James Thoppil

Most Reverend

James Thoppil
Bishop of Kohima
SeeKohima
Appointed16 June 2011
PredecessorJose Mukala
SuccessorIncumbent
Previous post(s)
  • Dean of Studies, Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur
  • Pastor and Headmaster, Holy Cross Church, Dimapur
  • Secretary of the Nagaland Association of Catholic Schools
  • Professor, Chancellor and Dean of Studies, Oriens Theological College, Shillong
  • Diocesan Secretary Priests' Forum for Theological Reflection
  • Rector at Oriens Theological College, Shillong
Orders
Ordination12 January 1982
Consecration8 September 2011
by Salvatore Pennacchio
Personal details
Born (1959-05-08) 8 May 1959
NationalityIndian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceBishop's House, Kohima, Nagaland, 797 001 India
Alma materPontifical Urban University
Salesian Pontifical University
Motto"to do everything for the sake of the Gospel"

Bishop James Thoppil is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kohima.