Joseph Rodericks

Joseph Robert Rodericks (7 June 1927 – 14 July 2010) was the Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Jamshedpur, India.

The Most Reverend

Joseph Monsignor Rodericks

SJ
Bishop
Archbishop Emeritus of Jamshedpur
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Jamshedpur
ProvinceRanchi
MetropolisRanchi
SeeJamshedpur (emeritus)
Elected25 June 1970
In office09 January 1971
Quashed09 January 1996
PredecessorBishop Felix Toppo, S.J.
SuccessorArchbishop Lawrence Trevor Picachy, S.J
Orders
Ordination24 March 1958
Consecration09 January 1971
by Valerian Cardinal Gracias
Rank Bishop-Priest
Laicized09 January 1996
Personal details
Birth nameJoseph Robert Rodericks
Born(1927-06-07)June 7, 1927
Bandra, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died14 July 2010(2010-07-14) (aged 83)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
BuriedCathedral Of St. Joseph, Golmuri
22.7918°N 86.2253°E / 22.7918; 86.2253
Nationality Indian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceJamshedpur
Alma materSt. Xavier's High School, Mumbai.
San Cugat, Spain.
De Nobili College, Pane.
Styles of
Joseph Rodericks
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleMonsignor
Ordination history of
Joseph Rodericks
History
Priestly ordination
DateMarch 24, 1958
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorValerian Gracias.
Co-consecratorsArchbishop Lawrence Trevor Picachy, S.J ,
Archbishop Pius Kerketta, S.J.
DateJanuary 09, 1971
PlaceSt. Peter's Church, Bandra.

Biography

Ordained to the priesthood on 24 March 1958 for the Society of Jesus, Rodericks was appointed bishop on 25 June 1970 and was consecrated on 9 January 1971. He resigned the see on 9 June 1996.[2]

Notes
  1. https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/bishop-laid-to-rest-in-golmuri/cid/500916
  2. "Bishop Joseph Robert Rodericks, S.J." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.


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