Thomas D'Souza

Archbishop Thomas D'Souza      is a serving Archbishop of Calcutta and member of the Commission for Education of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.

Early life
He was born in Adyarpadav - Mangalore, Karnataka on 26 Aug 1950. He was baptised at Holy Family Church, Omzoor.

He did his primary education from St. Ligorious Higher Primary school and ever since his childhood he has been known for his humbleness and simplicity.

Priesthood
He was ordained a Catholic priest on 16 Apr 1977.

Episcopate
He was appointed by Pope John Paul II as Bishop of Bagdogra on 14 Jun 1997 and was consecrated on 25 Jan 1998. He was Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Calcutta on 12 Mar 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. He succeeded as Archbishop of Calcutta on 23 Feb 2012.