Kannikadass William Antony

Bishop Kannikadass William Antony is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mysore, India.[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Kannikadass William Antony
Bishop of Mysore
ArchdioceseBangalore
DioceseMysore
Appointed25 January 2017
PredecessorThomas Anthony Vazhapilly
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination18 May 1993
Consecration27 February 2017
by Bishop Thomas Anthony Vazhapilly
Personal details
Born (1965-02-27) 27 February 1965
Pollibetta Karnataka India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic

Early life

Antony was born on 27 February 1965 in Pollibetta, Karnataka, India.[1] He holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in Christianity from the University of Mysore. He studied from St. Mary's Minor Seminary and St. Philomena's College in Mysore. He completed his studies in philosophy and theology and acquired a master's degree in Canon Law from St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary in Bangalore.[4]

Priesthood

On 18 May 1993, Antony was ordained a catholic priest for the Diocese of Mysore.[1]

Episcopate

Antony was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mysore on 25 January 2017 by Pope Francis, and consecrated by Bishop Thomas Anthony Vazhapilly on 27 February 2017.[1][3][5]

See also

List of Catholic bishops of India

References
  1. "Bishop Kannikadass William Antony [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  2. "Diocese of Mysore, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  3. "ASIA/INDIA - Resignation of the Bishop of Mysore, appointment of successor - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  4. "Conference of Catholic Bishops of India CCBI". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  5. "Pope appoints Fr K A William as new bishop of Mysore". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
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