Andrew Raksam Marak

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
ArchdioceseShillong
DioceseTura
Appointed21 April 2007
PredecessorGeorge Mamalassery
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination10 February 1982
Consecration3 October 2004
by Pedro López Quintana
Personal details
Born (1950-02-05) 5 February 1950
Meghalaya India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoTHE CROSS IS OUR SAVIOUR

Early life

Marak was born on 5 February 1950 in Chimagre, Meghalaya, India.[1][2]

Priesthood

On 10 February 1982, Marak was ordained to the priesthood.[1][2]

Episcopate

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
  1. "Bishop Andrew R. Marak | Bishop of Tura Diocese Andrew R. Marak | Ucanews". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  2. "Bishop Andrew Raksam Marak [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  3. "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  4. "Diocese of Tura, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  5. "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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