Most Rev. Bishop Gregory Karotemprel CMI
Most Rev. Bishop Gregory Karotemprel CMI (93), Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Rajkot and a beloved member of CMI St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot, was called to his eternal reward today, Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 12:17 p.m.
• Diocese: Pala
• Parish: Chemmalamattam
• Date of Birth: 6 May 1933
• First Profession: 8 December 1955
• Priestly Ordination: 17 May 1963
• Episcopal Ordination: 24 April 1983
• Entered Eternal Rest: 19 July 2026
The Funeral Rites will be held on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral (Prem Mandir), Rajkot.
Let us commend the soul of our beloved Bishop Gregory to the infinite mercy of God and pray that the Risen Lord may grant him eternal rest and everlasting joy in His heavenly kingdom .