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03 July 2012

Trincomalee-Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Split; Swampillai and Ponniah named Bishops

The diocese of Trincomalee-Batticaloa, Sri Lanka was split into the dioceses of Trincomalee and Batticaloa.

Bishop Joseph Kingsley Swampillai was named Bishop of the former, having previously served as the Bishop of the combined diocese.

Bishop Joseph Ponniah was named Bishop of the latter, having previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of the combined diocese.

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