Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Pope Names Fr. Jose Sebastian as New Jalandhar Bishop
The Pope has chosen Fr.
Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel to be the new Bishop of Jalandhar in India.
He was appointed on Saturday to fill a position that was empty for almost seven years.
Fr.
Jose currently manages the finances for the Diocese.
The previous bishop resigned in June 2023.
A meeting is planned to decide when he will officially become bishop.
The local community is happy that the new leader comes from within the Diocese.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel as the new Bishop of Jalandhar.
The appointment was announced on Saturday.
Fr. Jose is currently the Financial Administrator of the Diocese.
The position was vacant for almost seven years.
A meeting will be held to finalize the Episcopal Ordination date.
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel
- What
- Appointment of new Bishop of Jalandhar
- When
- Announced on Saturday
- Where
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Why
- To fill a long-vacant position
Local Catholics
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- New Bishop
- Fr. Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel
- Diocese
- Jalandhar, Punjab
- Prior Role
- Financial Administrator
- Ordained
- May 1, 1991
- Born
- 1962
- Vacancy Duration
- Nearly seven years