Rt. Rev. Archbishop Antony Coudert

Biography

Archbishop Antony Coudert, O.M.I., served the Archdiocese of Colombo for over two decades (1905–1929), guiding the Western Archdiocese through crucial years of growth and institutional maturity. Archbishop Coudert prioritized Catholic education, establishing parish schools throughout the Western Province and supporting higher education institutions. He completed major structural works on St. Lucia's Cathedral and consecrated numerous new parish churches. His episcopate was characterized by strong administrative governance, warm encouragement of lay apostolates, and the expansion of healthcare and orphanages managed by religious congregations.