We rejoice in the Lord and give thanks for the Holy Consecration of the Rt. Revd. Manoj Devan Kate as the Bishop of the Kolhapur Diocese, Maharashtra, which was solemnly held today, Saturday, 15th February 2025, at the CNI Bhavan Chapel. The sacred service was led by the Most Revd. B.K. Nayak, the Moderator of the Church of North India (CNI).
The Rt. Revd. Manoj Devan Kate was born on February 18, 1966. He completed his Bachelor of Divinity (BD) from Leonard Theological College (LTC), Jabalpur in 2003 and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Pune. Ordained in the Pune Diocese in 2009, Bishop Manoj Kate has faithfully served in pastoral ministry for 15 years. His leadership journey includes serving as the Vice-President of the Diocese of Pune, CNI, and currently as the Presbyter-in-charge at All Saints’ Church, Khadki, Pune. He has also contributed significantly as the Principal of United Theological Seminary of Maharashtra (UTSM), Pune, and has a heart for social work among street children in the slums of Pune.
Bishop Manoj Kate is blessed with a wonderful family – his wife, Mrs. Vandana Manoj Kate, daughter Maheema, and son Gaurav.
The Consecration Service witnessed the gracious presence of:
The Rt. Revd. Manoj Charan, Deputy Moderator, CNI Synod
The Revd. Dr. D.J. Ajith Kumar, General Secretary, CNI Synod
Mr. Subrata Gorai, Treasurer, CNI Synod
The Rt. Revd. Sameer Isaac Khimla, Bishop, Durgapur Diocese
The Rt. Revd. Paul B. Dupare, Bishop, Nagpur Diocese
The Rt. Revd. Silvans Christian, Bishop, Gujarat Diocese
The Rt. Revd. Andrew Rathod, Director, SST, CNI Synod
The Revd. Srinivas Chopade, Director, Mission and evangelism, CNI Synod
Many pastors and office bearers from the Kolhapur Diocese also attended this blessed occasion, making it a memorable and spiritually uplifting event.
With great hope and prayer, we believe that under the dynamic and faithful leadership of Bishop Manoj Devan Kate, the Diocese of Kolhapur will flourish in faith, service, and mission. May God’s abundant blessings be upon him as he shepherds the flock entrusted to his care.
Congratulations and Prayers for the Rt. Revd. Manoj Devan Kate!
May God continue to guide and empower him in his ministry!
