Clement Tirkey
Clement Tirkey is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalpaiguri, India.[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Clement Tirkey | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Jalpaiguri | |
| Archdiocese | Calcutta |
| Diocese | Jalpaiguri |
| Appointed | 3 December 2014 |
| Predecessor | James Anthony Toppo |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1978 |
| Consecration | 23 April 2006 by Telesphore Toppo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1947 Chhattisgarh India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Collaborator of God with joy |
Early life
Tirkey was born in Chhattisgarh, India on 12 September 1947.
Priesthood
Tirkey was ordained a priest in 1978 for the Darjeeling diocese but was incardinated in Bagdogra diocese on 14 June 1997.
Episcopate
Tirkey was appointed bishop of Jalpaiguri on 31 January 2006 and consecrated on 23 April 2006 by Cardinal Telesphore Toppo.[4]
References
- "Bishop Clement Tirkey | Bishop of Jalpaiguri Diocese Clement Tirkey | Ucanews". directory.ucanews.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Apostolic Nunciature, India & Nepal". www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Diocese of Jalpaiguri, India". GCatholic. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Bishop Clement Tirkey [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
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