| Most Reverend Andrew Raksam Marak | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tura | |
| Archdiocese | Shillong |
| Diocese | Tura |
| Appointed | 21 April 2007 |
| Predecessor | George Mamalassery |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 10 February 1982 |
| Consecration | 3 October 2004 by Pedro López Quintana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1950-02-05) 5 February 1950 (age 74) Meghalaya India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | THE CROSS IS OUR SAVIOUR |
Bishop Andrew Raksam Marak is the current serving Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura, India.
Early life
Marak was born on 5 February 1950 in Chimagre, Meghalaya, India.
Priesthood
On 10 February 1982, Marak was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopate
Marak was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura on 3 June 2004 and ordained a bishop on 3 October 2004 by Archbishop Pedro López Quintana.
He succeeded as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tura on 21 April 2007.
References
- ^ "Bishop Andrew R. Marak | Bishop of Tura Diocese Andrew R. Marak | Ucanews". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Bishop Andrew Raksam Marak [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- "Diocese of Tura, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- "ASIA/INDIA - Bishop Andrew Marak, first Bishop of the "Garo" tribe, tells Fides about the evangelization effort in northeastern India - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2020-01-30.