Background
Chinnappa, Malayappan was born on July 23, 1937 in Ayandur-Mugaiyar, India.
Chinnappa, Malayappan was born on July 23, 1937 in Ayandur-Mugaiyar, India.
Ordained priest of Salesians of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, India, 1972, appointed bishop of Vellore India, 1993, ordained bishop of Vellore India, 1994—2005, appointed archbishop of Madras and Mylapore India, since 2005.