Raphy Manjaly

Bishop Raphy Manjaly is an Indian Roman Catholic bishop currently serving as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad, India.[2][3][4]

The Right Reverend

Raphy Manjaly

PhD
Bishop
Bishop of Allahabad
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Agra
ProvinceAgra
MetropolisAgra
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad
SeeAllahabad
Installed19 January 2013
PredecessorBishop Ignatius Menezes
Orders
Ordination11 May 1983
Consecration30 April 2007
by Pedro López Quintana
RankBishop
Personal details
Birth nameRaphy Manjaly
Born (1958-02-07) 7 February 1958
Vendore, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceAllahabad
ParentsM.V. Chacko(Father), Kathreena(Mother)[1]
Alma materAgra University, Pontifical Urban University
MottoTo Bring Together People of God
Styles of
Raphy Manjaly
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleYour Grace
Ordination history of
Raphy Manjaly
History
Priestly ordination
DateMay 11, 1983
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorPedro López Quintana
Co-consecratorsArchbishop Oswald Gracias,
Bishop Patrick Paul D’Souza
DateApril 30, 2007

Early life and education

He was born on 7 February 1958 in Kerala, India to Mrs. Kathreena & Mr. M.V. Chacko.[5] He received his primary education at St. Francis Xavier School, Vendore, Kerala and completed his high school from Tyagarajar High School, Alagappanagar, Trichur, Kerala. He joined St. Lawrence Minor Seminary, Agra, in 1973 and completed it in year 1975. He joined St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, Allahabad, in 1975 and completed his Philosophy and Theology education in year 1983. He completed his graduation and post graduation from Agra University. He completed his Doctorate in Spirituality from Angelicum University, Rome.[6]

Priesthood

He was ordained a priest on 11 May 1983 at St Mary's Church, Vendore

Episcopate

He was Appointed bishop of Varanasi on 24 February 2007 and consecrated on 30 April 2007. He was Appointed bishop of Allahabad on 17 October 2013 and installed on 3 December 2013.[7][8]

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References
  1. https://stmarymirzapur.com/our_team/most-rev-dr-raphy-manjaly
  2. "Pope appoints Raphy Manjaly as Bishop of Allahabad diocese - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  3. "Bishop Raphy Manjaly | Bishop of Allahabad Diocese Raphy Manjaly | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  4. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Raphy Manjaly [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  5. "Dr Raphy Manjaly appointed bishop of Allahabad diocese". Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  6. "Allahabad Diocese". www.dioceseofallahabad.org. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  7. "MOST REV.DR.Raphy Manjaly – St.Mary School & College, Mirzapur, UP". stmarymirzapur.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  8. "Pope appoints Raphy Manjaly as Bishop of Allahabad diocese". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
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