Dhaman Kumar Karanam

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His Excellency

Dhaman Kumar Karanam

Bishop of Nalgonda
Church Latin Church
Province Hyderabad
Diocese Nalgonda
Appointed17 February 2024;
24 days ago
 (2024-02-17)
Predecessor Joji Govindu  [ de ]
Orders
Ordination17 October 1990;
33 years ago
 (1990-10-17)
Personal details
Born (1963-11-16) 16 November 1963 (age 60)
Previous post(s)Pastor of Essen (Oldenburg) (2020–2024)
Alma mater Loyola College (BTh)
Signature Karanam Dhaman Kumar Signature.svg

Dhaman Kumar Karanam [lower-alpha 1] [lower-alpha 2] MSFS is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as Bishop of Nalgonda since 2024.

Contents

Biography

Pope Francis appointed Karanam as Bishop of Nalgonda in 2024. [1]

Explanatory notes

  1. Telugu: కరణం ధమ్మన్ కుమార్; also transliterated as Karnam Dhaman Kumar
  2. In this Telugu name, the surname is Karanam.

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References

  1. Rottmann, Michael (20 February 2024). "Pater Dhaman verlässt Essen (Oldenburg): Oldenburgischer Weltkirche-Priester wird Bischof in Indien". Kirche und Leben. Münster. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Nalgonda
17 February 2024 – present
Incumbent