Peter Celestine Elampassery

Peter Celestine Elampassery OFM, Cap. (28 June 1938 – 27 May 2015) was the 2nd Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar.[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Dr. Peter Celestine Elampassery, OFM Cap
Bishop Emeritus of Jammu-Srinagar
Native name
പീറ്റർ സെലസ്റ്റൈൻ എലംബാസറി
ArchdioceseDelhi
DioceseJammu–Srinagar
Appointed3 April 1998
Installed6 September 1998
Term ended3 December 2014
PredecessorHippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal
SuccessorIvan Pereira
Orders
Ordination3 October 1966
Consecration6 September 1998
by Alan Basil de Lastic
Personal details
Birth namePeter Celestine Elampassery
Born28 June 1938
Muttuchira Kerala India
DiedMay 27, 2015(2015-05-27) (aged 76)
Bharananganam, Kerala
BuriedKerala
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materPontifical Gregorian University

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 Order of Friars Minor Capuchin congregation. He worked in the Agra mission of the Capuchins for some time. He was appointed Superior of the Capuchins in Northern India in 1980. He was sent to Jammu-Srinagar Mission as the Pro-Prefect Apostolic. He was appointed first Vicar of the Diocese when it was created in 1986. He was transferred to Assam-Meghalaya Mission as the Provincial Delegate in 1997.

Episcopate

Elampassery was appointed 2nd Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jammu–Srinagar, India, on 3 April 1998. His 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
Hippolytus Anthony Kunnunkal		 Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar
1998 – 2014		 Succeeded by
Ivan Pereira

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. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  8. Elampassery, Peter Celestine (1982). Early Capuchin Mission in India. R.P. Gupta Progress Publishers.
  9. Building Solidarity: Challenge to Christian Mission. ISPCK. 2008. ISBN 9788184580631.


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