News Recent News and Events at POI New Pro-Rector, Fr. Sunny Thomas Kokkaravalayil, SJ | New Pro-Rector, Fr. Sunny Thomas Kokkaravalayil, SJ |
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| Written by JMD | |
| Thursday, 02 July 2009 | |
With the letter of June 8, 2009, Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus and Vice Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Oriental Institute appointed Fr. Sunny Thomas Kokkaravalayil, SJ, Pro-Rector ad interim of the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. Fr. Sunny Thomas succeeds HE Msgr. Cyril Vasil', SJ after his recent nomination as Secretary of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches and elevation to Titular Archbishop. Fr. Sunny Thomas' new appointment is effective as of June 15, 2009. May the Holy Spirit guide and accompany him in his new office. |
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