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joseph raja rao smm
Bishop of Vijayawada
Experience
1980-1984 : Rector of Minor Seminary of SMM, Mysuru
1984–1990 : Rector of Theology Montfortano in Bengaluru & Provincial Councillor
1990 – 1997 :Provincial Superior
1993 – 1997 Vice –president of the CRI
1997 – 2004 : New Foundation of Hospitaler of Mercy, Rome
2001 – 2004 : Studies in Rome
2004 – 2008 : Director of Anugraha, Institute for poor children
2006 – 2011 : Director of Montfortian Marian Centre, Bengaluru
2008 – 2011 : Provincial Council & Rector of Theology Montfortano Maria Bhavan, Bangalore
2011 – 2015-12-29 : Procurator General & postulator of the Congregation of PP.Montfort in Rome
Till Feb. 2016 : Provincial of the Indian Province, SMM
2nd February, 2016 : Episcopal Ordination.
Education
Secular studies : B. A. in Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada
Minor Seminary : St. Ambrose Seminary, Nuzvid
Philosophy as novice of SMM : St. Peter’s Papal Seminary, Bengaluru
Theology : Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
Solemn profession in SMM : 31.01.1980
Priestly Ordination : 07.06.1980
OFFICES AT THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL
- CHAIRMAN of TCBC Commission for the Bible
- One of the four members of the CBCI Commission for the Bible
- Chairman of TCBC Commission for Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dialogue
- Chairman of Bharathamithram Magazine
Place of Birth
Pedda Avutapalli
Parents
Sri Prabhudas and Smt. Kamalamma
Date of Birth
08.03.1952