Henry Sebastian D'Souza
Born in Igatpuri, D'Souza was ordained priest in 1948. He became Bishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar in 1974 and was named coadjutor Archbishop of Calcutta in 1985. D'Souza retired in 2002 as Archbishop of Calcutta and started the Life Ascending- a monthly newsletter for the elderly. He died at the age of 90 in 2016 at Vianney Home, Kolkata. He was the Archbishop of Calcutta (Kolkata) when Saint Mother Teresa was in her later years and upon her death in the year 1997, helped initiate and support her sainthood.
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai
It is claimed that [[Thomas the Apostle|Saint Thomas]]’s apostolic ministry in India took place specifically at [[Kodungallur|Cranganore]] along the [[Malabar coast]] from 52 A.D to 68 A.D. His journey through [[Kerala]] is said to have resulted in numerous conversions. After spending 10 years on the Malabar coast he is said to have travelled Eastwards across the [[Deccan Plateau]], arriving in [[Mylapore]] in 68 A.D. The cave at little mount is claimed to be his favourite preaching spot. A 2000 year old never drying, a miraculous stream of water on a rock face are said to be examples of the apostle’s divine exploits. A church atop St. Thomas mount was built by [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] in 1547 to mark the spot. It was on this [[St. Thomas Mount]] that the apostle was said to be killed by a lance which pierced through his back.