Savarinathan Michael Augustine



Savarinathan Michael Augustine (12 June 1933 – 4 November 2017) was an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.

Quotes

 * There is no time for grief and remorse. We have a mission.
 * Parishes and convents in Tamil Nadu are sheltering homeless in the wake of Sunday's disaster (27 December 2004) Asia News


 * This period of crisis has made people united in their intense personal suffering.
 * Hindu fundamentalists praise the work of Christian missionaries (4 January 2005) Asia News


 * It's like Easter; after destruction and pain, hope in the future is back. Our main mission is to create trust and hope among the victims: fishermen, widows and children.
 * In the diocese of Pondicherry-Cuddalore, 76 boats go back to sea after the tsunami (11 May 2005) Asia News


 * Here tragedy seems to follow upon tragedy.
 * A year after the Tsunami, survivors battle floods (20 December 2005) Asia News