Most Rev. Antonisamy Francis, D.D., S.T.L.
Bishop of Kumbakonam
Present BishopDiocese of Kumbakonam
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Most Rev. Antonisamy Francis, D.D., S.T.L. Bishop of Kumbakonam |
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Father’s Name |
Mr. M. Francis |
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Mother’s Name |
Mrs. Maria Selvam |
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Date of Birth |
05.12.46 |
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Parish |
Tiruvarur |
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Place of Birth |
Illuppur |
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Feast Day |
June 13th |
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Date of Ordination |
02.08.1974 |
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Date of Ordination |
02.08.1974 |
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Date of Episcopal Ordination |
09.07.2008 |
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Ecclesiastical Qualification |
M.Ph. (Master of Philosophy) |
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S.T.L. (Licentiate in Sacred Theology) |
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Present BishopPlaces & Periods of Ministry
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1974-1978 |
Asst. Parish Priest, Vailankanni |
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1978-1980 |
Professor at St Paul’s Seminary |
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1981-1983 |
Studies in Rome |
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1983-1984 |
Bishop’s Secretary |
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1984-1991 |
Diocesan Director for Catechetics and Laity |
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1991- 1995 |
Parish Priest, Mandai |
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1995-1996 |
Secretary, CCBI Commission for Christian Life |
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1996-1998 |
Secretary, CCBI Commission for Family |
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1998-2003 |
Spiritual Director, Good Shepherd Seminary, Coimbatore |
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2003-2008 |
Parish Priest and Vice-Rector of our Lady of Good Health Basilica, Vailankanni |
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2008 – Present |
Bishop of Kumbakonam |
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