Raphy Manjaly

His Excellency, The Most Reverend
Raphy Manjaly
Bishop of Allahabad
Archdiocese Agra
Diocese Allahabad
Appointed 17 October 2013
Installed 3 December 2013
Predecessor Isidore Fernandes
Successor Incumbent
Orders
Ordination 11 May 1983
Consecration 30 April 2007
by Pedro López Quintana
Personal details
Born (1958-02-07) 7 February 1958
Kerala, India
Nationality Indian
Denomination Roman Catholic
Parents Mrs. Kathreena & Mr. M.V. Chacko
Previous post Bishop of Varanasi
Alma mater Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Motto TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE OF GOD

Bishop Raphy Manjaly is an Indian Roman Catholic bishop currently serving as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad, India.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

He was born on 7 February 1958 in Kerala, India to Mrs. Kathreena & Mr. M.V. Chacko.[4] He received his primary education at St. Francis Xavier School, Vendore, Kerala and completed his high school from Tyagarajar High School, Alagappanagar, Trichur, Kerala. He joined St. Lawrence Minor Seminary, Agra, in 1973 and completed it in year 1975. He joined St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, Allahabad, in 1975 and completed his Philosophy and Theology education in year 1983. He completed his graduation and post graduation from Agra University. He completed his Doctorate in Spirituality from Angelicum University, Rome.[5]

Priesthood

He was ordained a priest on 11 May 1983 at St Mary's Church, Vendore

Episcopate

He was Appointed bishop of Varanasi on 24 February 2007 and consecrated on 30 April 2007. He was Appointed bishop of Allahabad on 17 October 2013 and installed on 3 December 2013.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Pope appoints Raphy Manjaly as Bishop of Allahabad diocese - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  2. ↑ "Bishop Raphy Manjaly | Bishop of Allahabad Diocese Raphy Manjaly | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  3. ↑ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Raphy Manjaly [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  4. ↑ "Dr Raphy Manjaly appointed bishop of Allahabad diocese". Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  5. ↑ "Allahabad Diocese". www.dioceseofallahabad.org. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  6. ↑ "MOST REV.DR.Raphy Manjaly – St.Mary School & College, Mirzapur, UP". stmarymirzapur.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  7. ↑ "Pope appoints Raphy Manjaly as Bishop of Allahabad diocese". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
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