Francis Xavier Muthappa
Francis Xavier Muthappa (born December 3, 1897 in Somanur , British India , † November 23, 1971 ) was Bishop of Coimbatore .
Life
Francis Xavier Muthappa received on 16 December 1923, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On December 25, 1949, Pope Pius XII appointed him . to the Bishop of Coimbatore. The Archbishop of Pondicherry , Auguste-Siméon Colas MEP , donated him episcopal ordination on April 26, 1950 ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Bangalore , Thomas Pothacamury , and the Bishop of Salem , Venmani Selvanather .
He participated in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council as a council father.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ubagaraswani Bernadotte |
Bishop of Coimbatore 1949–1971 |
Manuel Visuvasam |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Muthappa, Francis Xavier |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman, Bishop of Coimbatore |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 3, 1897 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Somanur , British India |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 23, 1971 |