Mons. Antony Pappusamy (born 1 October 1949) is Metropolitan Archbishop of
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai
The Archdiocese of Madurai () is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church. Its episcopal see is located in the city of Madurai, India.
History
* 8 January 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from ...
in India from 2014 to 2025.
Early life and education
Pappusamy was born on 1 October 1949 in
Marambadi,
Tamil Nadu
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.
He completed his high school education at the R.C. Higher Secondary School, Trichy, and also did a Courses on Latin and Initiation from St. Peter's Seminary, Madurai. He graduated from
St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli (SJC) is a Catholic college in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1844 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and is regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions in India. It is ...
. He completed his studies in Theology and Philosophy at St. Paul's Seminary, Trichy. He is an alumnus of
Pontifical Lateran University
The Pontifical Lateran University (; ), also known as Lateranum, is a pontifical university based in Rome. The university also hosts the central session of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. The university ...
and has acquired a Diploma in Spirituality from
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
The Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (PUST), also known as the ''Angelicum'' or ''Collegio Angelico'' (in honor of its patron, the ''Doctor Angelicus'' Thomas Aquinas), is a pontifical university located in the historic center of R ...
.
Priesthood
He was ordained a
Catholic
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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
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on 4 February 1999. He was appointed Bishop of
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul on 10 November 2003. He was appointed Archbishop of
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai
The Archdiocese of Madurai () is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese of the Catholic Church. Its episcopal see is located in the city of Madurai, India.
History
* 8 January 1938: Established as the Diocese of Madura from ...
on 26 July 2014 by
Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until Death and funeral of Pope Francis, his death in 2025. He was the fi ...
. He also chairs
Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council's commission for Clergy and Religious.
He was appointed
Apostolic Administrator
An apostolic administration in the Catholic Church is administrated by a prelate appointed by the pope to serve as the ordinary for a specific area. Either the area is not yet a diocese (a stable 'pre-diocesan', usually missionary apostolic admi ...
of the
Diocese of Palayamkottai on 29 June 2018 by
Pope Francis
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until Death and funeral of Pope Francis, his death in 2025. He was the fi ...
, replacing Bishop Jude Gerald Paulraj.
He continued to remain the Apostolic Administrator until the consecration of Bishop Antonysamy (Bishop of Palaymkottai).
On 6 June 2020, he was appointed as Apostolic Administrator of Kuzhithurai upon the resignation of Bishop Jerome Dhas Varuvel, S.D.B.
Book
''Christian Commitment to Service : Faith in Practice'' in honour of Antony Pappusamy is published by Christian World Imprints.
References
External links
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pappusamy, Antony
1949 births
Living people
People from Tamil Nadu
21st-century Roman Catholic archbishops in India
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas alumni