John Thattumkal
Indian RC bishop (born 1950)
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John Thattumkal SSC (born 23 June 1950 in Vallethodu, Kodamthuruth, Kochi, India)[1] was the Catholic bishop of Cochin from 2000 to 2009 before his retirement. He is a member of the Priestly Society of St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo.[2]
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese Of Cochin
His Excellency John Thattumkal SSC | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Cochin| 34th Bishop of Cochin| | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cochin |
| Appointed | 10 May 2000 |
| Installed | 25 Jun 2000 |
| Term ended | 8 May 2009 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Kureethara |
| Successor | Joseph Kariyil |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 25 Jun 2000 by Archbishop Daniel Acharuparambil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 Jun 1950 |
| Motto | Honouring The People Of God |
