Michael Akasius Toppo

Bishop Michael Akasius 'Toppo' is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tezpur, Assam, India.

Early life and education

Toppo was born on 8 May 1955 in Gormara, Assam, India. He studied at St. Paul's minor seminary, Shillong, Christ King College Shillong and St. Albert's College Ranchi.

Priesthood

On 26 January 1986 Toppo was ordained a priest.

Episcopate

Toppo was appointed Bishop of Tezpur, India by Pope Benedict XVI on 3 December 2007 and consecrated by Pedro López Quintana on 2 March 2008.