Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil was born on July 14, 1954, in Nadukani, Kothamangalam Diocese, in the southern state of Kerala. He was ordained a priest on April 6, 1981. He taught and served as Administrator of Oriens Theological College in Shillong
Hajong tribe community from Baghapara parish also took part in the annual Eucharistic procession of Bongaiagon diocese 2018, which was held on 25th October.