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{{Short description|Indian prelate}} | {{Short description|Indian prelate}} | ||
{{Infobox Christian leader | {{Infobox Christian leader | ||
| honorific-prefix = | | honorific-prefix = Right Reverend | ||
| birth_place = Sathipattu, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | | birth_place = Sathipattu, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| nationality = [[India|Indian]] | | nationality = [[India|Indian]] | ||
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| alma_mater = [[Pontifical Urban University]] | | alma_mater = [[Pontifical Urban University]] | ||
| signature = | | signature = | ||
| motto = "Audire Illum" meaning "To listen to Him" | |||
| motto = | |||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
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| ended = | | ended = | ||
| title = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem|Bishop of Salem]] | | title = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem|Bishop of Salem]] | ||
| image = | | image = Bishop Rayappa of salem.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| archdiocese = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore| Pondicherry and Cuddalore]] | | archdiocese = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore| Pondicherry and Cuddalore]] | ||
| diocese = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem|Salem]] | | diocese = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem|Salem]] | ||
| enthroned = | | enthroned = 04 August 2021 | ||
| appointed = 31 May 2021 | | appointed = 31 May 2021 | ||
| name = Arulselvam Rayappan | | name = Arulselvam Rayappan | ||
| predecessor = Bishop Singaroyan | | predecessor =[[Sebastianappan Singaroyan|Bishop Sebastianappan Singaroyan]] | ||
| successor = | | successor = | ||
| ordination = 20 May 1986 | | ordination = 20 May 1986 | ||
| ordained_by = | | ordained_by = | ||
| consecration = | | consecration = 04 August 2021 | ||
| consecrated_by = | | consecrated_by = [[Antony Pappusamy|Archbishop Antony Pappusamy]] | ||
| coat_of_arms =File:Coat of arms of Bishop Rayppan.jpg | |||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| honorific-suffix = | | honorific-suffix = | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name_lang = | ||
}}'''Arulselvam Rayappan''' is the Bishop | }}'''Arulselvam Rayappan''' is the Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bishop of Salem Diocese Arulselvam Rayappan {{!}} UCA News|url=https://www.ucanews.com/directory/bishops/bishop-rayappan/1075|access-date=2021-06-16|website=www.ucanews.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of bishop of Salem, His Exc. Mgr. Arulselvam Rayappan - Agenzia Fides|url=http://www.fides.org/en/news/70224-ASIA_INDIA_Appointment_of_bishop_of_Salem_His_Exc_Mgr_Arulselvam_Rayappan|access-date=2021-06-16|website=www.fides.org}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Father Arulselvam Rayappan [Catholic-Hierarchy]|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brayap.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=ICM|first=Team|date=2021-05-31|title=Fr Rayappan is New Bishop of Salem|url=https://www.indiancatholicmatters.org/fr-rayappan-is-new-bishop-of-salem/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Indian Catholic Matters|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fr Rayappan Appointed as New Bishop of Salem – CCBI|url=https://ccbi.in/fr-rayappan-appointed-as-new-bishop-of-salem/|access-date=2021-06-16|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Arulselvam was born on 18 November 1960 in [[Tamil Nadu]], India.<ref name=":0" /> He received his | Arulselvam was born on 18 November 1960 in [[Tamil Nadu]], India.<ref name=":0" /> He received his bachelor's degree in Philosophy from [[Arul Anandar College, Karumathur]]. He has acquired a master's degree in canon law from [[St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary]]. He also obtained Doctorate in Canon Law with Summa Cum Laude from the [[Pontifical Urban University|Pontifical Urban University Rome]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=About Rev. Fr. Arulselvam Rayappan|url=https://bible.catholicgallery.org/father-rayappan/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Catholic Gallery - Bible|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Priesthood == | == Priesthood == | ||
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== Episcopate == | == Episcopate == | ||
Rayappan was appointed bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem]] on 31 May 2021 by [[Pope Francis]]. He was consecrated as a Bishop on 4 August 2021 and took possession of the Diocese of Salem on the same day. He was consecrated as a bishop by Archbishop [[Antony Pappusamy]] of Madurai who served as the Principal Consecrator and Bishop Emeritus [[Sebastianappan Singaroyan]] of Salem and Bishop Lawrence Pius of Dharmapuri served as Co-Consecrators. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 23:47, 30 August 2021
Right Reverend Arulselvam Rayappan | |
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| Bishop of Salem | |
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| Archdiocese | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Diocese | Salem |
| Appointed | 31 May 2021 |
| Installed | 04 August 2021 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Sebastianappan Singaroyan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 May 1986 |
| Consecration | 04 August 2021 by Archbishop Antony Pappusamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1960 Sathipattu, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | "Audire Illum" meaning "To listen to Him" |
| Coat of arms |  |
Arulselvam Rayappan is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
Arulselvam was born on 18 November 1960 in Tamil Nadu, India.[3] He received his bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Arul Anandar College, Karumathur. He has acquired a master's degree in canon law from St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary. He also obtained Doctorate in Canon Law with Summa Cum Laude from the Pontifical Urban University Rome.[2][4][6]
Priesthood
On 20 May 1986, Arul received his priestly ordination[2].[6][3][4]
Episcopate
Rayappan was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem on 31 May 2021 by Pope Francis. He was consecrated as a Bishop on 4 August 2021 and took possession of the Diocese of Salem on the same day. He was consecrated as a bishop by Archbishop Antony Pappusamy of Madurai who served as the Principal Consecrator and Bishop Emeritus Sebastianappan Singaroyan of Salem and Bishop Lawrence Pius of Dharmapuri served as Co-Consecrators.
References
- ↑ "Bishop of Salem Diocese Arulselvam Rayappan | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of bishop of Salem, His Exc. Mgr. Arulselvam Rayappan - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Father Arulselvam Rayappan [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 ICM, Team (2021-05-31). "Fr Rayappan is New Bishop of Salem". Indian Catholic Matters. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ "Fr Rayappan Appointed as New Bishop of Salem – CCBI". Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "About Rev. Fr. Arulselvam Rayappan". Catholic Gallery - Bible. Retrieved 2021-06-16.