Fr. Jaya Kumar

This is Fr. Jaya Kumar born 1 ^st December in 1980, Chinthareddy Palem, in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India. I am a diocesan priest belong to Diocese of Nellore, India.
My secular studies: I did my degree in B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce), M.A in (Literature in Shakespeare), M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) and Diploma in Carnatic Music in Kali Khavari College of Fine Arts in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
My Priestly Studies: I did my philosophy in St. John’s Regional Seminary, Kondadaba, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India. Theology in St. John’s Regional Seminary, Hyderabad, in Telangana, India. I was ordained as priest on 28 ^th April, 2011.
My Appointments:
2011-2012    - Assistant Pastor in Tripuranthakam Parish (Big Parish)
2012-2014 - Musical Studies (Carnatic Music in South Indian style)
2014-2017 – Pastor to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hanumanthunipadu Parish (Big Parish)
2017-2018 – Language Course in German
2018 – Ministry in St. Stephen’s the Martyr Church, in USA