MOST REV. ANAND JOJO, D.D.
BISHOP OF HAZARIBAG |
| Born on |
March 17, 1959 |
| Birthplace |
Minjurgarah |
| Parish |
Kutungia |
| Diocese |
Simdega |
| Father |
Late Mr. Dosain Jojo |
| Mother |
Late Mrs. Sushila Shanti Kandulna |
| Siblings |
Brother: Mr. Alexius Jojo |
| Secular Studies |
| Educations Primary |
R.C. Boy’s Middle School, Kutungia – 1967-1975 |
| High School |
Shaheed Herman Rasschaert H/S, Kutungia – 1976-180 |
| Intermediate |
St. Xavier’s College Ranchi – 1980-1982 |
| B.A. |
St. Aloysius College Jabalpur M.P. – 1985-1987 |
| Regency |
St. Xavier’s High School Mandar – 1987-1988 |
| Ecclesiastical Studies |
| Philosophy |
St. Albert’s College Ranchi – 1980-1982 |
| Theology |
St. Joseph’s Seminary – Mangalore-1988-1992 |
| Priestly Ordination |
Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception, Kutungia (April 24, 1992) |
| Pastoral Ministry |
| Asst. Parish Priest |
Catholic Church, Vijaygiri – (1992-1993)
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ranchi – (1993-1997) |
| Director of Faith Formation |
Ranchi – (1993-1997) |
| Vicar General |
Simdega – (2005-2012) |
| Seminarians In-charge |
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| Finance Administrator |
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| Assistant to Deputy Secretary |
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| General at C.B.C.I. New Delhi |
June 1997- - July 2001 |
| Licentiate in Youth Pastoral |
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| Catechetics |
Salesian University, Rome – 2001-2004 |
| Regional Secretary of the Commission for Bible & Cathechetics, BIJHAN Region |
(June 2006-2012) |
| Elected Bishop |
8th September, 2012 |
| Consecrated Bishop |
8th December, 2012 |
| Residence |
Bishop’s House, Diocesan Training Centre, P.B. No. 14
Hazaribag P.O. & Dt., Zulu Park, Jharkhand – 825 301, INDIA
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BISHOP’S EMBLEM AND ITS MEANING
Moto: “Feed My Sheep” (Jn. 21:17)
The Moto Expresses the shephereding role of the bishop toall the faithful of the Hazaribag Diocese with love and care
and guide them on the path which leads to God the Father.
Interpretation:
The hill and muntains, rivers and brooks, trees and herbs symbolize Jharkhand State Hazaribag Diocese. It is blessed
with natural beauty and mineral resources. All these are the sign of infinit love and blessings of the creator for
the people of this area. All these are to be guided, governed and protected by the Holy Spirit who is shown descending
upon the creation.
Dhori Mata:
Dhori Mata is the patroness of the Diocese by whose intecerssion the prayer of the people of every cast and creed living
in this area, reach to God the Father and the blessings and fevour come from His through Mather Mary.
Holy Cross:
The Holy cross is the symbol of the libration of human beings and the Holy Education is the centre of spiritual and
whole human life through which the life developes and reaches its fullness. Flowing water of the river is shown
touching these two lives giving symbols. On both side of the river bank trees, herbs and creepers that continually
grow, flower and give fruits. The true meaning of the human life depends upon the commemoration of these events of
redemption through their powerful symbols.
The Holy Bible:
The Holy Bible is the treasure-house of the divine knowledge which is necessary for spiritual and the human life. The
person who reads, contemplates upon it and lives accordingly, his/her life becomes like a burning lamp.
Two hands Folded:
Two hands folded symbolizes the true union with divine and with each other among the human beings. This is the holy will
of God.
The Sheep:
The sheep are the chosen people of God of Hazaribag diocese. sphered is the Lord Himself and his appointed one Rt. Rev.
Anand Jojo Bishop of Hazaribag who has the responsibility of pasturing the people of God in this Diocese.
The People with Hands Raised Upward:
The People with Hands Raised Upward Symbolizes the people of this Diocese whose duty is to adore and praise God the
Father because He is their creator and source of life.