Rev. Fr Thomas John is a Parish Priest in the Diocese of Paisley, Scotland. Born in Kerala, he studied Philosophy from Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur, Nagaland and later Theology from Oriens Theological College, Shillong, Meghalaya. He joined the Diocese of Kohima and served as Parish Priest and Associate Professor until 2016. His subject of research for his Doctorate was Impact of the Catholic Church on Naga Society.