His Excellency
Most Rev. Dr. A. Neethinathan was appointed the first Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Chingleput on 19 July 2002, and has shepherded the diocese since its foundation.
Key Dates
Born: 3 July 1955
Priestly Ordination: 9 May 1987
Appointed Bishop of Chingleput: 19 July 2002
Feast: 29 June
Biography
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Reach the Bishop's Office
Catholic Bishop's House, Thimmavaram, Kancheepuram Road, Chingleput – 603 101. Phone: 044 - 2742 6649.