Albert Hemrom Explained

Honorific-Prefix:	Most Reverend
Albert Hemrom
Bishop of Dibrugarh
Archdiocese:	Guwahati
Diocese:	Dibrugarh
Appointed:	2 December 2018
Enthroned:	15 February 2021
Predecessor:	Joseph Aind
Successor:	“Incumbent”
Ordination:	25 April 1999
Consecration:	3 March 2019
Birth Date:	27 February 1970
Birth Place:	Konapathar, Tinsukia, Assam, India
Nationality:	Indian
Religion:	Roman Catholic
Parents:	Mr. Cyril Hemrom and Mrs. Josephine Purty
Alma Mater:	Pontifical Lateran University

Albert Hemrom is an Indian prelate who has been chosen as Coadjutor Bishop-Elect of Dibrugarh, India and successor of the current bishop.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]} He succeeded as Bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Dibrugarh on 15 February 2021.

Early life

Albert was born on 27 February 1970 in Konapathar, Tinsukia, Assam, India to Mr. Cyril Hemrom and Mrs. Josephine Purty. He is the eldest among two sisters and three brothers. He received his primary education from Assamese primary school and Don Bosco School Doom Dooma. He studied at St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh, Christ the King College, Shillong, and at Oriens Theological College, Shillong. He also holds a Licentiate in Canon Law from St. Peter’s Pontifical College, Bangalore and a Doctorate from the Pontifical Lateran University.^{[8] [9]}

Priesthood

Albert was ordained a Catholic priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh on 25 April 1999. After his ordination he has served as Prefect of Studies at St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh, Parish Priest, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Rajabari, and Visiting Professor at Oriens Theological College, Shillong. He is Judicial Vicar of the Diocesan Tribunal and Rector of St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Dibrugarh. He is Member of the College of Consultors and of the Priests Council, as well as Secretary of Laity and Family Commission, Vocation Promoter and Visiting Professor of Canon Law at Oriens Theological College, Shillong.

Episcopate

He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh on 2 December 2018 by Pope Francis. He was consecrated on 3 March 2019 at Grounds of the Bishop's House, Dibrugarh, Diocese of Dibrugarh.^{[10] [11]}

References

1. Web site: Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal. www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. 2019-02-09.
2. Web site: Father Albert Hemrom to succeed Bishop Joseph Aind in Assam Devdiscourse News. Desk. Devdiscourse News. Devdiscourse. en. 2019-02-09.
3. Web site: ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh - Agenzia Fides. www.fides.org. 2019-02-09.
4. Web site: Coadjutor Bishop Albert Hemrom Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh Diocese Albert Hemrom Ucanews. directory.ucanews.com. 2019-02-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20190209232242/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-hemrom/935. 9 February 2019. dead.
5. Web site: Albert Hemrom – Matters India. en-US. 2019-02-09.
6. Web site: Fr Albert Hemrom Appointed as the Coadjutor Bishop of Dibrugarh – CCBI. en-US. 2019-02-09.
7. News: Fr Albert Hemrom named next Bishop of Dibrugarh Diocese. Press Trust of India. 2018-12-02. Business Standard India. 2019-02-09.
8. Web site: Fr Albert Hemrom becomes coadjutor Bishop of Catholic diocese of Dibrugarh. 2018-12-03. The Sentinel. en-US. 2019-02-09.
9. Web site: News Diocese Of Dibrugarh. www.dibrugarhdiocese.org. 2019-02-09.
10. Web site: Resignations and Appointments. press.vatican.va. 2019-02-09.
11. Web site: Father Albert Hemrom [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. www.catholic-hierarchy.org. 2019-02-09.