Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian


Athanasius Rethna 'Swamy Swamiadian' is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ahmedabad, India.

Early life and education

Swamy was born on 10 February 1961 at Tamil Nadu, India. He studied from St. Charles Major Seminary in Nagpur. He has also acquired a Licentiate in Clinical Psychology from the Pontifical Gregorian University.

Priesthood

On 29 March 1989, Swamy was ordained a priest by Bishop Charles Gomes, S.J.
DateEventTitle
10 Feb 1961Born-
29 Mar 1989Ordained PriestPriest of Ahmedabad, India
29 Jan 2018AppointedBishop of Ahmedabad, India
14 Apr 2018Ordained BishopBishop of Ahmedabad, India

Episcopate

Swamy was appointed bishop of Ahmedabad on 29 January 2018 by Pope Francis and consecrated by Thomas Ignatius MacWan on 14 April 2018. Prior to his appointment he was serving as the Rector of Vianney Vihar, Major Seminary in Vadodara.