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His Holiness
Pope Francis
ARCHDIOCESE OF VISAKHAPATNAM
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Truth of the matter is…. !
Our Lord clearly proclaimed that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the Way and He shows us the way for our life journey. He is the Truth and His words reveal and proclaim the truth so that we accept and live in (and by) truth. He promises that "truth will set us free!" He invites everyone to come to him promising "life" and life that leads to "eternal life!" Since truth is crucial for living our life in freedom and joy, and to live authentically, it is good to reflect on the theme, "truth." Our Lord assures each one of us saying, "Truth will set you free!" More important is to ask like Pilate, "What is truth?"
Pope
The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he has travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of his episcopal ministry.
“My people are poor and I am one of them”, he has said more than once, explaining his decision to live in an apartment and cook his own supper. He has always advised his priests to show mercy and apostolic courage and to keep their doors open to everyone. The worst thing that could happen to the Church, he has said on various occasions, “is what de Lubac called spiritual worldliness”, which means, “being self-centred”.
Our Statistics
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Catholic Population |
114678 |
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Parishes |
75 |
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Diocesan Priests |
84 |
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Religious Priests |
64 |
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Total Priests |
148 |
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Religious Sisters |
596 |
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Religious Brothers |
5 |
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Ecclesiastical Institutions |
7 |
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Colleges |
4 |
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Technical Schools |
7 |
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Professional Colleges |
5 |
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Hospitals |
7 |
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Boarding Home |
24 |
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Hostels |
5 |
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Publications |
2 |
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Kindergartens |
28 |
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Schools |
70 |
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Secondary Schools |
37 |
Curia
REV. MSGR. BALASHOWRY DUGGIMPUDI
Vicar General
FR. VARGHESE CHAPARATH
Procurator
REV. FR. KISHORE KONDALA
Secretary
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