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Rome: Msgr Ambrose Madtha Appointed Apostolic Nuncio of Ivory Coast

  •   Fri, May 09 2008 08:46:30 AM

Rome: Msgr Ambrose Madtha Appointed Apostolic Nuncio of Ivory Coast

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Vatican City, May 9: The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI named Monsignor Ambrose Madtha, in charge of internal affairs at the apostolic nunciature in China, as apostolic nuncio of Ivory Coast, elevating him to the dignity of archbishop.

The new nuncio was born in Belthangady, India in 1955 and was ordained a priest in 1982.

Born to late Joseph Madtha and May Madtha, he was a MA in Economics from Nagpur University and did his BEd from Lucknow University.

He studied Philosophy and Theology at St Charles Seminary Nagpur.  He has obtained doctorate in canon law from Urban Univeristy in Rome.

Ambrose Madtha entered diplomatic service in June 1990 and has served apostolic nunciatures in Ghana, El Salvador, Georgia, Albania and China (Taipei).

He has been granted the Titular See of "Naissus".

Ambrose Madtha is the brother of Fr Henry Madtha and Rev Srs Theresa Madtha SCB and Bridget Madtha FMM.
  

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  • Father Thomas , Nepal

    Mon, Aug 29 2011

    Blessings on this news.Msngr Madtha is a brother in Christ

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  • Fr. Addanki Raju, Diocese of Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

    Thu, May 13 2010

    Your Grace, Hearty Congratulations. I feel very happy that You are elevated as Apostolic Nuncio of Ivory Coast. Wish you best for your future missionary work and May God Bless you abundantly.

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  • Badugu Samson, St.Mary''s Cathedral, Cuddapah AP, India

    Fri, Jul 31 2009

    Your Grace, Hearty Congratulations. I am indeed very glad that You are elevated as Apostolic Nuncio. Hope to see You, perhaps in India.

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  • Rev. Donald H.R. De Souza, Mangalore, now Lucknow

    Wed, Sep 10 2008

    Hearty Congratulations, dear Mons. Ambrose! What a great joy, what wonderful news..!! More so since you and I belong to the same diocese...Lucknow.

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  • Jerry Moras, Kuppepadauv / Canada

    Tue, Jul 29 2008

    Congratulations ArchbishopAmbrose Madtha, may god bless in all your undertakings and future ventures...

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  • Peter Ritzen, 11358 New York

    Sun, Jul 27 2008

    Our deep appreciation to Mgr Madtha in Taipei (2003-2008). Our profoundest congratulations to H. E. Archbishop Madtha on the joyful occasion of his consacration! Stella, Franz & Peter RITZEN [New York USA]

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  • dr dileepraj Lobo, FRCS, DM, Nottingham, U.K.

    Fri, Jul 04 2008

    Daddy informed me that the Holy Father PopeBenedict XVI, has appointed you as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast in West Africa. My family and I offer you our heartiest congratulations for all that you have done for me and to my parents in Lucknow, India, particularly when I was your student in St francis' college, Lucknow. Your guidance and education given to me as your student have stood me in good stead and have made me feel proud of you for having made me into an eminent doctor in Nottingham, U.K. Hearty congratulationsonce again and may God bless you always.

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  • Leo Menezes, Ghana

    Thu, Jun 05 2008

    Congrats. we are still in Ghana. Do let us know if you are visiting here and when you are coming to Ivory Coast God Bless you and wish you the very best.

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  • vincent mathias and family, Amboli,Andheri (W)

    Tue, May 13 2008

    Heartly congratulations. we wish you best for your future missionarywork and may god bless you abundantly.

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  • FR.FELIX MONTEIRO, FR.MULLER HOSPITAL

    Mon, May 12 2008

    Hearty Congrats to your grace. We the entire Mangalore Konkanni Speaking catholic community are proud of you. All the best in your new mission.

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  • Fr. Veeresh V. Moras, Madanthyar, Shimoga

    Mon, May 12 2008

    Heartfelt Congratulations to you dear Rt. Rev. Dr. Ambrose Madtha. May God give you enough graces to take up this new responsibility. I assure you of my prayers.

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  • Chev. Austrin Lobo, KSG, Lucknow, U.P.

    Mon, May 12 2008

    Heartiest congratulations tri Msgr Ambrose Madtha on his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast. The diocese of Lucknow is proud of you and pray that God may continue to bless you always. Sorry I will not be in Lucknow for your consecration on July 29.

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  • Joe, Belthangady/USA

    Mon, May 12 2008

    May the Almighty God shower his choisest blessings on you, Your Grace.We the parisheners of Belthangady are proud of you.

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  • Dr.B.S.Talwadi, Bangalore

    Mon, May 12 2008

    Congragulations Your Grace.Being a friend of Madthas family I wish & pray that GOD may give YOU strength to lead the Holy Mission

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  • Wency and Irene Pais, Mannagudda,Mangalore.3

    Sun, May 11 2008

    Hearty congratulations to you dear Msgr.Madtha.May our Saviour Jesus Christ guide and guard you in your mission to Ivory Coast. We Mangaloreans are really proud of you.With an assurance of our prayers for your good health and success in your mission.

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  • Fr. Loloy Napiere, MSP, Taiwan

    Sun, May 11 2008

    My Heartfelt congratulations to His Grace, Msgr. Ambrose Madtha. May the Holy Spirit on this pentecost Sunday guide you in your mission to Ivory Coast. I am with you in prayers.

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  • Sr. Alice Valder,S.C.B, Yekkar,Mangalore/Argentina

    Sat, May 10 2008

    My hearty congratulations your grace Mons.Ambrose on your new oppointment as a Archibishop and Nuncio.God bless you and sustaina you in your new ministry.

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  • Sr.Veronica Rodrigues(S.C.B), Belthangady /Argentina

    Sat, May 10 2008

    My hearty congratulations Mons.Ambrose madtha. I thank God for the gift of you and offer you my everyday prayers for your great mission of apostolic Nuncio of ivory Coast.I am very proud of you. Indeed it is a great joy for the people of mangalore more over people of belthangady. Wising you all the best..

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  • Jyothi Dsouza, coove-chikmagalur

    Sat, May 10 2008

    Congratulations your grace Fr.Ambrose Madtha, may god bless in all your undertakings to become more success and serve the people .............

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  • Bro. Thomas Carlo, S.J., Bantval Belthangady / Kolkata

    Sat, May 10 2008

    My heartiest congratulations to Msgr. Ambrose Madtha for his elevation to the post of Apostolic Nuncia of Ivory Coast, Africa. May God bless him abundantly and give him strength to undertake the heavy responsibility in the country which has witnessed so much povery and hardships. I wish Msgr. Madtha all success in his new mission. We hail from the same Parish, Belthangady. He was born there and I lived there and studied in the Parish School. With kind regards and prayers. T. Carlo, S.J. Belthangady / Kolkata

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  • Jaison D'Souza, Mangalore

    Sat, May 10 2008

    Heartly Congratulations!Wish you best for your future missionary work and May God Bless you abundantly.

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  • Fr Henry Mascarenhas , St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor

    Sat, May 10 2008

    Congratulations your Grace. I am with you in my prayers. May the Jesus, the Good shepherd guide you in your new Mission. Fr Henry Mascarenhas,B/o Fr Joseph Mascarenhas

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  • Sr. Matilda Madtha A.C, Vittal/Carmel Convent, Goa

    Fri, May 09 2008

    Hearty Congratulations! I am very proud of you and of Madtha Family. May the Lord use you as His instrument in spreading His kingdom in China. Matilda Madtha A.C

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  • Fr.Michael, bangalore- chancellor

    Fri, May 09 2008

    congratulations on the ecclsisastical dignity conferred on you. 

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  • Fr. Balthazar Castelino, Nakre/Paris

    Fri, May 09 2008

    Congratulations! We are with you in prayers & spirit as it is a difficult mission since Ivory Coast is a country with political instability. Welcome to stay with us in our MEP house (Missions Etrangères de Paris = Paris Foreign Missions) Paris on your way to Ivory Coast or back home.

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  • Sr.Humbeline, Capitanio Convent

    Fri, May 09 2008

    Hearty congratulations your Grace.May God bless and sustain you in your ministry. We are proud of you.

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  • VINOD WIFLRED TAURO, MADANTHYAR,DUBAI

    Fri, May 09 2008

    HIS GRACE FR. AMBROSE MADTHA...Congratulations and it is a great joy for everybody you being named for this holy mission. May lord bless you and guide you in your future missionary work With prayers

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  • fr.Victor D'Mello, Kelmbet/mangalore

    Fri, May 09 2008

    Congratulations your grace. May The Good Shepherd Guide u in your Holy Mission...

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  • IVAN D COSTA, HIREBYLE/BANGALORE

    Fri, May 09 2008

    Your Grace congrgulations. inded it is great joy for the people of Karnataka. May the Lord GOD bless you. May the lord give you strenth and courage in the new assinment wishing you the best of best

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