Felix Toppo
His Excellency Felix Toppo, S.J. | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Ranchi | |
| Archdiocese | Ranchi |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ranchi |
| See | Ranchi |
| Appointed | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Installed | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Predecessor | Telesphore Toppo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 14 April 1982 |
| Consecration | 27 September 1997 by Telesphore Toppo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1947 |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | ADVENIAT REGNUM TUUM |
Archbishop Felix Toppo, S.J. is an Indian Prelate serving as the current Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ranchi.[1][2][3]
Early Life & Education
He was born on 21 November 1947.[4]He has acquired Masters in Psychology from the Gregorian University, Rome.[5]
Priesthood
Felix was Ordained a Priest on 14 April 1982 for Society of Jesus.[6]
Episcopate
Felix was Appointed Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jamshedpur on 14 Jun 1997 and Ordained a Bishop on 27 Sep 1997 by Telesphore Placidus Cardinal Toppo. On 24 Jun 2018 he was Appointed Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ranchi.[7][8]
References
- ^ "The Catholic Diocese of Jamshedpur". www.jamshedpurdiocese.org. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Jamshedpur Bishop Felix Toppo to take over as Archbishop of Ranchi". Avenue Mail. 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Bp. Felix Toppo Appointed as the Archbishop of Ranchi | CCBI". ccbi.in. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ "JESUIT BISHOP FELIX TOPPO IS THE NEW ARCHBISHOP OF RANCHI | JESUIT CONFERENCE OF SOUTH ASIA". www.jcsaweb.org. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Pope appoints Bishop Felix Toppo as archbishop of Ranchi - Christian news, views and interviews". www.christianmessenger.in. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Pope Francis appoints Bishop Felix Toppo as Archbishop of Ranchi". www.livingfaith.in. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ "Felix Toppo is Ranchi archbishop - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- ^ Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Felix Toppo [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-10-06.