James Mendonça
James Mendonça (born January 2, 1892 in Muchur , British India , † April 14, 1978 ) was Bishop of Tiruchirappalli .
Life
James Mendonça received on 8 December 1927, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On March 7, 1938, Pope Pius XI appointed him . to the bishop of Tiruchirappalli. The bishop of Madurai , Jean Pierre Leonard SJ, ordained him episcopal on July 25th of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Mangalore , Vittore Rosario Fernandes , and the Bishop of Tuticorin , Francesco Tiburzio Roche SJ.
He participated in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council as a council father.
On November 23, 1970, Pope Paul VI. the resignation submitted by James Mendonça for reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| John Peter Leonard SJ |
Bishop of Tiruchirappalli 1938–1970 |
Thomas Fernando |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Mendonça, James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman, Bishop of Tiruchirappalli |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 2, 1892 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Muchur , British India |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 14, 1978 |