Robert Miranda | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Gulbarga | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Bangalore |
| Diocese | Gulbarga |
| Appointed | 24 June 2005 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 May 1978 |
| Consecration | 18 August 2005 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1952 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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