Alex Vadakumthala
His Excellency Alex Vadakumthala | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Kannur | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Kannur Diocese |
| In office | 2014–present |
| Predecessor | Varghese Chakkalakal |
| Previous post(s) | Vicar General |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | Bishop elect |
| Consecration | Bishop elect |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 June 1959 |
Bishop Dr. Alex Vadakumthala born at Panagad, Kerala, India on 14 June 1959 and was ordained as Priest on December 19, 1984 He served as the Vicar General of Archdiocese of Verapoly . He was appointed as Bishop of Kannur 1 February 2014.[1]He has served as the Executive Secretary of the CBCI Commission for Health Care. He had also served as the Project Director, Constant Lievens National Academy of Healy Sciences, Ranchi (CBCIs - Ambitious Medical College and Hospital Project for North India).[2]
Citations
- ^ "Pope Francis appoints Kannur bishop". Matters India. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ {http://www.persecution.in/content/very-rev-msgr-alex-vadakumthala-appointed-new-bishop-kannur
External links
- [1] at Vatican.va
http://www.persecution.in/content/very-rev-msgr-alex-vadakumthala-appointed-new-bishop-kannur
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