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

His Excellency

Dhaman Kumar Karanam

Bishop of Nalgonda
ChurchLatin Church
ProvinceHyderabad
DioceseNalgonda
Appointed17 February 2024;
2 months ago
 (2024-02-17)
PredecessorJoji Govindu [de]
Orders
Ordination17 October 1990;
33 years ago
 (1990-10-17)
Personal details
Born (1963-11-16) 16 November 1963 (age 60)
Previous post(s)Pastor of Essen (Oldenburg) (2020–2024)
Alma materLoyola College (BTh)
SignatureK. Dhaman Kumar M. S. F. S.

Biography edit

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

Explanatory notes edit

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

References edit

  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