Most Reverend Arulselvam Rayappan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Salem | |
| Archdiocese | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Diocese | Salem |
| Appointed | 31 May 2021 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Singaroyan Sebastianappan |
| Successor | "Incumbent" |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 May 1986 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1960 Sathipattu, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University |
Arulselvam Rayappan is the Bishop Elect 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 bachelors 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
Arul was nominated and appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem on 31 May 2021 by Pope Francis.[3][4] He is the director of the Centre for Canon Law Studies at Saint Peter's Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore and a judge of the Tribunal of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.[2]
References
- ↑ "Bishop of Salem Diocese Arulselvam Rayappan | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "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 3.3 "Father Arulselvam Rayappan [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 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.