Francis Kalist
Bishop Francis Kalist is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut, India.[1][2][3][4]
Most Reverend Francis Kalist | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Meerut | |
| Archdiocese | Agra |
| Diocese | Meerut |
| Appointed | 3 December 2008 |
| Predecessor | Patrick Nair |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 December 1982 |
| Consecration | 8 Feb 2009 by Patrick Nair |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Francis Kalist |
| Born | 23 November 1957 Ritapuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | FOR LIFE AND SERVICE |
Early life
Kalist was born on 23 November 1957 in Ritapuram, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
Priesthood
On 30 December 1982, Kalist was ordained at catholic priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut.[1]
Episcopate
Kalist was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut on 3 Dec 2008 and ordained a bishop on 8 Feb 2009 by Patrick Nair.[1]
See also
References
- "Bishop Francis Kalist [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ICM, Team (2018-09-03). "Bishop Francis Kalist". Indian Catholic Matters. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- "BIODATA". www.thecatholicdioceseofmeerut.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
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