Stephen Rotluanga

Bishop Stephen Rotluanga,[1][2] C.S.C. is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aizawl. He is the first Mizo to be ordained a bishop.

Most Reverend

Stephen Rotluanga, C.S.C.
Bishop of Aizawl
ArchdioceseShillong
DioceseAizawl
Appointed2 October 2001
PredecessorDenzil Reginald D’Souza
SuccessorIncumbent
Other postsChairman of the North East Regional Laity Commission
Orders
Ordination13 December 1981
Consecration2 February 2002
by Charles Asa Schleck
Personal details
Born (1952-06-08) 8 June 1952
Aizawl, Mizoram
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoTO SERVE IN UNITY

Early life

He was born on 8 June 1952 at Aizawl, Mizoram.

Priesthood

He was ordained as a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross on 13 December 1981.

Episcopate

On 2 October 2001, he was appointed Bishop of Aizawl and ordained on 2 February 2002. He have served as Director of Formation, Art and Communications at Holy Cross School in Agartala, Tripura. He is current Chairman of the North East Regional Laity Commission.[3][4][5]

Art

He is famous for his nude paintings, what he calls as "human figures created by God."[6]

See also

References

  1. Today, Christian. "Mizo Bishop paints nude figures, says honoring 'God's creation'". Christian Today. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  2. Laity, The Voice Of Bombay's Catholic (17 May 2013). "Aizawl bishop Stephen Rotluanga with his nude paintings". THE LAITYTUDE. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  3. "Stephen Rotluanga | Bishop | Diocesan Directory | UCAN India". www.ucanindia.in. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. "Bishop Stephen Rotluanga | Bishop of Aizawl Diocese Stephen Rotluanga | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  5. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Stephen Rotluanga [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  6. "Nude figures, Mizo bishop's tribute to God - Times of India".
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