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Laotian Roman Catholic prelate (1909–1984)
His Excellency
Thomas Nantha
Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane
Installed22 May 1975
Term ended7 April 1984
PredecessorEtienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, M.E.P.
SuccessorJean Khamsé Vithavong
Previous post(s)Auxiliary bishop of Vientiane
Orders
Ordination27 June 1935
Consecration30 June 1974
by Pope Paul VI
Personal details
Born(1925-10-06)6 October 1925
Pakxan
Died7 April 1984(1984-04-07) (aged 74)

Thomas Nantha (3 October 1909 – 7 April 1984) was a Laotian Roman Catholic prelate. He was titular bishop of Succuba from 1974 until his death and vicar apostolic of Vientiane from 1975 to 1984.

Career

He was consecrated by pope Paul VI on 30 June 1974 in St. Peter's Basilica. He was also apostolic administrator of Luang Prabang from 1975 to 1984. He was also a presiding manager of the Episcopal Conference of Laos and Cambodia from 1979 to 1984. He died on 7 April 1984 at the age of 74.

References

  1. Bishop Thomas Nantha †
  2. Bishop Thomas Nantha (1975.05.22 – 1984.04.07)

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded byEtienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, O.M.I. Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane
1975–1984
Succeeded byJean Khamsé Vithavong, O.M.I.
Preceded byGeorges Cabana Titular Bishop of Succuba
1974–1984
Succeeded byEugène Tremblay
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