MADISON — Two priests from the Diocese of Nellore, India, have begun serving at parishes in the Diocese of Madison.
Fr. Jayaraj Kalivela was named the parochial vicar at St. Olaf Parish in DeForest and St. Joseph Parish in East Bristol.
Father Kalivela was ordained in 2001 and has served as a pastor at parishes in the Diocese of Nellore as well as chancellor.
Father Kalivela said he’s looking forward to “faith sharing” with people in the Diocese of Madison.
“I’ll learn from you and you’ll learn from us. We are sharing the faith and the culture.”
Fr. Bala Kasipogu was named the parochial administrator of St. Jude Parish and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Beloit.
Father Kasipogu was ordained in 2013 and served as a pastor and seminary rector in the Diocese of Nellore.
Father Kasipogu said, “I’m happy to be here . . . it’s a great time for us to come here”.