| Most Reverend Michael Akasius Toppo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tezpur | |
| Archdiocese | Guwahati |
| Diocese | Tezpur |
| Appointed | 3 December 2007 |
| Predecessor | Robert Kerketta |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 26 January 1986 |
| Consecration | 2 March 2008 by Pedro López Quintana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1955-05-08) 8 May 1955 (age 69) Gormara, Assam, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | OMNIA OMNIBUS AMORIS |
Bishop Michael Akasius Toppo is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tezpur, Assam, India.
Early life and education
Toppo was born on 8 May 1955 in Gormara, Assam, India. He studied at St. Paul's minor seminary, Shillong, Christ King College Shillong and St. Albert's College Ranchi.
Priesthood
On 26 January 1986 Toppo was ordained a priest.
Episcopate
Toppo was appointed Bishop of Tezpur, India by Pope Benedict XVI on 3 December 2007 and consecrated by Pedro López Quintana on 2 March 2008.
See also
List of Catholic bishops of India
References
- ^ "Bishop Michael Akasius Toppo [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- "Diocese of Tezpur, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- ^ "ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Tezpur resigns, Successor appointed - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- "Don Bosco India -". donboscoindia.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
