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Dhaman Kumar Karanam

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His Excellency

Dhaman Kumar Karanam

Bishop of Nalgonda
ChurchLatin Church
ProvinceHyderabad
DioceseNalgonda
Appointed17 February 2024;
9 months ago
 (2024-02-17)
PredecessorJoji Govindu [de]
Previous post(s)Pastor of Essen (Oldenburg) (2020–2024)
Orders
Ordination17 October 1990;
34 years ago
 (1990-10-17)
Personal details
Born (1963-11-16) 16 November 1963 (age 61)
Alma materLoyola College (BTh)
SignatureK. Dhaman Kumar M. S. F. S.

Dhaman Kumar Karanam[a][b] MSFS is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as Bishop of Nalgonda since 2024.

Biography

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

Explanatory notes

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

References

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  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