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Bishop '''Francis Kalist''' is the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore|Archbishop Elect of Pondicherry and Cuddalore]]. Prior to it he served as Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut]], India from 2009 till 19 March 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkalist.html|title=Bishop Francis Kalist [Catholic-Hierarchy]|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiancatholicmatters.org/protect-nurture-and-support-the-girl-child/bishop-francis-kalist/|title=Bishop Francis Kalist|last=ICM|first=Team|date=2018-09-03|website=Indian Catholic Matters|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thecatholicdioceseofmeerut.com/biodata.aspx|title=BIODATA|website=www.thecatholicdioceseofmeerut.com|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com/DiocesesofIndiaDispFull.aspx?DID=288|title=Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal|website=www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref>
Bishop '''Francis Kalist''' is the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore|Archbishop Elect of Pondicherry and Cuddalore]]. Prior to it he served as Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut]], India from 2009 till 19 March 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkalist.html|title=Bishop Francis Kalist [Catholic-Hierarchy]|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiancatholicmatters.org/protect-nurture-and-support-the-girl-child/bishop-francis-kalist/|title=Bishop Francis Kalist|last=ICM|first=Team|date=2018-09-03|website=Indian Catholic Matters|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thecatholicdioceseofmeerut.com/biodata.aspx|title=BIODATA|website=www.thecatholicdioceseofmeerut.com|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com/DiocesesofIndiaDispFull.aspx?DID=288|title=Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal|website=www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com|access-date=2019-07-09}}</ref>

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Most Reverend

Francis Kalist
Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
Appointed19 March 2022
PredecessorAntony Anandarayar
SuccessorIncumbent
Previous post(s)Bishop of Meerut
Orders
Ordination30 December 1982
Consecration8 Feb 2009
by Patrick Nair
Personal details
Born
Francis Kalist

(1957-11-23) 23 November 1957 (age 66)
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoOmnia Omnibus

Bishop Francis Kalist is the Archbishop Elect of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. Prior to it he served as Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut, India from 2009 till 19 March 2022.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

Kalist was born on 23 November 1957 in Reethapuram, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]

Priesthood

On 30 December 1982, Kalist was ordained at catholic priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut.[1]

Episcopate

Kalist was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut on 3 Dec 2008 and ordained a bishop on 8 Feb 2009 by Patrick Nair.[1] On 19 March 2022, Pope Francis appointed him as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop Francis Kalist [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
  2. ^ ICM, Team (2018-09-03). "Bishop Francis Kalist". Indian Catholic Matters. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
  3. ^ "BIODATA". www.thecatholicdioceseofmeerut.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
  4. ^ "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Meerut
8 Feb 2009 - 19 Mar 2022
Vacant
Preceded byas Apostolic Administrator Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
29 Apr 2022
Incumbent