Thomas Paulsamy
| Most Reverend Thomas Paulsamy | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Dindigul | |
| Archdiocese | Madurai |
| Diocese | Dindigul |
| Appointed | 11 April 2016 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 25 May 1977 |
| Consecration | 22 May 2016 by Salvatore Pennacchio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 August 1951 Poolampatti |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Maryknoll School of Theology |
| Motto | PEACE THROUGH OUR HEARTS |
Thomas Paulsamy is the served Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul, India. He is the second bishop of the diocese.[1]
Early life and education
He was born on 2 August 1951 in N. Poolampatty, Diocese of Tiruchy. He has acquired Masters in Arts. He studied Philosophy & Theology at St. Paul's Seminary, Tiruchirapalli and M.Th at Maryknoll School of theology, New York, USA.
Priesthood
He was ordained a priest on 25 May 1977 in St. Joseph’s Church, Dindigul by then Bishop Most Rev.Dr. Thomas Fernando D.D,.D.C.L. for the Diocese of Tiruchy
Episcopate
He was appointed Bishop of Dindigul on 11 April 2016 by Pope Francis and ordained on 22 May 2016 by Salvatore Pennacchio[2][3]
References
- Back to citation Cheney, David M. "Bishop Thomas Paulsamy [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 10 November 2018; "Fr. Thomas Paulsamy – Matters India". mattersindia.com. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2018; "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 10 November 2018; "Diocese of Dindigul, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- Back to citation "Fr. Thomas Paulsamy New Bishop of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu | CCBI". ccbi.in. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
- Back to citation "Episcopal Ordination of Rev. Fr. P.Thomas Paulsamy, Bishop of Dindigul – Catholics Indian". catholicsindia.in. Retrieved 10 November 2018.