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 | |
| Archdiocese | Shillong |
| Diocese | Aizawl |
| Appointed | 2 October 2001 |
| Predecessor | Denzil Reginald D’Souza |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Other posts | Chairman of the North East Regional Laity Commission |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 13 December 1981 |
| Consecration | 2 February 2002 by Charles Asa Schleck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1952 Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | TO SERVE IN UNITY |
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
- Today, Christian. "Mizo Bishop paints nude figures, says honoring 'God's creation'". Christian Today. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- Laity, The Voice Of Bombay's Catholic (17 May 2013). "Aizawl bishop Stephen Rotluanga with his nude paintings". THE LAITYTUDE. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "Stephen Rotluanga | Bishop | Diocesan Directory | UCAN India". www.ucanindia.in. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "Bishop Stephen Rotluanga | Bishop of Aizawl Diocese Stephen Rotluanga | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- Cheney, David M. "Bishop Stephen Rotluanga [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "Nude figures, Mizo bishop's tribute to God - Times of India".
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