Rome: Msgr Ambrose Madtha Appointed Apostolic Nuncio of Ivory Coast
Daijiworld Media Network - Manglaore (MR)
Vatican News
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.