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{{short description|Indian Latin Catholic archbishop (born 1954)}} | |||
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| title = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Archbishop of Delhi]] | | title = [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Archbishop of Delhi]] | ||
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'''Anil Joseph Thomas Couto'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/archbishop-anil-couto-urges-pm-to-introduce-reservation-for-christian-dalits_1547986.html|title=Archbishop Anil Couto urges PM to introduce reservation for Christian Dalits|date=2015-02-17|work=Zee News|access-date=2017-08-25|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pujyaswamiji.org/dt_galleries/pujya-swamiji-shares-a-loving-moment-with-archbishop-of-delhi-his-grace-anil-joseph-thomas-couto-and-father-dominic-emmanuel/|title=H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji {{!}} Pujya Swamiji with Archbishop of Delhi, His Grace Anil Joseph Thomas Couto and Father Dominic Emmanuel|last=designthemes|website=www.pujyaswamiji.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-25|archive-date=25 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825194418/http://www.pujyaswamiji.org/dt_galleries/pujya-swamiji-shares-a-loving-moment-with-archbishop-of-delhi-his-grace-anil-joseph-thomas-couto-and-father-dominic-emmanuel/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/topic/delhi-archbishop-anil-joseph-thomas-couto|title=Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto|website=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/pm-should-deliver-on-promises-to-minorities-anil-joseph-thomas-couto-115022100750_1.html|title=PM should deliver on promises to minorities: Anil Joseph Thomas Couto|last=Sreedathan|first=G.|date=2015-02-21|work=Business Standard|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/tag/monsignor-anil-joseph-thomas-couto/|title=Tag: Monsignor Anil Joseph Thomas Couto {{!}} CatholicHerald.co.uk|website=CatholicHerald.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org/|title=Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, New Delhi|website=sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org|access-date=2017-05-09}}</ref> is the serving archbishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Archdiocese of Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.icym.net/news/national-news/606-archbishop-anil-joseph-thomas-couto-is-installed-as-archbishop-of-delhi|title=Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto is installed as Archbishop of Delhi - Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)|last=Administrator|website=www.icym.net|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-08-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825190309/http://www.icym.net/news/national-news/606-archbishop-anil-joseph-thomas-couto-is-installed-as-archbishop-of-delhi|archive-date=25 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
He was born on 22 September 1954 in [[Pomburpa]], [[Goa]], to Mr. Avito Piedade Jose Couto and Mrs. Ernestina Isabel Lobo e Couto.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rosaryschool.in/our-patron.aspx|title=Our Patron|website=www.rosaryschool.in|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref> | He was born on 22 September 1954 in [[Pomburpa]], [[Goa]], to Mr. Avito Piedade Jose Couto and Mrs. Ernestina Isabel Lobo e Couto.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rosaryschool.in/our-patron.aspx|title=Our Patron|website=www.rosaryschool.in|access-date=2017-08-25}}</ref> [[Joseph Coutts]], [[Archbishop of Karachi]] and [[Cardinal (Catholic Church)|cardinal]], is his first cousin.<ref>[https://itsgoa.com/goan-origin-archbishop-joseph-coutts-appointed-cardinal-by-pope Goan origin archbishop Joseph Coutts appointed cardinal by Pope]. ''Its Goa''.</ref> | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
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He was appointed the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Archbishop of Delhi]] on 2 December 2012, replacing [[Vincent Conçessao|Archbishop Vincent Concessao]], who passed the [[Canon law of the Catholic Church|canonical]] [[retirement]] age of 75 the previous year. | He was appointed the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi|Archbishop of Delhi]] on 2 December 2012, replacing [[Vincent Conçessao|Archbishop Vincent Concessao]], who passed the [[Canon law of the Catholic Church|canonical]] [[retirement]] age of 75 the previous year. | ||
He also serves as the chairman of the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of India|Conference of the Catholic Bishops' of India | He also serves as the [[ecumenism]] chairman of the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of India|Conference of the Catholic Bishops' of India]]. He is a member of the [[Catholic Bishops' Conference of India|Commission for Inter Religious Dialogue of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.archdiocesedelhi.org/Biography.aspx|title=Biography|website=www.archdiocesedelhi.org|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://synod14.vatican.va/content/sinodo/it/sinodo2014/events/event.dir.html/content/sinodoevents/it/2014/10/15/enginterviewwithaniljosephthomascouto.html|title=(ENG) Interview with +Anil Joseph Thomas Couto|website=Vatican.va|access-date=2017-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426062910/http://synod14.vatican.va/content/sinodo/it/sinodo2014/events/event.dir.html/content/sinodoevents/it/2014/10/15/enginterviewwithaniljosephthomascouto.html|archive-date=26 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cbci.in/all-Commissions/Clergy-Religious.aspx|title=Catholic Bishops' Conference of India|website=cbci.in|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref> | ||
== Controversial political comments == | == Controversial political comments == | ||
Anil Couto, in a letter written to all parish priests and religious institutions in the Delhi archdiocese, has claimed that a "turbulent political atmosphere" in the country posed a threat to India's constitutional principles and secular fabric. Reacting to the development, Government Minister Giriraj Singh said in a tweet, "The church receives an order from Italy whereas pseudo-seculars get their support from Pakistan. The day will soon come when the Hindus understand this and smash both to save India" <ref>{{Cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64274669.cms | title=Godmen should stay away from politics: Alphons on Delhi archbishop letter| newspaper=The Economic Times| date=22 May 2018}}</ref> | Anil Couto, in a letter written to all parish priests and religious institutions in the Delhi archdiocese, has claimed that a "turbulent political atmosphere" in the country posed a threat to India's constitutional principles and secular fabric. Reacting to the development, Government Minister Giriraj Singh said in a tweet, "The church receives an order from Italy whereas pseudo-seculars get their support from Pakistan. The day will soon come when the Hindus understand this and smash both to save India".<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64274669.cms | title=Godmen should stay away from politics: Alphons on Delhi archbishop letter| newspaper=The Economic Times| date=22 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:21st-century Roman Catholic archbishops in India]] | [[Category:21st-century Roman Catholic archbishops in India]] | ||
[[Category:Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas alumni]] | [[Category:Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas alumni]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:47, 2 February 2026
The Most Reverend Anil Joseph Thomas Couto | |
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| Archbishop of Delhi | |
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| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Delhi |
| See | Delhi |
| Appointed | 2 December 2012 |
| Installed | 20 January 2013 |
| Predecessor | Vincent M. Concessao |
| Other post(s) | Chairman of the CBCI Office for Clergy and Religious Dialogue |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 February 1981 |
| Consecration | 11 March 2001 by Vincent Michael Concessao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1954 Pomburpa, Goa, Portuguese India |
| Residence | Archbishop's House 1 Ashok Place, New Delhi - 110 001 |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Jalandhar |
| Alma mater | Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
Anil Joseph Thomas Couto[1][2][3][4][5][6] is the serving archbishop of the Archdiocese of Delhi.[7]
Early life[edit | edit source]
He was born on 22 September 1954 in Pomburpa, Goa, to Mr. Avito Piedade Jose Couto and Mrs. Ernestina Isabel Lobo e Couto.[8] Joseph Coutts, Archbishop of Karachi and cardinal, is his first cousin.[9]
Education[edit | edit source]
Anil received his primary education at a Government Primary School and thereafter at St. Elizabeth's High School at Pomburpa, Goa. He did his ecclesiastical studies at the Seminary of Our Lady at Saligao and his philosophical studies at the Patriarchal Seminary at Rachol in Goa. Completed Master of Theology Degree in Ecumenism at Vidyajyoti and acquired his Doctorate in Ecumenical Theology at St. Thomas Aquinas Pontifical University (Angelicum), Rome.[10]
Religious journey[edit | edit source]
He was ordained a priest for Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi on 8 February 1981. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi on 17 January 2001, he was ordained bishop on 11 March 2001. He was appointed Episcopal Vicar by late Archbishop Alan de Lastic 1999 and appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi & Titular Bishop of Cenculiana on 17 January 2001. His Episcopal Ordination was held on 11 March 2001. He was transferred as Bishop of Jalandhar on 24 February 2007 and he took charge of it on 15 April 2007. He also served as the Rector of the Delhi Archdiocesan Minor Seminary, "Vinay Gurukul", in Gurgaon. In 1991 he was appointed the Rector of 'Pratiksha', Major Seminary, in Delhi.
Archbishop[edit | edit source]
He was appointed the Archbishop of Delhi on 2 December 2012, replacing Archbishop Vincent Concessao, who passed the canonical retirement age of 75 the previous year.
He also serves as the ecumenism chairman of the Conference of the Catholic Bishops' of India. He is a member of the Commission for Inter Religious Dialogue of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI).[11][12][13]
Controversial political comments[edit | edit source]
Anil Couto, in a letter written to all parish priests and religious institutions in the Delhi archdiocese, has claimed that a "turbulent political atmosphere" in the country posed a threat to India's constitutional principles and secular fabric. Reacting to the development, Government Minister Giriraj Singh said in a tweet, "The church receives an order from Italy whereas pseudo-seculars get their support from Pakistan. The day will soon come when the Hindus understand this and smash both to save India".[14]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Archbishop Anil Couto urges PM to introduce reservation for Christian Dalits". Zee News. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ designthemes. "H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji | Pujya Swamiji with Archbishop of Delhi, His Grace Anil Joseph Thomas Couto and Father Dominic Emmanuel". www.pujyaswamiji.org. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Delhi Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto". dna. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ Sreedathan, G. (21 February 2015). "PM should deliver on promises to minorities: Anil Joseph Thomas Couto". Business Standard. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Tag: Monsignor Anil Joseph Thomas Couto | CatholicHerald.co.uk". CatholicHerald.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, New Delhi". sacredheartcathedraldelhi.org. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ↑ Administrator. "Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto is installed as Archbishop of Delhi - Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)". www.icym.net. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Our Patron". www.rosaryschool.in. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ Goan origin archbishop Joseph Coutts appointed cardinal by Pope. Its Goa.
- ↑ "Our Patron". www.rosaryschool.in. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ↑ "Biography". www.archdiocesedelhi.org. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ↑ "(ENG) Interview with +Anil Joseph Thomas Couto". Vatican.va. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ↑ "Catholic Bishops' Conference of India". cbci.in. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ↑ "Godmen should stay away from politics: Alphons on Delhi archbishop letter". The Economic Times. 22 May 2018.
External links[edit | edit source]
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| Preceded by Vincent M. Concessao |
Archbishop of Delhi 2012 - present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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