About Thomas D’Souza
Born 1950. Thomas D’Souza is an Indian catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Archbishop Thomas D'Souza is the Emeritus Archbishop of Calcutta and member of the Commission for Education of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.
Early life He was born in Adyarpadav, Mangalore, Karnataka on 26 Aug 1950. He was baptised at Holy Family Church, Omzoor.
He did his primary education from St. Ligorious Higher Primary school.
Priesthood He was ordained a Catholic priest on 16 Apr 1977.
Episcopate He was appointed by Pope John Paul II as Bishop of Bagdogra on 14 June 1997 and was consecrated on 25 January 1998. He was Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Calcutta on 12 March 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. He succeeded as Archbishop of Calcutta on 23 February 2012. His term ended on 20 September 2025 following his retirement.
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Indian priest
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Thomas D’Souza was born on 26 August 1950 in Adyapady.
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