Background
Thoomkuzhy, Jacob was born on December 13, 1930 in Vilakkumadam, Kerala, India. Son of Kurian and Rosa (Pkallel) Thoomkuzhy.
Thoomkuzhy, Jacob was born on December 13, 1930 in Vilakkumadam, Kerala, India. Son of Kurian and Rosa (Pkallel) Thoomkuzhy.
Master of Theology, Ataneo Urbano, Rome, 1957. Juris Doctor, Lateran University, Rome, 1962. Master of Arts in English Literature, Fordham University, 1971.
Secretary, chancellor Diocese of Tellicherry, Kerala, 1962-1966. Rector Minor Seminary, Tellicherry, 1966-1968, 71-73. Bishop Diocese Mananthavady, 1973—1995.
Appointed bishop Diocese Thamerasserry, 1995. Archbishop Archdiocese Trichur, since 1996.