Thomas Pulloppillil Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Most Reverend
Thomas Pulloppillil
Bishop of Bongaigaon
Archdiocese:Guwahati
Diocese:Bongaigaon
Appointed:10 May 2000
Successor:Incumbent
Other Post:Chairman of Seminary Formation Commission of the North East Bishops' Council
Ordination:6 Apr 1981
Consecration:20 Aug 2000
Consecrated By:Thomas Menamparampil
Birth Date:14 June 1954
Birth Place:Kottayam, Kerala
Nationality:Indian
Religion:Roman Catholic
Previous Post:Administrator of Oriens Theological College, Shillong
Motto:TO BUILD AND TO PLANT

Thomas Pulloppillil[1] [2] [3] is the serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bongaigaon and a writer.[4]

Early life

He was born in Nadukani, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India, on 14 July 1954.

Religious life

He was ordained a priest on 6 April 1981. He was appointed Bishop of Bongaigaon on 10 May 2000 and ordained on 20 August 2000 by Thomas Menamparampil. He has served as administrator of Oriens Theological College, Shillong. He is the chairman of Seminary Formation Commission of the North East Bishops' Council.[5] [6] [7]

Books by Thomas Pulloppillil

References

  1. Book: Pulloppillil, Thomas. Identity of Adivasis in Assam. 1999-01-01. Indian Publishers Distributors. 9788173410802. en.
  2. Web site: Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil DD.
  3. Web site: Most. Rev. Thomas Pulloppillil, D.D. ~ Infant Jesus Church. www.infantjesuschurch.net. 2017-08-14.
  4. Book: Samaddar, Ranabir. The Politics of Autonomy: Indian Experiences. 2005. SAGE Publications. 9780761934530. en.
  5. Web site: Thomas Pulloppillil Bishop Diocesan Directory UCAN India. www.ucanindia.in. 2017-08-14.
  6. Web site: Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil Bishop of Bongaigaon Diocese Thomas Pulloppillil Ucanews. directory.ucanews.com. 2017-08-14.
  7. Web site: Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. Cheney. David M.. www.catholic-hierarchy.org. 2017-08-14.