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We are very sorry to inform you the sudden
demise of Bishop Simon Kaipuram CM, Bishop of
Balasore Diocese.
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BISHOP SIMOM KAIPURAM, CM
(1954– 2019 )
On
April 22, 2019 Monday morning at 1.45 amour dear
Bishop Rt.Rev. Simon Kaipuram,CM passed away for
the eternal reward of the Lord. At the demise of
Bishop Simon the Diocese of Balasore has lost a
great visionary. He was 65 years old. The sad
news was received with disbelief and deep sorrow
by the people of all segments throughout India
with whom the Bishop associated with love and
humility. The absence of Bishop Simon will be
dearly missed by people of Odisha especially the
Priests, Sisters, Brothers and Lay faithful of
Balasore Diocese.
On 21st evening Bishop had the dinner with the
community members of Balasore and he was quite
pleasantand joyful until the time they said good
night for rest. At 12.10 early in the morning,
Bishop felt uneasiness and he came down and
opened the grill to communicate the same to the
Fathers who were in the presbytery. The Fathers
rushed him to Jyothi Hospital and the doctors
while examining Bishop Simon found out that the
causes of his weakness are ‘known case of hyper
tension’ and ‘perspiration with chest pain’. ECG
reports showed ST elevation and acute MI. So the
cardiologist prescribed lifesaving drugs and
injection and the same were given instantly to
rescue Bishop Simon. However Bishop did not
respond to the medicines. Therefore Bishop
Thomas administeredthe sacrament of anointing of
the sick to him at about 1.40 am. Although the
doctors tried their best, Bishop Simon breathed
his last at 1.45am due to massive heart attack.
Listening to the Divine call to become a
Vincentian, he bade adieu to the family members
and joinedin the Congregation of Mission. So he
left home and reached at Bhanjanagar in Odisha
for Minor Seminary studies in 1969 with a vision
to become a missionary priest. He was ordained
priest on 20th December 1980. He was sent to
Rome to pursue doctrinal studies on Sacred
Scripture in 1984. He was the rector of Acquinas
College,Gopalpur when he was appointed Bishop of
Balasore by His Holiness Pope Francis on 9th
December, 2013. He was consecrated bishop on
January 30, 2014. The vaccum created by his sad
demise is not to be easily filled in because
Bishop Simon was much loved pastor, kind and
caring person for the people of Odisha. People
were always important for him that he was
comfortable in dealing to a poor man on the
street as any high officials or rich in the
society. Throughout his ministry as a priest
andshepherd, Bishop Simon showed a great
affinity and pastoral dedication to the Catholic
community.
Being a Scripture scholar, he was a visiting
professor to many seminaries in India. He was
also much sought-after for preaching retreats to
religious sisters and priests due to his
scripture background, simple life, deep
spirituality and acceptability.
The funeral service was held at Cathedral
Church, Balasore on 24th April. The Holy Mass
was presided over by Most Rev.Archbishop John
Barwa, SVD, the Archbishop of
Cuttack-Bhubaneswar concelebrated by Most
Rev.Mathew Moolakkatt, OSB the Archbishop of
Kottayam and Rt.Rev.Thomas Thiruthalil, CM along
with the other Bishops of Odisha, Kerala and
Jharkhand. A large number of Priests, Sisters,
lay Faithful and people from other denominations
and communities had gathered for the funeral
service. A good number of Provincial Superiors
were also present for the function. The family
members of Bishop Simon had arrived on the
previous day and they were witnessing the
programme on the day of funeral. The officials,
press-media and a number of political leaders
including His Excellency Naveen Patnaik, the
Chief Minister of Odisha also visited the spot
to pay homage to Bishop Simon.
The Requiem Mass for Bishop Simon is celebrated
in the cathedral at 11.00 am on Tuesday 30th
April.
His mortal remains were laid to rest at the
Cathedral Church in Balasore. His death leaves a
significant gap in Balasore Diocese. May His
Soul Rest In Peace.
Bishop’s House, Balasore
Fr.Isaac Puthenangady
Diocesan Administrator
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funeral photographs
Golden
Jubilee of Apostolic Prefecture of Balasore.
Honoring
St. Mother Teresa
 
Silver Jubilee of Diocese of Balasore was
celebrated on 29th January, 2015.
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Episcopal Ordination of Rt. Rev. Dr. Simon
Kaipuram C.M.
The newly Ordained Bishop Simon Kaipuram, C.M
assumes his office as the second Bishop of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Balasore.
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A NEW BISHOP FOR
BALASORE DIOCESE, ODISHA, INDIA
 December
9, 2013: His Holiness Pope Francis accepted the
resignation of Bishop Thomas Thiruthalil C.M,
D.D from the pastoral governance of the Diocese
of Balasore, India, in accordance with canon 401
§ 1 of the Code of Canon Law, and appointed, Dr.
KAIPURAM SIMON C.M , of the clergy of
Congregation of the mission (C.M) North Indian
province, Rector, Aquinas College, Gopalpur –on
-sea as Bishop in his place. The appointment was
announced on Monday 09th of December on the
occasion of the feast of Immaculate Conception
of Mary, at 12.00 noon (Italian time) at Vatican
and at Balasore at 4.30 P.M simultaneously.
Msgr. Dr. SIMON KAIPURAM, C.M.
Bishop Elect, Balasore Diocese, Odisha
Congregation of Mission (Vincentian)
Rector of Aquinas College, Gopalpur, Diocese of
Berhampur
CURRICULUM VITAE
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 Born
on 9 February 1954 at Thanneermukkom, Parish
of Kannankara, Diocese of Kottayam, Kerala
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Ordained
priest on 20 December 1980
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Academic
grade: Licentiate and Doctorate in Biblical
Theology from Pontifical Gregorian
University, Rome
Ministries and
Offices undertaken:
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1981-1982:
Assistant Parish Priest at Aligonda, Diocese
of Berhampur
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1982-1983:
Assistant Parish Priest at Mohana, Diocese
of Berhampur
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1983-1985:
Biblical Theology Studies at Pontifical
Gregorian University, Rome
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1985-1989:
Formator and Professor at Aquinas College,
Gopalpur.
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1990-1993:
Biblical Theology Studies at Pontifical
Gregorian University, Rome
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1994-1999:
Rector of the Theology Study House, Pune
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1999-2007:
Formator and Dean of Studies at Aquinas
College
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2007-2011:
Formator at the Vincentian Minor Seminary,
Baripada (Diocese of Balasore)
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From 2011:
Rector and Professor at Aquinas College,
Gopalpur
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Member of the
Diocesan College of Consulters and Assistant
Provincial, Visiting Professor at various
Seminaries and Theological Institutes in
India
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India, the premier socio development organ of
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Balasore Social Service Society (BSSS) of
celebrated the Golden Jubilee in the Diocese of
Balasore and conducted a workshop on,
“Strategizing Human Development in the changing
scenario” on the 30th January, 2012 at Deepthi
Bhavan socio pastoral centre. Rt. Rev. Bishop
Thomas Thiruthalil C.M, D.D the Bishop of
Balasore and chairman of BSSS presided over the
function. Mr. Girish Chandra Giri, the Zilla
parishat president was the guest of Honor. The
resources persons for the workshop were Mr.
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director of Caritas, Orissa.
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This year the Christmas get-together for the fathers, brothers and
sister will be held in the Bishop’s House, Balasore on 28th
December. All the fathers, brothers and sister are cordially invited
for it.
The progromme on that will be as follows:
11.00A.M - Talk by the Bishop
12.00 Noon - Eucharist Celebration
01.00P.M - Lunch
Also on the same day 28th December at 5 P.M., there will be a
Christmas get-together for a representation of people or different
religion in the premises of St. Vincent’s Convent school ground,
Balasore. A colorful cultural progromme will be presented to them at
5 P.M. At 7 P.M., dinner will be given to them. All the priest,
brothers and sisters are invited to join this get-together and for
the dinner.
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