Thomas Paulsamy is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul, India. He is the second bishop of the diocese.[1][2][3][4]

Most Reverend

Thomas Paulsamy
Bishop of Dindigul
ArchdioceseMadurai
DioceseDindigul
Appointed11 April 2016
Orders
Ordination25 May 1977
Consecration22 May 2016
by Salvatore Pennacchio
Personal details
Born (1951-08-02) 2 August 1951 (age 73)
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materMaryknoll School of Theology
MottoPEACE THROUGH OUR HEARTS

Early life and education

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He was born on 2 August 1954 in N. PoolampattyDiocese 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

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He was ordained a priest on 25 May 1977.

Episcopate

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He was appointed Bishop of Dindigul on 11 April 2016 by Pope Francis and ordained on 22 May 2016 by Salvatore Pennacchio[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Thomas Paulsamy [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Fr. Thomas Paulsamy – Matters India". mattersindia.com. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Diocese of Dindigul, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Fr. Thomas Paulsamy New Bishop of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu | CCBI". ccbi.in. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Episcopal Ordination of Rev. Fr. P.Thomas Paulsamy, Bishop of Dindigul – Catholics Indian". catholicsindia.in. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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