Fr Thathireddy, 51, was born in 1974 to Innareddy and Mariamma in the Diocese of Nalgonda. One of three siblings, he joined the Salesian aspirantate in Gunadala in 1987. He made his first profession in 1993 and his perpetual profession in 1999.

He pursued his theological studies at Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore, and was ordained a priest in 2003 by Most Rev. Marampudi Joji. He holds a Doctorate in the Philosophy of Communication from the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS), Rome (2009), and postgraduate qualifications in secular disciplines.

From 2010 to 2015, Fr. Thathireddy served as Rector of the Provincial House and Vice Provincial of the Hyderabad Province. He then joined the Youth Ministry Department with Fr. Fabio at the Generalate in Rome for a year. In 2016, he was appointed Provincial of the Hyderabad Province, a role he fulfilled until 2022. Following his term, he took charge as Rector of Colle Don Bosco, where he continues to serve.

Fr. Thathireddy is fluent in Telugu, English, and Italian. With his rich pastoral and administrative experience—especially as a former Provincial and current Rector—he is well-equipped to assist the Rector Major in his global mission to serve the young.

The South Asian Salesians rejoice in this appointment and extend their heartfelt congratulations and prayerful wishes to Fr. Thathireddy as he takes on this new responsibility. 

Reach Fr Thathireddy: E-mail ID: thathimail@gmail.com