Theotonius Gomes
Theotonius Gomes CSC (born April 9, 1939 in Madbortek ) is auxiliary bishop emeritus in Dhaka .
Life
Theotonius Gomes joined the religious order of the Congregation of the Holy Cross and was ordained a priest on December 19, 1964 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Dinajpur on December 19, 1978 . The Archbishop of Dhaka, Michael Rozario , donated him episcopal ordination on April 4 of the next year ; Co- consecrators were Linus Nirmal Gomes SJ , Bishop of Baruipur , and Michael Atul D'Rozario CSC, Bishop of Khulna .
On February 23, 1996 he was appointed auxiliary bishop in Dhaka and titular bishop of Zucchabar .
Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation on April 28, 2014.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rozario |
Bishop of Dinajpur 1978–1996 |
Moses M. Costa CSC |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gomes, Theotonius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | catholic bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 9, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Madbortek |