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 (1947-11-21) 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

  1. ↑ "The Catholic Diocese of Jamshedpur". www.jamshedpurdiocese.org. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  2. ↑ "Jamshedpur Bishop Felix Toppo to take over as Archbishop of Ranchi". Avenue Mail. 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  3. ↑ "Bp. Felix Toppo Appointed as the Archbishop of Ranchi | CCBI". ccbi.in. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  4. ↑ "JESUIT BISHOP FELIX TOPPO IS THE NEW ARCHBISHOP OF RANCHI | JESUIT CONFERENCE OF SOUTH ASIA". www.jcsaweb.org. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  5. ↑ "Pope appoints Bishop Felix Toppo as archbishop of Ranchi - Christian news, views and interviews". www.christianmessenger.in. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  6. ↑ "Pope Francis appoints Bishop Felix Toppo as Archbishop of Ranchi". www.livingfaith.in. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  7. ↑ "Felix Toppo is Ranchi archbishop - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  8. ↑ Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Felix Toppo [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
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