Bangalore, March 8, 2025 (CCBI): Fr. Paul Prakash Saginala has been appointed as the new Bishop of Cuddapah by Pope Francis. The announcement was made public on March 8, 2025. Until now, he has been serving as a professor of Sacred Scripture at Saint John’s Regional Seminary in Hyderabad. Born on November 28, 1960, in Badvel, Diocese of Cuddapah, Fr. Paul Prakash Saginala pursued his studies in philosophy and theology at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Poonamallee, Chennai. He l

Bangalore, March 1, 2025 (CCBI): His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr. John Carvalho (55) of the clergy of the Diocese of Ajmer, currently the Principal of St. Paul’s Sr. Secondary School, Alwar Gate, Ajmer, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ajmer in Rajasthan. This provision was made public on Saturday March 1, 2025. Diocese of Ajmer became vacant by the resignation of Bishop Pius Thomas D’Souza on June 1, 2024. Bishop Oswald Joseph Lewis Bishop Emeritus of Jaipur wa

Bangalore 27 February 2024 (CCBI): His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr Johannes Gorantla, O.C.D., (50) priest of the Order of Discalced Carmelite, currently Rector, Collegio Teresianum, Rome, as the new Bishop of Kurnool. This appointment was made public in Rome on Tuesday 27th February 2024. Fr Johannes Gorantla, O.C.D., was born on 27th February 1974, in Nawabu peta, in the Diocese of Vijaywada. He studied Philosophy at Sacred Heart Philosophical College, Alwaye, Ker

Bangalore, February 8, 2025 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Udumala Bala Showreddy (70) as the Archbishop of Vishakapatnam in Adhra Pradesh transferring him from the diocese of Warangal on February 8, 2025. He was appointed Bishop of Warangal on April 13, 2013 and ordained Bishop on May 23, 2013. He was the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese of Khammam from 2022 to 2024. He was the Deputy Secretary General of the CCBI from 2006 to 2013 and the Ch

Bangalore, February 8, 2025 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Fabian Toppo (64) as the Bishop of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on February 8, 2025. Currently he is serving as Professor and Spiritual Director of the Morning Star Regional Seminary and College in Kolkata. Pope has accepted the resignation of Bishop Clement Tirkey (77) from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Jalpaiguri. Fr. Fabian Toppo was born on December 21, 1960, in Darupisa, in the Di

Bangalore, February 8, 2025 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr D. Selvarajan (62) as Coadjutor Bishop of Neyyattinkara, Kerala on February 8, 2025. Since 2011, he has been the Judicial Vicar of Neyyattinkara, and since 2019, he has been the Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier in Thirupuram. He was born on January 27, 1962, in Valiyavila. He studied Philosophy and Theology at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary in Alwaye and earned a License and Doctorate in Ca

Bangalore, February 8, 2025 (CCBI): His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Bernard Laloo (49) of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Shillong, currently the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Shillong on February 8, 2025. Fr. Bernard Laloo was born on June 16, 1976 at Laitlyngkot, Meghalaya, and was ordained a priest on April 30, 2006, for the Archdioceses of Shillong. He served the Archdiocese as Assistant of St. Paul’s Church, Upper S

Bhubaneswar, February 2, 2025 (CCBI): Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has been re-elected as the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), while Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has been elected as the Vice President and Archbishop Vincent Aind of Ranchi as Secretary General. The elections took place during the 36th Plenary Assembly of the CCBI at XIM University, Bhubaneswar. Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão (72) was first elected the President at the 31st

Bangalore, November 9, 2024 (CCBI): Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr Ambrose Ptichaimuthu (58) currently the Executive Secretary to the CCBI Commission for Proclamation and the Director of Pontifical Mission Organisations as the Bishop of Vellore in Tamil Nadu. He is an incardinated priest of the diocese of Chingleput. This appointment was made public on November 9, 2024. Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore formally announced the appointment at the CCBI General Sec

Archbishop Antony Pappusamy Retires; Bishop Antonysamy Savarimuthu Appointed Administrator of Madurai Vatican City, November 4, 2024 (CCBI): Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Antony Pappusamy, 75, from his duties as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Madurai, appointing Bishop Antonysamy Savarimuthu, 63, of Palayamkottai as the Apostolic Administrator. This transition marks a new chapter for the Archdiocese, which Archbishop Pappusamy has led with dedica

Bangalore, 11 September 2024 (CCBI): Fr. Rudolph Raj Pinto, O.C.D. (48), a member of the Karnataka Province of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD), has been appointed as the new Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Liturgy. The appointment was made during the Executive Committee meeting of the CCBI held on September 10-11, 2024, in Bangalore. Fr. Rudolph is highly qualified, holding an MSc in Counselling Psychology from the University of Madras, a Licentiate, and a Doctor

Bangalore 30 August 2024 (CCBI): The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church, gathered at Mount St. Thomas, Kerala, having received prior Papal Assent according to CCEO can. 184, canonically elected to the office of Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Changanacherry, Mar Thomas Tharayil (52), until present Auxiliary of Archeparchy of Changanacherry and Mar Prince Antony Panengadan (48) until present Bishop of the Eparchy of Adilabad both elections were made public

Bangalore, August 15, 2024 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Dennis Kuruppassery (57) as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Kannur, Kerala. He is the clergy of Kottapuram diocese and currently Counselor at the Nunciature serving at the Pontifical Representation in Malta. Pope Francis assigned him the titular See of Macomades rusticiana.This appointment was made on 15 August 2024. Msgr Dennis Kuruppassery was born on 4 August 1967 in Palliport in

Bangalore July 13, 2024 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr Sagayaraj Thamburaj (55), of the clergy of Tiruchirapalli, as Bishop of the Diocese of Thanjavur. Fr Sagayaraj Thamburaj was born on 14 March 1969 in Ayyampatty, in the Diocese of Tiruchirapalli. He studied Philosophy and Theology at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Poonamalle, Chennai, and was ordained a priest on 17 April 1996. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Madras,

Bangalore July 13, 2024 (CCBI): The Holy Father has appointed Fr Arokia Raj Satis Kumar (47), the Chancellor of the Archdiocese and Fr Joseph Soosainathan (60), Parish priest of the Sacred Heart church as the auxiliary bishops of Bangalore Archdiocese. Fr Arokia Raj Satis Kumar was born on 5 September 1977 in Bangalore. He studied Philosophy and Theology at the St. Joseph’s Seminary, in the Diocese of Mangalore and was ordained priest on 2 May 2007 for the Archdiocese of Bang

Bangalore 11 May 2024 (CCBI): Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr Antony Valumkal (55) as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, currently he is the Rector and Parish Priest of the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom in Vallarpadom, Kochi. Fr Antony Valumkal was born on 26 July 1969 in Eroor, in the Archdiocese of Verapoly. He studied Philosophy and Theology at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Alwaye, Kerala. He was or

Bangalore 11 May 2024 (CCBI): The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Fr Wilfred Gregory Moras (55), of the clergy of Lucknow, as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Currently he is the ector of the St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, in the diocese of Allahabad. Fr Wilfred Gregory Moras was born on 13 February 1969 in Neerude, in the diocese of Mangalore and studied Philosophy and Theology at St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary in the Diocese of Allahabad

Bangalore 10 May 2024 (CCBI): The CCBI has appointed Fr. Dominic Pinto (42), hailing from the Lucknow diocese, as the Associate Executive Secretary to the CCBI Commission for Youth. This appointment was made during the 94th Executive Committee meeting of the CCBI, convened from 7th to 8th May 2024 in Bangalore. He is currently the Regional Director of the Youth Commission of the Agra Regional Bishops’ Council. Born on 13th August 1982 in Bajpe, Karnataka, Fr Dominic received

Bangalore 10 May 2024: The CCBI has appointed Sr. Jenifer Prafulla D’Souza as the new Coordinator of the Health Apostolate. Sr. Jenifer, 49, is a member of the Sisters of the Mercy of Holy Cross, Mid India Province. This appointment was made during the 94th Executive Committee meeting held from 7th to 8th May 2024 in Bangalore. Sr. Jenifer was born on December 4th, 1974, in Manoor, Neermarga, at St. Joseph Church, Mangalore, Karnataka. She received her primary education at St

Bangalore 6 April 2024 (CCBI) His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Simião Purificação Fernandes (57), of the clergy of Goa and Daman Archdiocese, presently Director of St. Pius X Pastoral Institute as the Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman. This appointment was made public in Rome on Saturday 6th April 2024. Fr Simião Purificação Fernandes was born on 21st December 1967, in Chandor, Goa. He was ordained a priest on May 10 1993, for the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. He s