Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Sonatan Kisku, aged 56, as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Du-mka in Jharkhand. The announcement was made on Satur-day, 12 April 2025. Fr. Kisku is currently serving as the Vicar General of Dumka and the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Church, Dumka.
Fr. Sonatan Kisku was born on 15 May 1969 in the village of Kaudia, under Kalhajor Parish in the Dumka Diocese. He was ordained a priest on 15 April 2002. In 2004, Fr. Kisku was sent to Rome to pursue higher studies in Canon Law. He earned his Licen-tiate in Canon Law in 2007 and return-ed to serve his dio-cese in various capacities. That same year, he was appointed Director of Candidates at the diocesan vocation centre. From 2008 to 2013, he served as Diocesan Treasurer, Chance-llor, and Minister at the Bi-shop’s House. He was also appointed Father-in-charge of Gopikandor from 2012 to 2014.