Peter Celestine Elampassery

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Most Reverend

Dr. Peter Celestine Elampassery,
Roman Catholic
Alma materPontifical Gregorian University

Peter Celestine Elampassery

Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.[1][2][3]

Early life

Peter was born on 28 June 1938, in Muttuchira, Kerala, India. After completing matriculation he joined the Capuchins and took his vows in 1963.

Priesthood

Peter was ordained to the priesthood on 3 October 1966 in

Delegate
in 1997.

Episcopate

Elampassery was appointed 2nd

Episcopal Ordination was on 6 September 1998 and he retired in 2014.[4][5] He succeeded Bishop Hippolytus Anthony Kunnkunal OFM, Cap. He suffered a stroke in July 2012. He resigned in 2013 due to deteriorating health. His resignation was accepted by the Holy See on 3 December 2014.[6]

Education

Peter Celestine received his Doctorate in Missiology from Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy in 1978.

Death

He died on 27 May 2015 at Assisi Ashram, Bharananganam, Kerala after prolonged illness and massive heart attack. He was 77.[7]

Books

Early Capuchin Mission in India[8]

Award

Dr. Peter Celestine Elampassery

OFM, Cap Received Gandhi Peace Award from Government of Jammu and Kashmir for the formation of peace clubs in schools, cross-border dialogue, and inter-religious meets.[9]

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar
1998 – 2014 		Succeeded by

See also

List of Catholic bishops of India

References

  1. ^ "Bishop Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Bishop who promoted peace in Kashmir dies". Matters India. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  3. ^ Mangalore, Mangalore Today. "Bishop Peter Celestine passes on - Funeral May 30". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Bishop Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese Bishop Peter Celestine Elampassery | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  5. ^ Peter Celestine Elampassery
  6. ^ "ASIA/INDIA – Resignation of the Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar and appointment of successor". www.news.va. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  7. ^ "Bishop Peter Celestine Bishop Emeritus of Jammu-Srinagar Passed Away | CCBI". ccbi.in. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  8. ^ Elampassery, Peter Celestine (1982). Early Capuchin Mission in India. R.P. Gupta Progress Publishers.
  9. ISBN 9788184580631
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