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Vincent Aind

b. 1955

Roman Catholic archbishop

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About Vincent Aind

Born 1955. Vincent Aind is an Indian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Vincent Aind is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He serves as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Ranchi since 2023. Previously he served as Bishop of Bagdogra from 2015 to 2023.

Early life and education He was born on 30 January 1955 at Kalchini, West Bengal. He completed his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling. He has a degree in philosophy from Morning Star Regional Seminary, Barrackpore. He holds a Licentiate in Philosophy from Jnana-Deepa and a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University. He completed his studies in theology at St. Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore.

He was ordained a priest on 30 April 1984.

Episcopate He was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra on 7 April 2015 by Pope Francis and consecrated on 14 June by Telesphore Toppo. On 30 December 2023, he has been appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Ranchi.

He is a Consultant and Member of the Diocesan Council for Economic Affairs of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalpaiguri and Regional Secretary of the Commission of the Clergy, Religious and Seminarians of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Bengal. He is a member of the Editorial Team and executive committee of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India.

Pope Francis named him metropolitan archbishop of Ranchi on 30 December 2023.

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Pontifical Gregorian University
Positions held
Diocesan bishop, Roman Catholic metropolitan archbishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vincent Aind?

Roman Catholic archbishop

When was Vincent Aind born?

Vincent Aind was born on 30 January 1955 in Kalchini community development block.

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Vincent Aind is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Vincent Aind?

Vincent Aind is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vincent Aind

· Wikidata: Q19958814

· DBpedia: Vincent Aind

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