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The Eparchial Curia, P. B. No. 6,Kothamangalam - 686 691Kerala,
India
0485 - 2862236, 2862237@ [email protected]
www.kothamangalamdiocese.org
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ContentsRoman PontiffHis Holiness
Pope Francis
Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ,266th Successor of St.
Peter,Prince of the Apostles,Supreme Pontiff of the Universal
Church,Primate of Italy, Metropolitan of the Roman
Province,Sovereign of the State of Vatican City andServant of the
Servants of God.
Born in Buenos Aires on : 17-12-1936Ordained Priest :
13-12-1969Ordained Bishop : 27-05-1992Archbishop of Buenos Aires :
13-06-1997Created Cardinal : 21-02-2001Elected Pope :
13-04-2013Installed on the Throne of St. Peter : 19-04-2013
His Holiness Pope FrancisPalazzo Apostolico, 00120 Città del
Vaticano, Rome, ItalyContents Hierarchy of the
Catholic Church
3 Hierarchy of the Catholic Church31 The Eparchy - General
Information52 The Bishop53 Former Bishops54 Prelates from the
Eparchy56 Eparchial Curia61 Clerical Institutions61 Central Organs
of Specialized Apostolate65 Proto-presbyterates71 Recipients of
Papal Honours72 Parishes and Filial Churches80 Institutions under
Parish Territories97 Priests Belonging to the Eparchy
110 Deceased Prelates & Priests116 Priests Incardinated to
other Dioceses122 Religious Congregations for Men128 Religious
Congregations for Women160 Religious Priests from the Eparchy190
Faith Formation197 Educational Service216 Social Welfare
Activities222 Medical Services223 Eparchial Chronicle 2016224
Statistics227 Telephone Directory - Idukki229 Telephone Directory -
Kothamangalam233 Mobile Number and E-mail ID of Priests
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 32 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
ContentsRoman PontiffHis Holiness
Pope Francis
Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ,266th Successor of St.
Peter,Prince of the Apostles,Supreme Pontiff of the Universal
Church,Primate of Italy, Metropolitan of the Roman
Province,Sovereign of the State of Vatican City andServant of the
Servants of God.
Born in Buenos Aires on : 17-12-1936Ordained Priest :
13-12-1969Ordained Bishop : 27-05-1992Archbishop of Buenos Aires :
13-06-1997Created Cardinal : 21-02-2001Elected Pope :
13-04-2013Installed on the Throne of St. Peter : 19-04-2013
His Holiness Pope FrancisPalazzo Apostolico, 00120 Città del
Vaticano, Rome, ItalyContents Hierarchy of the
Catholic Church
3 Hierarchy of the Catholic Church31 The Eparchy - General
Information52 The Bishop53 Former Bishops54 Prelates from the
Eparchy56 Eparchial Curia61 Clerical Institutions61 Central Organs
of Specialized Apostolate65 Proto-presbyterates71 Recipients of
Papal Honours72 Parishes and Filial Churches80 Institutions under
Parish Territories97 Priests Belonging to the Eparchy
110 Deceased Prelates & Priests116 Priests Incardinated to
other Dioceses122 Religious Congregations for Men128 Religious
Congregations for Women160 Religious Priests from the Eparchy190
Faith Formation197 Educational Service216 Social Welfare
Activities222 Medical Services223 Eparchial Chronicle 2016224
Statistics227 Telephone Directory - Idukki229 Telephone Directory -
Kothamangalam233 Mobile Number and E-mail ID of Priests
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The Congregation for the Eastern ChurchesPrefect His Eminence
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
Secretary Most Rev. Cyril Vasil S.J. Palazzo del Bramante, Via
della
Conciliazione 34, 00193 Roma, ITALY 00-39-06-69884282
00-39-06-69884300 (Fax)The Apostolic Nunciature in India
Nuncio Most Rev. Giambattista Diquattro Apostolic Nunciature
50-C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri,New Delhi 110 021
011-42492300, 011-26874286 (Fax)@
[email protected]
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) C.B.C.I.
Centre, 1, Ashok Place, Near
Gole Dakkhana, New Delhi 110 001, INDIA 011-23344470, 23362956,
23344695
011-23364615, Caritas: 23715146 (Fax)@ [email protected]
President His Eminence Baselios CardinalCleemis CatholicosMajor
Archbishop of Trivandrum
Major Archbishop’s House,Pattam P.O.,Thiruvananthapuram 695
004
0471-25416420471-2541635 (Fax)
@ [email protected] President I Most Rev. Dr. Andrews
Thazhath
Archbishop of TrichurCatholic Archbishop’s House,Trichur 680
005
9447321599, 0487-2332282 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Vice President II Most Rev. Filipe Neri FerraoArchbishop of Goa
and Daman andPatriarch “ad honorem” of the East Indies
Archbishop's House
P. B. No. 216, AltinhoPanaji, Goa
0832-2433600@ [email protected]
Secretary General Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas SFX CBCI Centre,
1, Ashok Place
Delhi, 110001, INDIA (0) 8002882467@
[email protected]
The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) Kerala Catholic
Bishops’ Council, POC,
P.B.No. 225, Palarivattom, Kochi 682 025@ [email protected] 0484 -
2805722, 2805815,2805815
0484 - 2806214 (Fax)President His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Soosa
Pakiam
Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum Latin Archbishop’s
House,
Vellayambalam, P.B. No. 805Trivandrum, Kerala, India – 695
003
0471 -27240010091 471-2725001 (Fax)
@ [email protected] President His Excellency Dr.
Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom
Catholic Bishop's House, St. Peter'sJunction, Pathanamthitta.
689 645.Kerala, India
+91 468 2223200, (91) 9447 019544@ [email protected]
Secretary General His Grace Mar Mathew Moolakkatt Catholic
Archbishop’s House, P.B. No.71,
Kottayam - 686 001 0481- 2563527, 2563812@
[email protected]
Dy. Secretary General Rev. Fr. Varghese VallikkattDirector,
P.O.C. P.B. No. 2251,Palarivattom P.O., Cochin 682025
94470733710484 - 2805722, 0484 - 2806214 (Fax)
@ [email protected] of theCatholic
Church
Hierarchy of theCatholic Church
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The Congregation for the Eastern ChurchesPrefect His Eminence
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
Secretary Most Rev. Cyril Vasil S.J. Palazzo del Bramante, Via
della
Conciliazione 34, 00193 Roma, ITALY 00-39-06-69884282
00-39-06-69884300 (Fax)The Apostolic Nunciature in India
Nuncio Most Rev. Giambattista Diquattro Apostolic Nunciature
50-C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri,New Delhi 110 021
011-42492300, 011-26874286 (Fax)@
[email protected]
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) C.B.C.I.
Centre, 1, Ashok Place, Near
Gole Dakkhana, New Delhi 110 001, INDIA 011-23344470, 23362956,
23344695
011-23364615, Caritas: 23715146 (Fax)@ [email protected]
President His Eminence Baselios CardinalCleemis CatholicosMajor
Archbishop of Trivandrum
Major Archbishop’s House,Pattam P.O.,Thiruvananthapuram 695
004
0471-25416420471-2541635 (Fax)
@ [email protected] President I Most Rev. Dr. Andrews
Thazhath
Archbishop of TrichurCatholic Archbishop’s House,Trichur 680
005
9447321599, 0487-2332282 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Vice President II Most Rev. Filipe Neri FerraoArchbishop of Goa
and Daman andPatriarch “ad honorem” of the East Indies
Archbishop's House
P. B. No. 216, AltinhoPanaji, Goa
0832-2433600@ [email protected]
Secretary General Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas SFX CBCI Centre,
1, Ashok Place
Delhi, 110001, INDIA (0) 8002882467@
[email protected]
The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) Kerala Catholic
Bishops’ Council, POC,
P.B.No. 225, Palarivattom, Kochi 682 025@ [email protected] 0484 -
2805722, 2805815,2805815
0484 - 2806214 (Fax)President His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Soosa
Pakiam
Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum Latin Archbishop’s
House,
Vellayambalam, P.B. No. 805Trivandrum, Kerala, India – 695
003
0471 -27240010091 471-2725001 (Fax)
@ [email protected] President His Excellency Dr.
Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom
Catholic Bishop's House, St. Peter'sJunction, Pathanamthitta.
689 645.Kerala, India
+91 468 2223200, (91) 9447 019544@ [email protected]
Secretary General His Grace Mar Mathew Moolakkatt Catholic
Archbishop’s House, P.B. No.71,
Kottayam - 686 001 0481- 2563527, 2563812@
[email protected]
Dy. Secretary General Rev. Fr. Varghese VallikkattDirector,
P.O.C. P.B. No. 2251,Palarivattom P.O., Cochin 682025
94470733710484 - 2805722, 0484 - 2806214 (Fax)
@ [email protected] of theCatholic
Church
Hierarchy of theCatholic Church
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Syro - Malabar ChurchMajor Archbishop
His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry
Mount St. Thomas, P.B. No. 3110Kakkanad P. O., Kochi 682 030
0484 - 2424780, 2424768, 24257272426235, 24262360484 - 2422727
(Office) (Fax)0484 - 2355010 (P) (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
Born at Thuruthy on : 19-04-1945Ordained Priest :
18-12-1972Ordained Bishop : 02-02-1997Elected Archbishop of Syro -
Malabar Church : 26-05-2011Installed on : 29-05-2011Created
Cardinal : 18-02-2012
Permanent Synod Mar George Cardinal AlencherryMar Mathew
Moolakkatt OSBMar Andrews ThazhathMar Joseph PerumthottamMar Jose
Porunnedom
Substitutes Mar Joseph KallarangattMar Mathew ArackalMar Jacob
ManathodathMar Lawrence Mukkuzhy
Secretary to the Synod Mar Antony Kariyil CMIMajor
Archiepiscopal Curia
Chancellor Rev. Dr. Antony KollannurVice Chancellor Rev. Fr.
Paul Robin ThekkathFinance Officer Rev. Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil
Official Publication “Synodal News”
TRIBUNALS
Major Archiepiscopal Superior TribunalGeneral Moderator Mar
Mathew Moolakkatt OSB
Episcopal Members Mar Sebastian Vadakel MSTMar George
Madathikandathil
Major Archiepiscopal Ordinary TribunalPresident Rev. Dr. Jose
Chiramel
Procura of the Major Archbishop at the Apostolic SeeProcurator
Mar Stephen Chirappanath
SYNODAL COMMISSIONS
Commission for CatechesisChairman Mar Jacob ManathodathMembers
Mar Joseph Pandarasseril
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySecretary Rev. Dr. Jimmy Poochakatt
Commission for ClergyChairman Mar Sebastian AdayanthrathMembers
Mar John Vadakel CMI
Mar Jacob MurickenSecretary Rev. Fr. Jimmy Karthanam
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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Syro - Malabar ChurchMajor Archbishop
His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry
Mount St. Thomas, P.B. No. 3110Kakkanad P. O., Kochi 682 030
0484 - 2424780, 2424768, 24257272426235, 24262360484 - 2422727
(Office) (Fax)0484 - 2355010 (P) (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
Born at Thuruthy on : 19-04-1945Ordained Priest :
18-12-1972Ordained Bishop : 02-02-1997Elected Archbishop of Syro -
Malabar Church : 26-05-2011Installed on : 29-05-2011Created
Cardinal : 18-02-2012
Permanent Synod Mar George Cardinal AlencherryMar Mathew
Moolakkatt OSBMar Andrews ThazhathMar Joseph PerumthottamMar Jose
Porunnedom
Substitutes Mar Joseph KallarangattMar Mathew ArackalMar Jacob
ManathodathMar Lawrence Mukkuzhy
Secretary to the Synod Mar Antony Kariyil CMIMajor
Archiepiscopal Curia
Chancellor Rev. Dr. Antony KollannurVice Chancellor Rev. Fr.
Paul Robin ThekkathFinance Officer Rev. Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil
Official Publication “Synodal News”
TRIBUNALS
Major Archiepiscopal Superior TribunalGeneral Moderator Mar
Mathew Moolakkatt OSB
Episcopal Members Mar Sebastian Vadakel MSTMar George
Madathikandathil
Major Archiepiscopal Ordinary TribunalPresident Rev. Dr. Jose
Chiramel
Procura of the Major Archbishop at the Apostolic SeeProcurator
Mar Stephen Chirappanath
SYNODAL COMMISSIONS
Commission for CatechesisChairman Mar Jacob ManathodathMembers
Mar Joseph Pandarasseril
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySecretary Rev. Dr. Jimmy Poochakatt
Commission for ClergyChairman Mar Sebastian AdayanthrathMembers
Mar John Vadakel CMI
Mar Jacob MurickenSecretary Rev. Fr. Jimmy Karthanam
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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Commission for DoctrineChairman Mar Joseph KallarangattMembers
Mar George Njaralakkatt
Mar Jose Arumachadath MCBSSecretary Rev. Dr. Joseph Pamplani
Asst. Secretary Rev. Dr. Francis PittapillilCommission for
Ecumenism
Chairman Mar Joseph PerumthottamMembers Mar Mathew
Vaniakizhakkel VC
Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam CSTSecretary Rev. Dr. Cherian
Karukaparambil
Commission for Evangelization & Pastoral Care of the
Migrants
Chairman Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MSTMembers Mar Mathew
Arackal
Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSBSecretary Rev. Dr. Sebastian
Muttamthottil MCBS
Commission for FinanceChairman Mar Mathew ArackalMembers Mar
Bosco Puthur
Mar Raphael ThattilMar Gregory Karotemprel CMI
Secretary Rev. Fr. Mathew PulimoottilCommission for Institutes
of Consecrated Life
Chairman Mar Jose PorunnedomMembers Mar Jose Chittooparambil
CMI
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySecretary Fr. Shabin Karakunnel CST
Commission for Family and LaityChairman Mar Mathew
ArackalMembers Mar Remigius Inchananiyil
Mar Jose PulickalSecretary Rev. Fr. Antony Moolayil
Commission for LiturgyChairman Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBSMembers
Mar Pauly Kannookadan
Mar George MadathikandathilSecretary Rev. Dr. Pauly
Maniyattu
Asst. Secretary Rev. Dr. Francis Pittappillil
Commission for VocationChairman Mar Lawrence MukkuzhyMembers Mar
George Njaralakkatt
Mar Jacob MurickenSecretary Rev. Dr. Sebastian Muttamthottil
MCBS
Commission for YouthChairman Mar Joseph PandarasserilMembers Mar
Jose Puthenveetil
Mar Ephrem NarikulamSecretary Rev. Fr. Sebastian
Kaipanplackal
Commission for Higher EducationConvener Mar Andrews
ThazhathMembers Mar Mathew Arackal
Mar George MadathikandathilSecretary for Higher Edu. Rev. Fr.
George MadathiparampilSecretary for School Edu. Rev. Fr. Jose
Karivelickal
Committee for Canonical QuestionsConvener Mar Kuriakose
BharanikulangaraMembers Mar Remigius Inchananiyil
Mar Paul AlappattLiturgical Research Centre
Chairman Mar Pauly KannookadanBishop Member Mar Remigius
Inchananiyil
Exe. Director Rev. Dr. Peter KannampuzhaPriest Members Rev. Dr.
Tony Neelankavil
Rev. Dr. James PuliurumpilSyro Malabar Church Internet Mission
(SMCIM)
Chairman Mar Jose PorunnedomExe. Director Rev. Fr. Joby Joseph
Maprakavil MST
Association of Syro Malabar Supporters of the Mission
(ASSM)Director Mar Raphael Thattil
Secretary Rev. Fr. Joseph Pulavelil MSTOffice Secretary Sr.
Aruna CSN
Synodal NewsEditor in Chief Mar Pauly Kannookadan
Bishop Member Mar Jose Puthenveetil
Syro-Malabar ChurchSyro-Malabar Church
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Commission for DoctrineChairman Mar Joseph KallarangattMembers
Mar George Njaralakkatt
Mar Jose Arumachadath MCBSSecretary Rev. Dr. Joseph Pamplani
Asst. Secretary Rev. Dr. Francis PittapillilCommission for
Ecumenism
Chairman Mar Joseph PerumthottamMembers Mar Mathew
Vaniakizhakkel VC
Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam CSTSecretary Rev. Dr. Cherian
Karukaparambil
Commission for Evangelization & Pastoral Care of the
Migrants
Chairman Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MSTMembers Mar Mathew
Arackal
Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSBSecretary Rev. Dr. Sebastian
Muttamthottil MCBS
Commission for FinanceChairman Mar Mathew ArackalMembers Mar
Bosco Puthur
Mar Raphael ThattilMar Gregory Karotemprel CMI
Secretary Rev. Fr. Mathew PulimoottilCommission for Institutes
of Consecrated Life
Chairman Mar Jose PorunnedomMembers Mar Jose Chittooparambil
CMI
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySecretary Fr. Shabin Karakunnel CST
Commission for Family and LaityChairman Mar Mathew
ArackalMembers Mar Remigius Inchananiyil
Mar Jose PulickalSecretary Rev. Fr. Antony Moolayil
Commission for LiturgyChairman Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBSMembers
Mar Pauly Kannookadan
Mar George MadathikandathilSecretary Rev. Dr. Pauly
Maniyattu
Asst. Secretary Rev. Dr. Francis Pittappillil
Commission for VocationChairman Mar Lawrence MukkuzhyMembers Mar
George Njaralakkatt
Mar Jacob MurickenSecretary Rev. Dr. Sebastian Muttamthottil
MCBS
Commission for YouthChairman Mar Joseph PandarasserilMembers Mar
Jose Puthenveetil
Mar Ephrem NarikulamSecretary Rev. Fr. Sebastian
Kaipanplackal
Commission for Higher EducationConvener Mar Andrews
ThazhathMembers Mar Mathew Arackal
Mar George MadathikandathilSecretary for Higher Edu. Rev. Fr.
George MadathiparampilSecretary for School Edu. Rev. Fr. Jose
Karivelickal
Committee for Canonical QuestionsConvener Mar Kuriakose
BharanikulangaraMembers Mar Remigius Inchananiyil
Mar Paul AlappattLiturgical Research Centre
Chairman Mar Pauly KannookadanBishop Member Mar Remigius
Inchananiyil
Exe. Director Rev. Dr. Peter KannampuzhaPriest Members Rev. Dr.
Tony Neelankavil
Rev. Dr. James PuliurumpilSyro Malabar Church Internet Mission
(SMCIM)
Chairman Mar Jose PorunnedomExe. Director Rev. Fr. Joby Joseph
Maprakavil MST
Association of Syro Malabar Supporters of the Mission
(ASSM)Director Mar Raphael Thattil
Secretary Rev. Fr. Joseph Pulavelil MSTOffice Secretary Sr.
Aruna CSN
Synodal NewsEditor in Chief Mar Pauly Kannookadan
Bishop Member Mar Jose Puthenveetil
Syro-Malabar ChurchSyro-Malabar Church
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Editor Rev. Fr. Antony KollannurPriest Member Rev. Fr. Sebastian
Vaniyapurackal
Mission FundDirector Mar Raphael Thattil
Secretary Rev. Fr. Joseph Pulavelil MSTPublic Affairs
Committee
Convener Mar Andrews ThazhathMembers Mar Mathew Moolakkatt
OSB
Mar Mathew ArackalMar Joseph KallarangattMar Remigius
InchananiyilMar Jose PorunnedomMar Joseph Powathil
Secretary Rev. Fr. George MadathiparampilPublic Relations
Office
Spokesperson Rev. Dr. Jimmy PoochakattMembers Rev. Fr. Mathew
Chandrankunnel
Rev. Fr. Abraham KavilpurayidomMr. P. I. LazarMr. Sijo
Paynadath
SEMINARY COMMISSION
St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, KottayamChairman Mar Joseph
PerumthottamMembers Mar Joseph Kallarangatt
Mar Joseph PuthenveettilSt. Joseph Pontifical Seminary,
Aluva
Chairman Mar Andrews ThazhathMembers Mar Mathew
Anikuzhikkattil
Mar George MadathikandathilGood Shepherd Major Seminary,
Kunnoth
Chairman Mar George NjaralakattMembers Mar Remigius
Inchananiyil
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySt. Ephrem Theological College, Satna
Chairman Mar Joseph KodakallilMembers Mar Sebastian Vadakkel
MST
Mar Raphael Thattil
THE SYRO-MALABAR HIERARCHY
A. PROVINCE OF ERNAKULAM - ANGAMALY
1. Archeparchy of Ernakulam - AngamalyJuly 28, 1896 (Estd) Mar
George Cardinal Alencherry 1997
Major ArchbishopMajor Archbishop’s House,Ernakulam, P.B.No.
2580Kochi 682 031, Kerala
@ [email protected]. Bishop Mar Sebastian
Adayanthrath 2002
@ [email protected]. Bishop Mar Joseph Puthenveettil 2013
@ [email protected] www.ernakulamarchdiocese.org 0484 -
2352629, 2352906, 2363664
0484 - 2366028, 2355010 (Fax)Bishop Emeritus Mar Thomas Chakiath
1998
2. IdukkiDece. 19, 2002 (Estd) Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil
2003
Bishop’s House, KarimpanManippara P.O., Idukki 685 602
04862 - 230266, 23020404862 - 230100 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.idukkidiocese.org
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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Editor Rev. Fr. Antony KollannurPriest Member Rev. Fr. Sebastian
Vaniyapurackal
Mission FundDirector Mar Raphael Thattil
Secretary Rev. Fr. Joseph Pulavelil MSTPublic Affairs
Committee
Convener Mar Andrews ThazhathMembers Mar Mathew Moolakkatt
OSB
Mar Mathew ArackalMar Joseph KallarangattMar Remigius
InchananiyilMar Jose PorunnedomMar Joseph Powathil
Secretary Rev. Fr. George MadathiparampilPublic Relations
Office
Spokesperson Rev. Dr. Jimmy PoochakattMembers Rev. Fr. Mathew
Chandrankunnel
Rev. Fr. Abraham KavilpurayidomMr. P. I. LazarMr. Sijo
Paynadath
SEMINARY COMMISSION
St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, KottayamChairman Mar Joseph
PerumthottamMembers Mar Joseph Kallarangatt
Mar Joseph PuthenveettilSt. Joseph Pontifical Seminary,
Aluva
Chairman Mar Andrews ThazhathMembers Mar Mathew
Anikuzhikkattil
Mar George MadathikandathilGood Shepherd Major Seminary,
Kunnoth
Chairman Mar George NjaralakattMembers Mar Remigius
Inchananiyil
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySt. Ephrem Theological College, Satna
Chairman Mar Joseph KodakallilMembers Mar Sebastian Vadakkel
MST
Mar Raphael Thattil
THE SYRO-MALABAR HIERARCHY
A. PROVINCE OF ERNAKULAM - ANGAMALY
1. Archeparchy of Ernakulam - AngamalyJuly 28, 1896 (Estd) Mar
George Cardinal Alencherry 1997
Major ArchbishopMajor Archbishop’s House,Ernakulam, P.B.No.
2580Kochi 682 031, Kerala
@ [email protected]. Bishop Mar Sebastian
Adayanthrath 2002
@ [email protected]. Bishop Mar Joseph Puthenveettil 2013
@ [email protected] www.ernakulamarchdiocese.org 0484 -
2352629, 2352906, 2363664
0484 - 2366028, 2355010 (Fax)Bishop Emeritus Mar Thomas Chakiath
1998
2. IdukkiDece. 19, 2002 (Estd) Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil
2003
Bishop’s House, KarimpanManippara P.O., Idukki 685 602
04862 - 230266, 23020404862 - 230100 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.idukkidiocese.org
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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3. KothamangalamJuly 29, 1956 (Estd) Mar George Madathikandathil
2013
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 6Kothamangalam 686 691
0485 - 2862236@ [email protected]
[email protected] www.kothamangalamdiocese.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar George Punnakottil 1977NESTT, Pastoral
CentreMuvattupuzha, Kerala, India 686 661
0485 - 2830066@ [email protected]
B. PROVINCE OF CHANGANACHERRY
4. Archeparchy of ChanganacherryJuly 28, 1896 (Estd) Mar Joseph
Perumthottam 2007
Archbishop's HouseP.B. No. 20, ChanganacherryKottayam (Dt.),
Kerala - 686 101
0481 - 2420040, 2421162, 2420379, 24206140481 - 2422540
(Fax)
@ [email protected]
www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org
Aux. Bishop Mar Thomas Tharayil 2017Archbishop Emeritus Mar
Joseph Powathil 1972
5. KanjirappallyFeb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Mathew Arackal 2001
Bishop's HouseP.B.No. 22, KanjirappallyKottayam (Dt.) Kerala -
686 507
04828 - 202665, 202906, 20604004828 - 206022 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
www www.kanjirappallydiocese.comAux. Bishop Mar Jose Pulickal
2016
6. PalaJuly 25, 1950 (Estd) Mar Joseph Kallarangatt 2004
Bishop's House,Pala, Kottayam (Dt.), Kerala 686 575
0482 - 2212216, 2212217, 22143380482 - 2211379 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
www www.palaidiocese.comAux. Bishop Mar Jacob Muricken 2012
Bishop Emeritus Mar Joseph Pallickaparambil 1973
7. ThuckalayNov. 11, 1996 (Estd) Mar George Rajendran SDB
2012
Bishop's House, P.B.No.12Thuckalay (P.O.)Kanyakumary (Dt.)Tamil
Nadu 629 175
04651- 250633, 26527704651 - 253167 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
C. PROVINCE OF THRISSUR
8. Archeparchy of ThrissurMay 20, 1887 (Estd) Mar Andrews
Thazhath 2004
Catholic Archbishop's HouseP.B.No. 706, Thrissur 680 005
0487 - 2338203, 2333325, 2333541 (P)0487 - 2338204 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.trichurarchdiocese.org
Aux. Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil 2010@ [email protected]
Archbishop Emeritus Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy 1973
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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3. KothamangalamJuly 29, 1956 (Estd) Mar George Madathikandathil
2013
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 6Kothamangalam 686 691
0485 - 2862236@ [email protected]
[email protected] www.kothamangalamdiocese.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar George Punnakottil 1977NESTT, Pastoral
CentreMuvattupuzha, Kerala, India 686 661
0485 - 2830066@ [email protected]
B. PROVINCE OF CHANGANACHERRY
4. Archeparchy of ChanganacherryJuly 28, 1896 (Estd) Mar Joseph
Perumthottam 2007
Archbishop's HouseP.B. No. 20, ChanganacherryKottayam (Dt.),
Kerala - 686 101
0481 - 2420040, 2421162, 2420379, 24206140481 - 2422540
(Fax)
@ [email protected]
www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org
Aux. Bishop Mar Thomas Tharayil 2017Archbishop Emeritus Mar
Joseph Powathil 1972
5. KanjirappallyFeb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Mathew Arackal 2001
Bishop's HouseP.B.No. 22, KanjirappallyKottayam (Dt.) Kerala -
686 507
04828 - 202665, 202906, 20604004828 - 206022 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
www www.kanjirappallydiocese.comAux. Bishop Mar Jose Pulickal
2016
6. PalaJuly 25, 1950 (Estd) Mar Joseph Kallarangatt 2004
Bishop's House,Pala, Kottayam (Dt.), Kerala 686 575
0482 - 2212216, 2212217, 22143380482 - 2211379 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
www www.palaidiocese.comAux. Bishop Mar Jacob Muricken 2012
Bishop Emeritus Mar Joseph Pallickaparambil 1973
7. ThuckalayNov. 11, 1996 (Estd) Mar George Rajendran SDB
2012
Bishop's House, P.B.No.12Thuckalay (P.O.)Kanyakumary (Dt.)Tamil
Nadu 629 175
04651- 250633, 26527704651 - 253167 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
C. PROVINCE OF THRISSUR
8. Archeparchy of ThrissurMay 20, 1887 (Estd) Mar Andrews
Thazhath 2004
Catholic Archbishop's HouseP.B.No. 706, Thrissur 680 005
0487 - 2338203, 2333325, 2333541 (P)0487 - 2338204 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.trichurarchdiocese.org
Aux. Bishop Mar Raphael Thattil 2010@ [email protected]
Archbishop Emeritus Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy 1973
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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9. IrinjalakudaJune 22, 1978 (Estd) Mar Pauly Kannookadan
2010
Bishop's House, P. B. No. 59Irinjalakuda, Thrissur (Dt.) 680
121
0480 - 2826830, 2826820, 2821582 (P)0480 - 2825050 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
www www.irinjalakudadiocese.com
10. PalakkadJune 20, 1974 (Estd) Mar Jacob Manathodath 1992
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 4Noorani P.O.Palakkad 678 004
0491 - 2515277, 2526583, 2525129 (P)0491 - 2525129 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.palghatdiocese.org
11. Ramanathapuram April 11, 2010 (Estd) Mar Paul Alappatt
2010
Bishop's HouseC/o Holy Trinity ChurchCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641
045
0422 - 2317366@ [email protected]
D. PROVINCE OF THALASSERY
12. Archeparchy of ThalasseryDec. 31, 1953 (Estd) Mar George
Njaralakatt 2010
Archbishop's HouseP. B. No. 70, Thalassery (P.O.)Kannur (Dt.)
Kerala 670 101
0490 - 2341058, 23255170490 - 2341412 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
www.archdioceoftellicherry.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar George Valiamattam 1989
13. BhadravathyAug. 21, 2007 (Estd) Mar Joseph Arumachadath MCBS
2007
Bishop's House BhadravathiSt. Joseph’s ChurchSagar Road,
ShimogaKarnataka 577 204
08182 - 255923, 25654908182 - 256549 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@rediffmail.com
14. BelthangadyApril 24, 1999 (Estd) Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy
1999
Catholic Bishop's House, UdayanagarCourt Road, BelthangadyD.K.
Karnataka 574 214
08256 - 223243908256 - 233056 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.belthangadydiocese.com
15. MananthavadyMarch 1, 1973 (Estd) Mar Jose Porunnedom
2004
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 1Mananthavady, WayanadKerala 670
645
04935 - 240735, 240745,242613, 241955 (P)0493 - 240265 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.diocesemdy.org
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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9. IrinjalakudaJune 22, 1978 (Estd) Mar Pauly Kannookadan
2010
Bishop's House, P. B. No. 59Irinjalakuda, Thrissur (Dt.) 680
121
0480 - 2826830, 2826820, 2821582 (P)0480 - 2825050 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
www www.irinjalakudadiocese.com
10. PalakkadJune 20, 1974 (Estd) Mar Jacob Manathodath 1992
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 4Noorani P.O.Palakkad 678 004
0491 - 2515277, 2526583, 2525129 (P)0491 - 2525129 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.palghatdiocese.org
11. Ramanathapuram April 11, 2010 (Estd) Mar Paul Alappatt
2010
Bishop's HouseC/o Holy Trinity ChurchCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641
045
0422 - 2317366@ [email protected]
D. PROVINCE OF THALASSERY
12. Archeparchy of ThalasseryDec. 31, 1953 (Estd) Mar George
Njaralakatt 2010
Archbishop's HouseP. B. No. 70, Thalassery (P.O.)Kannur (Dt.)
Kerala 670 101
0490 - 2341058, 23255170490 - 2341412 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
www.archdioceoftellicherry.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar George Valiamattam 1989
13. BhadravathyAug. 21, 2007 (Estd) Mar Joseph Arumachadath MCBS
2007
Bishop's House BhadravathiSt. Joseph’s ChurchSagar Road,
ShimogaKarnataka 577 204
08182 - 255923, 25654908182 - 256549 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@rediffmail.com
14. BelthangadyApril 24, 1999 (Estd) Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy
1999
Catholic Bishop's House, UdayanagarCourt Road, BelthangadyD.K.
Karnataka 574 214
08256 - 223243908256 - 233056 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.belthangadydiocese.com
15. MananthavadyMarch 1, 1973 (Estd) Mar Jose Porunnedom
2004
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 1Mananthavady, WayanadKerala 670
645
04935 - 240735, 240745,242613, 241955 (P)0493 - 240265 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.diocesemdy.org
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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16. MandyaApril 7, 2010 (Estd) Mar Antony Kariyil CMI 2015
Bishop's House, Jyothir VikasKalanahalliKarnataka 571 402
0823 - 2291050@ [email protected]
17. ThamarasseryApril 28, 1986 (Estd) Mar Remigius Inchananiyil
2010
Bishop's House, P. B. No. 1ThamarasseryKozhikode (Dt.) Kerala
673 573
0495 - 2223376, 2222569 (P), 22231360495 - 2223019 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.dioceseofthamarassery.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar Paul Chittilappilly 1988
E. METROPOLITAN SEE OF KOTTAYAM
18. KottayamAug. 29, 1911 (Estd) Mar Mathew Moolakatt OSB
1999
Catholic Metropolitan’s HouseP.B. No. 71, Kottayam 686 001
0481 - 2563527, 2563812,2564256 (P)0481 - 2563327 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.kottayamad.org
Aux. Bishop Mar Joseph Pandarasseril 2006Sreepuram Bishop’s
HousePallikunnu P.O. Kannur 670 004
@ [email protected] www.kottayamad.org
EPARCHIES OUTSIDETHE PROPER TERRITORY
A. EPARCHIES IN INDIA
1. AdilabadJuly 23, 1999 (Estd) Mar Prince Antony Panengadan
2015
Bishop's HouseMancherial P. O., Adilabad (Dt.)Andra Pradesh 504
208
08736 - 258262 (O), 255933 (P)08736 - 253017 (Fax)
@ [email protected] Emeritus Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI
1999
2. Bijnor Feb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar John Vadakkel CMI 2009
Bishop's House, Kotdwar, GarhwalUtharanchal 246 149, UP
01382 - 22231, 22902 (P)01382-222511 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.bijnordiocese.com
Bishop Emeritus Mar Gratian Mundadan CMI 19773. ChandaMarch 31,
1962 (Estd) Mar Ephrem Narikulam 2014
Bishop's House,Ballapur P.O. Chandrapur (Dt.)Maharastra 442 701
(M.S.)
07172 - 240537, 241068 (P)07172 - 242729 (Fax)
@ [email protected] Emeritus Mar Vijay Anand
Nedumpuram CMI 1990
4. FaridabadMarch 6, 2012 (Estd) Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara
2012
Archbishop's HouseKristuraja Cathedral Church
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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16. MandyaApril 7, 2010 (Estd) Mar Antony Kariyil CMI 2015
Bishop's House, Jyothir VikasKalanahalliKarnataka 571 402
0823 - 2291050@ [email protected]
17. ThamarasseryApril 28, 1986 (Estd) Mar Remigius Inchananiyil
2010
Bishop's House, P. B. No. 1ThamarasseryKozhikode (Dt.) Kerala
673 573
0495 - 2223376, 2222569 (P), 22231360495 - 2223019 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.dioceseofthamarassery.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar Paul Chittilappilly 1988
E. METROPOLITAN SEE OF KOTTAYAM
18. KottayamAug. 29, 1911 (Estd) Mar Mathew Moolakatt OSB
1999
Catholic Metropolitan’s HouseP.B. No. 71, Kottayam 686 001
0481 - 2563527, 2563812,2564256 (P)0481 - 2563327 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.kottayamad.org
Aux. Bishop Mar Joseph Pandarasseril 2006Sreepuram Bishop’s
HousePallikunnu P.O. Kannur 670 004
@ [email protected] www.kottayamad.org
EPARCHIES OUTSIDETHE PROPER TERRITORY
A. EPARCHIES IN INDIA
1. AdilabadJuly 23, 1999 (Estd) Mar Prince Antony Panengadan
2015
Bishop's HouseMancherial P. O., Adilabad (Dt.)Andra Pradesh 504
208
08736 - 258262 (O), 255933 (P)08736 - 253017 (Fax)
@ [email protected] Emeritus Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI
1999
2. Bijnor Feb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar John Vadakkel CMI 2009
Bishop's House, Kotdwar, GarhwalUtharanchal 246 149, UP
01382 - 22231, 22902 (P)01382-222511 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.bijnordiocese.com
Bishop Emeritus Mar Gratian Mundadan CMI 19773. ChandaMarch 31,
1962 (Estd) Mar Ephrem Narikulam 2014
Bishop's House,Ballapur P.O. Chandrapur (Dt.)Maharastra 442 701
(M.S.)
07172 - 240537, 241068 (P)07172 - 242729 (Fax)
@ [email protected] Emeritus Mar Vijay Anand
Nedumpuram CMI 1990
4. FaridabadMarch 6, 2012 (Estd) Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara
2012
Archbishop's HouseKristuraja Cathedral Church
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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Bhagat Singh Colony, BallabgarghFaridabad, Hariyana & 8A/13
WEAKarol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005
011 25759160, 25812346011 257559160 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.faridabaddiocese.in
5. GorakhpurJune 19, 1984 (Estd) Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam
CST2006
Bishop's House,Civil Lines, University P.O.Gorakhpur (Dt.) 273
009, U.P.
0551 - 2332723, 2342357@ diocese of [email protected]
[email protected] www.dioceseofgorakpur.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar Dominic Kokkatt CST 19846. Jagdalpur
Feb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Joseph Kollamparampil CMI 2013 Bishop's
House, Lal Bagh
Jagdalpur, Bastar (Dt.)Chattisgarh 494 001, M.P.
0778 - 2228293, 2228307@ [email protected]
www www.jagdalpurdiocese.orgBishop Emeritus Mar Simon Stock
Palathara CMI 1993
7. KalyanApril 30, 1988 (Estd) Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBS 1997
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 8434Plot No. B/38, I.I.T. Powai L.I.T.
P.O.Mumbai 400 076, Maharashtra
022 - 25785515, 25782385@ [email protected]
[email protected] www.dioceseofkalyan.org
8. RajkotFeb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Jose Chittooparambil CMI
2010
Bishop's House, P.B. No.1501Saurashtra University P.O.Rajkot 360
005, Gujarat
0281- 2563415, 2563891, 2563889 (P)0281 - 2563427 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
Bishop Emeritus Mar Gregory Karotemprel CMI 19839. Sagar
Feb. 26,1977 (Estd) Mar Antony Chirayath CMI 2006 Bishop's
House, P. B.No. 32
Sagar Cantt. 470 001, M.P. 07582 - 222633, 222175 (P)@
[email protected]
Bishop Emeritus Mar Joseph Pastor Neelamkavil CMI 198710.
Satna
Feb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Joseph Kodakallil 2015 Bishop's House,
P.B.No. 22
Rewa Road P.O.Satna 485 001, M. P.
07672 - 224167, 225667 (BP)07672 - 225667 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.satnadiocese.org
Bishops Emeriti Mar Abraham D. Mattam VC 1977Mar Mathew
Vaniakizhakkel VC 2000
11. UjjainJuly 29, 1968 (Estd) Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MST
1998
Bishop’s HouseP.B. No. 234, Maria NagarDewas Road Ujjain 456
010, M.P.
0734 - 2551970, 251155@ [email protected]
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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Bhagat Singh Colony, BallabgarghFaridabad, Hariyana & 8A/13
WEAKarol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005
011 25759160, 25812346011 257559160 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.faridabaddiocese.in
5. GorakhpurJune 19, 1984 (Estd) Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam
CST2006
Bishop's House,Civil Lines, University P.O.Gorakhpur (Dt.) 273
009, U.P.
0551 - 2332723, 2342357@ diocese of [email protected]
[email protected] www.dioceseofgorakpur.org
Bishop Emeritus Mar Dominic Kokkatt CST 19846. Jagdalpur
Feb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Joseph Kollamparampil CMI 2013 Bishop's
House, Lal Bagh
Jagdalpur, Bastar (Dt.)Chattisgarh 494 001, M.P.
0778 - 2228293, 2228307@ [email protected]
www www.jagdalpurdiocese.orgBishop Emeritus Mar Simon Stock
Palathara CMI 1993
7. KalyanApril 30, 1988 (Estd) Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBS 1997
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 8434Plot No. B/38, I.I.T. Powai L.I.T.
P.O.Mumbai 400 076, Maharashtra
022 - 25785515, 25782385@ [email protected]
[email protected] www.dioceseofkalyan.org
8. RajkotFeb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Jose Chittooparambil CMI
2010
Bishop's House, P.B. No.1501Saurashtra University P.O.Rajkot 360
005, Gujarat
0281- 2563415, 2563891, 2563889 (P)0281 - 2563427 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@gmail.com
Bishop Emeritus Mar Gregory Karotemprel CMI 19839. Sagar
Feb. 26,1977 (Estd) Mar Antony Chirayath CMI 2006 Bishop's
House, P. B.No. 32
Sagar Cantt. 470 001, M.P. 07582 - 222633, 222175 (P)@
[email protected]
Bishop Emeritus Mar Joseph Pastor Neelamkavil CMI 198710.
Satna
Feb. 26, 1977 (Estd) Mar Joseph Kodakallil 2015 Bishop's House,
P.B.No. 22
Rewa Road P.O.Satna 485 001, M. P.
07672 - 224167, 225667 (BP)07672 - 225667 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.satnadiocese.org
Bishops Emeriti Mar Abraham D. Mattam VC 1977Mar Mathew
Vaniakizhakkel VC 2000
11. UjjainJuly 29, 1968 (Estd) Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MST
1998
Bishop’s HouseP.B. No. 234, Maria NagarDewas Road Ujjain 456
010, M.P.
0734 - 2551970, 251155@ [email protected]
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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B. EPARCHIES OUTSIDE INDIA
1. ChicagoMarch 13, 2001 (Estd) Mar Jacob Angadiath 2001
St. Thomas Syro - MalabarCatholic Diocese of Chicago372 South
Prairie AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126-4020
Aux. Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt 2014 +1(630)279-1383, +1(630)
279-1386
+1(630) 279-1479 (Fax)@ [email protected]
www www.stthomasdiocese.org
2. MelbourneMarch 25, 2014 (Estd) Mar Bosco Puthur 2014
30 Parkland Crescent MicklehamVictoria 3064 Australia
0061 -3974522990061-04329891540061 -397452299 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
3. Syro Malabar Eparchy of Great BritainJuly 28, 2016 (Estd) Mar
Joseph Srampickal 2016
St. Ignatius PresbyteryPR1 1TT, Preston, UK
0044 1772 396065
C. APOSTOLIC EXARCHATE
1. CanadaAugust 06, 2015 (Estd) Mar Jose Kalluvelil 2015
St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar CatholicCathedral 6630 Turner Valley
RoadMississauga,ONL5N2P1 Canada
90585882084167512662 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.stthomasmission.org
D. APOSTOLIC VISITOR
1. Apostolic Visitor for the Syro Malabar Faithful in India
Outside the Proper Territory
Mar Raphael Thattil 2015 Catholic Archbishop’s House
PB No. 706, Thrichur 680 005
2. Apostolic Visitor for the Syro Malabar Faithful in Europe
Mar Stephen Chirappanath 2016Domus Mar ThomaSyro Malabar
ProcuraVia degli Estensi 137, 00164 Roma
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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B. EPARCHIES OUTSIDE INDIA
1. ChicagoMarch 13, 2001 (Estd) Mar Jacob Angadiath 2001
St. Thomas Syro - MalabarCatholic Diocese of Chicago372 South
Prairie AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126-4020
Aux. Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt 2014 +1(630)279-1383, +1(630)
279-1386
+1(630) 279-1479 (Fax)@ [email protected]
www www.stthomasdiocese.org
2. MelbourneMarch 25, 2014 (Estd) Mar Bosco Puthur 2014
30 Parkland Crescent MicklehamVictoria 3064 Australia
0061 -3974522990061-04329891540061 -397452299 (Fax)
@ [email protected]
3. Syro Malabar Eparchy of Great BritainJuly 28, 2016 (Estd) Mar
Joseph Srampickal 2016
St. Ignatius PresbyteryPR1 1TT, Preston, UK
0044 1772 396065
C. APOSTOLIC EXARCHATE
1. CanadaAugust 06, 2015 (Estd) Mar Jose Kalluvelil 2015
St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar CatholicCathedral 6630 Turner Valley
RoadMississauga,ONL5N2P1 Canada
90585882084167512662 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.stthomasmission.org
D. APOSTOLIC VISITOR
1. Apostolic Visitor for the Syro Malabar Faithful in India
Outside the Proper Territory
Mar Raphael Thattil 2015 Catholic Archbishop’s House
PB No. 706, Thrichur 680 005
2. Apostolic Visitor for the Syro Malabar Faithful in Europe
Mar Stephen Chirappanath 2016Domus Mar ThomaSyro Malabar
ProcuraVia degli Estensi 137, 00164 Roma
Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar Church
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THE LATIN HIERARCHY IN KERALA
A. PROVINCE OF VARAPUZHA
1. Archdiocese of VarapuzhaMarch 13, 1709 (Estd) Most Rev. Dr.
Joseph
Kalathiparambil 2016 Latin Archbishop's House, P.B. No. 2581
Ernakulam, Kochi 682 031 0484 - 2372892, 2360988
0484 - 2360911 (Fax)@ [email protected]
www www.varapolyarchdiocese.orgBishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Dr.
Francis Kallarackal 2010
2. KannurNove. 5, 1988 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala
2014
Bishop's House, Burnassery P.O.Chovva Kannur 670 006, Kerala
0497 - 2729977, 2729988, 27299660497 - 27299955 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.kannurdiocese.com
3. KochiFeb. 4, 1557 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kariyil 2009
Bishop's House,Fort Kochi, Ernakulam (Dt)Kerala 682 001
0484 - 2215400, 22154030484 - 2215404 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@sacharnet.in
4. KottapuramJuly 3, 1987 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikassery
2006
Bishop's HouseKottapuram 680 667, Trichur (Dt)
0480 - 2802165, 28028650480 - 2802865 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.kottapuramdiocese.org
5. KozhikodeJune 12, 1923 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Varghese
Chakkalackal1999
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 1607Malaparamba P.O.Kozhikode 673
009
0495 - 2370313, 2370271, 23725770495 - 2372577 (Fax)
@ [email protected] Emeritus Rt. Rev. Maxwell
Noronha 1980
6. SultanpetRt. Rev. Antonysamy Peter Abir 2014
Bishop's House, Near SKM AuditoriumChedayankalai, Kanjikode
West,Palakkad 678 623
0491 - 2803420, 2803421@ [email protected]
7. VijayapuramJune 14, 1930 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Sebastian
Thekethecheril 2006 Catholic Bishop's House,
P.B. No. 82, Kottayam 686 001 0481 - 2563747, 2565863 (P)
0481 - 2565863 (Fax)@ [email protected]
B. PROVINCE OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
8. ThiruvananthapuramJuly1, 1937 (Estd) Most. Rev. Dr. Maria
Calist
Susai Pakiam 1990Latin Heirarchy
in KeralaLatin Heirarchyin Kerala
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THE LATIN HIERARCHY IN KERALA
A. PROVINCE OF VARAPUZHA
1. Archdiocese of VarapuzhaMarch 13, 1709 (Estd) Most Rev. Dr.
Joseph
Kalathiparambil 2016 Latin Archbishop's House, P.B. No. 2581
Ernakulam, Kochi 682 031 0484 - 2372892, 2360988
0484 - 2360911 (Fax)@ [email protected]
www www.varapolyarchdiocese.orgBishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Dr.
Francis Kallarackal 2010
2. KannurNove. 5, 1988 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala
2014
Bishop's House, Burnassery P.O.Chovva Kannur 670 006, Kerala
0497 - 2729977, 2729988, 27299660497 - 27299955 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.kannurdiocese.com
3. KochiFeb. 4, 1557 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kariyil 2009
Bishop's House,Fort Kochi, Ernakulam (Dt)Kerala 682 001
0484 - 2215400, 22154030484 - 2215404 (Fax)
@ [email protected]@sacharnet.in
4. KottapuramJuly 3, 1987 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikassery
2006
Bishop's HouseKottapuram 680 667, Trichur (Dt)
0480 - 2802165, 28028650480 - 2802865 (Fax)
@ [email protected] www.kottapuramdiocese.org
5. KozhikodeJune 12, 1923 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Varghese
Chakkalackal1999
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 1607Malaparamba P.O.Kozhikode 673
009
0495 - 2370313, 2370271, 23725770495 - 2372577 (Fax)
@ [email protected] Emeritus Rt. Rev. Maxwell
Noronha 1980
6. SultanpetRt. Rev. Antonysamy Peter Abir 2014
Bishop's House, Near SKM AuditoriumChedayankalai, Kanjikode
West,Palakkad 678 623
0491 - 2803420, 2803421@ [email protected]
7. VijayapuramJune 14, 1930 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Sebastian
Thekethecheril 2006 Catholic Bishop's House,
P.B. No. 82, Kottayam 686 001 0481 - 2563747, 2565863 (P)
0481 - 2565863 (Fax)@ [email protected]
B. PROVINCE OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
8. ThiruvananthapuramJuly1, 1937 (Estd) Most. Rev. Dr. Maria
Calist
Susai Pakiam 1990Latin Heirarchy
in KeralaLatin Heirarchyin Kerala
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Latin Archbishop's House, P.B. No. 805Vellayambalam, Kawdiar.
P.O.Thiruvananthapuram 695 003
0471 - 2724001, 2724002, 27230010471 - 2725001 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Christudas
Rajappan 2016
9. AlapuzhaJune 19, 1952 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen
Athipozhiyil 2001
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 4804Alapuzha 688 012, Kerala
0477 - 2243363, 22433620477 - 2243362 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Kollam
Sept. 1, 1886 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanly Roman 2001 Bishop's
House, Kollam 691007 0474 - 2796140, 2791840
0474 - 2791850 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Joseph G. Fernandez 197811.
Neyyattinkara
June 14, 1996 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel 1996 Bishop's
House
Neyyattinkara 695 123 0471 - 2223133, 2222262
0471 - 2222262 (Fax)@ [email protected]
12. PunalurDec. 21, 1985 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister
Ponnumuthan 2009
Bishop's House, Punalur 691 305 0475 - 222240, 2225419 (P)
0475 - 2227283 (Fax)@ [email protected]
The Syro-Malankara Hierarchy
A. PROVINCE OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
1. Major Archeparchy of ThiruvananthapuramJune 11, 1932 (Estd)
His Beatitude Moran Mor BaseliosCardinal Cleemis 2007
Major Archbishop's House, Pattam P.O.Thiruvananthapuram 695
004
0471 - 2541642, 2541643, 25413310471 - 2541635 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar
Irenios 2010
Apostolic Visitor in ExtraTerritorial Region in India Rt. Rev.
Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas 20072. Marthandam
Dec. 16, 1996 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Mar Paulose 2010
Bishop's House
Vettuvenny Junction, Marthandam P.O.Kanyakumari Dt. Tamil Nadu
629 165
04651 - 270180, 271722 (BP)04651 - 272910 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Mavelikara
2007 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios 1997 Amalagiri
Catholic Bishop’s House
Punnamoodu, Mavelikara 690 101 0479 - 2307558
0479 - 2307558 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Latin Heirarchyin Kerala
Syro-MalankaraHierarchy
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 2524 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
Latin Archbishop's House, P.B. No. 805Vellayambalam, Kawdiar.
P.O.Thiruvananthapuram 695 003
0471 - 2724001, 2724002, 27230010471 - 2725001 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Christudas
Rajappan 2016
9. AlapuzhaJune 19, 1952 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen
Athipozhiyil 2001
Bishop's House, P.B. No. 4804Alapuzha 688 012, Kerala
0477 - 2243363, 22433620477 - 2243362 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Kollam
Sept. 1, 1886 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanly Roman 2001 Bishop's
House, Kollam 691007 0474 - 2796140, 2791840
0474 - 2791850 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Joseph G. Fernandez 197811.
Neyyattinkara
June 14, 1996 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel 1996 Bishop's
House
Neyyattinkara 695 123 0471 - 2223133, 2222262
0471 - 2222262 (Fax)@ [email protected]
12. PunalurDec. 21, 1985 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister
Ponnumuthan 2009
Bishop's House, Punalur 691 305 0475 - 222240, 2225419 (P)
0475 - 2227283 (Fax)@ [email protected]
The Syro-Malankara Hierarchy
A. PROVINCE OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
1. Major Archeparchy of ThiruvananthapuramJune 11, 1932 (Estd)
His Beatitude Moran Mor BaseliosCardinal Cleemis 2007
Major Archbishop's House, Pattam P.O.Thiruvananthapuram 695
004
0471 - 2541642, 2541643, 25413310471 - 2541635 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar
Irenios 2010
Apostolic Visitor in ExtraTerritorial Region in India Rt. Rev.
Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas 20072. Marthandam
Dec. 16, 1996 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Mar Paulose 2010
Bishop's House
Vettuvenny Junction, Marthandam P.O.Kanyakumari Dt. Tamil Nadu
629 165
04651 - 270180, 271722 (BP)04651 - 272910 (Fax)
@ [email protected]. Mavelikara
2007 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios 1997 Amalagiri
Catholic Bishop’s House
Punnamoodu, Mavelikara 690 101 0479 - 2307558
0479 - 2307558 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Latin Heirarchyin Kerala
Syro-MalankaraHierarchy
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 2726 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
EPARCHY OF KOTHAMANGALAM
LocationSituated in the centre of Kerala, the Eparchy of
Kothamangalam
lies extended in Ernakulam and Idukki districts surrounded by
theArcheparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of
Irinjalakuda,Idukki and Pala.BoundariesNorth : River Chalakudy and
northern boundary of Devikulam TalukEast : Uzhavathadam
river-Cheeyapara waterfalls-Karimanal power
house-Kulamavu dam (Eastern boundaries of
Pazhampillichal,Neendapara, Rajagiri and Uppukunnu parishes).
West : Eastern boundaries of Thripunithura and Vallam Foranes
ofErnakulam Archeparchy
South : Southern boundaries of Ramamangalam, Memuri, Marady
&Arakuzha Villages of Marika Kara and Purapuzha andKarimkunnam
Villages, Vazhipuzha River / Kingnithodu,eastern boundary of
Velliamattam and southern boundary ofThodupuzha Taluk.
Population & LanguageThe Eparchy has a total population of
about 813581 of which
are approximatelyCatholics 231791 Jacobites 149200Other
Christians 19800 Hindus 253100Muslims 154650 Hill Tribals
5040Language spoken : Malayalam
Eparchy - Details
B. PROVINCE OF THIRUVALLA
1. ThiruvallaJune 11, 1932 (Estd) Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar
Koorilos 2007
Archbishop's House,P.B. No. 4, Marygiri,
ThiruvallaPathanamthitta Dt. Kerala 689 101
0469 - 2701319, 0473 - 2700822 (Fax)@ [email protected]
[email protected]. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Philipose
Mar Stephanos 2010Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese
Mar Thimotheos 19882. Muvattupuzha
2003 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios 2005 Bishop’s House,
Vazhappilly
Mudavoor P.O. 686 669, Muvattupuzha 0485 - 2812650, 2814191,
0485 -2814346(Fax)@ [email protected]
3. Pathanamthitta2010 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Yoohanon
Mar Chrysostom 1997 Santhome Catholic Bishop’s House
Nannuvadkkadd P.O. 689 645Pathanamthitta Dist.
@ [email protected]. Puttur
2010 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese MarDivannasios 1996
Santhibhavan Catholic Bishop’s House,Parlakar, Puthoor P.O. 574
201 Karnataka
0825 - 12385385. S.Bathery
Oct. 28, 1978 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas 2005
Bishop's House, Dharmapitham
S. Bathery, Wayanad (Dt.), Kerala 673 592 04936 - 220207
04936 - 221287 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Syro-MalankaraHierarchy
-
The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 2726 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
EPARCHY OF KOTHAMANGALAM
LocationSituated in the centre of Kerala, the Eparchy of
Kothamangalam
lies extended in Ernakulam and Idukki districts surrounded by
theArcheparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of
Irinjalakuda,Idukki and Pala.BoundariesNorth : River Chalakudy and
northern boundary of Devikulam TalukEast : Uzhavathadam
river-Cheeyapara waterfalls-Karimanal power
house-Kulamavu dam (Eastern boundaries of
Pazhampillichal,Neendapara, Rajagiri and Uppukunnu parishes).
West : Eastern boundaries of Thripunithura and Vallam Foranes
ofErnakulam Archeparchy
South : Southern boundaries of Ramamangalam, Memuri, Marady
&Arakuzha Villages of Marika Kara and Purapuzha andKarimkunnam
Villages, Vazhipuzha River / Kingnithodu,eastern boundary of
Velliamattam and southern boundary ofThodupuzha Taluk.
Population & LanguageThe Eparchy has a total population of
about 813581 of which
are approximatelyCatholics 231791 Jacobites 149200Other
Christians 19800 Hindus 253100Muslims 154650 Hill Tribals
5040Language spoken : Malayalam
Eparchy - Details
B. PROVINCE OF THIRUVALLA
1. ThiruvallaJune 11, 1932 (Estd) Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar
Koorilos 2007
Archbishop's House,P.B. No. 4, Marygiri,
ThiruvallaPathanamthitta Dt. Kerala 689 101
0469 - 2701319, 0473 - 2700822 (Fax)@ [email protected]
[email protected]. Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Philipose
Mar Stephanos 2010Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese
Mar Thimotheos 19882. Muvattupuzha
2003 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios 2005 Bishop’s House,
Vazhappilly
Mudavoor P.O. 686 669, Muvattupuzha 0485 - 2812650, 2814191,
0485 -2814346(Fax)@ [email protected]
3. Pathanamthitta2010 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Yoohanon
Mar Chrysostom 1997 Santhome Catholic Bishop’s House
Nannuvadkkadd P.O. 689 645Pathanamthitta Dist.
@ [email protected]. Puttur
2010 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese MarDivannasios 1996
Santhibhavan Catholic Bishop’s House,Parlakar, Puthoor P.O. 574
201 Karnataka
0825 - 12385385. S.Bathery
Oct. 28, 1978 (Estd) Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas 2005
Bishop's House, Dharmapitham
S. Bathery, Wayanad (Dt.), Kerala 673 592 04936 - 220207
04936 - 221287 (Fax)@ [email protected]
Syro-MalankaraHierarchy
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 2928 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
April 15 : Yearly Seminar for young priests started.
May 12 : The first house of Vincentians in the diocese
(Thodupuzha)was started.
June 10 : The diocese took active part in the struggle against
thecommunist government's move against private schools.
Sept. 21 : Provident Fund for the diocesan clergy was
established.
Nov. 29 : His Ex.James Robert Knox, Apostolic
Internuncio,inaugurated the new Seminary building.
Dec. 14 : Diocesan unit of the Apostolic Union for Diocesan
Clergywas established.
1960Mar. 25 : The first house of Capuchins in the diocese
(Muvattupuzha)
was started.A housing scheme to help the homeless was
started.
"Vijnanabhavan" the Diocesan Catechetical &
LiturgicalDepartment was established.
April 30 : The Division of assets of the Archdiocese of
Ernakulam wasfinalized.
June 14 : First "Ad Limina" Report of the Diocese was submitted
byHis Ex. the Bishop.
Sept. 20 : His Ex. the Bishop transferred his residence to the
newSeminary building.
Nov. 07 : Announced that the financial year with reference
tosubmission of annual accounts of parishes and institutionswould
be January - December.
1961April 22 : Diocesan provinces were erected for the
Adoration, Carmelite
and Clarist Sisters of the Diocese.June-July : Victims of
eviction at Kanchiyar area, and of flood along the
Periyar River were specially helped.
Eparchy - History
HistoryThe Eparchy of Kothamangalam was erected by His
Holiness
Pope Pius XII by separating the three foranes,
Arakuzha,Kothamangalam and Mailacombu of the then Archdiocese of
Ernakulam.The bull of erection "Qui in beati Petri Cathedra" was
promulgatedon 29 - 07 - 1956 and the eparchy was inaugurated on 10
- 01 - 1957.
EXTRACTS FROM THE EPARCHIAL CHRONICLE
1956Nov. 18 : Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi,
the first
Bishop of Kothamangalam, in Rome.
1957Jan. 10 : Inauguration of the Diocese and installation of
Mar Mathew
Pothanamuzhi at St. George's Church K o t h a m a n g a l a m
,which was then declared to be Cathedral.
Feb. 02 : First pastoral letter of His Ex. the Bishop
establishing theDiocesan Curia and other offices.
June.06 : Diocesan Minor Seminary was started at
Muvattupuzha.
07 : His Ex. the Bishop shifted residence from the parish
houseto a new house bought for the purpose.
1958Jan. 01 : Parishes of Karimannoor, Marika, Muthalakodam
and
Vazhakulam were raised to foranes.
June 30 : Minor Seminary was shifted to the new building
atKothamangalam.
July 16 : Diocesan Press & Book Store (Mar Mathews,
Muvattupuzha)were inaugurated.
1959Feb. 16 : His Em. Valerian Card. Gracias inaugurated the
Diocesan
Central Council of St. V. de. Paul Society.
Eparchy - History
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 2928 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
April 15 : Yearly Seminar for young priests started.
May 12 : The first house of Vincentians in the diocese
(Thodupuzha)was started.
June 10 : The diocese took active part in the struggle against
thecommunist government's move against private schools.
Sept. 21 : Provident Fund for the diocesan clergy was
established.
Nov. 29 : His Ex.James Robert Knox, Apostolic
Internuncio,inaugurated the new Seminary building.
Dec. 14 : Diocesan unit of the Apostolic Union for Diocesan
Clergywas established.
1960Mar. 25 : The first house of Capuchins in the diocese
(Muvattupuzha)
was started.A housing scheme to help the homeless was
started.
"Vijnanabhavan" the Diocesan Catechetical &
LiturgicalDepartment was established.
April 30 : The Division of assets of the Archdiocese of
Ernakulam wasfinalized.
June 14 : First "Ad Limina" Report of the Diocese was submitted
byHis Ex. the Bishop.
Sept. 20 : His Ex. the Bishop transferred his residence to the
newSeminary building.
Nov. 07 : Announced that the financial year with reference
tosubmission of annual accounts of parishes and institutionswould
be January - December.
1961April 22 : Diocesan provinces were erected for the
Adoration, Carmelite
and Clarist Sisters of the Diocese.June-July : Victims of
eviction at Kanchiyar area, and of flood along the
Periyar River were specially helped.
Eparchy - History
HistoryThe Eparchy of Kothamangalam was erected by His
Holiness
Pope Pius XII by separating the three foranes,
Arakuzha,Kothamangalam and Mailacombu of the then Archdiocese of
Ernakulam.The bull of erection "Qui in beati Petri Cathedra" was
promulgatedon 29 - 07 - 1956 and the eparchy was inaugurated on 10
- 01 - 1957.
EXTRACTS FROM THE EPARCHIAL CHRONICLE
1956Nov. 18 : Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi,
the first
Bishop of Kothamangalam, in Rome.
1957Jan. 10 : Inauguration of the Diocese and installation of
Mar Mathew
Pothanamuzhi at St. George's Church K o t h a m a n g a l a m
,which was then declared to be Cathedral.
Feb. 02 : First pastoral letter of His Ex. the Bishop
establishing theDiocesan Curia and other offices.
June.06 : Diocesan Minor Seminary was started at
Muvattupuzha.
07 : His Ex. the Bishop shifted residence from the parish
houseto a new house bought for the purpose.
1958Jan. 01 : Parishes of Karimannoor, Marika, Muthalakodam
and
Vazhakulam were raised to foranes.
June 30 : Minor Seminary was shifted to the new building
atKothamangalam.
July 16 : Diocesan Press & Book Store (Mar Mathews,
Muvattupuzha)were inaugurated.
1959Feb. 16 : His Em. Valerian Card. Gracias inaugurated the
Diocesan
Central Council of St. V. de. Paul Society.
Eparchy - History
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1967Jan. 01 : Family Counselling centre started at
Kothamangalam.
10 : Tenth Anniversary of the Diocese celebrated with a
DiocesanCouncil Meeting.
May 01 : Santhinilayam, East Vazhappilly was inaugurated for
aged /sick priests.
12 : Diocesan Social Service is registered.Oct. 10 : Save a
Family Scheme started.
Oct. 11 : Pastoral Council and Senate of Priests
constituted.
1968Feb.21-28 : His Eminence Maximillian Cardinal De
Furstenburg, Prefect
of the Sacred Congregation for Oriental Churches, togetherwith
the Pro-Nuncio Archbishop Caprio, visited the Diocese.
June 23 : Vianney Hall near Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha
wasinaugurated for senior students of the Minor Seminary.
1969Aug. 13 : His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Parekattil
inaugurated
Dharmagiri Central Hospital, Kothamangalam.
1970Parishes of Paingottoor, Parathode, Thankamany andVazhathope
raised to foranes.
1971Carmel Social Centre opened at Karakunnam helping
andtraining people in match works.
1972The diocese took active part in the struggle to preserve
thefreedom of higher education, against the move of thegovernment
to bring it under state control.
19th Centenary of St. Thomas was celebrated in thediocese with
great solemnity. Ten thousand copies of the
Eparchy - History
Aug 01 : An English Medium High School (Nirmala) was started
atMuvattupuzha.
Dec. 15 : Lay Associations in the Diocese were reorganised
anddiocesan directors appointed.
1962Jan. 01 : Diocesan Bulletin "Deivarajyam" was started.
Sept. 01 : Diocesan Library was organised and rules and guide
werepublished.
Dec. 22 : First house in the diocese of the M.C.B.S. (Kompayar
Villa)was started.
Adoration and Carmelite sisters of Kerala were unified undera
Mother General each.
1963April 10 : The High-Range Mission Area was divided into four
regions
Erattayar, Koompanpara, Rajakad and Vellathooval, with
theregional superiors having authority as protopresbyters
May : Annual seminar for Major Seminarians was started.
1964Mar. : People evicted from Keerithode, Churuly areas and
resettled
at Maniyaramkudy, etc were specially helped.June 30 : Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Kuriakose Nampiaparampil, Vicar General from
the beginning of the diocese, retired and Rev. Mgr.
MathewVellankal was appointed instead.
July 10 : Newman College at Thodupuzha was inaugurated
1965July 02 : Second "Ad Limina" report of the Diocese was
submitted by
His Ex. the Bishop.
1966Feb. 25 : Management of schools re-organised, and the
constitution
of the Corporate Educational Agency framed.
Eparchy - History
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 3130 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
1967Jan. 01 : Family Counselling centre started at
Kothamangalam.
10 : Tenth Anniversary of the Diocese celebrated with a
DiocesanCouncil Meeting.
May 01 : Santhinilayam, East Vazhappilly was inaugurated for
aged /sick priests.
12 : Diocesan Social Service is registered.Oct. 10 : Save a
Family Scheme started.
Oct. 11 : Pastoral Council and Senate of Priests
constituted.
1968Feb.21-28 : His Eminence Maximillian Cardinal De
Furstenburg, Prefect
of the Sacred Congregation for Oriental Churches, togetherwith
the Pro-Nuncio Archbishop Caprio, visited the Diocese.
June 23 : Vianney Hall near Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha
wasinaugurated for senior students of the Minor Seminary.
1969Aug. 13 : His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Parekattil
inaugurated
Dharmagiri Central Hospital, Kothamangalam.
1970Parishes of Paingottoor, Parathode, Thankamany andVazhathope
raised to foranes.
1971Carmel Social Centre opened at Karakunnam helping
andtraining people in match works.
1972The diocese took active part in the struggle to preserve
thefreedom of higher education, against the move of thegovernment
to bring it under state control.
19th Centenary of St. Thomas was celebrated in thediocese with
great solemnity. Ten thousand copies of the
Eparchy - History
Aug 01 : An English Medium High School (Nirmala) was started
atMuvattupuzha.
Dec. 15 : Lay Associations in the Diocese were reorganised
anddiocesan directors appointed.
1962Jan. 01 : Diocesan Bulletin "Deivarajyam" was started.
Sept. 01 : Diocesan Library was organised and rules and guide
werepublished.
Dec. 22 : First house in the diocese of the M.C.B.S. (Kompayar
Villa)was started.
Adoration and Carmelite sisters of Kerala were unified undera
Mother General each.
1963April 10 : The High-Range Mission Area was divided into four
regions
Erattayar, Koompanpara, Rajakad and Vellathooval, with
theregional superiors having authority as protopresbyters
May : Annual seminar for Major Seminarians was started.
1964Mar. : People evicted from Keerithode, Churuly areas and
resettled
at Maniyaramkudy, etc were specially helped.June 30 : Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Kuriakose Nampiaparampil, Vicar General from
the beginning of the diocese, retired and Rev. Mgr.
MathewVellankal was appointed instead.
July 10 : Newman College at Thodupuzha was inaugurated
1965July 02 : Second "Ad Limina" report of the Diocese was
submitted by
His Ex. the Bishop.
1966Feb. 25 : Management of schools re-organised, and the
constitution
of the Corporate Educational Agency framed.
Eparchy - History
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 3332 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
1976Feb. 12 : The dedication of the Idukki Project to the Nation
by Prime
Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi.June 12 : Head quarters of Idukki
District established at Painavu.Sept. 21 : Blessing and
inauguration of the new Bishop's House.Dec. 11 : Sri. K.M. George,
Hon. Minister of Transport and member
of the Pastoral Council died.
1977Jan. 10 : Blessing and inauguration of the first CST house
in the
diocese and of Mar Mathews Boys Town Kothamangalam.Feb. 26 :
Nomination of Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil as Bishop of
Kothamangalam.Mar. 17 : The name of Rt. Rev. Dr. George
Punnakottil is announced
as New Bishop of the Diocese.April 24 : Rt. Rev. Dr. George
Punnakottil is ordained the Bishop of
Kothamangalam.Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathew Pothanamuzhi, the first Bishop
retires,and the New Bishop takes charge as successor.
May 24 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Mathew Vellankal is relieved from the
officeof the Vicar General.
June 01 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Cherian Veranany takes charge as Vicar
General.Aug. 04 : New Diocesan Council and Administrator Council
constituted.Dec. 11 : K.M. George Memorial I. T. C.,
Muvattupuzha.
1978Jan. 26 : Inauguration of Jeevajyothi, the Diocesan Pastoral
and
Catechetical Centre, at Muvattupuzha.April 01 : Kothamangalam
Municipality came into existence.
10 : The Sunday School Mekhalas constituted and Mekhaladirectors
appointed.
May : "Ad Limina" visit of His Excellency the Bishop to the
HolyFather.
Eparchy - History
Bible for daily reading were distributed in a compaign tofoster
daily reading of the Bible. The diocesan housingscheme was boosted
up and a diocesan Marriage Fundinaugurated as centenary
Souvenir.
1973Mar. 10 : The new Constitution of the Diocesan Pastoral
Council was
approved and promulgated
Aug. 26 : Yearly celebration of the Catechetical Sunday
started.
Nov. 01 : Constitution of the Diocesan Senate of Priests
waspromulgated.
Dec. 08 : The Diocesan Statutes ""jMpoyU}YzU'' was approved
andpromulgated.
Formation of the Senate of Priests according to the
newconstitution.
22 : The "Sapthathy" of His Excellency Mar
MathewPothanamuzhi.
1974Jan. 20 : Diocese celebrated the "Sapthathy" of His
Excellency the
Bishop.
May 05 : Consecration of Bishop Thomas Thiruthalil of the
newlyerected Diocese of Berhampur, the first missionary Bishopfrom
the Diocese.
July 26 : Massive landslide in High Ranges and consequent
diocesanrelief works among the flood victims.
Aug. 10 : Revision of the subsistence allowance for priests and
churchemployees.
15 : Unification of the Sacred Heart Sisters of the
Syro-MalabarChurch under one Mother General.
1975Sept. 08 : Snehalayam at Malayinkeezhu, Kothamangalam
started for
aged men.Eparchy - History
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The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM 3332 The EPARCHY OFKOTHAMANGALAM
1976Feb. 12 : The dedication of the Idukki Project to the Nation
by Prime
Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi.June 12 : Head quarters of Idukki
District established at Painavu.Sept. 21 : Blessing and
inauguration of the new Bishop's House.Dec. 11 : Sri. K.M. George,
Hon. Minister of Transport and member
of the Pastoral Council died.
1977Jan. 10 : Blessing and inauguration of the first CST house
in the
diocese and of Mar Mathews Boys Town Kothamangalam.Feb. 26 :
Nomination of Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil as Bishop of
Kothamangalam.Mar. 17 : The name of Rt. Rev. Dr. George
Punnakottil is announced
as New Bishop of the Diocese.April 24 : Rt. Rev. Dr. George
Punnakottil is ordained the Bishop of
Kothamangalam.Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathew Pothanamuzhi, the first Bishop
retires,and the New Bishop takes charge as successor.
May 24 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Mathew Vellankal is relieved from the
officeof the Vicar General.
June 01 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Cherian Veranany takes charge as Vicar
General.Aug. 04 : New Diocesan Council and Administrator Council
constituted.Dec. 11 : K.M. George Memorial I. T. C.,
Muvattupuzha.
1978Jan. 26 : Inauguration of Jeevajyothi, the Diocesan Pastoral
and
Catechetical Centre, at Muvattupuzha.April 01 : Kothamangalam
Municipality came into existence.
10 : The Sunday School Mekhalas constituted and Mekhaladirectors
appointed.
May : "Ad Limina" visit of His Excellency the Bishop to the
HolyFather.
Eparchy - History
Bible for daily reading were distributed in a compaign tofoster
daily reading of the Bible. The diocesan housingscheme was boosted
up and a diocesan Marriage Fundinaugurated as centenary
Souvenir.
1973Mar. 10 : The new Constitution of the Diocesan Pastoral
Council was
approved and promulgated
Aug. 26 : Yearly celebration of the Catechetical Sunday
started.
Nov. 01 : Constitution of the Diocesan Senate of Priests
waspromulgated.
Dec. 08 : The Diocesan Statutes ""jMpoyU}YzU'' was approved
andpromulgated.
Formation of the Senate of Priests according to the
newconstitution.
22 : The "Sapthathy" of His Excellency Mar
MathewPothanamuzhi.
1974Jan. 20 : Diocese celebrated the "Sapthathy" of His
Excellency the
Bishop.
May 05 : Consecration of Bishop Thomas Thiruthalil of the
newlyerected Diocese of Berhampur, the first missionary Bishopfrom
the Diocese.
July 26 : Massive landslide in High Ranges and consequent
diocesanrelief works among the flood victims.
Aug. 10 : Revision of the subsistence allowance for priests and
churchemployees.
15 : Unification of the Sacred Heart Sisters of the
Syro-MalabarChurch under one Mother General.
1975Sept. 08 : Snehalayam at Malayinkeezhu, Kothamangalam
started for
aged men.Eparchy - History
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Nov. 02 : Inauguration of Pavanatma Arts College at
Murickassery.
1983Jan. 16 : Amar Jyothi, a centre for spiritual renewal,
started at
Kattappana by the Capuchin fathers.Feb. 02 : Novitiate House for
Dharmagiri Sisters at Kothamangalam
blessed.06 : First anniversary of the late Bishop Mar Mathew
Pothanamuzhi. Memorial slab laid.Mar. 13 : Vikas Bhavan at
Neriamangalam was started by the Diocesan
Social Service Society.
Mar. 19 : Providence Home of the Little Servants of Divine
Providence(LSDP) at Ezhumuttom, blessed and consecrated byMar
George Punnakottil.
May 05 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Cherian Veranany is relieved from the
officeof the Vicar General.
06 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. George Edathotty takes charge as Vicar
General.Dec. 08 : Blessing of the new building of Pratheeksha at
Nellimattam,
a rehabilitation centre for the Physically handicapped.
1984Feb. 25 : New building for Providence Home at Ezhumuttom
blessed
and consecrated by Mar George Punnakottil.Aug. 12 : Jyothis
I.T.C. at Ayiramekar, Adimaly, for non-formal training
inaugurated.Dec. 08 : Blessing of the first House and Seminary
of the Carmelite
fathers (O. Carm.) at Karukadom.
1985May 15 : Blessing of the S.A.B.S. Novitiate House at
Kothamangalam.June 26 : Kothamangalam province of the Sisters of
the Destitute
established.Aug. 15 : A branch house of the Holy Family
Congregation started at
Cheenikuzhy.
Eparchy - History
1979Aug. : S.H. Mental Hospital at Pynkulam and Joannes
Psycho-
medical Centre at Ayroopadam were inaugurated.Dec. 22 : The
newly constructed F.C.C. Provincial House at
Muvattupuzha was blessed.
1980The whole year was dedicated for the spiritual renewal
ofpriests.
Aug. 29 : A common meeting of Syro-Malabar and Syro -
MalakaraBishops with the Holy Father was held in Rome.
1981Jan. 02 : The prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the
Oriental
Churches H.E. Card. Wladyslaw Rubin was given a grandwelcome in
the Diocese. During the public meeting at theCathedral he
inaugurated the Silver Jubilee Year of theDiocese.
Nov. 18 : Episcopal Silver Jubilee of His Ex. Rt. Rev. Dr.
MathewPothananmuzi was celebrated.Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi Jubilee
Memorial Medical AidFund started.The Diocesan Pastoral centre
'Vijnanabhavan' inaugurated.
Dec.19-22 : Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Diocese.Dec. 22 :
The concluding rally and public meeting H. E. Joseph Card.
Parekattil, Most. Rev. Dr. Agostino Cacciavillan,
ApostolicPronuncio and Mother Theresa addressed the meeting.
1982Feb. 06 : Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi the first Bishop of the
diocese
died at the Bishop's House.07 : Burial of Mar Mathew
Pothanamuzhi at St. George's
Cathedral, Kothamangalam. Card. Joseph Parekattil,Bishops Mar
George Punnakottil and Mar SymphorianO.F.M. officiated at the
funeral services.
Eparchy - History
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Nov. 02 : Inauguration of Pavanatma Arts College at
Murickassery.
1983Jan. 16 : Amar Jyothi, a centre for spiritual renewal,
started at
Kattappana by the Capuchin fathers.Feb. 02 : Novitiate House for
Dharmagiri Sisters at Kothamangalam
blessed.06 : First anniversary of the late Bishop Mar Mathew
Pothanamuzhi. Memorial slab laid.Mar. 13 : Vikas Bhavan at
Neriamangalam was started by the Diocesan
Social Service Society.
Mar. 19 : Providence Home of the Little Servants of Divine
Providence(LSDP) at Ezhumuttom, blessed and consecrated byMar
George Punnakottil.
May 05 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Cherian Veranany is relieved from the
officeof the Vicar General.
06 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. George Edathotty takes charge as Vicar
General.Dec. 08 : Blessing of the new building of Pratheeksha at
Nellimattam,
a rehabilitation centre for the Physically handicapped.
1984Feb. 25 : New building for Providence Home at Ezhumuttom
blessed
and consecrated by Mar George Punnakottil.Aug. 12 : Jyothis
I.T.C. at Ayiramekar, Adimaly, for non-formal training
inaugurated.Dec. 08 : Blessing of the first House and Seminary
of the Carmelite
fathers (O. Carm.) at Karukadom.
1985May 15 : Blessing of the S.A.B.S. Novitiate House at
Kothamangalam.June 26 : Kothamangalam province of the Sisters of
the Destitute
established.Aug. 15 : A branch house of the Holy Family
Congregation started at
Cheenikuzhy.
Eparchy - History
1979Aug. : S.H. Mental Hospital at Pynkulam and Joannes
Psycho-
medical Centre at Ayroopadam were inaugurated.Dec. 22 : The
newly constructed F.C.C. Provincial House at
Muvattupuzha was blessed.
1980The whole year was dedicated for the spiritual renewal
ofpriests.
Aug. 29 : A common meeting of Syro-Malabar and Syro -
MalakaraBishops with the Holy Father was held in Rome.
1981Jan. 02 : The prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the
Oriental
Churches H.E. Card. Wladyslaw Rubin was given a grandwelcome in
the Diocese. During the public meeting at theCathedral he
inaugurated the Silver Jubilee Year of theDiocese.
Nov. 18 : Episcopal Silver Jubilee of His Ex. Rt. Rev. Dr.
MathewPothananmuzi was celebrated.Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi Jubilee
Memorial Medical AidFund started.The Diocesan Pastoral centre
'Vijnanabhavan' inaugurated.
Dec.19-22 : Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Diocese.Dec. 22 :
The concluding rally and public meeting H. E. Joseph Card.
Parekattil, Most. Rev. Dr. Agostino Cacciavillan,
ApostolicPronuncio and Mother Theresa addressed the meeting.
1982Feb. 06 : Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi the first Bishop of the
diocese
died at the Bishop's House.07 : Burial of Mar Mathew
Pothanamuzhi at St. George's
Cathedral, Kothamangalam. Card. Joseph Parekattil,Bishops Mar
George Punnakottil and Mar SymphorianO.F.M. officiated at the
funeral services.
Eparchy - History
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The Diocese undertakes massive relief work.Dec. 01 : Girideepam
Health Centre at Karimpan is blessed and
inaugurated.
1990Jan. 26 : "Mochana" a prayer and councilling therapy centre
for drug
addicts at Karakunnam is inaugurated.July 03 : His Excellency
the Bishop inaugurated the diocesan programme
for Evangelization-2000 at the Cathedral.Aug. 01 : An orphanage
for women is blessed in Ezhukumvayal.Sept. 23 : 'Ad Limina' meeting
of His Excellency the Bishop with the
Holy Father.Nov. 22 : The blessing and inauguration of the
School for the deaf and
dumb at Vazhappilly run by Assisi sisters.
1991May 13 : His Excellency the Bishop blessed and inaugurated
the first
house of D.S.T. Sisters at Karimpan.15 : Kerala Catholic Bible
Society's Membership Day was
inaugurated in the diocese by His Excellency the Bishop.Nov. 04
: Consecrating the Chapel of S.D. Provincial House, His
Excellency inaugurated the new building of the ProvincialHouse
at Kozhippilly.
27 : Mar Ephrem's theological study centre for the Novices
andPostulants of all religious congregations in the
diocese,attached to the S.H. Provincial House, was blessed by
HisExcellency the Bishop.
1992Mar. 19 : His Excellency the Bishop laid the foundation
stone for the
Priests' Home at Muthalakodam.April 23 : His Excellency the
Bishop blessed and dedicated the Grotto
of Immaculate Heart of Mary in the courtyard of
Bishop'sHouse.
June 18 : The Statutes of the Presbyteral Council was
promulgated in
Eparchy - History
Dec. 13 : 'Ad Limina' meeting of His Excellency the Bishop with
theHoly Father.
19 : Common meeting of the Syro-Malabar Bishops with the
HolyFather.
1986Feb. 07 : Reception to His Holiness Pope John Paul II at
Cochin.
08 : Beatification of Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sr.
Alphonsaby the Holy Father at Kottayam.
July 28 : Blessing of Alphonsa Women's Hostel at
Muvattupuzha.Aug. 10 : School for the deaf started at Muvattupuzha
by Assisi Sisters.Oct. 13 : Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of His
Excellency the Bishop
celebrated at the Diocesan level at Kothamangalam.
1987Feb. 06 : Blessing of the newly built Post-Graduate Block of
Nirmala
College, Muvattupuzha.20 : His Eminence Joseph Cardinal
Parekattil died at Ernakulam.
June 14 : Nirmala Sadan, a school for the mentally retarded
started atMuvattupuzha by the F.C.C. Sisters.
Aug. 06 : Reception in the diocese to H.E. Simon Card.
Lourdsamy,Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental
Churches.
15 : Novitiate House for the Sisters of the Destitute
atKothamangalam blessed.
1988April-May Solemn conclusion of the Marian Year in seven
centres of
the Diocese.May 29 : Mar Antony Padiyara, Archbishop of
Ernakulam is announced
Cardinal.
1989Jan. 07 : Silver Jubilee Celebrations of CML, and reception
to His
Eminence Antony Cardinal Padiyara at Kothamangalam.July 25 :
Torrential rains and hurricane hit major portion of the High
Ranges causing widespread destruction of houses and crops.
Eparchy - History
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The Diocese undertakes massive relief work.Dec. 01 : Girideepam
Health Centre at Karimpan is blessed and
inaugurated.
1990Jan. 26 : "Mochana" a prayer and councilling therapy centre
for drug
addicts at Karakunnam is inaugurated.July 03 : His Excellency
the Bishop inaugurated the diocesan programme
for Evangelization-2000 at the Cathedral.Aug. 01 : An orphanage
for women is blessed in Ezhukumvayal.Sept. 23 : 'Ad Limina' meeting
of His Excellency the Bishop with the
Holy Father.Nov. 22 : The blessing and inauguration of the
School for the deaf and
dumb at Vazhappilly run by Assisi sisters.
1991May 13 : His Excellency the Bishop blessed and inaugurated
the first
house of D.S.T. Sisters at Karimpan.15 : Kerala Catholic Bible
Society's Membership Day was
inaugurated in the diocese by His Excellency the Bishop.Nov. 04
: Consecrating the Chapel of S.D. Provincial House, His
Excellency inaugurated the new building of the ProvincialHouse
at Kozhippilly.
27 : Mar Ephrem's theological study centre for the Novices
andPostulants of all religious congregations in the
diocese,attached to the S.H. Provincial House, was blessed by
HisExcellency the Bishop.
1992Mar. 19 : His Excellency the Bishop laid the foundation
stone for the
Priests' Home at Muthalakodam.April 23 : His Excellency the
Bishop blessed and dedicated the Grotto
of Immaculate Heart of Mary in the courtyard of
Bishop'sHouse.
June 18 : The Statutes of the Presbyteral Council was
promulgated in
Eparchy - History
Dec. 13 : 'Ad Limina' meeting of His Excellency the Bishop with
theHoly Father.
19 : Common meeting of the Syro-Malabar Bishops with the
HolyFather.
1986Feb. 07 : Reception to His Holiness Pope John Paul II at
Cochin.
08 : Beatification of Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sr.
Alphonsaby the Holy Father at Kottayam.
July 28 : Blessing of Alphonsa Women's Hostel at
Muvattupuzha.Aug. 10 : School for the deaf started at Muvattupuzha
by Assisi Sisters.Oct. 13 : Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of His
Excellency the Bishop
celebrated at the Diocesan level at Kothamangalam.
1987Feb. 06 : Blessing of the newly built Post-Graduate Block of
Nirmala
College, Muvattupuzha.20 : His Eminence Joseph Cardinal
Parekattil died at Ernakulam.
June 14 : Nirmala Sadan, a school for the mentally retarded
started atMuvattupuzha by the F.C.C. Sisters.
Aug. 06 : Reception in the diocese to H.E. Simon Card.
Lourdsamy,Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental
Churches.
15 : Novitiate House for the Sisters of the Destitute
atKothamangalam blessed.
1988April-May Solemn conclusion of the Marian Year in seven
centres of
the Diocese.May 29 : Mar Antony Padiyara, Archbishop of
Ernakulam is announced
Cardinal.
1989Jan. 07 : Silver Jubilee Celebrations of CML, and reception
to His
Eminence Antony Cardinal Padiyara at Kothamangalam.July 25 :
Torrential rains and hurricane hit major portion of the High
Ranges causing widespread destruction of houses and crops.
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June 30 : The Corporate Educational Agency, Kothamangalam
startedto publish a bulletin.
July 19 : The C.S.T. Brothers started their I.T.C. at
Njarukutty,Muthalakodam.
Aug. 24 : Rev. Fr. John Kattrukudiyil from Kadavoor is
nominatedBishop of Diphu Diocese.
Dec. 22 : A rehabilitation centre for the handicapped children
wasinaugurated and blessed at Assisi Convent, Vazhappilly.
1995Jan. 19 : Sanjo bhavan (Priests' Home) at Muthalakodam was
blessed.April 04 : Archbishop Mar Abraham Kattumana, Papal
Delegate, expires.April 07 : His Excellency the Bishop appointed
150 Rev. Sisters as extra-
ordinary ministers of Divine Eucharist.July 15 : Nirmala
Computer Academy, Muvattupuzha is inaugurated.Aug. 25 : Foundation
stone laid by His Excellency at Kattamudi, Adimali
for the Tribal School.Dec. 31 : His Excellency, the Bishop
inaugurated the Diocesan
programme in connection with "The Great Jubilee of Jesus'Birth"
at the Cathedral.
1996Jan. 05 : Syro-Malabar Synod at Rome with 'Ad Limina'
meeting of
His Excellency the Bishop with the Holy Father.Feb. 24 : The
foundation stone was laid by His Excellency the Bishop
for the Spirituality Centre at Adimaly.Mar. 04 : Minor Seminary
of C.S.T. Congregation was blessed and
inaugurated by His Excellency the Bishop at Kothamangalam.April
28 : Snehagiri Sisters started their first House at Pareekanny.
1997Jan. 18 : Installation of Mar Varkey Vithayathil, Apostolic
Administrator
to Syro-Malabar Church.26 : Installation of Mar Emmanuel
Pothanamuzhy from Nadukara
parish as Bishop of Mananthavady.
Eparchy - History
the light of the new Oriental Code (CCEO).Sept. 13 : The
Pontifical Commission headed by Archbishop Most Rev.
Dr. Thomas Whight visited the Diocesan Centre and wasgiven a
warm welcome.
1993Jan. 29 : Syro-Malabar Church is raised to the status of
Major Archi-
Episcopal Church. His Eminence Antony Cardinal Padiyarais made
the Major Archbishop. Mar Abraham Kattumana isappointed the Papal
Delegate with the power of MajorArchbishop.
April 17 : His Excellency the Bishop handed over 533
housesconstructed under the supervision of the Diocesan
SocialService Society at Thopramkudy.
May 20 : The Installation ceremony of Major Archbishop His
EminenceAntony Cardinal Padiyara took place at St. Mary's
Basilica,Ernakulam.
May 20-25: The First Major Archi-Episcopal Synod was convened
atthe Cardinal House, Ernakulam.
July 10 : Sreyas Counselling Centre started at
Jeevajyothi,Muvattupuzha.
July 16 : School for the mentally retarded started at
Machiplavu(Adimali) by CMC Sisters.
Nov. 22 : His Excellency the Bishop inaugurated the training
programmeof Home Nurses (Gruhalakshmi) sponsored by the
DiocesanSocial Service Society.
1994Feb. 09 : Centenary Celebration of the Carmelite Convent at
Arakuzha
is inaugurated.Mar. 25 : Golden Jubilee celebration of C.B.C.I.
is officiated.May 03 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. George Edathotty was relieved
from the office
of the Vicar General.: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas Malekudy was
appointed as Vicar
General.Epar
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