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'''D. M. Prakasam''' (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> |
'''D. M. Prakasam''' (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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St. Joseph's Cathedral in Nellore is the seat of the Bishop of Nellore. |
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Nellore is the seat of the Bishop of Nellore. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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After completing theological studies at [[St. John's Regional Seminary]] in [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|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, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], Prakasam was ordained a Priest of the Diocese of Cuddapah on 7 April 1983.<ref name="Hierarchy"/> |
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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 Chatolic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study''<ref>Doraboina Moses Prakasam, ''John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Chatolic 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 Chatolic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study''.<ref>Doraboina Moses Prakasam, ''John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Chatolic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study'', 2001. [http://books.google.co.in/books?id=XMQJOwAACAAJ&dq=doraboina+moses+prakasam]</ref> |
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==Bishopric== |
==Bishopric== |
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===Diocese of Cuddapah=== |
===Diocese of Cuddapah=== |
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On 26 July 2002, the Holy Father appointed Prakasam as the [[Bishop of Cuddapah]]<ref name="Hierarchy"/> |
On 26 July 2002, the Holy Father appointed Prakasam as the [[Bishop of Cuddapah]].<ref name="Hierarchy"/> Later 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> |
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===Diocese of Nellore=== |
===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<ref name="Conference">[http://www.ccbi.in/viewnews.php?action=viewmore&value=391 Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Tuesday, March 11, 2008]</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, March 11, 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, April 29, 2005, ''Plea for Dalit Bishop''[http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/29/stories/2005042907160400.htm]</ref> |
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====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<ref name="Vatican"/> |
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Prakasam as the Bishop of Nellore on 7 December 2006 following the resignation of Bishop P. C. Balaswamy.<ref name="Vatican"/> |
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On 17 January 2007, Bishop Prakasam was principally consecrated by Archbishop [[M. Joji]] and co-consecrators Bishop P. C. Balaswamy and Bishop G. Bali.<ref name="Hierarchy"/> |
On 17 January 2007, Bishop Prakasam was principally consecrated by Archbishop [[M. Joji]] and co-consecrators Bishop P. C. Balaswamy and Bishop G. Bali.<ref name="Hierarchy"/> |
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Revision as of 11:06, 6 January 2011
D. M. Prakasam | |
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| Predecessor | P. C. Balaswamy |
| Successor | Incumbent |
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| Ordination | 7 April 1983 |
| Consecration | 17 January 2007 |
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| Born | 2 October 1957 Mariampuram, Andhra Pradesh |
| Denomination | Christian |
D. M. Prakasam (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
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 Chatolic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study.[2]
Bishopric
Diocese of Cuddapah
On 26 July 2002, the Holy Father appointed Prakasam as the Bishop of Cuddapah.[1] Later on 7 December 2006, Pope Benedict XVI transferred him to the Diocese of Nellore.[3]
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.[4] Caste divisions even among Christians are not uncommon.[4] 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.[5]
Appointment
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
- ^ a b c d Catholic Hierarchy, Bishop Prakasam
- ^ Doraboina Moses Prakasam, John Rawl's Theory of Justice and a Chatolic Conception of Justice: A Comparative Study, 2001. [1]
- ^ a b Vatican Radio - The voice of the Pope and the Church in dialogue with the world, 7 December 2006 [2]
- ^ a b Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, Tuesday, March 11, 2008
- ^ The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh, Friday, April 29, 2005, Plea for Dalit Bishop[3]