James Thoppil
serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima
Bishop James Thoppil is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima.
Early life and education
James Thoppil was born on 8 May 1959 in Kottayam, Kerala, India to Mr. Uthuppan Charalel and Mrs. Anna. He completed his minor seminary from Minor Seminary of St. Joseph, Dibrugarh in 1977. He completed his studies in Philosophy from Christ King College in 1980. He then completed his Theological studies in 1985 from Oriens Theological College and the Sacred Heart Theological College. He completed his training from Parish of St. Joseph in Tseminyu, Nagaland in 1982.
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