Peter Celestine Elampassery
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Dr. Peter Celestine Elampassery, OFM Cap | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Jammu-Srinagar | |
| Archdiocese | Delhi |
| Diocese | Jammu–Srinagar |
| Appointed | 3 April 1998 |
| Installed | 6 September 1998 |
| Term ended | 3 December 2014 |
| Predecessor | Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal |
| Successor | Ivan Pereira |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 3 October 1966 |
| Consecration |
6 September 1998 by Alan Basil de Lastic |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Peter Celestine Elampassery |
| Born |
28 June 1938 Muttuchira Kerala India |
| Died |
May 27, 2015 (aged 76) Bharananganam, Kerala |
| Buried | Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
Peter Celestine Elampassery OFM, Cap. (28 June 1938 – 27 May 2015) was the 2nd Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.[1][2][3]
Early life
He was born on 28 June 1938, in Muttuchira, Kerala, India. After completing matriculation he joined the Capuchins and took his vows in 1963.
Priesthood
He was ordained to the priesthood on 3 October 1966 in Order of Friars Minor Capuchin congregation. He worked in the Agra mission of the Capuchins for some time. He was appointed Superior of the Capuchins in Northern India in 1980. He was sent to Jammu-Srinagar Mission as the Pro-Prefect Apostolic. He was appointed first Vicar of the Diocese when it was created in 1986. He was transferred to Assam-Meghalaya Mission as the Provincial Delegate in 1997.
Episcopate
Elampassery was appointed 2nd Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar, India, on 3 April 1998. His Episcopal Ordination was on 6 September 1998 and he retired in 2014.[4][5] He succeeded Bishop Hippolytus Anthony Kunnkunal OFM, Cap. He suffered a stroke in July 2012. He resigned in 2013 due to deteriorating health. His resignation was accepted by the Holy See on 3 December 2014.[6]
Education
Peter Celestine received his Doctorate in Missiology from Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy in 1978.
Death
He died on 27 May 2015 at Assisi Ashram, Bharananganam, Kerala after prolonged illness and massive heart attack. He was 77.[7]
Books
Award
Dr. Peter Celestine Elampassery OFM, Cap Received Gandhi Peace Award from Government of Jammu and Kashmir for the formation of peace clubs in schools, cross-border dialogue, and inter-religious meets.[10]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal |
Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar 1998 – 2014 |
Succeeded by Ivan Pereira |
References
- ↑ "Bishop Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ↑ "Bishop who promoted peace in Kashmir dies". Matters India. 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ↑ Mangalore, Mangalore Today,. "Bishop Peter Celestine passes on - Funeral May 30". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ↑ "Bishop Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ↑ Peter Celestine Elampassery
- ↑ "ASIA/INDIA – Resignation of the Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar and appointment of successor". www.news.va. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- ↑ "Bishop Peter Celestine Bishop Emeritus of Jammu-Srinagar Passed Away | CCBI". ccbi.in. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
- ↑ Elampassery, Peter Celestine (1982). Early Capuchin Mission in India. R.P. Gupta Progress Publishers.
- ↑ Elampassery, Peter Celestine (1982). Early Capuchin Mission in India. R.P. Gupta Progress Publishers.
- ↑ Building Solidarity: Challenge to Christian Mission. ISPCK. 2008. ISBN 9788184580631.