| Right Reverend Arulselvam Rayappan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Salem | |
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| Archdiocese | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Diocese | Salem |
| Appointed | 31 May 2021 |
| Installed | 04 August 2021 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Sebastianappan Singaroyan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 May 1986 |
| Consecration | 04 August 2021 by Archbishop Antony Pappusamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1960-11-18) 18 November 1960 (age 64) Sathipattu, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | "Audire Illum" meaning "To listen to Him" |
| Coat of arms |  |
Arulselvam "Roy" Rayappan is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church. He serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem.
Early life and education
Arulselvam was born on 18 November 1960 in Tamil Nadu, India. He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Arul Anandar College, Karumathur. He has acquired a master's degree in canon law from St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary. He also obtained Doctorate in Canon Law with Summa Cum Laude from the Pontifical Urban University Rome.
Priesthood
On 20 May 1986, Arul received his priestly ordination.
Episcopate
Rayappan was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem on 31 May 2021 by Pope Francis. He was consecrated as a bishop on 4 August 2021 and took possession of the Diocese of Salem on the same day. He was consecrated as a bishop by Archbishop Antony Pappusamy of Madurai who served as the Principal Consecrator and Bishop Emeritus Sebastianappan Singaroyan of Salem and Bishop Lawrence Pius of Dharmapuri served as Co-Consecrators.
References
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- "Fr Rayappan Appointed as New Bishop of Salem – CCBI". June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "About Rev. Fr. Arulselvam Rayappan". Catholic Gallery - Bible. Retrieved 2021-06-16.