The Legacy of Archbishop Thomas Pothacamury

Archbishop Thomas Pothacamury, the first Indian Bishop of the Bangalore Diocese, later became its Archbishop upon Bangalore's elevation to a Metropolitan Archdiocese in 1953.

• Episcopal Journey: Born in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district in 1889, Rev. Thomas Pothacamury was ordained a priest in 1916. He served as the first Bishop of Guntur before assuming leadership in the Bangalore Diocese until his passing in 1968.
• National Stewardship: Rev. Dr. Thomas Pothacamury served as the secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India during the post-independence era. His responsibilities included issuing visas to missionary priests entering India, a duty previously held by the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.

Archbishop Thomas Pothacamury's contributions to the Indian Catholic community and his leadership in the Bangalore Diocese continue to shape the ethos of Thomas House. His legacy of service and advocacy resonates within the school community and beyond, inspiring future generations.

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