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Our Bishop
Rt. Rev. P. Thomas Paulsamy
Thomas Paulsamy is the serving Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the second bishop of the diocese.
He was born on 2 August 1954 in N. Poolampatty, Diocese of Tiruchirappalli. He has acquired Masters in Arts. He studied Philosophy & Theology at St. Paul’s Seminary, Tiruchirapalli and M.Th. at Maryknoll School of Theology, New York, USA.
He was ordained a priest on 25 May 1977.
He was appointed Bishop of Dindigul on 11 April 2016 by Pope Francis and ordained on 22 May 2016 by Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal.
Message of the Month
February 2026
Consecrated Light and the Call to Conversion
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
February gently leads us from the light of Christ to the path of conversion. In this short but spiritually rich month, the Church invites us to contemplate the Lord who is presented in the Temple and to begin anew the holy journey of Lent.
2 February: The Presentation of the Lord – Feast of Consecrated Life
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, we behold Christ, the Light of the nations, offered to the Father. Simeon and Anna recognize in the Child the fulfilment of God’s promise, reminding us that a life rooted in faith learns to see with patience and hope.
On this same day, the Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of Consecrated Life. I extend my heartfelt greetings and deep gratitude to all our men and women religious. Your vows are a prophetic sign in the Church and in the world. Through prayer, service, simplicity of life, and generous availability, you proclaim that God alone is enough. I encourage you to remain faithful to your first love, to walk together in communion, and to continue being a living light for our parishes, institutions, and the wider society. The Church needs your witness more than ever.
18 February: Ash Wednesday – Beginning of Lent
With Ash Wednesday, we enter the sacred season of Lent, a time given to us not as a burden, but as grace. The ashes placed on our heads remind us of our fragility and call us back to what truly matters. Lent invites us to conversion of heart and renewal of life through the three traditional practices: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer.
Fasting helps us regain inner freedom by teaching us discipline and simplicity. Almsgiving opens our hearts to the needs of the poor and makes our faith concrete. Prayer restores our relationship with God and shapes our decisions and attitudes. I encourage every family and parish to take this Lenten call seriously, choosing practices that are sincere, consistent, and transformative.
Popular Devotions: Pathways of Faith
I also invite our parishes to promote and animate popular devotions during Lent. The Way of the Cross, penitential services, Eucharistic adoration, Marian devotions, and communal prayer moments help people enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s passion and love. When celebrated with pastoral sensitivity, these devotions become powerful means of evangelisation and spiritual renewal, especially for ordinary faithful seeking simple yet profound expressions of faith.
Dear brothers and sisters, February reminds us that the light we receive must lead us to change. May the example of consecrated persons inspire us, and may the Lenten journey purify our hearts. Let us walk together toward Easter with humility, hope, and renewed love for God and one another.
With prayerful blessings,
Yours in Christ,
+ Most Rev. P. Thomas Paulsamy
Bishop of Dindigul
Diocese Profile
- Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
- Erected on 10 November 2003
- Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Madurai
- Rite: Latin (or Roman)
- Country: India
- Square Kilometers: 6,267 (2,420 Square Miles)
- Total Population: 2.44 million (2024)
- Catholics: 156,308 (2024)
- First Bishop: Rt. Rev. Antony Pappusamy (10 November 2003 to 26 July 2014, Appointed Archbishop of Madurai)
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Faith
We prioritize faith as it informs our worship, prayer life, and theological understanding, allowing us to grow in holiness and share the message of Christ’s love with others.
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Unity
Unity is a cornerstone of our diocesan community, emphasizing our commitment to coming together as one Body of Christ, transcending differences of background or perspective
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Compassion
Compassion is central to our diocesan identity, compelling us to show empathy, mercy, and care to those in need, mirroring Christ’s love for the marginalized and suffering.
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Mission
Mission motivates us to be salt and light in the world, addressing the spiritual and material needs of individuals and communities, and fulfilling the Great Commission given by Jesus to His disciples
“Saint Anthony,
your intercession has been a guiding light in my darkest moments, and your miracles have filled my life with hope and faith“
Sarah from Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Feel free to reach out to us anytime. Your questions, thoughts, and feedback are valuable to us.
We’re here to listen and assist in any way we can.
Address:
Bishop’s House,
Valan Nagar,
P.O. Box 6, Mullipadi P.O.,
Dindigul 624 005, Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: +91 73052 31507
Email: dgldiocese@yahoo.co.in bishopthomaspaulsamydgl@gmail.com
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