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Savarimuthu Arokiaraj
Bishop Savarimuthu Arokiaraj is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tiruchirapalli. His canonical appointment as Bishop of Trichy was announced on 29 June 2021 and was consecrated as a bishop on 15 August 2021. Early life Bishop Savarimuthu Arokiaraj was born on 24 October, 1954 in Lalapettai. He studied Philosophy and Theology at St. Peter Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore (1973–1980). He was ordained priest on 8th January, 1981, for the Diocese of Tiruchirappalli. He obtained a Doctorate in Liturgy from L' Institut Catholique de Paris, France (2002). Priestly ministry He served in the following ministries prior to his appointment as Bishop of Trichy: * 1981: Asst. Parish Priest, St. Joseph's Church, Dindigul; * 1981–1986: Parish Priest at Ayyampatty; * 1986–1987: Parish Priest at P. Udayapatty; * 1988–1991: Secretary of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission; * 1991–1994: Regional Secretary for the Liturgy Commission of Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council; * 1994–200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Tiruchirappalli
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tiruchirapalli/Trichy ( la, Tiruchirapolitan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Tiruchirapalli in the Ecclesiastical province of Madurai in India. History * 1606: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Madura from the Diocese of Cochin * 1773: Suppressed * 1836: Restored as the Apostolic Vicariate of Madura and Coromandel Coast from the Diocese of São Tomé of Meliapore * 1 September 1886: Promoted as Diocese of Madurai * 7 June 1887: Renamed as Diocese of Trichinopoly * 21 October 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Tiruchirapalli Special churches * Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirapalli, a minor basilica Leadership ; Bishops of Tiruchirapalli * Savarimuthu Arokiaraj (15 August 2021 - Incumbent) * Apostolic Administrator of Tiruchirapalli - Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss (14 July 2018 - 15 August 2021) * Antony Devotta (16 November 2000 – 14 July 2018) * Gabriel Lawrence Sengol (6 October 1990 – 14 October 1997) * Thomas Fernan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Tiruchirapalli
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tiruchirapalli/Trichy ( la, Tiruchirapolitan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Tiruchirapalli in the Ecclesiastical province of Madurai in India. History * 1606: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Madura from the Diocese of Cochin * 1773: Suppressed * 1836: Restored as the Apostolic Vicariate of Madura and Coromandel Coast from the Diocese of São Tomé of Meliapore * 1 September 1886: Promoted as Diocese of Madurai * 7 June 1887: Renamed as Diocese of Trichinopoly * 21 October 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Tiruchirapalli Special churches * Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirapalli, a minor basilica Leadership ; Bishops of Tiruchirapalli * Savarimuthu Arokiaraj (15 August 2021 - Incumbent) * Apostolic Administrator of Tiruchirapalli - Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss (14 July 2018 - 15 August 2021) * Antony Devotta (16 November 2000 – 14 July 2018) * Gabriel Lawrence Sengol (6 October 1990 – 14 October 1997) * Thomas Ferna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Excellency
Excellency is an honorific style (manner of address), style given to certain high-level officers of a sovereign state, officials of an international organization, or members of an aristocracy. Once entitled to the title "Excellency", the holder usually retains the right to that courtesy throughout their lifetime, although in some cases the title is attached to a particular office, and is held only for the duration of that office. Generally people addressed as ''Excellency'' are head of state, heads of state, head of government, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, Bishops in the Catholic Church, Roman Catholic bishops and high-ranking ecclesiastics and others holding equivalent rank (e.g., heads of international organizations). Members of royal family, royal families generally have distinct addresses (Majesty, Highness, etc.) It is sometimes misinterpreted as a title of office in itself, but in fact is an honorific that precedes various titles (such as Mr. President (ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antony Devotta
Antony Devotta was the ninth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tiruchirappalli of the Ecclesiastical Province of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Early life and education He was born on 30 June 1943 in Santhome, Chennai. His family had moved from Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi, Our Lady of Snow's Basilica, Tuticorin and owned popular Ceylon Bakery in Chennai. After his initiation in St Thomas Minor Seminary, Chennai, he pursued his philosophical and theological formation in Sacred Heard Seminary in Poonamalee, Chennai. He was ordained a priest on 27 August 1971 for the Archdiocese of Chennai-Mylapore. Sacerdotal ministry After his priestly ordination, he was appointed assistant parish priest of Santhome Cathedral, Chennai and assistant editor of a Catholic magazine ‘New Leader’ (1971–1978). He was sent for higher studies in Rome. He obtained a licentiate in Pastoral Theology in Pontifical Lateran University, Rome (1978–1981). He served as the professor of sys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antony Pappusamy
Antony Pappusamy (born 1 October 1949) is the serving Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai in India. Early life and education He was born on 1 October 1949 in Marambadi, Tamil Nadu. He completed his high school education from R.C. Higher Secondary School, Trichy and also did a Courses on Latin and Initiation from St. Peter's Seminary, Madurai. He completed his graduation from St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He completed his studies in Theology and Philosophy from St. Paul's Seminary, Trichy. He is an alumnus of Pontifical Lateran University and has acquired a Diploma in Spirituality from Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Priesthood He was ordained a Catholic priest on 7 July 1976. Episcopate He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Madurai and Titular Bishop of Zaba on 5 November 1998 and ordained a Bishop on 4 February 1999. He was appointed Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul on 10 November 2003. He was appointed Archbishop of Rom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institut Catholique De Paris
The Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP), known in English as the Catholic University of Paris (and in Latin as ''Universitas catholica Parisiensis''), is a private university located in Paris, France. History: 1875–present The Institut Catholique de Paris was founded in 1875, under the name of the Université Catholique de Paris by Maurice Le Sage d'Hauteroche d'Hulst. The school settled on the site of the former convent of the Carmelites, however the premises were not well adapted. Gabriel Ruprich-Robert developed a new project for the site; however, due to a lack of sufficient funds, he decided to renovate some of the old buildings instead of destroying them. The first phase of the renovation took place between 1894 and 1897. Following the French law establishing the separation of the church and state, ownership of the premises was given to the state. In 1927, the premises were repurchased by the institute, allowing the second phase of the renovation to take place between 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Fernando
Thomas Fernando was an Indian Roman Catholic bishop. Early life Fernando was born on 9 May 1913 in Idinthakarai, a coastal village Tirunelveli district and a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Tuticorin. Career He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Tuticorin on 18 March 1939. After his higher studies in theology, Indian philosophy and canon law in Rome, he was appointed coadjutor bishop of Tuticorin on 25 June 1950 and ordained bishop on 1 October 1950. He succeeded Bishop Francis Tiburtius Roche on 26 June 1953, as the second bishop of the diocese of Tuticorin. After twenty years of episcopal ministry in the diocese of Tuticorin, on 23 November 1970, he was transferred as bishop to the diocese of Tiruchirapalli. Achievements He participated in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council. Inspired by the spirit of the council, he became the forerunner in implementing its teachings in Tamil Nadu, by reforming liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations. He transl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss
Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss is an Indian Catholic bishop serving the Roman Catholic Diocese of Thanjavur. He was born on 6 October 1947 to Mariadoss and Ranjitham, a Catholic family from Ammapet in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu state. After finishing his basic education at Appavu Thevar High School at Ukkadai, he joined St. Mary's Minor Seminary to become a diocesan priest when the diocese was in desperate need of native priests. He was then sent to Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, along with F. Antonysamy, the present bishop of Kumbakonam to do a pre-university course for his secular UG degree. After finishing his secular studies, he was sent to St. Paul's Seminary, Trichy for his priestly formation and for his philosophical (B.ph) and theological studies (B.Th.). Eventually, he was ordained a priest on 5 August 1974 by Bishop Arokiasamy Sundaram, the first Bishop of Thanjavur. Priesthood After his ordination, he was appointed as an assistant parish priest of Nagapattinam. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Reverend
The Right Reverend (abbreviated The Rt Revd, The Rt Rev'd, The Rt Rev.) is a style applied to certain religious figures. Overview *In the Anglican Communion and the Catholic Church in Great Britain, it applies to bishops, except that ''The Most Reverend'' is used for archbishops (elsewhere, all Catholic bishops are styled as ''The Most Reverend''). *In some churches with a Presbyterian heritage, it applies to the current Moderator of the General Assembly, such as **the current Moderator of the United Church of Canada (if the moderator is an ordained minister; laypeople may be elected moderator, but are not styled Right Reverend) **the current Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland **the current Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland **the current Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa **the current Moderator of Presbyterian Church of Ghana **the current Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana **the current Moderator o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Excellency
Excellency is an honorific style given to certain high-level officers of a sovereign state, officials of an international organization, or members of an aristocracy. Once entitled to the title "Excellency", the holder usually retains the right to that courtesy throughout their lifetime, although in some cases the title is attached to a particular office, and is held only for the duration of that office. Generally people addressed as ''Excellency'' are heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, Roman Catholic bishops and high-ranking ecclesiastics and others holding equivalent rank (e.g., heads of international organizations). Members of royal families generally have distinct addresses (Majesty, Highness, etc.) It is sometimes misinterpreted as a title of office in itself, but in fact is an honorific that precedes various titles (such as Mr. President, and so on), both in speech and in writing. In reference to such an official, it takes the form ''His'' or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsignor
Monsignor (; it, monsignore ) is an honorific form of address or title for certain male clergy members, usually members of the Roman Catholic Church. Monsignor is the apocopic form of the Italian ''monsignore'', meaning "my lord". "Monsignor" can be abbreviated as Mons... or Msgr. In some countries, the title "monsignor" is used as a form of address for bishops. However, in English-speaking countries, the title is dropped when a priest is appointed as bishop. The title "monsignor" is a form of address, not an appointment (such as a bishop or cardinal). A priest cannot be "made a monsignor" or become "the monsignor of a parish". The title "Monsignor" is normally used by clergy (men only) who have received one of the three classes of papal honors: * Protonotary apostolic (the highest honored class) * Honorary prelate * Chaplain of his holiness (the lowest honored class) The pope bestows these papal honors upon clergy who: * Have rendered a valuable service to the church * Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
