Bastiampillai Deogupillai
| Rt Rev. Bastiampillai Deogupillai | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Jaffna | |
 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Colombo |
| Diocese | Jaffna |
| Installed | 18 December 1972 |
| Term ended | 6 July 1992 |
| Predecessor | Jerome Emilianuspillai |
| Successor | Thomas Savundaranayagam |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
9 April 1917 Karampon, Ceylon |
| Died | 25 April 2003 (aged 86) |
| Alma mater |
St. Anthony's College, Kayts St. Patrick's College, Jaffna Propaganda College Ceylon University College University of Ceylon |
Right Reverend Jacob Bastiampillai Deogupillai (9 April 1917 – 25 April 2003) was a Ceylon Tamil priest and Roman Catholic Bishop of Jaffna.
Early life and family
Deogupillai was born on 9 April 1917 in Karampon on the island of Velanaitivu in northern Ceylon.[1][2][3] He was educated at St. Anthony's College, Kayts and St. Patrick's College, Jaffna.[2][4] He then studied at the Propaganda College.[4] He later received a BA degree from the Ceylon University College and a Diploma of Education from the University of Ceylon.[4]
Career
Deogupillai was ordained as a priest in Rome in December 1941.[1][2][3] After returning to Ceylon he served as parish priest of Karaveddy.[2] He taught for a while before becoming rector of St. Joseph's College, Anuradhapura.[1][2] He was later rector of Sacred Heart College, Karaveddy, St. Henry's College, Ilavalai and the Teacher Training College, Colombuthurai.[1][2] After the government took over the Teacher Training College in 1961 Deogupillai resigned as rector and became parish priest of Ilavalai.[4]
Deogupillai was appointed auxiliary bishop of Trincomalee-Batticaloa in February 1967.[1][2][3] In December 1972 he became Bishop of Jaffna.[2][3][4][5] He retired in July 1992.[3][4]
Later life
After retirement in 1991 Deogupillai lived at St. Martin's Seminary, Jaffna.[1] He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Jaffna for his literary contributions.[2]
Deogupillai died on 25 April 2003.[2][3] His funeral took place on 28 April 2003 at St. Mary's Cathedral, Jaffna.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Arumugam, S. (1997). Dictionary of Biography of the Tamils of Ceylon. p. 48.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Bishop Deogupillai passes away". TamilNet. 26 April 2003.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Bishop Jacob Bastiampillai Deogupillai". Catholic Hierarchy.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Emmanuel, S. J. (2 May 2003). "Bishop Deogupillai - a man of sturdy faith and courageous leadership". Daily News (Sri Lanka).
- ↑ "History". Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaffna.
- ↑ "Late Bishop's services recalled at funeral". TamilNet. 28 April 2003.