Monsignor Thomas J. Netto is the new Archbishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram.He succeeds Soosa Pakiam M. who had relinquished official responsibilities after he turned 75 in March last year but continued to remain in overall charge while awaiting fresh arrangements by the Vatican.Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Soosa Pakiam from the pastoral care of the archdiocese, Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) said. This provision was made public in Rome on Wednesday, the CCBI said.
Monsignor Netto will be the second Archbishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram. The episcopal consecration is expected in a month’s time.Presently Episcopal Vicar and Coordinator of Ministries, Monsignor Netto (58) hails from Puthiyathura here and was ordained priest on December 19, 1989. He was born to Jessayan Netto and Isabella Netto on December 29, 1964.An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Thumba, he attended the St. Vincent’s Minor Seminary at Palayam. He pursued his studies in Philosophy at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri, and Theology at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, Aluva.
