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'''Doraboina Moses Prakasam''' (born 2 October 1957) is the fourth Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Nellore]], in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]].<ref name="Hierarchy">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bprakasam.html Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prakasam]</ref>
'''Doraboina Moses Prakasam''' (born 2 October 1957) is the fourth Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Nellore]], in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in [[India]].<ref name="Hierarchy">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bprakasam.html Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prakasam]</ref>
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After completing theological studies at [[St. John's Regional Seminary]] in [[Hyderabad]], Prakasam was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cuddapah on 7 April 1983.<ref name="Hierarchy"/>
After completing theological studies at [[St. John's Regional Seminary]] in [[Hyderabad]], Prakasam was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cuddapah on 7 April 1983.<ref name="Hierarchy"/>


He also pursued doctoral studies at the [[Gregorian University]], [[Rome]]. The doctoral thesis submitted in 2001 was entitled ''John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Catholic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study''.<ref>Doraboina Moses Prakasam, ''John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Catholic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study'', 2001. [http://books.google.co.in/books?id=XMQJOwAACAAJ&dq=doraboina+moses+prakasam]</ref>
He also pursued doctoral studies at the [[Gregorian University]], [[Rome]]. The doctoral thesis submitted in 2001 was entitled ''John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Catholic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study''.<ref>Doraboina Moses Prakasam, ''John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Catholic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study'', 2001. [https://books.google.com/books?id=XMQJOwAACAAJ&dq=doraboina+moses+prakasam]</ref>


==Bishopric==
==Bishopric==


===Diocese of Cuddapah===
===Diocese of Cuddapah===
On 26 July 2002, the Pope appointed Prakasam as the [[Bishop of Cuddapah]].<ref name="Hierarchy"/> On 7 December 2006, Pope Benedict XVI transferred him to the Diocese of Nellore.<ref name="Vatican">Vatican Radio - The voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the world, 7 December 2006 [http://www.radiovaticana.org/in2/Articolo.asp?c=107393]</ref>
On 26 July 2002, the Pope appointed Prakasam as the [[Bishop of Cuddapah]].<ref name="Hierarchy"/> On 7 December 2006, Pope Benedict XVI transferred him to the Diocese of Nellore.<ref name="Vatican">Vatican Radio - The voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the world, 7 December 2006 [https://archive.today/20130415205832/http://www.radiovaticana.org/in2/Articolo.asp?c=107393]</ref>


===Diocese of Nellore===
===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.<ref name="Conference">[http://www.ccbi.in/viewnews.php?action=viewmore&value=391 Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Tuesday, 11 March 2008]</ref> Caste divisions even among Christians are not uncommon.<ref name="Conference"/> 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.<ref>The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh, Friday, 29 April 2005, ''Plea for Dalit Bishop''[http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/29/stories/2005042907160400.htm]</ref>
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.<ref name="Conference">[http://www.ccbi.in/viewnews.php?action=viewmore&value=391 Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Tuesday, 11 March 2008]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Caste divisions even among Christians are not uncommon.<ref name="Conference"/> Christians here have long been waiting for a Bishop who could be identified with them. Hence, the appointment of Bishop Prakasam fulfilled the aspirations of the people here.<ref>The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh, Friday, 29 April 2005, ''Plea for Dalit Bishop''[https://web.archive.org/web/20060304195638/http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/29/stories/2005042907160400.htm]</ref>


====Appointment====
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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His Excellency

D. M. Prakasam
Bishop of Nellore
ChurchChristian
SeeRoman Catholic Church
In office7 December 2006 —Incumbent
PredecessorP. C. Balaswamy
SuccessorIncumbent
Previous post(s)Bishop of Cuddapah
Orders
Ordination7 April 1983
Consecration17 January 2007
Personal details
Born2 October 1957
Mariampuram, Andhra Pradesh

Doraboina Moses Prakasam (born 2 October 1957) is the fourth Bishop of the Roman 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.

Early years

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After completing theological studies at St. John's Regional Seminary in Hyderabad, Prakasam was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cuddapah on 7 April 1983.[1]

He also pursued doctoral studies at the Gregorian University, Rome. The doctoral thesis submitted in 2001 was entitled John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Catholic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study.[2]

Bishopric

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Diocese of Cuddapah

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On 26 July 2002, the Pope appointed Prakasam as the Bishop of Cuddapah.[1] On 7 December 2006, Pope Benedict XVI transferred him to the Diocese of Nellore.[3]

Diocese of Nellore

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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.[4] Caste divisions even among Christians are not uncommon.[4] Christians here have long been waiting for a Bishop who could be identified with them. Hence, the appointment of Bishop Prakasam fulfilled the aspirations of the people here.[5]

Appointment

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Pope Benedict XVI appointed Prakasam as the Bishop of Nellore on 7 December 2006 following the resignation of Bishop P. C. Balaswamy.[3]

On 17 January 2007, Bishop Prakasam was principally consecrated by Archbishop M. Joji and co-consecrators Bishop P. C. Balaswamy and Bishop G. Bali.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prakasam
  2. ^ Doraboina Moses Prakasam, John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Catholic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study, 2001. [1]
  3. ^ a b Vatican Radio - The voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the world, 7 December 2006 [2]
  4. ^ a b Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Tuesday, 11 March 2008[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh, Friday, 29 April 2005, Plea for Dalit Bishop[3]
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Religious titles
Preceded by
P. C. Balaswamy
 Bishop of Nellore
7 December 2006 – present 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
M. Prakash
 Bishop of Cuddapah
26 July 2002 – 7 December 2006 		Succeeded by
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