Thomas Nantha
Laotian Roman Catholic prelate (1909–1984)
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Thomas Nantha (3 October 1909 – 7 April 1984) was a Laotian Roman Catholic prelate. He was titular bishop of Succuba from 1974 until his death and vicar apostolic of Vientiane from 1975 to 1984.
Installed22 May 1975
Term ended7 April 1984
PredecessorEtienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, M.E.P.
SuccessorJean Khamsé Vithavong
His Excellency Thomas Nantha | |
|---|---|
| Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane | |
| Installed | 22 May 1975 |
| Term ended | 7 April 1984 |
| Predecessor | Etienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, M.E.P. |
| Successor | Jean Khamsé Vithavong |
| Previous post | Auxiliary bishop of Vientiane |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 June 1935 |
| Consecration | 30 June 1974 by Pope Paul VI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 October 1925 |
| Died | 7 April 1984 (aged 74) |
Career
He was consecrated by pope Paul VI on 30 June 1974 in St. Peter's Basilica. He was also apostolic administrator of Luang Prabang from 1975 to 1984. He was also a presiding manager of the Episcopal Conference of Laos and Cambodia from 1979 to 1984.[1][2] He died on 7 April 1984 at the age of 74.