Fr KBS [Kanayadhara Barthalomia Satyananda]
Brief Life Sketch of Rev. Fr. K. B. Satyananda
Name in Full: Kanayadhara Barthalomia Satyananda
Name of the Parents: K.Rajaiah & Mathenamma.
Date of Birth: 21-02-1924
Place of Birth: Ravipadu
Place and Year of Elementary Education: Ravipadu, Narasarao pet, Guntur, AP.India
Place and Year of Upper primary or Middle School Education: Naidupeta, Nellore City, Andra Pradesh
Place and Year of High School Education: St.Paul’s High School, Phirangipuram, Guntur, AP
Place and Year of College Education: 1. M.A.Mathes, Loyola chennai 2. B.Ed-A.L College of Education
Place and Date of Seminary Education:
A. Minor Seminary: St.John’s Seminary,Nellore
B. Phiosophical Studies: Papal Seminary Candy (SriLanka)
C. Theological Studies: Papal Seminary Candy (SriLanka)
D. Higher Ecclesiastical Studies:
Date of Ordination: 24-08-1951
Place of Ordination: Kanayadhara Barthalomia Satyananda
Died on: 30-07-2021 at St Joseph’s Hospital
- Kanayadhara Barthalomia Satyananda
1. 1954 - 1955, 1 Year, Assistant P.P Thallacheruvu.
2. 1955 - 1956, 1 year, Teaching in Second Grade training School, joined as a clerk in St.Paul’s High School and Warden in St.Michael’s boarding.
3. 1956 - 1982, 26 years, Head Master & Correspondent at St.Joseph’s High School, Rentachinthala.
4. 1972 - 1984, 12 years, Secretary to the RCM School Teachers(DGM)
5. 1978 - 1984, 6 years, College of Consultors for Guntur Diocese
6. 1982 - 1988, 6 years Parish Priest, St.Lourdes Parish & correspondent St.Lourdes High School Bongaralabeedu
7. 1988 - 1995, 7 years, Parish Priest, Peddaparimi Correspondent of St.Mary’s High School
8. 1995 - 2000, 6 years, Parish Priest,Narasaraopet
9. 1985 - Till today 30-07-2021, Treasurer Pragathi Sadhana Society
10. 1994-Tilltoday30-07-2021, Director,St.Mary’s E.H.S., Ravipadu
Rev. Fr. Kanyadhara B. Satyananda lived
70 years of his priestly life in an incredible manner.
He was a man of prayer, a man of obedience, and a man for the poor. He was much disciplined in his lifestyle.
He worked in the diocese tirelessly. He is a role model for all the priests.
He was a highly gifted person and outstanding in his administrative skills.
He left an indelible mark on the parishes and institutions he had worked in.
He firmly believed that education can transform the lives of the people and can uplift them from their poverty.
He spent a major portion of his life for the cause of education.
His commitment for education is evident in his work even at the age of 97 he was with students at St. Mary’s English medium school.
He helped many poor families to study and stand on their own.
He was also a brilliant teacher and served as DGM and Head Master in Diocesan schools.
He was a man of great commitment and conviction. He treated everyone with great respect and he had the gift of making everyone feel as a special person in his dealings.
The Diocese of Guntur can never forget him for his outstanding work and an excellent example. We miss you and love you, Fr. K B Satyananda.
He was with the people, worked for the people for their well being.
It is indeed that he proclaimed the Gospel, bravely and brought many to Catholicism.
He, even in his old age and in times of suffering situations never neglected the Office of Readings. It shows his love towards Church.
He recites Rosary without fail, because he had deep love towards Mother Mary. Dear Rev.
Rev. Fr. K B Satyananda, we all miss you a lot. At the same time we are very happy that you have reached the Eternal Bliss.