John Thattumkal
John Thattumkal SSC (born June 23, 1950 in Arthunkal , Kerala , India ) is the Former Bishop of Cochin .
Life
John Thattumkal joined the religious community of the Society of St. Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo and was ordained a priest on August 3, 1974 . He holds a PhD in Canon Law and Private Law .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Cochin on May 10, 2000 . The Archbishop of Verapoly , Daniel Acharuparambil OCD , ordained him bishop on June 25 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Francis Kallarakal , Bishop of Kottapuram , and Peter Michael Chenaparampil , Bishop of Alleppey .
In 2008 he adopted a 26 year old woman. He was released from his office on October 23, 2008.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Bishop adopts 26-yr-old woman, Kerala smells scandal . Article from October 15, 2008 in The Indian Express (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kureethara |
Bishop of Cochin 2000–2009 |
Joseph Kariyil |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Thattumkal, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Roman Catholic bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 23, 1950 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Arthunkal |