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Bishop
Dr Joseph Kariyil is the new Bishop of Kochi, replacing
the former Bishop John Thatunkkal, who was suspended for
adopting a 29 year old woman as his daughter.
The Vatican on Monday made the announcement after Pope
Benedict XVI appointed three new Indian bishops.
Devprasad John Ganawa, became bishop of Jhabua district
and Arockia Sebastian Durairaj became bishop of Khandwa
in central Madhya Pradesh state.
Sixty year old Bishop Kariyil, meanwhile, was welcomed
at the Bishop's House on Monday, accompanied by
Archbishop of Verapoly, Daniel Acharuparambil.
Acharuparambil took charge of the Kochi diocese after
the adoption controversy rocked the church.
An inquiry is presently underway against Bishop
Thatunkkal who was detached from the duties of a parish
vicar.
The Kerala Bishop, last year, stirred a controversy
adopting a woman hailing from non Catholic family in
Pathnamthitta district, as a measure of spiritual
renewal. He is reported to have met the woman during a
pilgrimage to Europe last April.
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