Thomas Kozhimala
Thomas Kozhimala (born December 9, 1939 in Kanjirapally , † June 1, 2005 ) was Roman Catholic Bishop of Bhagalpur .
Life
Thomas Kozhimala was ordained a priest on October 17, 1970 . On June 14, 1996 he was appointed Bishop of Bhagalpur by Pope John Paul II . The Archbishop of Ranchi Telesphore Placidus Cardinal Toppo personally consecrated him on October 7th of the same year; Co- consecrators were Benedict John Osta SJ , Archbishop of Patna and Michael Minj SJ, Bishop of Gumla .
He died on June 1, 2005 at the age of 65.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| George Victor Saupin SJ |
Bishop of Bhagalpur 1996-2005 |
Kurian Valiakandathil |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Kozhimala, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Roman Catholic Bishop of Bhagalpur |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 9, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kanjirapally |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 1, 2005 |