Michael Akasius Toppo
Most Reverend Michael Akasius Toppo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tezpur | |
| Archdiocese | Guwahati |
| Diocese | Tezpur |
| Appointed | 3 December 2007 |
| Predecessor | Robert Kerketta |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 26 January 1986 |
| Consecration | 2 March 2008 by Pedro López Quintana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 May 1955 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | OMNIA OMNIBUS AMORIS |
Bishop Michael Akasius Toppo is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tezpur, Assam, India.[1][2][3][4]
Early Life & Education
Toppo was born on 8 May 1955 in Gormara, Assam, India.[1] He studied at St. Paul's minor seminary, Shillong, Christ King College Shillong and St. Albert's College Ranchi.[5][4]
Priesthood
On 26 January 1986 Toppo was ordained a priest.[1][4]
Episcopate
Toppo was appointed Bishop of Tezpur, India by Pope Benedict XVI on 3 December 2007 and consecrated by Pedro López Quintana on 2 March 2008.[1][4]
See also
List of Catholic bishops of India
References
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Michael Akasius Toppo [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Diocese of Tezpur, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ a b c d "ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Tezpur resigns, Successor appointed - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "Don Bosco India -". donboscoindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
