolic Vicariate the Apostolic Prefecture of Nepal.
Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malankaras in India: (7 february 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Titular Bishop of Bapara and Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malankaras in India, outside the "territorium proprium", Reverend Father Chacko Aerath, O.I.C., Master of Novices.
Archbishop of Trichur of Syro-Malabars: (22 january 2007) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to accept the resignation of Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy from the See of Trichur and to transfer His Excellency Mar Andrews Thazhath, Titular Bishop of Aptuca and Auxiliary of Trichur, to the Metropolitan See of Trichur.
Archbishop of Changanacherry of Syro-Malabars: (22 january 2007) His Beatitude Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to accept the resignation of Archbishop Mar Joseph Powathil from the See of Changanacherry and to transfer His Excellency Mar Joseph Perumthottam, Titular Bishop of Tucca di Numidia and Auxiliary of Changanacherry to the Metropolitan See of Changanacherry.
Bishop of Purnea: (20 January 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Purnea, the Reverend Angelus Kujur, SJ, Director of the Jeevan Dhara, Raiganj.
Bishop of Bhagalpur: (11 January 2007) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Bhagalpur, the Reverend Kurian Valiakandathil, of the clergy of the Diocese of Bhagalpur, Rector of the St. John's Regional Minor Seminary, Bhagalpur.
Bishop of Mavelikara of Syro-Malankaras: (1 january 2007) His Beatitude Cyril Mar Baselios, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to transfer, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., His Excellency Joshua Mar Ignatios, from Titular Bishop of Nigizubi and Auxiliary of the Archeparchy of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankarasto first Bishop of Mavelinkara of Syro-Malankaras.
Eparchy of Mavelikara of Syro-Malankaras: (1 january 2007) His Beatitude Cyril Mar Baselios, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to erect, according to can. 85 §51 of the C.I.C.O., the Eparchy of Mavelikara of Syro-Malankaras, with territory dismembered from the Archeparchy of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankaras,. The new Eparchy become suffragan of the Metropolitan Province of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankaras..
Bishop of Nellore: (7 December 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Pudhota C. Balaswamy, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Nellore and has transferred to the See of Nellore His Excellency Msgr. Moses Doraboina Prakasam, Bishop of Cuddapah.
Bishop of Chikmagalur: (2 December 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. John Baptist Sequeira, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Chikmagalur and has appointed Bishop of Chikmagalur, the Reverend Thomasappa Anthony Swamy, of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Bangalore, Professor in St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore.
Bishop of Berhampur: (27 November 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Right Rev. Joseph Das, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Berhampur and has appointed Bishop of Berhampur, the Reverend Sarat Chandra Nayak, of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar, Chancellor of the Archdiocese.
Auxiliary Bishop of Verapoly: (25 November 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Verapoly, the Reverend Msgr. Joseph Karikassery, Vicar General of Verapoly. To the new Bishop has been assigned the Titular See of Capo della Foresta (Buxentinus).
Metropolitan Archbishop of Goa and Daman: (25 November 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Metropolitan Archbishop of Goa and Daman, His Excellency Msgr. Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop of Goa and Daman and Patriarch "ad honorem" of the East Indies.
New Ecclesiastical Province of Goa and Daman: (25 November 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has created the new Ecclesiastical Province of Goa and Daman, with Sindhudurg as its suffragan diocese.
Bishop of Aurangabad: (20 October 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has transferred to the See of Aurangabad His Excellency Msgr. Edwin Colaco, Bishop of Amravati.
Archbishop of Bombay: (14 October 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has transferred to the Metropolitan See of Bombay His Excellency Msgr. Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Agra.
Auxiliary Bishop of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars: (20 september 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has given his assent to the election of Rev. Jose Pandarassery as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars. To the new Bishop has been assigned the Titular See of Castello di Ripa (Castelloripensis).
Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malabars in India: (15 july 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malabars in India, outside the "territorium proprium", His Lordship Mar Gratian Mundadan, Bishop of Bijnor of Syro-Malabars.
Bishop of Gorakhpur of Syro-Malabars: (15 July 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Mar Dominic Kokkat, CST, from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of Gorakhpur of Syro-Malabars and has appointed Bishop of Gorakhpur of Syro-Malabars, the Reverend Fr. Thomas Thuruthimatam, CST, Superior General of the Congregation of St. Therese (Little Flower Congregation).
Archbishop of Imphal: (12 July 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. Joseph Mittathany, from the pastoral governance of the archdiocese of Imphal. The Coadjutor Archbishop, His Grace Most Rev. Dominic Lumon, has become the new Archbishop of Imphal.
Bishop of Vellore: (11 July 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Vellore, the Reverend Soundaraj Periyanayagam, SDB.
Bishop of Ootacamund: (30 June 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Ootacamund, the Reverend Arulappan Amalraj, of the clergy of the diocese of Ootacamund and Parish priest of St. Antony's, Coonoor.
Rector of St. John's Regional Seminary (Hyderabad) (Decr. N. 2074/06 - 17.03.06) Rev. Fr. Gandhipalli Jayaraj
Archbishop of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankaras: (15 May 2006) His Beatitude Cyril Mar Baselios, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has appointed His Excellency Isaac Mar Cleemis, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankaras.
Archeparchy of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankaras: (15 May 2006) His Beatitude Cyril Mar Baselios, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, with the consent of the Synod of the Syro-Malankara Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has decided to erect the Metropolitan Province of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankaras with the Eparchy of Tiruvalla of Syro-Malankaras as its Metropolitan See and the Eparchies of Bathery and Muvattupuzha as its suffragans.
Bishop of Vijayapuram: (8 May 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Vijayapuram, the Reverend Sebastian Theckethecheril, of the clergy of the diocese of Vijayapuram.
Bishop of Raigarh: (23 March 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Raigarh, the Reverend Msgr. Paul Toppo, Vicar General of Raigarh.
First Bishop of Jashpur: (23 March 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Jashpur, H.E. Most Rev. Victor Kindo, Bishop of Raigarh.
Diocese of Jashpur: (23 March 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Jashpur, with territories taken from the diocese of Raigarh.
Coadjutor Bishop of Rourkela: (4 February 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Rourkela, the Reverend Fr. John Barwa, svd, Parish priest of Rajgangpur (Diocese of Rourkela).
Bishop of Belgaum: (2 February 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Belgaum, the Reverend Fr. Peter Machado, Judicial Vicar of Karwar.
Bishop of Sagar of Syro-Malabars: (2 February 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Mar Joseph Pastor Neelankavil from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of Sagar of Syro-Malabars and has appointed Bishop of Sagar of Syro-Malabars, the Reverend Msgr. Anthony Chirayath, of the Clergy of Sagar and Bureau Chief Office of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of the Migrants and Itinerants (Holy See).
Bishop of Jalpaiguri: (31 January 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Jalpaiguri, the Reverend Fr. Clement Tirkey, Vicar General of Bagdogra.
Bishop of Gumla: (28 January 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop of Gumla, the Reverend Fr. Paul A. Lakra, Diocesan Administrator of the diocese.
First Bishop of Jowai: (28 January 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Jowai, the Reverend Fr. Vincent Kympat, of the clergy of the archdiocese of Shillong.
Diocese of Jowai: (28 January 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Jowai, with territories taken from the archdiocese of Shillong (Jaintia Hills).
First Bishop of Nongstoin: (28 January 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Nongstoin, the Reverend Fr. Victor Lyngdoh, of the clergy of the archdiocese of Shillong.
Diocese of Nongstoin: (28 January 2006) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Nongstoin, with territories taken from the archdiocese of Shillong (West Khasi Hills).
Archbishop of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars: (14 January 2006) His Eminence Cardinal Varkey Vithayatil, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, with the consent of the Syro-Malabar Church and having consulted the Apostolic See, has accepted the resignation of His Grace Archbishop Mar Kuriakose Kunnacherry from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars. The Coadjutor Bishop, His Grace Mar Mathew Moolakkatt, has become the new Archbishop of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars.
First Bishop of Buxar: (12 December 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Buxar, the Reverend Fr. William D'Souza, S.J.
Diocese of Buxar: (12 December 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Buxar, with territories taken from the archdiocese of Patna (Districts: Bhabua, Bhojpur, Buxar and Rohtas).
First Bishop of Miao: (7 December 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Miao, the Reverend Fr. George Palliparampil, S.D.B.
Diocese of Miao: (7 December 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Miao, with territories taken from the diocese of Dibrugarh (Districts: Tirap, Changlang, Lohit, Anjaw, Lower Dibang Valley and Upper Dibang Valley).
First Bishop of Itanagar: (7 December 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Itanagar, H.E. Most Rev. John Thomas Kattrukudiyil, Bishop of Diphu.
Diocese of Itanagar: (7 December 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Itanagar, with territories taken from the diocese of Tezpur (Districts: Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri, Kurung Kamey, West Siang, East Siang and Upper Siang).
Bishop of Sivagangai: (1 September 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Rt. Rev. S. Edward Francis, from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Sivagangai. The Coadjutor Bishop, His Lordship Rt.Rev. Jebamalai Susaimanickam, has become the new bishop of Sivagangai.
First Bishop of Jaipur: (20 July 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the first Bishop of Jaipur, Right Reverend Oswald Lewis, until now Coadjutor Bishop of Meerut.
Diocese of Jaipur: (20 July 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has created the new Diocese of Jaipur, bifurcating the Diocese of Ajmer-Jaipur. At the same time, the Holy Father has changed the name of the Diocese of Ajmer-Jaipur into Diocese of Ajmer.
First Bishop of Sindhudurg: (5 July 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed first Bishop of Sindhudurg, the Reverend Fr. Anthony Alwyn Fernandes Barreto, of the clergy of the diocese of Poona.
Diocese of Sindhudurg: (5 July 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Sindhudurg, with territories taken from the diocese of Poona (Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg District; and 8 talukas of Kolhapur District: Shauwadi, Panhala, Gaganbawda, Kagal, Radhanagiri, Budhargard, Ajra and Gadhinglaj).
First Bishop of Gulbarga: (24 June 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has appointed firts Bishop of Gulbarga, the Reverend Fr. Robert Miranda, of the clergy of the diocese of Mangalore and Episcopal Vicar of Bidar.
Diocese of Gulbarga: (24 June 2005) His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has established the new Diocese of Gulbarga, with territories taken from the archdiocese of Hyderabad (Bidar district), and the dioceses of Belgaum (Bijapur district) and Bellary (Gulbarga district).
Rector of Khristo Jyoti Mohavidyaloyo (Sambalpur) (Decr. N. 2870/05 - 17.06.05) Rev. Fr. Francis Pereira, SVD
Rector of Morning Star College (Barrackpore-Calcutta) (Decr. N. 2007/05 - 29.04.05) Rev. Fr. Franklin Menezes
Rector of Good Shepherd Seminary (Coimbatore) (Decr. N. 1756/05 - 01.04.05) Rev. Fr. Raphaelnathan Joseph Raj
Rector of Gujarat Vidya deep Regional Seminary (Baroda) (Decr. N. 1077/05 - 04.03.05) Rev. Fr. Manickam Irudayaraj, S.I.
Rector of St. Joseph's Seminary (Allahabad) (Decr. N. 1076/05 - 04.03.05) Rev. Fr. Sebastian Vedamathu
Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore: (1 April 2005) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has transferred to the Metropolitan See of Madras-Mylapore His Excellency Msgr. A. Mayappan Chinnappa, Bishop of Vellore.
Bishop of Tuticorin: (1 April 2005) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop of Tuticorin, the Reverend Fr. Yvon Ambroise, of the clergy of the archdiocese of Pondicherry-Cuddalore . Coadjutor Bishop of Sivagangai: (1 April 2005) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Sivagangai, the Reverend Msgr. Jebamalai Susaimanickam, Vicar General of Madurai.
Bishop of Punalur: (12 March 2005) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop of Punalur, the Reverend Fr. Joseph Kariyil, Vicar General of Cochin.
Syro-Malankara Major Archiepiscopal Church: (10 February 2005) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has raised the Syro-Malankara Metropolitan Church sui iuris to the rank of Major Archiepiscopal Church and has promoted H.E. Cyril Mar Baselios Malancharuvil to the dignity of Major Archbishop.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankaras: (5 January 2005) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Reverend Fr. Joseph Konnath, from the clergy of the Archeparchy of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankaras, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Trivandrum of Syro-Malankaras with the charge of Apostolic Visitator in North America and Europe.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi: (29 September 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi, His Excellency Msgr. Vincent Barwa, Bishop of Purnea.
Archbishop of Bangalore: (22 July 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. Ignatius P. Pinto from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Bangalore and has transferred to the Metropolitan See of Bangalore His Excellency Msgr. Bernard B. Moras, Bishop of Belgaum.
New Ecclesiastical Province of Trivandrum of the Latins: (17 June 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has created the new Ecclesiastical Province of Trivandrum of the Latins and appointed His Lordship Most Rev. Maria Calist Soosa Pakiam, the first Archbishop.
Coadjutor Bishop of Tura: (17 June 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Revered Fr. Andrew Marak, of the clergy of the diocese of Tura, Coadjutor Bishop of Tura.
Archbishop of Pondicherry-Cuddalore: (10 June 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. S. Michael Augustine from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Pondicherry-Cuddalore and has transferred to the Metropolitan See of Pondicherry-Cuddalore, His Excellency Msgr. Anthony Anandarayar, Bishop of Ootacamund.
Rector of St. Paul's Seminary (Tiruchirapalli) (Decr. N. 2198/04 - 30.04.04) Rev. Fr. Alphonse Devasahayam
Rector of Christ Hall Seminary (Madurai) (Decr. N. 2199/04 -30.04.04) Rev. Fr. Vincent Mathias Rethinam
Rector of St. Joseph's Interdiocesan Seminary (Mangalore) (Decr. N. 2200/04 - 30.04.04) Rev. Fr. Victor Joachim Machado
Rector of the Papal Seminary of St. Francis Xavier (Pune) (Decr. N. 1944/03 - 20.04.04) Rev. Fr. Ornellas Coutinho, SJ
New Ecclesiastical Province of Raipur: (18 March 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has created the new Ecclesiastical Province of Raipur and appointed His Lordship Most Rev. Joseph Augustine Charanakunnel, the first Archbishop.
Auxiliar Bishop of Trichur of Syro-Malabars: (18 March 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Auxiliar Bishop of Trichur of Syro-Malabars, the Reverend Msgr. Andrews Thazhath, Syncellus of the Archdiocese of Trichur.
Bishop of Palai of Syro-Malabars: (18 March 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Mar Joseph Pallikaparampil from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of Palai of Syro-Malabars and has appointed Bishop of Palai of Syro-Malabars, the Reverend Fr. Joseph Kallarangatt, of the Clergy of Palai and President of the Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies "Paurastya Vidyapitham" of Kottayam.
Bishop of Mananthavady of Syro-Malabars: (18 March 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop of Mananthavady of Syro-Malabars, the Reverend Fr. Jose Porunnedom, of the Clergy of Mananthavady and Chancellor of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Curia.
Archbishop of Goa-Damao: (16 January 2004) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. Raul Nicolau Gonsalves from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Goa-Damao and has appointed Archbishop of Goa-Damao, His Excellency Msgr. Filipe Neri Antonio Sebastiao do Rosario Ferrao, Auxilair Bishop of Goa-Damao.
First Bishop of Dindigul: (10 November 2003) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed firts Bishop of Dindigul, the H.E. Msgr. Antony Pappusamy, Auxiliar Bishop of Madurai.
Diocese of Dindigul: (10 November 2003) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has established the new Diocese of Dindigul, with territories taken from the diocese of Tiruchirapalli (Dindigul district), and the archdioceses of Madurai (six parishes).
Coadjutor Bishop of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars: (29 August 2003) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Eparchy of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars, His Excellency Mar Mathew Moolakkatt, Auxiliary Bishop of Kottayam of Syro-Malabars.
Archbishop of Madurai: (22 March 2003) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. Marianus Arokiasamy from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Madurai and has transferred to the Metropolitan See of Madurai, His Excellency Msgr. Peter Fernando, Bishop of Tuticorin.
Bishop of Mysore: (12 February 2003) His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Lordship Most Rev. Joseph Roy from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Mysore and has appointed Bishop of Mysore, the Reverend Fr. Thomas Vazhapilly, of the clergy of the diocese of Chikmagalur and Rector of St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore.
Copyright © 2004 Apostolic Nunciature,
India. All Rights Reserved. |
||
