Thomas J. Netto

Thomas Jessayyan Netto (born 29 December 1964) is the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trivandrum.[1][2][3] Archbishop Netto is the second Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram archdiocese.

His Grace, The Most Reverend

Archbishop Thomas Jessayyan Netto
Archbishop of Trivandrum
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseTrivandrum
ProvinceThiruvananthapuram
Appointed2 February 2022
PredecessorSoosa Pakiam
Orders
Ordination19 December 1989
Consecration19 March 2022
by Soosa Pakiam
Personal details
Born29 December 1964 (age 58)
Puthiyathura
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceThiruvananthapuram, India
ParentsFather: Jessayyan Netto
Mother: Isabella Netto
Alma mater

Biography

Thomas J. Netto was born in Puthiyathura in the Archdiocese of Trivandrum on 29 December 1964, and was ordained as a priest there on 19 December 1989.[4] He completed his studies in philosophy and theology at Saint Joseph's Pontifical Seminary in Alwaye and earned a sociology diploma from Loyola College in Trivandrum. He received his doctorate in dogmatic theology (also known as ecclesiology) from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome.[5] He has worked for the archdiocese in a number of positions, including assistant priest, executive secretary of ecumenism and dialogue, parish priest at Pettah, Thope, and St. Augustine Church, Murukumpuzha. Other responsibilities included serving as the executive secretary of Basic Christian Communities, the rector of St. Vincent's Minor Seminary and editor of the diocesan journal Jeevanum Velichavum.
Thomas Jessayyan Netto was appointed as the Archbishop of Trivandrum by Pope Francis on 2 February 2022.[6][7] He was consecrated as a bishop on 19 March 2022 and took over from Emeritus Archbishop Rev. Maria Callist Soosa Pakiam as Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram.[8][9]

References
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  3. "Msgr. Thomas Netto Appointed New Archbishop of Trivandrum Latin Archdiocese". CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF INDIA.
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  5. "Archbishop". latinarchdiocesetrivandrum.
  6. "Resignation and appointment of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum of the Latins (India) (02-02-2022)". Apostolic Nunciature India.
  7. "Papal Appointments Around The World". Exaudi.
  8. "Thomas Netto ordained archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram Latin Archdiocese". Newindianexpress.
  9. "Thomas J Netto ordained as Thiruvananthapuram Archbishop". Times of India.
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