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Pope Benedict XVI has transferred Kumbakonam Bishop Peter Remigius and appointed him as the Bishop of Kottar Diocese in Tamil Nadu. The See of Kottar was vacant due to passing away of Bishop Leon Tharmaraj on Jan. 16, 2007.

The Ecclesiastical provision was made public at 12.00 Noon in Rome, corresponding to 15.30 IST, June 30, 2007.

Bishop Peter Remigius, (68) has been the Bishop of Kumbakonam for 17 years.

Earlier, he has been the executive director of Caritas India. Presently, among many positions, he is also the Chairman of  Caritas India, one of the largest Non Governmental Organisations of the country.

 

                              Date of Birth                              :     20-05-1939

                              Date of Ordination                     :     18-04-1966

                              Consecration                             :     03-01-1990

                              Instalation (Kottar Diocese)     :     24-08-2007