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Bishop Leo Tigga, S.J. †

Deceased

Bishop of Raiganj, India


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
31 Jan 1916Born
21 Nov 194832.8Ordained PriestPriest of Society of Jesus
8 Aug 196246.5AppointedBishop of Dumka, India
7 Oct 196246.6Ordained BishopBishop of Dumka, India
8 Jun 197862.3AppointedBishop of Raiganj, India
29 Jan 198669.9DiedBishop of Raiganj, India

MicroData Summary for Leo Tigga
(VIAF: 212611291; WikiData: Q54864263)
Bishop Leo Tigga S.J. (born , died ) Bishop of Raiganj

EventPlace
Birth PlacePaikpara
Death PlaceMalda

  • a priest for 37.1 years
  • a bishop for 23.3 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1962, Number 168

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