Thomas Paulsamy Explained

Honorific-Prefix:	Most Reverend
Thomas Paulsamy
Bishop of Dindigul
Archdiocese:	Madurai
Diocese:	Dindigul
Appointed:	11 April 2016
Ordination:	25 May 1977
Consecration:	22 May 2016
Consecrated By:	Salvatore Pennacchio
Birth Date:	2 August 1951
Birth Place:	Poolampatti
Nationality:	Indian
Religion:	Roman Catholic
Alma Mater:	Maryknoll School of Theology
Motto:	PEACE THROUGH OUR HEARTS

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]}

Early life and education

He was born on 2 August 1954 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.

Episcopate

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

Notes and References

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