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He was ordained a priest on 4 May 1969 by Bishop [[Paul Ch’eng Shih-kuang]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan|Tainan]], Taiwan.
He was ordained a priest on 4 May 1969 by Bishop [[Paul Ch’eng Shih-kuang]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan|Tainan]], Taiwan.


He prepared for a diplomatic career by completing the course of study at the [[Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy]] in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy]]|language =it|access-date = 5 August 2019 | title = Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica, Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999 |url = http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_academies/acdeccles/documents/1950-1999.htm }}</ref>
He prepared for a diplomatic career by completing the course of study at the [[Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy]] in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy]]|language =it|access-date = 5 August 2019 | title = Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica, Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999 |url = https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_academies/acdeccles/documents/1950-1999.htm }}</ref>


[[Pope John Paul II]] named him [[titular archbishop]] of [[Milevum]] and Apostolic Nuncio to the [[Central African Republic]] and to [[Chad]] on 24 August 1999. He received his episcopal consecration on 30 October from Cardinal [[Angelo Sodano]].
[[Pope John Paul II]] named him [[titular archbishop]] of [[Milevum]] and Apostolic Nuncio to the [[Central African Republic]] and to [[Chad]] on 24 August 1999. He received his episcopal consecration on 30 October from Cardinal [[Angelo Sodano]].

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Mar Joseph Chennoth
Apostolic Nuncio to Japan
DioceseErnakulam-Angamaly
Orders
Ordination4 May 1969
Consecration30 October 1999
Personal details
Born(1943-10-13)13 October 1943
DenominationSyro-Malabar Catholic Church

Joseph Chennoth (born 13 October 1943) is a Syro Malabar Catholic prelate who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has been an archbishop and an apostolic nuncio since 1999.

He was ordained a priest on 4 May 1969 by Bishop Paul Ch’eng Shih-kuang of Tainan, Taiwan.

He prepared for a diplomatic career by completing the course of study at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in 1973.[1]

Pope John Paul II named him titular archbishop of Milevum and Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic and to Chad on 24 August 1999. He received his episcopal consecration on 30 October from Cardinal Angelo Sodano.

Pope Benedict XVI named him Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania on 15 June 2005.[2]

Benedict appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Japan on 15 August 2011.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica, Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999" (in Italian). Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 15.06.2005" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 15 June 2005. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 15.08.2011" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 15 August 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2019.