His Excellency Dhaman Kumar Karanam | |
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| Bishop of Nalgonda | |
| Church | Latin Church |
| Province | Hyderabad |
| Diocese | Nalgonda |
| Appointed | 17 February 2024 |
| Predecessor | Joji Govindu |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 17 October 1990 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1963 Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Previous post(s) | Pastor of Essen (Oldenburg) (2020–2024) |
| Alma mater | Loyola College (BTh) |
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Dhaman Kumar KaranamTemplate:Family name footnote MSFS is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as Bishop of Nalgonda since 2024.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Template:Expand German Pope Francis appointed Karanam as Bishop of Nalgonda in 2024.[1]
Abuse allegations[edit | edit source]
On April 24, 2025, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Münster in Germany announced that allegations of sexual abuse had been made against the Bishop of Nalgonda. These relate to the years 2005 to 2007. The Münster diocesan official informed the public prosecutor's office in Münster and Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and the Archbishop of Hyderabad, Cardinal Anthony Poola, as the responsible Metropolitan. Dhaman Kumar Karanam has also been banned from exercising priestly duties in the Diocese of Münster until further notice.[2]
Explanatory notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rottmann, Michael (20 February 2024). "Pater Dhaman verlässt Essen (Oldenburg): Oldenburgischer Weltkirche-Priester wird Bischof in Indien". Kirche und Leben. Münster. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ↑ https://www.bistum-muenster.de/startseite_aktuelles/newsuebersicht/news_detail/vorwurf_des_sexuellen_missbrauchs_gegen_den_heutigen_bischof_von_nalgonda_in_indien
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| Preceded by Joji Govindu |
Bishop of Nalgonda 17 February 2024 – present |
Incumbent |
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