M. Joji
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| Denomination | Christian |
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| Senior posting | |
| See | Roman Catholic Church |
| Title | Archbishop of Hyderabad |
| Period in office | 30 April 2000—Incumbent |
| Consecration | 30 April 2000 |
| Predecessor | S. Arulappa |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Religious career | |
| Priestly ordination | 14 December 1971 |
| Previous post | Bishop of Vijayawada |
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| Date of birth | 7 October 1942 |
| Place of birth | Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh |
M. Joji is the present Archbishop of Hyderabad[1] and the third in succession.
He is an able Administrator[2].
Latin, Telugu, and English are the languages known to the Archbishop.
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[edit] Early years & education
Joji was educated at the Lutheran Boarding School near Samalkot which is managed by the Priests of the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church (AELC).
[edit] Divinity & Pastorship
Joji was ordained as a priest on 14 December 1971[3] in the diocese of Vijayawada[4].
[edit] Bishopric
[edit] Diocese of Khammam
On 21 December 1991, he was appointed as the Bishop of Khammam. However, he was ordained as the Bishop on 19 March 1992[5].
He served as the Bishop of Khammam up to 8 November 1996 after which he was transferred to the Diocese of Vijayawada.
[edit] Diocese of Vijayawada
Bishop Joji became the Bishop of Vijayawada on 8 November 1996. However, he took charge of the diocese only on 19 January 1997[6].
[edit] Archbishopric
[edit] Archdiocese of Hyderabad
On 29 January 2000, he was appointed as the Archbishop of Hyderabad. He was consecrated principally by Archbishop Giorgio Zur in the presence of his predecessor and co-consecrators Archbishop S. Arulappa and Bishop Joseph S. Thumma on April 30, 2000[7].
[edit] Able Administrator
Archbishop Joji is known for his able administration. He seemed to have headed the Diocese of Vijayawada's Social Service Society before being elevated to the Bishopric of Khammam.
[edit] Consecrator
So far, the Archbishop has consecrated one Bishop of Andhra Pradesh, namely:
- Bishop-Elect of Kurnool, Most Rev. P. Anthony (2008)Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Anthony</ref>[[6]]</ref>
- Bishop-Elect of Cuddapah, Most Rev. G. Prasad (1 March 2008)[8]
- Bishop of Nellore, Most Rev. D. M. Prakasam (17 January 2007)[9]
[edit] See also
- The Most Reverend B. P. Sugandhar, Bishop-in-Medak
[edit] References
- ^ Ecumenical news international, 31 May 2000[1]
- ^ Malcolm, Theresa, National Catholic Reporter, April 7, 2000.[2]
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy[3]
- ^ Ecclesiastical Units 2008, Archdiocese of Hyderabad, Archbishop's House, 9-1-17/1, Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad 500 003, Andhra Pradesh, India, pp. 40-41
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy, op. cit.
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prasad [4]
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prakasam [5]
| Religious titles[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by S. Arulappa |
Archbishop of Hyderabad 29.1.2000–Incumbent |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Joseph S. Thumma |
Bishop of Vijayawada 8.11.1996–28.1.2000 |
Succeeded by Prakash Mallavarapu |
| Preceded by Joseph Rajappa |
Bishop of Khammam 21.12.1991–7.11.1996 |
Succeeded by Paul Maipan |
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Secretary
Andhra Pradesh Bishops' Council |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by ' |
Executive Vice-President
Andhra Pradesh Federation of Churches |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
