Jacob Angadiath

Background

Angadiath, Jacob was born on October 26, 1945 in Periappuram, Kerala, India. Son of Ulahannan and Mariam Angadiath.

Education

Bachelor, University Kerala, 1978. Master of Theology, University Dallas, 1995.

Career

Ordained priest Diocese of Palai (Syro-Malabarese), India, 1972. Assistant vicar St. Joseph's Church Kudakkachira, 1972—1973, St. George Forane Church Aruvithura, 1973—1977. Vicar St. John's Church Amparanirappel, 1977—1980.

Vice rector Minor Seminary, 1980—1984. Assistant pastor St. Pius X Church, Dallas, 1984—1997, St. Michael Archangel Church, Garland, 1997—1999. Director Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission Dallas, 1984—1999, Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission Chicago, 1999—2001.

Ordained bishop, 2001. Bishop Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle of Chicago (Syro-Malabarese), since 2001.

Achievements

• Jacob Angadiath has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Ulahannan Angadiath

Mother:

Mariam Angadiath