Jew Gerald Paulraj
Arochiasamy Jew Gerald Paulraj (born April 28, 1943 in Pazhayakovil , Tamil Nadu , India ) is an Indian clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic bishop of Palayamkottai .
Life
Jew Gerald Paulraj received on 8 December 1968, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On October 23, 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Palayamkottai. The Archbishop of Madurai , Marianus Arokiasamy , donated him episcopal ordination on December 8th of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Tuticorin , Peter Fernando , and the Bishop Emeritus of Palayamkottai, Savarinathen Iruthayaraj .
On July 2, 2018, Pope Francis accepted the resignation from Jude Gerald Paulraj for reasons of age.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Rinuncia del Vescovo di Palayamkottai (India). In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , July 2, 2018, accessed July 2, 2018 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Savarinathen Iruthayaraj |
Bishop of Palayamkottai 2000–2018 |
Antonysamy Savarimuthu |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Paulraj, Jew Gerald |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Paulraj, Arochiasamy Jude Gerald (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Palayamkottai |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 28, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pazhayakovil , Tamil Nadu , India |