{"id":1426,"date":"2025-12-05T06:49:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuttackbbsrad.org\/?p=1426"},"modified":"2025-12-05T06:50:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:50:03","slug":"archdiocese-of-cuttack-bhubaneswar-announces-appointment-of-new-auxiliary-bishop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuttackbbsrad.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/05\/archdiocese-of-cuttack-bhubaneswar-announces-appointment-of-new-auxiliary-bishop\/","title":{"rendered":"Archdiocese of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar Announces Appointment of New Auxiliary Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Archdiocese of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar Announces Appointment of New Auxiliary Bishop<\/strong><\/h2>\n

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Rabindra Kumar Ranasingh (53) of the Archdiocese of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar as the Auxiliary Bishop of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar in Odisha and Titular Bishop of Tuburbo Maggiore. Until this appointment, Fr. Ranasingh has been serving as the Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Church, Jatni, and Dean of Cuttack Deanery.
\nEarly Life and Priestly Formation
\nFr. Rabindra Kumar Ranasingh was born on 9 July 1972 in Kasabasa village, Kandhamal district of Odisha to Mr. Janas Ranasingh and Mrs. Helena Ranasingh. He was ordained a priest on 18 April 2001 at Holy Rosary Church, Daringbadi.
\nHe began his ecclesiastical formation with Philosophy at the Papal Seminary, Pune (1992\u20131995), followed by Theology at Khristo Jyoti Mohavidyalaya, Sason (1997\u20132000). He later completed a Master of Arts from Bhanja Bihar University, Berhampur (2004\u20132006).
\nHis academic specialization in Canon Law includes a Licentiate from St. Peter\u2019s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore (2007\u20132010) and a Doctorate from the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome (2013\u20132016).
\nPastoral and Academic Ministries
\nSince his priestly ordination, Fr. Ranasingh has served the Church in multiple pastoral, administrative, and academic responsibilities:
\n\u2022 2001\u20132004: Assistant Parish Priest, St. Paul\u2019s Catholic Church, Balliguda
\n\u2022 2004\u20132007: Bursar and Teacher, St. Paul\u2019s Minor Seminary, Balliguda
\n\u2022 2010\u20132012: Diocesan Director of Youth; Judge, Diocesan Tribunal; Teacher, St. Paul\u2019s Minor Seminary
\n\u2022 2012\u20132013: Rector, St. Paul\u2019s Minor Seminary; Diocesan Vocation Promoter; Judge, Diocesan Tribunal
\n\u2022 2017\u20132018: Spiritual Director and Professor, Khristo Jyoti Mahavidyalaya, Sason; Judge, Marriage Tribunal
\n\u2022 2018\u20132025: Director, Khristo Jyoti Institute of Theology, Sason
\nThroughout his ministry, Fr. Ranasingh has been recognized for his deep commitment to priestly formation, theological excellence, youth animation, and pastoral leadership.
\nA New Chapter in Service
\nWith his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar, the Archdiocese anticipates his continued contribution to pastoral care, theological education, and diocesan administration. His experience in Canon Law and formation ministry is expected to play a vital role in strengthening the mission of the Church in Odisha.
\nThe Episcopal Ordination of the Auxiliary Bishop\u2013Elect will be held on Saturday, 17 January 2025, at St. John\u2019s School Ground, Daringbadi.
\nThe Principal Consecrator will be Most Rev. John Barwa, SVD, Archbishop of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar. The Co-Consecrators will be Most Rev. Sarat Chandra Nayak and Most Rev. Kishore Kumar Kujur.
\nThe Archdiocese of Cuttack\u2013Bhubaneswar cordially invites all clergy, religious, and faithful to join in this solemn and grace-filled celebration of the Episcopal Ordination of the new Auxiliary Bishop. Many Bishops from various dioceses across India are expected to be present to witness and share in this historic moment of blessing for the Church\u00a0in\u00a0Odisha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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