Bishop Andrew Raksam Marak is the current serving Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura, India.[1][2][3][4][5]
Most Reverend Andrew Raksam Marak | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tura | |
| Archdiocese | Shillong |
| Diocese | Tura |
| Appointed | 21 April 2007 |
| Predecessor | George Mamalassery |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 10 February 1982 |
| Consecration | 3 October 2004 by Pedro López Quintana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1950 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | THE CROSS IS OUR SAVIOUR |
Early life edit
Marak was born on 5 February 1950 in Chimagre, Meghalaya, India.[1][2]
Priesthood edit
On 10 February 1982, Marak was ordained to the priesthood.[1][2]
Episcopate edit
Marak was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura on 3 June 2004 and ordained a bishop on 3 October 2004 by Archbishop Pedro López Quintana.
He succeeded as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura on 21 April 2007.[1][2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Andrew R. Marak | Bishop of Tura Diocese Andrew R. Marak | Ucanews". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Andrew Raksam Marak [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ a b "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Diocese of Tura, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "ASIA/INDIA - Bishop Andrew Marak, first Bishop of the "Garo" tribe, tells Fides about the evangelization effort in northeastern India - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
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