Anil Joseph Thomas Couto
His Excellency Anil Joseph Thomas Couto | |
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| Archbishop of Delhi | |
| Archdiocese | Delhi |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi |
| See | Delhi |
| Appointed | 2 December 2012 |
| Installed | 20 January 2013 |
| Predecessor | Vincent M. Concessao |
| Other post(s) | Chairman of the CBCI Office for Clergy and Religious Dialogue |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 February 1981 |
| Consecration | 11 March 2001 by Vincent Michael Concessao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1954 |
| Residence | Archbishop's House 1 Ashok Place, New Delhi - 110 001 |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Alma mater | Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas |
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| Styles of Anil Joseph Thomas Couto | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto[1][2][3][4][5][6] is the serving Archbishop of the Roman Cathoilic Archdiocese of Delhi.[7]
Early life
He was born on 22 September 1954 in Pomburpa, Goa, to Avito Piedade Jose´ Couto and Ernestina Isabel Lobo e Couto.[8]
Education
Anil received his primary education at a Government Primary School and thereafter at St. Elizabeth's High School at Pomburpa, Goa.
He did his ecclesiastical studies at the Seminary of Our Lady at Saligao and his philosophical studies at the Patriarchal Seminary at Rachol in Goa.
He completed M.Th. in Ecumenism at Vidyajyoti.
He completed his Doctorate in Ecumenical Theology at St. Thomas Aquinas Pontifical University (Angelicum), Rome.[9]
Religious journey
He was ordained a priest for Roman Cathoilic Archdiocese of Delhi on 8 February 1981. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi on 17 January 2001, he was ordained bishop on 11 March 2001. He was appointed Episcopal Vicar by late Archbishop Alan de Lastic 1999 and appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi & Titular Bishop of Cenculiana on 17 January 2001. His Episcopal Ordination was held on 11 March 2001. He was transferred as Bishop of Jalandhar on 24 February 2007 and he took charge of it on 15 April 2007. He also served as the Rector of the Delhi Archdiocesan Minor Seminary, "Vinay Gurukul", in Gurgaon. In 1991 he was appointed the Rector of ‘Pratiksha’, Major Seminary, in Delhi.
Archbishop
He was appointed the Archbishop of Delhi on 2 December 2012, replacing Archbishop Vincent Concessao, who passed the canonical retirement age of 75 the previous year.
Presently, he serves as the chairman of the Conference of the Catholic Bishops' of India (CCBI - of the Latin Rite) for Ecumenism. He also serves as a member of the Commission for Inter Religious Dialogue of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI).[10][11][12][13]
Controversial Political Comments
Anil Couto in a letter written to all parish priests and religious institutions in the Delhi archdiocese, has claimed that a "turbulent political atmosphere" in the country posed a threat to India's constitutional principles and secular fabric. Reacting to the development, Government Minister Giriraj Singh said in a tweet, "The church receives an order from Italy whereas pseudo-seculars get their support from fatwa Pakistan. The day will soon come when the Hindus understand this and smash both to save India" [14]
References
- ^ "Archbishop Anil Couto urges PM to introduce reservation for Christian Dalits". Zee News. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ designthemes. "H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji | Pujya Swamiji with Archbishop of Delhi, His Grace Anil Joseph Thomas Couto and Father Dominic Emmanuel". www.pujyaswamiji.org. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto News, Latest Breaking News on Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto | Daily News & Analysis". dna. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Sreedathan, G. (21 February 2015). "PM should deliver on promises to minorities: Anil Joseph Thomas Couto". Business Standard India. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Tag: Monsignor Anil Joseph Thomas Couto | CatholicHerald.co.uk". CatholicHerald.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, New Delhi". sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ Administrator. "Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto is installed as Archbishop of Delhi - Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)". www.icym.net. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Our Patron". www.rosaryschool.in. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Our Patron". www.rosaryschool.in. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Biography". www.archdiocesedelhi.org. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Biography". www.archdiocesedelhi.org. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "(ENG) Interview with +Anil Joseph Thomas Couto". Vatican.va. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Catholic Bishops' Conference of India". cbci.in. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64274669.cms
