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'''Athanasius Rethna''' '''Swamy Swamiadian''' is the current serving bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahmedabad]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bswamy.html|title=Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]|last=Cheney|first=David M.|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/ahme0.htm|title=Diocese of Ahmedabad, India|work=GCatholic|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2018/01/29/180129e.html|title=Resignations and Appointments|website=press.vatican.va|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref>
'''Athanasius Rethna''' '''Swamy Swamiadian''' is the current serving bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahmedabad]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bswamy.html|title=Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]|last=Cheney|first=David M.|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/ahme0.htm|title=Diocese of Ahmedabad, India|work=GCatholic|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2018/01/29/180129e.html|title=Resignations and Appointments|website=press.vatican.va|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref>


== Early life & education ==
== Early life and education ==
Swamy was born on 10 February 1961 at [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He studied from St. Charles Major Seminary in [[Nagpur]]. He has also acquired a [[Licentiate (degree)|Licentiate]] in [[Clinical psychology|Clinical Psychology]] from the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-rethna-swamy/881|title=Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy {{!}} Bishop of Ahmedabad Diocese Athanasius Rethna Swamy {{!}} Ucanews|website=directory.ucanews.com|access-date=2018-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191632/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-rethna-swamy/881|archive-date=2018-10-29|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Swamy was born on 10 February 1961 at [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He studied from St. Charles Major Seminary in [[Nagpur]]. He has also acquired a [[Licentiate (degree)|Licentiate]] in [[Clinical psychology|Clinical Psychology]] from the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-rethna-swamy/881|title=Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy {{!}} Bishop of Ahmedabad Diocese Athanasius Rethna Swamy {{!}} Ucanews|website=directory.ucanews.com|access-date=2018-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191632/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-rethna-swamy/881|archive-date=2018-10-29|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Priesthood ==
== Priesthood ==
On 29 March 1989, Swamy was ordained a priest by Bishop Charles Gomes, S.J.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.ucanindia.in/news/new-bishop-appointed-for-ahmedabad-36483.html|title=New bishop appointed for Ahmedabad {{!}} UCAN India Mobile Site|website=m.ucanindia.in|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref>
On 29 March 1989, Swamy was ordained a priest by Bishop Charles Gomes, S.J.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.ucanindia.in/news/new-bishop-appointed-for-ahmedabad-36483.html|title=New bishop appointed for Ahmedabad {{!}} UCAN India Mobile Site|website=m.ucanindia.in|access-date=2018-10-29|archive-date=2018-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232404/http://m.ucanindia.in/news/new-bishop-appointed-for-ahmedabad-36483.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>  
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== Episcopate ==
== Episcopate ==
Swamy was appointed bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad]] on 29 January 2018 by [[Pope Francis]] and consecrated by [[Thomas Ignatius MacWan]] on 14 April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bswamy.html|title=Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]|last=Cheney|first=David M.|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-01/new-bishop-ahmedabad-india.html|title=Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian new Bishop of Ahmedabad, India - Vatican News|date=2018-01-29|access-date=2018-10-29|language=en}}</ref> Prior to his appointment he was serving as the Rector of Vianney Vihar, Major Seminary in [[Vadodara]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/fr-athanasius-rethna-swamy-new-bishop-of-ahmedabad/|title=Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy New Bishop of Ahmedabad {{!}} CCBI|website=ccbi.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref>
Swamy was appointed bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahmedabad|Ahmedabad]] on 29 January 2018 by [[Pope Francis]] and consecrated by [[Thomas Ignatius MacWan]] on 14 April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bswamy.html|title=Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]|last=Cheney|first=David M.|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-01/new-bishop-ahmedabad-india.html|title=Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian new Bishop of Ahmedabad, India - Vatican News|date=2018-01-29|access-date=2018-10-29|language=en}}</ref> Prior to his appointment he was serving as the Rector of Vianney Vihar, Major Seminary in [[Vadodara]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/fr-athanasius-rethna-swamy-new-bishop-of-ahmedabad/|title=Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy New Bishop of Ahmedabad {{!}} CCBI|website=ccbi.in|date=29 January 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-29}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 07:11, 10 February 2024

Most Reverend

Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian
Bishop of Ahmedabad
ArchdioceseGandhinagar
DioceseAhmedabad
Appointed29 January 2018
PredecessorThomas Ignatius MacWan
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination29 March 1989
by Bishop Charles Gomes, S.J.
Consecration14 April 2018
by Thomas Ignatius MacWan
Personal details
Born (1961-02-10) 10 February 1961 (age 65)
Tamil Nadu India
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous post(s)Rector of Vianney Vihar, Major Seminary, Vadodara
Alma materPontifical Gregorian University

Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahmedabad, India.[1][2][3]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Swamy was born on 10 February 1961 at Tamil Nadu, India. He studied from St. Charles Major Seminary in Nagpur. He has also acquired a Licentiate in Clinical Psychology from the Pontifical Gregorian University.[4]

Priesthood[edit | edit source]

On 29 March 1989, Swamy was ordained a priest by Bishop Charles Gomes, S.J.[5]

Date [6] Event Title
10 Feb 1961 Born
29 Mar 1989 Ordained Priest Priest of Ahmedabad, India
29 Jan 2018 Appointed Bishop of Ahmedabad, India
14 Apr 2018 Ordained Bishop Bishop of Ahmedabad, India

Episcopate[edit | edit source]

Swamy was appointed bishop of Ahmedabad on 29 January 2018 by Pope Francis and consecrated by Thomas Ignatius MacWan on 14 April 2018.[7][8] Prior to his appointment he was serving as the Rector of Vianney Vihar, Major Seminary in Vadodara.[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  2. ↑ "Diocese of Ahmedabad, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  3. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  4. ↑ "Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy | Bishop of Ahmedabad Diocese Athanasius Rethna Swamy | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  5. ↑ "New bishop appointed for Ahmedabad | UCAN India Mobile Site". m.ucanindia.in. Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  6. ↑ "Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  7. ↑ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  8. ↑ "Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian new Bishop of Ahmedabad, India - Vatican News". 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
  9. ↑ "Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy New Bishop of Ahmedabad | CCBI". ccbi.in. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-29.

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