Albert Hemrom

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Albert Hemrom
Bishop of Dibrugarh
Archdiocese Guwahati
Diocese Dibrugarh
Appointed2 December 2018
Installed15 February 2021
Predecessor Joseph Aind
Successor“Incumbent”
Orders
Ordination25 April 1999
Consecration3 March 2019
Personal details
Born (1970-02-27) 27 February 1970 (age 52)
Konapathar, Tinsukia, Assam, India
Nationality Indian
Denomination Roman Catholic
ParentsMr. Cyril Hemrom and Mrs. Josephine Purty
Alma mater Pontifical Lateran University

Albert Hemrom is an Indian prelate who has been chosen as Coadjutor Bishop-Elect of Dibrugarh, India and successor of the current bishop. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] He succeeded as Bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Dibrugarh on 15 February 2021.

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Early life

Albert was born on 27 February 1970 in Konapathar, Tinsukia, Assam, India to Mr. Cyril Hemrom and Mrs. Josephine Purty. He is the eldest among two sisters and three brothers. He received his primary education from Assamese primary school and Don Bosco School Doom Dooma. He studied at St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh, Christ the King College, Shillong, and at Oriens Theological College, Shillong. He also holds a Licentiate in Canon Law from St. Peter’s Pontifical College, Bangalore and a Doctorate from the Pontifical Lateran University. [8] [9] [6]

Priesthood

Albert was ordained a Catholic priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh on 25 April 1999. After his ordination he has served as Prefect of Studies at St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh, Parish Priest, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Rajabari, and Visiting Professor at Oriens Theological College, Shillong. He is Judicial Vicar of the Diocesan Tribunal and Rector of St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh. He is Member of the College of Consultors and of the Priests Council, as well as Secretary of Laity and Family Commission, Vocation Promoter and Visiting Professor of Canon Law at Oriens Theological College, Shillong. [6] [8]

Episcopate

He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh on 2 December 2018 by Pope Francis. He was consecrated on 3 March 2019 at Grounds of the Bishop's House, Dibrugarh, Diocese of Dibrugarh. [10] [8] [11]

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  1. ↑ "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  2. ↑ Desk, Devdiscourse News. "Father Albert Hemrom to succeed Bishop Joseph Aind in Assam | Devdiscourse News". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  4. ↑ "Coadjutor Bishop Albert Hemrom | Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh Diocese Albert Hemrom | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "Albert Hemrom – Matters India" . Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  6. 1 2 3 "Fr Albert Hemrom Appointed as the Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh – CCBI" . Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  7. ↑ "Fr Albert Hemrom named next Bishop of Dibrugarh Diocese". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  8. 1 2 3 "Fr Albert Hemrom becomes coadjutor Bishop of Catholic diocese of Dibrugarh". The Sentinel. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  9. ↑ "News | Diocese Of Dibrugarh". www.dibrugarhdiocese.org. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  10. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  11. ↑ "Father Albert Hemrom [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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