Prakash Mallavarapu
Indian Roman Catholic prelate (1949–2026)
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Prakash Mallavarapu (29 January 1949 – 7 June 2026) was an Indian Roman Catholic prelate who was the Archbishop of the Visakhapatnam, in the state of Andhra Pradesh.[1]
His Excellency Prakash Mallavarapu | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Visakhapatnam | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Visakhapatnam |
| Appointed | 3 July 2012[1] |
| Term ended | 17 February 2024 |
| Predecessor | Mariadas Kagithapu |
| Successor | Udumala Bala Showreddy |
| Other post | Apostolic Administrator of Srikakulam (2 January – 2 September 2019) |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Cuddapah (1998–2002) Bishop of Vijayawada (2002–2012) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 October 1979[1] |
| Consecration | 22 July 1998[1] by Saminini Arulappa, Bali Gali and John Mulagada[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 January 1949[1] Jadi-Jamalpur, Hyderabad State, India |
| Died | 7 June 2026 (aged 77) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Bishopric
Kadapa
Prakash Mallavarapu was first appointed Bishop of Cuddapah on 22 May 1989[1] and subsequently ordained Bishop on 22 July 1998[1] by the principal consecrator, Bishop S. Arulappa and co-consecrators, Bishop M. John and Bishop G. Bali at the St. Mary's Cathedral in Kadapa.
Vijayawada
On 26 July 1992,[1] the Holy See transferred Prakash from the Diocese of Kadapa to the Diocese of Vijayawada.
Archbishopric
On 3 July 2012,[1] the Holy See again transferred Prakash from the Diocese of Vijayawada to the archdiocese of Visakhapatnam.
After reaching his 75th birthday in January 2024, Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 16 February 2024.
Death
Prakash Mallavarapu died on 7 June 2026, at the age of 77.[2]