Devprasad John Ganawa

Bishop Devprasad John Ganawa, S.V.D. is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Udaipur, India.[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Devprasad John Ganawa, S.V.D.
Bishop of Udaipur
ArchdioceseAgra
DioceseUdaipur
Appointed21 December 2012
PredecessorBishop Joseph Pathali
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination27 October 1982
Consecration16 June 2009
by Leo Cornelio
Personal details
Birth nameDevprasad John Ganawa
Born (1951-12-08) 8 December 1951
Panchkui Madhya Pradesh India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoTHE JOY OF HOPE

Early life

John was born on 8 December 1951 in Panchkui, Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] He completed his studies at Seminary of St. Thomas and at the Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth.[4]

Priesthood

On 27 October 1982, John was ordained a priest for the Society of the Divine Word.[1]

Episcopate

John was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jhabua on 11 May 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI and consecrated on 16 June 2009 by Leo Cornelio. On 21 December 2012, he was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Udaipur by Pope Benedict XVI.[5] He also served as Apostolic Administrator of Jhabua, India from 21 December 2012 until 10 October 2015.[1] His episcopal motto is THE JOY OF HOPE.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Bishop Devprasad John Ganawa [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  2. frnorbert. "Rev. Bishop .Devprasad Ganawa – MAITRISADAN". Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  3. "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  4. "ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Jhabua - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  5. "SVD-Curia :: Breaking News :: New SVD Bishop :: Fr Devprasad John Ganawa". www.svdcuria.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  6. "Diocese of Udaipur, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
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