D. M. Prakasam
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| Denomination | Christian |
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| Senior posting | |
| See | Roman Catholic Church |
| Title | Bishop of Nellore |
| Period in office | 7 December 2006 —Incumbent |
| Consecration | 17 January 2007 |
| Predecessor | P. C. Balaswamy |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Religious career | |
| Priestly ordination | 7 April 1983 |
| Previous post | Bishop of Cuddapah |
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| Date of birth | 2 October 1957 |
| Place of birth | Mariampuram, Andhra Pradesh |
D. M. Prakasam (2 October 1957—) is the fourth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nellore, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India[1].
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Nellore is the seat of the Bishop of Nellore.
The Bishop is well versed in Latin as well as Telugu and English.
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[edit] Early years
Prakasam was ordained a Priest of the Diocese of Cuddapah on 7 April 1983[2].
[edit] Bishopric
[edit] Diocese of Cuddapah
On 26 July 2002, the Holy Father appointed Prakasam as the Bishop of Cuddapah[3]. Later on 7 December 2006, Pope Benedict XVI transferred him to the Diocese of Nellore[4].
[edit] Diocese of Nellore
The diocese of Nellore comprises the civil districts of Prakasam and Nellore where majority of the Christian population is Dalit whereas the clergy are non-Dalits[5]. Caste divisions even among Christians are not uncommon[6]. Christians here have been waiting for long a Bishop who could be identified with them. Hence, the appointment of Bishop Prakasam fulfilled the aspirations of the people here[7].
[edit] Appointment
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Prakasam as the Bishop of Nellore on 7 December 2006 following the resignation of Bishop P. C. Balaswamy[8].
On 17 January 2007, Bishop Prakasam was principally consecrated by Archbishop M. Joji and co-consecrators Bishop P. C. Balaswamy and Bishop G. Bali.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prakasam[1]
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ Vatican Radio - The voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the world, 7 December 2006[2]
- ^ Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Tuesday, March 11, 2008 [3]
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh, Friday, April 29, 2005, Plea for Dalit Bishop[4]
- ^ Vatican Radio op. cit.
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy, op. cit.
| Religious titles | ||
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| Preceded by P. C. Balaswamy |
Bishop of Nellore 07.12.2006–Incumbent |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by M. Prakash |
Bishop of Cuddapah 26.07.2002–07.12.2006 |
Succeeded by G. Prasad |
