Venmani S. Selvanather

Venmani S. Selvanather (6 July 1913 – 14 October 1993) was an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore from 1973 to 1992, succeeding Ambrose Rayappan.[1] He founded several initiatives in the educational and social service field.

Archbishop

Venmani S. Selvanather
Archbishop Emeritus of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
SeePondicherry and Cuddalore
Appointed17 March 1973
Term ended18 February 1992
PredecessorAmbrose Rayappan
SuccessorMichael Augustine
Orders
Ordination26 October 1941
Consecration1 May 1949
by Henri-Aimé-Anatole Prunier
Personal details
Birth nameVenmani S. Selvanather
Born(1913-07-06)6 July 1913
Tiruchengode
Died14 October 1993(1993-10-14) (aged 80)
BuriedCathedral Cemetery, Pondicherry
DenominationCatholic
MottoCaritas Christi Urget Nos (Christ's love compels us - 2 Cor 5:14)
Coat of arms

Career

Selvanather was born at Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. He was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Salem on 26 October 1941. He was appointed Bishop of Salem on 3 March 1949. He was consecrated by Bishop Henri-Aimé-Anatole Prunier on 1 May 1949.[2] He was the Bishop of Salem from 1949 to 1973 and participated in Second Vatican Council as a Council Father.[2] He was appointed as Archbishop in 1973, retiring on 24 June 1992. He was succeeded by Archbishop Michael Augustine as Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. He died on 14 October 1993.

Archbishop

As Archbishop, Selvanather was responsible for the establishment of Pondicherry Multipurpose Social Service Society (PMSSS) and South Arcot Multipurpose Social Service Society (SAMSSS).[1] He started St.Joseph’s College of Arts & Science and St.John’s College Seminary at Cuddalore. He also started Pope John Paul II College of Education at Pondicherry.[3]

Tomb of Mgr. Venmani S. Selvanather
Styles of
Venmani S. Selvanather
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleMonsignor
Ordination history of
Venmani S. Selvanather
History
Priestly ordination
Date26 October 1941
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorHenri-Aimé-Anatole Prunier
Co-consecratorsPeter Francis Rayappa Joseph Mark Gopu
Date1 May 1949

References
  1. "Our Bishops". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. "Archbishop Venmani S. Selvanather". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  3. "Genesis of The College". Pope John Paul II College of Education. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Henri-Aimé-Anatole Prunier, M.E.P.		 Bishop of Salem
3 March 1949 – 17 March 1973		 Succeeded by
Michael Bosco Duraisamy
Preceded by
Ambrose Rayappan		 Archbishop of Pondicherry and Cuddalore
17 March 1973 – 18 February 1992		 Succeeded by
Michael Augustine
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