EPARCHY OF KOTHAMANGALAM DIRECTORY 2012-13 Volume 55 The Eparchial Curia, P. B. No. 6, Kothamangalam - 686 691 Kerala, India 0485 - 2862236, 3200010 0485 - 2862237 E-mail : [email protected]Web : www.kothamangalamdiocese.org Contents Page HIERARCHY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ............. 3 THE EPARCHY : - GENERAL INFORMATION ........... 23 The Bishop ........................................................ 40 The Former Bishop ............................................. 40 Prelates from the Eparchy ..................................... 41 Eparchial Curia .................................................... 43 PROTO-PRESBYTERATES ......................................... 48 PARISHES AND FILIAL CHURCHES ......................... 55 PRIESTS BELONGING TO THE EPARCHY ................ 63 Recipients of Papal Honours ................................. 75 Deceased Prelates & Priests from the Eparchy......... 76 Priests Incardinated to Other Dioceses ................... 82 CLERICAL INSTITUTIONS ........................................ 88 CENTRAL ORGANS OF SPECIALIZED APOSTOLATE ... 88 RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS ................................. 92 RELIGIOUS PRIESTS FROM THE EPARCHY .............. 115 FAITH FORMATION ................................................... 144 EDUCATIONAL SERVICE ........................................... 151 SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES ................................. 170 MEDICAL SERVICES .................................................. 176 EPARCHIAL CHRONICLE 2011 ................................... 177 STATISTICS ................................................................ 178 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY...........................................181 Idukki ............................................................... 181 Kothamangalam .................................................. 183 Mobile Numbers of Priests ................................... 187 PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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EPARCHY OF
KOTHAMANGALAM
DIRECTORY2012-13
Volume 55
The Eparchial Curia, P. B. No. 6, Kothamangalam - 686 691
Address:- His Holiness POPE BENEDICT XVIPalazzo Apostolico, 00120 Citta del Vaticano, Rome, Italy(Apostolic Palace, 00120 Vatican City)
Born at Marktl am Inn, Germany : 16-04-1927Ordained Priest : 29-06-1951Ordained Bishop : 28-05-1977Archbishop of Muenich & Freising : 28-05-1977Created Cardinal : 27-06-1977Prefect of the Cong.for the Doctrine of the Faith : 25-11-1981Dean of the College of Cardinals : 30-11-2002Elected Pope : 19-04-2005Installed on the Throne of St. Peter : 24-04-2005
ROMAN PONTIFF
HIS HOLINESSPOPE BENEDICT XVI
Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ,265th 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 and
Servant of the Servants of God.
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Vice President I : His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios CleemisMajor Archbishop of Trivandrum
Permanent Synod : Mar George Cardinal AlencherryMar Andrews ThazhathMar George ValiamattamMar Mathew Moolakkatt OSBMar Joseph Perumthottam
Substitutes : Mar George Punnakottil
Mar Mathew Arackal
Mar Joseph KallarangattMar Jose Porunnedom
Secretary to the Synod : Mar Bosco Puthur
MAJOR ARCHIEPISCOPAL CURIA
Curia Bishop : Mar Bosco PuthurChancellor : Rev. Dr. Antony Kollannur
Finance Officer : Rev. Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil
Official Publication : “Synodal News”
TRIBUNALS
Major Archiepiscopal Superior Tribunal
General Moderator : Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSBEpiscopal Members : Mar Paul Chittilappilly
Mar Jose Porunnedom
Major Archiepiscopal Ordinary Tribunal
President : Rev. Dr. Mathew Kochupurackal
Procura of the Major Archbishop at the Apostolic SeeProcurator : Rev. Dr. Stephen Chirappanath
SYNODAL COMMISSIONS
Commission for LiturgyChairman : Mar George PunnakottilMembers : Mar Thomas Elavanal MCBS
Mar Sebastian AdayanthrathSecretary : Rev. Dr. Pauly ManiyattuCommission for Clergy
Chairman : Mar Thomas ChakiathMembers : Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam CST
Mar Joseph Arumachadath MCBSSecretary : Rev. Dr. Jimmy PoochakattCommission for Institutes of Consecrated Life
Chairman : Mar Jose PorunnedomMembers : Mar Jose Chittooparambil CMI
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySecretary : Rev. Sr. Vimal Jose CMC
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Commission for Ecumenism
Chairman : Mar Joseph PerumthottamMembers : Mar Vijay Anand Nedumpuram CMI
Mar Lawrence MukkuzhySecretary : Rev. Dr. Cherian KarukaparambilCommission for DoctrineChairman : Mar Joseph KallarangattMembers : Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI
Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakkel VCSecretary : Rev. Dr. Siby Pulickal
Commission for Catechesis
Chairman : Mar Jacob ManathodathMembers : Mar Pauly Kannookadan
Mar Joseph PandarasserySecretary Rev. Dr. George Danavelil
Commission for Evangelization & Pastoral Care of the Migrants
Chairman : Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MSTMembers : Mar Simon Stock Palathara CMI
Mar Antony ChirayathSecretary : Rev. Dr. Jose Cheriampanatt MST
Liturgical Research Centre
Chairman : Mar Andrews ThazhathBishop Member : Mar Joseph KallarangattExe. Director : Rev. Dr. Sebastian Naduthadam
Commission for Laity
Chairman : Mar Mathew ArackalMembers : Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath
Mar Mathew AnikuzhikkattilSecretary : Adv. V. C. Sebabastian
Commission for Finance
Chairman : Mar Mathew ArackalMembers : Mar Bosco Puthur
Mar Raphael ThattilMar Gregory Karotemprel CMI
Secretary : Rev. Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil
SEMINARY COMMISSION
Paurastya Vidyapitham
Chancellor : His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal AlencheryVice Chancellor : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt
St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam
Chairman : Mar Mathew MoolakkattMembers : Mar Joseph Perumthottam
Mar Thomas Chakiath
St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Aluva
Chairman : Mar Jacob ManathodathMembers : Mar Mathew Anikuzhikkattil
Mar Jose Porunnedom
Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Chairman : Mar George Valiamattam
Members : Mar Joseph KallarangattMar Jose Porunnedom
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
E-mail : [email protected] : www.ernakulamarchdiocese.orgAux. Bishop : Mar Thomas Chakiath 1998E-mail : [email protected]. Bishop : Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath 2002E-mail : [email protected] : 0484 - 2352629, 2352906, 2363664Fax : 0484 - 2366028, 2355010
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2. IdukkiDece. 19, 2002 (Estd) Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil 2003
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EXTRACTS FROM THE EPARCHIAL CHRONICLE
1956
Nov. 18 : Episcopal ordination of Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi, the firstbishop of Kothamangalam, in Rome.
1957
Jan. 10 : Inauguration of the Diocese and installation of Mar MathewPothanamuzhi at St. George's ChurchK 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.
1958
Jan. 01 : Parishes of Karimannoor, Marika, Muthalakodam andVazhakulam 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.
1959
Feb. 16 : His Em. Valerian Card. Gracias inaugurated the DiocesanCentral Council of St. V. de. Paul Society.
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.
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LOCATION
Situated in the centre of Kerala, the Eparchy of Kothamangalamlies extended in Ernakulam and Idukki districts surrounded by theArcheparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, eparchies of Irinjalakuda,Idukki and Pala.
Boundaries :-
North : River Chalakudy and northern boundary of Devikulam Taluk
East : Uzhavathadam river-Cheeyapara waterfalls-Karimanal powerhouse-Kulamavu dam (Eastern boundaries of Pazhampillichal,Neendapara, Rajagiri and Uppukunnu parishes).
West : Eastern boundaries of Thripunithura and Vallam Foranes ofErnakulam Archieparchy
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 & LANGUAGE
The Eparchy has a total population of about 766040 of whichare approximatelyCatholics 223600 Jacobites 140000Other Christians 19300 Hindus 235900Muslims 136190 Hill Tribals 4050Language spoken : Malayalam
HISTORY
The eparchy of Kothamangalam was created by His HolinessPope Pius XII by separating the three foranes, Arakuzha,Kothamangalam and Mylacomb of the then Archdiocese of Ernakulam.The bull of erection "Qui in beati Petri Cathedra" was promulgatedon 29 - 07 - 1956 and the eparchy inaugurated on 10 - 01 - 1957.
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1960
Mar. 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.
1961
April 22 : Diocesan provinces were erected for the Adoration, Carmeliteand Clarist Sisters of the Diocese.
June-July : Victims of eviction at Kanchiyar area, and of flood along thePeriyar River were specially helped.
Aug 01 : An English Medium High School (Nirmala) was started atMuvattupuzha.
Dec. 15 : Lay Associations in the Diocese were reorganised anddiocesan directors appointed.
1962
Jan. 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.
1963
April 10 : The High-Range Mission Area was divided into four regionsErattayar, Koompanpara, Rajakad and Vellathooval, with theregional superiors having authority as protopresbyters
May : Annual seminar for Major Seminarians was started.
1964
Mar. : People evicted from Keerithode, Churuly areas and resettledat Maniyaramkudy, etc were specially helped.
June 30 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Kuriakose Nampiaparampil, Vicar General fromthe beginning of the diocese, retired and Rev. Mgr. MathewVellankal was appointed instead.
July 10 : Newman College at Thodupuzha was inaugurated
1965
July 02 : Second "Ad Limina" report of the Diocese was submitted byHis Ex. the Bishop.
1966
Feb. 25 : Management of schools re-organised, and the constitutionof the Corporate Educational Agency framed.
1967
Jan. 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.
1968
Feb.21-28 : His Eminence Maximillian Cardinal De Furstenburg, Prefectof 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.
1969
Aug. 13 : His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Parekattil inauguratedDharmagiri Central Hospital, Kothamangalam.
1970
Parishes of Paingottoor, Parathode, Thankamany andVazhathope raised to foranes.
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1971
Carmel Social Centre opened at Karakunnam helping andtraining people in match works.
1972
The 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 theBible 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.
1973
Mar. 10 : The new Constitution of the Diocesan Pastoral Council wasapproved 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.
1974
Jan. 20 : Diocese celebrated the "Sapthathy" of His Excellency theBishop.
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.
1975
Sept. 08 : Snehalayam at Malayinkeezhu, Kothamangalam started foraged men.
1976
Feb. 12 : The dedication of the Idukki Project to the Nation by PrimeMinister 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 memberof the Pastoral Council died.
1977
Jan. 10 : Blessing and inauguration of the first CST house in thediocese and of Mar Mathews Boys Town Kothamangalam.
Feb. 26 : Nomination of Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil as Bishop ofKothamangalam.
Mar. 17 : The name of Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil is announcedas New Bishop of the Diocese.
April 24 : Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil is ordained the Bishop ofKothamangalam.
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.
1978
Jan. 26 : Inauguration of Jeevajyothi, the Diocesan Pastoral andCatechetical 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.
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1979
Aug. : 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 atMuvattupuzha was blessed.
1980
The 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.
1981
Jan. 02 : The prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the OrientalChurches 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.
1982
Feb. 06 : Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi the first Bishop of the diocesedied at the Bishop's House.
07 : Burial of Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi at St. George'sCathedral, Kothamangalam. Card. Joseph Parekattil,Bishops Mar George Punnakottil and Mar SymphorianO.F.M. officiated at the funeral services.
Nov. 02 : Inauguration of Pavanatma Arts College at Murickassery.
1983
Jan. 16 : Amar Jyothi, a centre for spiritual renewal, started atKattappana by the Capuchin fathers.
Feb. 02 : Novitiate House for Dharmagiri Sisters at Kothamangalamblessed.
06 : First anniversary of the late Bishop Mar MathewPothanamuzhi. Memorial slab laid.
Mar. 13 : Vikas Bhavan at Neriamangalam was started by the DiocesanSocial 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.
June 16 : Blessing of the first House and Seminary of the Carmelitefathers (O. Carm.) at Karukadom.
Dec. 08 : Blessing of the new building of Pratheeksha at Nellimattam,a rehabilitation centre for the Physically handicapped.
1984
Feb. 25 : New building for Providence Home at Ezhumuttom blessedand consecrated by Mar George Punnakottil.
Aug. 12 : Jyothis I.T.C. at Ayiramekar, Adimaly, for non-formal traininginaugurated.
1985
May 15 : Blessing of the S.A.B.S. Novitiate House at Kothamangalam.
June 26 : Kothamangalam province of the Sisters of the Destituteestablished.
Aug. 15 : A branch house of the Holy Family Congregation started atCheenikuzhy.
Dec. 13 : 'Ad Limina' meeting of His Excellency the Bishop with theHoly Father.
19 : Common meeting of the Syro-Malabar Bishops with the HolyFather.
1986
Feb. 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.
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Aug. 10 : School for the deaf started at Muvattupuzha by Assisi Sisters.
Oct. 13 : Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of His Excellency the Bishopcelebrated at the Diocesan level at Kothamangalam.
1987
Feb. 06 : Blessing of the newly built Post-Graduate Block of NirmalaCollege, 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.
1988
April-May Solemn conclusion of the Marian Year in seven centres ofthe Diocese.
May 29 : Mar Antony Padiyara, Archbishop of Ernakulam is announcedCardinal.
1989
Jan. 07 : Silver Jubilee Celebrations of CML, and reception to HisEminence Antony Cardinal Padiyara at Kothamangalam.
July 25 : Torrential rains and hurricane hit major portion of the HighRanges causing widespread destruction of houses and crops.The Diocese undertakes massive relief work.
Dec. 01 : Girideepam Health Centre at Karimpan is blessed andinaugurated.
1990
Jan. 26 : "Mochana" a prayer and councilling therapy centre for drugaddicts at Karakunnam is inaugurated.
July 03 : His Excellency the Bishop inaugurated the diocesan programmefor 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 theHoly Father.
Nov. 22 : The blessing and inauguration of the School for the deaf anddumb at Vazhappilly run by Assisi sisters.
1991
May 13 : His Excellency the Bishop blessed and inaugurated the firsthouse of D.S.T. Sisters at Karimpan.
15 : Kerala Catholic Bible Society's Membership Day wasinaugurated in the diocese by His Excellency the Bishop.
Nov. 04 : Consecrating the Chapel of S.D. Provincial House, HisExcellency 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.
1992
Mar. 19 : His Excellency the Bishop laid the foundation stone for thePriests' Home at Muthalakodam.
April 23 : His Excellency the Bishop blessed and dedicated the Grottoof Immaculate Heart of Mary in the courtyard of Bishop'sHouse.
June 18 : The Statutes of the Presbyteral Council was promulgated inthe 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.
1993
Jan. 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.
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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.
1994
Feb. 09 : Centenary Celebration of the Carmelite Convent at Arakuzhais inaugurated.
Mar. 25 : Golden Jubilee celebration of C.B.C.I. is officiated.
May 03 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. George Edathotty was relieved from the officeof the Vicar General.
: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas Malekudy was appointed as VicarGeneral.
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.
1995
Jan. 19 : Sanjo bhavan (Priests' Home) at Muthalakodam was blessed.April 04 : Archbishop Mar Abraham Kattumana, Papal Delegate, expires.
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 Diocesanprogramme in connection with "The Great Jubilee of Jesus'Birth" at the Cathedral.
1996
Jan. 05 : Syro-Malabar Synod at Rome with 'Ad Limina' meeting ofHis Excellency the Bishop with the Holy Father.
Feb. 24 : The foundation stone was laid by His Excellency the Bishopfor the Spirituality Centre at Adimaly.
Mar. 04 : Minor Seminary of C.S.T. Congregation was blessed andinaugurated by His Excellency the Bishop at Kothamangalam.
April 28 : Snehagiri Sisters started their first House at Pareekanny.
1997
Jan. 18 : Installation of Mar Varkey Vithayathil, Apostolic Administratorto Syro-Malabar Church.
26 : Installation of Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhy from Nadukaraparish as Bishop of Mananthavady.
April 26 : Golden Jubilee Celebration of C.M.L., at Thodupuzha.
May 03 : Blessing of the Generalate of M.S.J. Sisters at Kozhippilly.
Aug. 30 : Home for the aged started at Kavakad by St. Martha's Sisters.
Dec. 03 : Rehabilitation centre for mental patients, run by S.H. Sisters,was inaugurated at Madakathanam.
1998
Jan. 27 : Home for the aged and retired women at Bethleheminaugurated.
Mar. 14 : Orphanage building and chapel blessed and consecrated atEzhumuttam.
April 12 : Formation House of C.S.N. Congregation at Ramalloor wasblessed.
14 : Foundation stone for the Tea Factory at Calvary Mount waslaid.
May 24 : Hostel building for girls at Adimaly was blessed.June 14 : Rehabilitation centre for the mentally retarded inaugurated at
Muthalakodam.July 03 : Inauguration and blessing of the Major Archi Episcopal Curia
at Mount St. Thomas.Oct 13 : Plus Two schools were inaugurated at Karimannoor and
Muthalakodam.
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14 : Rehabilitation centre at Vellayamkudy for the mentally retardedwas inaugurated.
Nov.9-12 : The first session of the Major Archi Episcopal Assemblywas inaugurated at Mount St. Thomas.
1999
Mar. 27 : Santhigiri Vocational Training Institute at Vazhithala wasinaugurated.
May 01 : Home for the aged at Kavakad run by the St. Martha's Sisterswas blessed.
June 23 : Blessing of the newly constructed chapel in the Bishop'sHouse.
Nov.5-8 : Visit of Pope John Paul II to India in connection with theconcluding ceremony of the Synod for Asia and thepublication of the synodal document Ecclesia in Asia.
2000
Jan4-13 : Asian Bishops' Conference at Bangkok.26 : Installation of Mar Varkey Vithayathil as the second Major
Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church.Mar. 23 : Demise of Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara.April 12 : Installation of Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakel from the parish of
Kythapara as the second bishop of Satna.May8-12 : Celeberation of the Great Jubilee at St. George's Stadium
Kothamangalam.June 05 : Blessing of Jeevan Tea Factory at Calvary Mount.June 08 : Blessing of Nirmala Public School (CBSE) Muvattupuzha.
21 : Demise of Most Rev. Alan de Lastic, Archbishop of Delhiand President of CBCI.
July : His Excellency the bishop is made a consultor of the PontificalCommission for the Cultural Affairs of the Church, Rome.
Sep. 01 : New Major Seminary at Kunnoth.Oct. 02 : C.M.L. State Level Mahajubilee Sneha Sangamam and
Reception to the Major Archbishop His Grace Mar VarkeyVithayathil at Nirmala H.S. Auditorium, Muvattupuzha.
Nov. 25 : His Beatitude Mar Ignace Moussa I Daoud is appointedPrefect of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches, Rome.
2001
Jan. 06 : Official conclusion of the Great Jubilee Celebration at St.George's Cathedral.
Feb. 21 : Mar Varkey Vithayathil is made Cardinal in Rome.
Mar. 09 : Blessing and switch on ceremony of Jeeva PasteurizationPlant at Pareekanny.
Mar. 13 : Erection of the new Syro Malabar Eparchy in Chicago.
July 10 : Blessing of the Kristujyothi Home Nurses' Training Centreat Malayinkeezhu.
2002
April 13 : Blessing of Atmajyothi, Mar George Punnakottil EpiscopalSilver Jubilee Memorial Pastoral Institute at Adimali.
April 24 : Conclusion of the Episcopal Silver Jubilee Celebrations ofHis Lordship the Bishop.
June 7 : Installation of Rt. Rev. Chacko Thottumarickal S V D from theparish of Kalloorkad as the first Bishop of Jabuva.
July 15-27 : Tenth Syro Malabar Bishops’ Synod.
Nov.15-17 : Conclusion of 1950th Anniversary of the entrance ofSt. Thomas the Apostle and 450th Death Anniversary ofSt. Francis Xavier by CBCI at Ernakulam.
2003
Jan. 15 : Announcement of the erection of the new Eparchy of Idukkiand the Nomination of Mgr. Mathew Anikuzhikattil as itsfirst Bishop.
Announcement of the erection of a new Eparchy of the SyroMalankara Church at Muvattupuzha and nomination ofThomas Mar Koorilos as its first Bishop.
Feb. 08 : Archbishop Pedro Lo’pez Quintana is appointed ApostolicPro-Nuncio to India.
Mar. 02 : Episcopal Ordination of Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil and theinauguration of the Eparchy of Idukki.
Apr. 06 : Demise of Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhi, the bishop ofManathavady.
May1-15 : ‘Ad Limina’ visit of the Syro Malabar Bishops in Rome.
Oct. 20 : Blessing of Nirmala Nursing School at Muvattupuzha.
Oct. 22 : Celebration at Kothamangalam to mark the conclusion ofthe Rosary Year, the silver jubilee of the Enthronement ofHis Holiness Pope John Paul II and the beatification of MotherTheresa.
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Nov. 29 : Laying of the foundation stone of St. Xavier’s Public Schoolat Pothanicadu.
2004
Jan. : Cardinal Telesphore P. Toppo as the CBCI President.
Aug. 27 : Inauguration of the Nirmala College of Pharmacy atMuvattupuzha
Nov.1-13 : XII Synod of Bishops of the Syro Malabar Church at MountSt.Thomas.
Nov.2-5 : Syro Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Assembly at MountSt. Thomas.
Dec. 04 : Eparchial level inauguration of "the Year of the Eucharist'' atSt. George's Cathedral, Kothamangalam .
2005
Jan. 08 : State level anniversary celebrations of CML at Thodupuzha.
April 02 : Demise of Pope John Paul II
April 19 : Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected Pope. He assumes thename Benedict XVI.
June 04 : The eight protopresbyterates were reorganized and theparishes of Kaliyar, Muvattupuzha, Oonnukal, and Thodu-puzha were also raised to the status of Protopresbyterates.
Aug .22 -Sep t 0 3 : XIII Synod of Bishops of the Syro Malabar Church atMount St. Thomas.
Dec. 08 : Newly codified Eparchial Statutes comes into force.
Dec. 11 : Inauguration of the golden jubilee year of the eparchy in theCathedral.
2006
Jan.9-21 : I session of the XIV Synod of Bishops of the Syro MalabarChurch at Mount St. Thomas.
Aug. 21-Sept.2: II Session of the XIV Synod of Bishops of the Syro MalabarChurch at Mount St. Thomas.
Sept. 13 : Sapthati of Mar George Punnakottil.Nov.28-30 : Eparchial Assembly at Jeevajyothi.Dec.27-30 : Golden Jubilee Celebration of the EparchyDec.27-30 : Bible ConventionDec. 28 : Education Seminar in the Cathedral parish hall.Dec. 29 : Agriculture Seminar in the Cathedral parish hall.
Dec. 30 : On the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebration of the Eparchy,concelebrated Holy Qurbana by all the bishops and priestsfrom the eparchy and the public meeting presided over byMar Varkey Vithayathil, the Major Archbishop of the SyroMalabar Church, and inaugurated by Mr. Oscar Frenandes,Union Labour Minister.
2007
Jan.8-12 : XV Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
Jan 13 : KCSL state festival was hosted by the eparchy atMuvattupuzha.
Feb. 6 : 25th death anniversary of Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhy, thefirst Bishop of the eparchy commemorated with HolyQurbana and other prayers at St. George’s CathedralKothamangalam.
May 19 : Rev. Dr. Francis Alappatt takes charge as Protosyncellus ofthe Eparchy.
June 1 : Priests’ Welfare Association came into force.
Aug. 11 : Minority Rights Protection Rally with the participation ofmore than 40 thousand faithful was conducted atThodupuzha.
Aug. 20 : XV Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
Oct. 13 : Golden Jubilee Celebration of the St. Joseph’s MinorSeminary Kothamangalam.
Nov. 2 : Rev. Dr. Cherian Kanjirakompil was appointed the firstProcurator of the Major Archbishop at the Apostolic See
2008
Mar. 27 : Blessing of the annex of Sanjo Bhavan Muthalakodam.
April 22: ‘Anpinte Ampathandu’ the Historical Document prepared inconnection with the golden jubilee of the eparchy wasreleased.
May 10 : Laying of foundation stone for the Nirmala shopping complexat Muvattupuzha.
Aug. 16 : Rally of more than fifty thousand people at Kothamangalamto protest against the destructive educational policies of theleftist government of Kerala.
Aug.20-30: XVI Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
Oct. 12 : Canonization of Blessed Alphonsa in Rome.
Nov. 29 : Conclusion of the Year of the Word of God at Cathedral.
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2009
Feb. 10 : Blessing and inauguration of the milk collection centre andchilling plant at Surandai in Tamil Nadu.
June 16 : Inauguration of the year for priests at Cathedral.
Aug.17-28: XVII Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
: Various activities like study classes, pilgrimage to the HolyLand and Mylapore were conducted in connection with theyear for priests.
2010
Jan.11-15 : XVIIIth Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
Mar. 1 : Mar George Punnakottil is elected Vice President of CBCI.
June 19 : Conclusion for the year for Priests at Cathedral.
July 1 : Canonization process started- Servant of God JosephPanjikaran.
Aug.16-28 : XIX Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
Aug. 19-22 : Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Assembly at Mount St.Thomas.
Sept.13 : Mar George Punnakottil laid the foundation stone of the newpastoral centre at Muvattupuzha.
2011
Jan.10-14: Session 1 of the XIX Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
April 1 : Demise of Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil
April1-22 : ‘Ad Limina’ visit of the Syro Malabar Bishops in Rome.
May23-26 : Session 2 of the XIX Synod of Bishop’s at Mount St. Thomas.
May 29 : Installation of Mar George Alencherry as the third MajorArchbishop of the Syro Malabar Church.
Aug. 13 : Pastoral visit of Major Archbishop Mar George Alenchery tothe Eparchy of Kothamangalam.
Aug.17-27 : Session 3 of theXIX Synod of Bishops at Mount St. Thomas.
Oct. 8 : Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee celebration of Mar GeorgePunnakottil at St. George’s Cathedral.
Nov.26-30 : ‘Abhishekagni’ Bible Convention at Kothamangalam.
THE BISHOP :Mar George Punnakottil M.A., Th.D., L.S.S.
Born at Thazhuvamkunnu on 13 - 09 - 1936Ordained Presbyter in Rome on 18 - 10 - 1961Appointed Bishop on 26 - 02 - 1977Ordained Bishop at Kothamangalam on 24 - 04 - 1977Installed on 24 - 04 - 1977
Address : Bishop's House, Post Box No.6, Kothamangalam 686 691,Kerala, India, Tel. (0485) 2862236E-mail: [email protected]
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FORMER BISHOP :Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi Ph.D., D.D.
Born at Arakuzha on 22 - 12 - 1903Ordained Presbyter at Kandy on 02 - 10 - 1932Appointed Bishop on 30 - 07 - 1956Ordained Bishop in Rome on 18 - 11 - 1956Installed on 10 - 01 - 1957Retired on 24 - 04 - 1977Died on 06 - 02 - 1982
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PRELATES FROM THE EPARCHY
1. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas Thiruthalil, Bishop of Balasore, Orissa
Born at Vazhakulam on 16 - 01 - 1936
Ordiained Presbyter on 14 - 04 - 1963
Appointed Bishop on 24 - 02 - 1974
Ordained Bishop on 05 - 05 - 1974
2. Rt. Rev. Mgr. John Kattrukudiyil, Bishop of Itanagar,Arunachal Pradesh
Born at Kadavoor on 18 - 01 - 1948
Ordained Presbyter on 03 - 02 - 1975
Appointed Bishop on 24 - 08 - 1994
Ordained Bishop on 08 - 09 - 1994
3. Mar Mathew Vaniyakizhakkel, Bishop of Satna, M.P.
Born at Vandamattam on 23 - 12 - 1945
Ordained Presbyter on 18 - 12 - 1975
Appointed Bishop on 14 - 01 - 2000
Ordained Bishop on 12 - 04 - 2000
4. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas Pulloppillil,Bishop of Bongaigaon, Assam
Born at Nadukani on 14 - 07 - 1954
Ordained Presbyter on 06 - 04 - 1981
Appointed Bishop on 23 - 05 - 2000
Ordained Bishop on 20 - 08 - 2000
5. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Chacko Thottumarickal,Archbishop of Indore
Born at Kalayanthany 07 - 01 - 1949
Ordained Presbyter on 11 - 05 - 1979
Appointed Bishop on 25 - 03 - 2002
Ordained Bishop on 07 - 06 - 2002
6. Mar John Vadakel C.M.I.Bishop of Bijnor
Born at Bethlehem 17 - 08 - 1943
Ordained Presbyter on 19 - 12 - 1975
Appointed Bishop on 14 - 08 - 2009
Ordained Bishop on 22 - 10 - 2009
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EPARCHIAL CURIA
Protosyncellus Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis AlappattFinance Officer V. Rev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalChancellor & Secretary V. Rev. Dr. George Thekkekara
Address : The Venerable Eparchial Curia, Post Box No.6,Kothamangalam 686 691. Tel. (0485) 2862236
Office Hours : 9.30 to 12.30 & 14.30 to16.30
Except on : Days of Obligation, Annual Common Retreat forPriests, Monthly Recollection day of priests(Tuesday following the first Friday of each month),Christmas Season (December. 21 to January 6),January 10 (Inauguration of the Eparchy), HolyWeek & Easter Week, April 24 (St.George'sFeast & Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop), Feastof Ascension, Feast of the Imm. Heart of Mary,Patroness of the Eparchy.
N.B. Urgent petitions only will be considered outside office hours andon holidays listed above.
EPARCHIAL TRIBUNAL
Judicial Vicar V. Rev. Dr. Mathew Valiamattam
Adjutant Judicial Vicars V. Rev. Dr. George MadathikandathilV. Rev. Fr. Francis Karikunnel
Promotor of Justice andV. Rev. Fr. Mathew Mundackal (Jr.)Defender of the Bond
Defenders of Bond Rev. Sr. Saly S.D.Rev. Sr. Celine S.M.S.
Eparchial Judges
V. Rev. Dr. Mathew ValiamattamV. Rev. Dr. George MadathikandathilV. Rev. Dr. Mathew KochupurackalV. Rev. Fr. Francis KarikunnelV. Rev. Dr. George Thekkekara
Notaries : Rev. Dr. Stanislaus Kunnel, Rev. Fr. Jose MoorkattilRev. Sr. Genevive CMC
Address: The Eparchial Tribunal, Bishop's House, Kothamangalam686 691, Kerala, India
EPARCHIAL CONSULTORS
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis AlappattV. Rev. Fr. Mathew AthickalV. Rev. Fr. George KanjirakompilV. Rev. Fr. Kuriakose KodakallilV. Rev. Fr. George MadathikandathilV. Rev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalV. Rev. Fr. Paul NedumpurathV. Rev. Fr. George Oliapuram (Jr.)V. Rev. Fr. Thomas ParayidomV. Rev. Fr. Thomas PeriapuramV. Rev. Fr. George Thekkekara
ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis AlappattV. Rev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalV. Rev. Dr. George Thekkekara
ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis AlappattV. Rev. Dr. Mathew KochupurackalV. Rev. Dr. Geroge MadathikandathilV. Rev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalV. Rev. Dr. George Thekkekara
FINANCE COUNCIL
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis AlappattV. Rev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalV. Rev. Fr. Thomas PeriapuramMr. Jose Kappen C.A.Prof. T. S. Chacko
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INTERNAL AUDITORS
Rev. Fr. Mathew AthickalRev. Fr. Mathews NandalathV. Rev. Fr. Paul NedumpurathRev. Fr. Jose Pulparambil
EPARCHIAL THEOLOGICAL COMMISSION AND
CENSORES LIBRORUM
Rev. Dr. George KarakunnelRev. Dr. Joseph KochuparambilRev. Dr. Stanley Pulprayil
PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Rev. Dr. George ThekkekaraSri. George KelakamSri. Sony Nelliany (PRO)
PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
Ex-Officio Members: 15 Nominated Members: 3
Elected Members: 18 Total: 36
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt, Rev. Frs. Mathews Malieckal, GeorgeThekkekara,Thomas Periapuram, George Madathikandathil, JohnMuringamattam, Stanislaus Kunnel, John Elanjedath, ThomasPothanamuzhi, George Oliapuram (Jr.), John Anikottil, MathewPothanamuzhi, Joseph Koithanath, Jose Monippilly, Paul Nedumpurath.
Rev. Frs. Stanly Pulprayil, Joseph Kochuparambil, Thomas Malekudy
Rev. Frs. George Kanjirakompil, George Mundackal, Mathew Athickal,John Thottathimyalil, Emmanuel Kurianal, James Thayyil, JamesArackal, Thomas Parayidom, Jacob Thalappillil, Joseph Kandathinkara,Joseph Parayil, George Thanathuparambil, Francis Kannadan, PiusMalekandathil, Kuriakose Kodakallil, Luke Njaralakatt, JosephKaimalayil CMI, Michael Panachickal VC.
PRIESTS’ REVIEW PANEL
Rev. Fr. John ElanjedathRev. Fr. Joseph MakolilRev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalRev. Fr. Paul NedumpurathRev. Fr. George Oliapuram ( Jr.)
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt (Convenor)Rev. Fr. John ElanjedathRev. Fr. Jacob KalapurackalRev. Fr. Mathew KonickalRev. Fr. Mathews MalieckalRev. Fr. Mathews NandalathSri. C. J. Mathew Chiramattel
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Total Members 140
Rt. Rev.Mgr. Francis Alappatt, Fr. Mathew Valiamattam, Fr. GeorgeThekkekara, Fr. Mathews Malieckal, Fr. Stanley Pulprayil,Fr. Kuriakose Kodakallil, Fr. Thomas Malekudy, Fr. ThomasPeriapuram, Fr. George Madathikandathil, Fr. John Muringamattam,Fr. Stanly Kunnel, Fr. Thomas Pothanamuzhi, Fr. John Elanjedath,Fr. George Oliapuram, Fr. John Anikottil, Fr. Mathew Pothanamuzhi,Fr. Joseph Koithanath, Fr. Jose Monippilly, Fr. Paul Nedumpurath,Fr. Mathews Thevarpadam, Fr. Paul Choorathotty, Fr. FrancisNandalath, Fr. Manuel Pichalakatt, Fr. Thomas Parayidom, Fr. JosephKochuparambil, Fr. George Pottackal, Fr. Thomas Cherkottu, Fr. JoseKottoor, Fr. Joseph Nellikunnel, Fr. Jacob Thalappillil, Fr. GeorgeChemparathy, Fr. Sebastian Namattathil, Fr. George Thadikatt, Fr. JosePulparambil, Fr. Joseph Ezhumayil
9. Thalayanad Rev. Fr. James Karakombil 04862-258257
10. Thodupuzha V. Rev. Fr. Jose Monipilly 04862-222648Asst. Rev. Fr. Joseph Muttathuvalayil
11. Thodupuzha East Rev. Fr. Jose Mailadiath 04862-225958
12. Vettimattam Rev. Fr. Paul Mailackachalil 04862-276287
Filial Church
1. Methotty Rev. Fr. Mathew Chandrankunnel
2. Nazarethhill Rev. Fr. George Vallomkunnel(Thoipra)
3. Ottalloor Rev. Fr. George Vallomkunnel
12. VAZHAKULAM FORANE
Protopresbyter: Very Rev. Fr. Paul Nedumpurath
Parishes: 9 Filial Churches: 0
Parish Vicar Phone
1. Ayavana Rev. Fr. Mathew Konickal 0485-2282232
2. Bethlehem Rev. Fr. Thomas Kapiarumalayil 0485-2260429Rev. Fr. Paul Vilanguparayil
3. Enanalloor Rev. Fr. Joseph Kadukamackal 9447821345
4. Kadalikad Rev. Fr. George Thanathuparambil 0485-2260355
5. Kalloorkad Rev. Fr. Jose Peechatt 0485-2289238Asst.Rev. Fr. Joseph Njaloor
6. Kavakad Rev. Fr. Joseph Kavumpuram 0485-2289242
7. Nadukara Rev. Fr. Joseph Cherian Koickakudy 0485-2261249
8. Vadakode Rev. Fr. Thomas Vettikuzha 0485-2260354
9. Vazhakulam V. Rev. Fr. Paul Nedumpurath 0485-2260249Asst. Rev. Fr. Mathew KochumundanmalayilAsst. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kallarackal
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1. Cathedral St. George Thomas Periappuram 1501 2356 12641 Kothamangalam 686 691Asst. George ChemparathyAsst. Jacob Mannathukaran
2. Alakode St. Thomas More Sebastian Arolichalil 1964 436 2167 Kalayanthany 685 5883. Ambikapuram St. Mary John Kochumuttam 1971 202 898 Thalakode, Nellimattam 686 6934. Anchiri Martin de Porus Joseph Mundunadayil 1966 351 1552 Anchiri, Thodupuzha 685 5855. Anicadu St. Sebastian Kuriakose Kachiramattam 1959 672 3273 Avoly 686 677
John Kadavan6. Arakuzha St. Mary George Madathikandathil 999 598 2746 Arakuzha 686 672
Asst. Mathew Chamakalayil7. Arikuzha St. Sebastian James Kalapurayil 1889 404 2087 Memadangu, Arakuzha 686 6728. Ayavana Sacred Heart Mathew Konickal 1894 465 2800 Ayavana 686 6769. Bethlehem Holy Family Thomas Kapiarumalayil 1902 451 2163 Mullapuzhachal, Vazhakulam 686 670
Paul Vilanguparayil10. Chalassery St. Pius X John Chatholil 1956 151 896 Ezhumuttam 685 60511. Cheenikuzhy BVM Annu. Thomas Poovathumkal 1961 277 1350 Cheenikuzhy, Karimannoor 685 581
12. Cheppukulam St. Thomas George Thadikkattu 1938 227 983 Cheppukulam, Karimannoor 685 58113. Chilavu Christ King John Mundackal 1948 331 1853 Chilavu, Kalayanthany 685 58814. Chittoor St. George Francis Athical 1953 361 1583 Puthupariyaram, Thodupuzha 685 58415. Enanalloor St. Sebastian Joseph Kadukamackal 1997 165 772 Ayavana 686 66816. Ezhalloor St. Sebastian George Mundackal 1926 379 1837 Ezhalloor 685 60517. Inchathotty BVM Im. Con. Joseph Niravath 1960 93 430 Inchathotty, Kothamangalam 686 69118. Inchoor St. Antony Francis Karikunnel 1931 295 1435 Varapetty, Kothamangalam 686 69119. Kadalikad Vimala Matha George Thanathuparambil 1951 501 2597 Kadalikad, Vazhakulam 686 67020. Kadavoor St. George Joseph Kandathinkara 1910 325 1791 Kadavoor 686 67121. Kaithapara St. Mary James Palakuzhayil C.M.I. 1962 68 303 Udumpannoor 685 59522. Kalayanthany BVM Im. Con. Jose Kottoor 1917 802 3580 Kalayanthany 685 588
Asst. Thomas Vattathottathil23. Kaliyar St. Ritha John Muringamattam 1941 619 2777 Kaliyar 685 607
Asst. Scaria Punnamattathil24. Kallanickal St. George Joseph Neerampuzha 1914 676 3525 Thekkumbhagam, Thodupuzha 685 58525. Kallelimedu St. Jude Mathew Thozhalay 1997 35 175 Pooyamkutty, Kothamangalam 686 681
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26. Kalloorkad St. Augustine Jose Peechatt 1898 854 5059 Kalloorkad 686 668Asst. Joseph Njaloor
27. Kaloor St. John Bapt. Mathew Vadakumpadam 1882 615 3695 Kaloor, Kalloorkad 686 66828. Karakunnam BVM Rosary Thomas J. Parayidom 1817 323 1463 Puthuppady, Muvattupuzha 686 67329. Karimannoor BVM Purif. Stanislaus Kunnel 1903 965 4579 Karimannoor 685 581
Asst. Thomas Kottarathil30. Kavakkad BVM Per. Help Joseph Kavumpuram 1953 235 1105 Kavakad 686 69731. Keerampara St. Sebastian Mathew Mundackal (Jr.) 1933 320 1454 Keerampara, Kothamangalam 686 69132. Kodikulam St. Ann Mathew Kakkanatt 1902 521 2526 Kodikulam 685 58233. Koduvely Little Flower Joseph Kaimalayil C.M.I. 1972 307 1544 Koduvely, Kodikulam 685 58134. Kolady St. Thomas Mathew M. Mundackal 1954 168 804 Vazhithala 685 58335. Kottappady St. Sebastian Jose Kizhakel 1945 279 1460 Kottappady 686 69536. Kulappara St. F. Xavier Jose Arackal 2004 Udumpannoor 685 59537. Kulappuram BVM Dolours Jose Kalapurackal 1959 180 920 Kulappuram, Paingottoor 686 671
(Calvarigiri)38. Kuninji St. Antony George Thachil 1919 346 1670 Kuninji, Vazhithala 685 58339. Kuruppumpady Sts.Peter & Paul Jacob Puthiyedath 1763 550 3212 Kuruppumpady 683 54540. Kuthumkal St. George Mathew Kochupurackal 1958 80 394 Panieli 683 54641. Kuttampuzha Moth. of Mercy John Pichappillil 1968 376 1709 Kuttampuzha, Kuvappara P.O. 686 68142. Mailacombu St. Thomas John Elanjedath 600 620 2480 Mailacombu, Thodupuzha 685 608
Johnson Oroplackal43. Malayinchy St. Thomas Joseph Pinakatt 1983 145 596 Malayinchy, Karimannoor 685 58144. Malippara BVM Jose Vengooran 1949 322 1448 Malippara, Kothamangalam 686 681
45. Mamalakandam St. George George Kurisummoottil 1983 95 356 Mamalakandam 686 69146. Manikandamchal St. Mary Mathew Thozhalay 1988 114 670 Pooyamkutty, Kothamangalam 686 68147. Mannukad St. Mary George Nedumkallel 1993 23 144 Thommankuth, Karimannoor 685 58148. Marady St. George George Kanjirakompil 1957 241 1229 Marady East, Muvattupuzha 686 67349. Marika St. Joseph Thomas Pothanamuzhi 1811 721 3935 Marika, Koothattukulam 686 662
Asst. John Onelil50. Mathirappilly St. Sebastian James Vadakel 1970 186 770 College P.O., Kothamangalam 686 66651. Meenkunnam St. Joseph Nicholas Moolasseril 1925 398 2217 Meenkunnam, Arakuzha 686 67252. Mekkadampu St. Jude James Ezhanikatt 1998 95 335 Mekkadambu P.O., Muvattupuzha 682 31653. Methotty St. Paul Mathew Chandrankunnel 1988 78 327 Koovakandam P.O., Elamdesam 685 58854. Mudavoor St. Joseph Jose Pulparambil 1983 51 232 Mudavoor, Muvattupuzha 686 66155. Mulappuram St. Jude Jacob Kalapurackal (In charge) 1998 122 613 Karimannoor 685 58156. Mullaringad BVM Lourdes James Vadakekudy 1957 350 1800 Mullaringad 685 60757. Mundanmudy BVM Jose Vattakuzhy 1978 316 1370 Mundanmudy, Kodikulam 685 58258. Muthalakodam St. George George Oliapuram (Jr.) 1312 1289 6275 Muthalakodam 685 605
Asst. Mathew KunnappillilAsst. Francis Madathiparambil
59. Muttathupara St. Mary Jose Moorkattil 2005 59 269 Kottappady, Muttathupara 686 695
61. Muvattupuzha East Nirmala Matha George Pottackal 1997 271 1178 Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha 686 66162. Nadukani St. Thomas Johnson Pazhayapeedikayil 1931 327 1479 Nadukani, Kothamangalam 686 69163. Nadukara St. Mathew Joseph Cherian Koickakudy 1958 283 1446 Vazhakulam 686 67064. Nakapuzha Mother of Mercy Joseph Adapoor 900 710 3465 Nakapuzha, Kalloorkad 686 668
Jacob Vadakkumparambil65. Nazarethhill Infant Jesus George Vallomkunnel 1998 Karimkunnam 685 58666. Nediakad Little Flower George Vallomkunnel 1926 898 4141 Karimkunnam 685 586
Paul Edathotty68. Nedungapra St. Antony George Nirappath 1949 362 1805 Nedungapra 683 54569. Neendapara BVM Imm. Co George Thekkeattath 1960 205 1083 Neendapara P.O., Neriamangalam 686 69370. Nellikuzhi St. Joseph Joseph Ezhumayil 2011 250 1500 Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam 686 69171. Nellimattam St. Joseph Joseph Makolil 1914 738 3300 Nellimattam 686 693
Asst.Augustine Padinjarekutt72. Neriamangalam St.Joseph, theWorker Joseph Koickakudy 1951 380 1938 Neriamangalam 686 69373. Neyyassery St. Sebastian James Vararappillil 1851 494 2462 Neyyassery, Karimannoor 685 58174. Njarakad St. Joseph Joseph Nellikunnel 1978 462 1980 Kadavoor 686 67175. Njayappilly St. Antony John Kodiamanal 1934 204 878 Njayappilly, Kothamangalam 686 681
77. Ottalloor St. Mary’s George Vallomkunnel 2009 Karimkunnam 685 58678. Paingottoor St. Antony Joseph Koithanath 1920 704 3680 Paingottoor 686 671
Asst. Emmanuel Kunnamkulathil79. Pallickamury St. Therese James Thayyil 1959 403 1884 Karimannoor 685 58180. Pannimattam St. Sebastian Mathew Chandrankunnel 1952 537 2392 Pannimattam, Thodupuzha 685 58881. Parapuzha St. Joseph George Kariamadam 1949 237 1199 Parapuzha, Kodikulam 685 58282. Pareekanny St. Mary Paul Karakompil 1987 171 665 Pareekanny, Nellimattam 686 69383. Pazhampillichal BVM Assum. George Kurisummoottil 1978 117 519 Padikappu, Adimali 685 56184. Peringassery St. George Thomas Poovathumkal 1984 99 455 Peringassery 685 58185. Peringuzha St. Joseph Mathew Valiamattam 1864 394 1628 Perumballoor, Muvattupuzha 686 673
Asst. Jacob Vattappallil86. Perumannoor St. George James Arackal 1960 228 1021 Perumannoor, Nellimattam 686 69387. Perumballichira St. Joseph Joseph Kandathil 1969 188 1040 Perumballichira, Muthalakodam 685 60588. Perumballoor St. Pius X Mathew Ezhanikatt 1958 287 1242 Perumballoor, Muvattupuzha 686 673
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89. Ponnamthanam Sts. Peter & Paul Mathews Edattu 1944 339 1982 Thattarathatta, Karimkunnam 685 58690. Pooyamkutty St. George Mathew Thozhalay 1946 165 1155 Pooyamkutty, Kothamangalam 686 68191. Pothanikad St. F. Xavier Augustine Nandalath 1831 422 1868 Pothanikad 686 671
Antony Puthenkulam92. Pulikathotty St. Alphonsa Joseph Pulickal Pulickathotty, Mullaringadu 685 60793. Puliyanpara St. Sebastian Jacob Thalappillil 2005 147 647 Nellimattam 686 69394. Punnamattam St. Sebastian James Kakkuzhy 1970 68 335 Kadavoor, Pothanicadu 686 67195. Purapuzha St. Sebastian George Kariamadam 1938 390 1980 Purapuzha, Vazhithala 685 583
Asst. Antony Nellickal CMI96. Rajagiri (Vellallu) Christuraj Joseph Pulickal 1979 180 1046 Pulickathotty, Mullaringadu 685 60797. Randar St. Michael Emmanuel Kurianal 1959 230 1052 Randar, Muvattupuzha 686 67398. Thalayanad BVM Lourdes James Karakombil 1935 236 1230 Anchiri, Thodupuzha 685 58599. Thattakuzha St. Sebastian John Mundackal 1996 92 356 Thattakuzha, Karimannoor 685 581
100. Thazhuvamkunnu St. George Sebastian Kanimattathil 1961 245 1384 Thazhuvankunnu, Kalloorkad 686 668101. Thennathoor BVM Fatima Augustine Vattakatt 1951 178 864 Parapuzha, Kodikulam 685 582102. Thodupuzha St. Sebastian Jose Monippilly 1852 1159 4098 Thodupuzha 685 584
Asst. Joseph Muttathuvalayil103. Thodupuzha Divine Mercy George Chettoor (Rector) 2006 Maria Nagar, Thodupuzha 685 584
Shrine of Holy Mary104. Thodupuzha East Vijnana Matha Jose Mailadiath 1995 296 1320 Thodupuzha East 685 585105. Thommankuth St. Thomas George Nedumkallel 1964 355 1560 Thommankuth, Karimannoor 685 581
106. Thottakara Sts. Geor. & Seba. Sebastian Kadambanatt 1903 307 1315 Memadangu, Arakuzha 686 672107. Thrikariyoor St. Thomas Cyriac Njaloor 1970 155 515 Ayiroorpadam P.O.,Thrikariyoor 686 692108. Udumpannoor St. Sebastian Jose Arackal 1930 532 2448 Udumpannoor 685 595109. Uppukunnu St. Alphonsa Joseph Pinakattu 1990 56 230 Moolakad, Karimannoor 685 581110. Urulanthanny St. Jude Paul Choorathotty 2002 110 520 Kuttampuzha, Kothamangalam 686 681111. Vadakode St. Sebastian Thomas Vettikuzha 1966 92 623 Vadakode, Vazhakulam 686 670112. Vadattupara St. Mary Joseph Mundackal (Jr.) 1971 373 1671 Vadattupara 686 694113. Vandamattam St. George Mathew Edassery 1957 363 1737 Vandamattam, Kodikulam 685 582114. Vannapuram Mar Sleeva Mathew Athickal 2004 517 2288 Vannapuram 685 607115. Vazhakala BVM Rosary John Mattappallil 1950 203 1305 West Kodikulam, Kodikulam 685 582116. Vazhakulam St. George Paul Nedumpurath 1885 1567 9680 Vazhakulam 686 670
Asst. Mathew KochumundanmalayilAsst. Joseph Kallarackal
117. Vazhappilly East St. Max. Kolbe Mathew Thekkekara (Sr.) 1994 280 1264 Vazhappilly East, Muvattupuzha 686 673118. Velielchal St. Joseph Thomas Kuzhinjalil 1929 490 2531 Thattekad, Kothamangalam 686 681119. Vettampara St. Sebastian Abraham Cheradiyil CMF 2000 117 539 Vettampara, Kothamangalam 686 691120. Vettimattam St. Francis Sales Paul Mailackachalil 1962 280 1348 Kalayanthany 685 588
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1. Adapoor Joseph Vettimattam 02.09.1944 21.12.1969 Nakapuzha, Kalloorkad 686 6682. Aikaramattam James Udumpannoor 18.02.1967 29.12.1993 St. Mary’s Minor Seminary Mukkauttukal, Majalumood P.O.,
Tamil Nadu 629 181 Tel. (04651) 2867363. Alappatt Mgr. Francis Chilavu 11.08.1947 23.05.1972 Bishop's House, Kothamangalam 686 6914. Anikottil John Muthalakodam 13.11.1949 24.12.1973 Muvattupuzha 686 6615. Arackal James Nakapuzha 10.10.1955 22.12.1980 Perumannoor, Nellimattam 686 6936. Arackal Jose Ayavana 03.02.1965 28.12.1991 Udumpannoor 685 5957. Arackal Joseph Thazhuvankunnu 30.01.1941 10.03.1967 Sanjo Bhavan, Muthalakodam 685 6058. Areekatt Mathew Kallanickal 19.06.1970 27.12.2003 P.G. Block, Dharmaram Vidyakshetram, Dharmaram
92. Kuttiyara John Kadavoor 30.01.1931 10.03.1963 Santhinilayam, Vazhappilly East, Muvattupuzha 686 67393. Kuzhikanniyil Joseph Meenkunnam 05.01.1960 30.12.1985 St. Thomas’ Ap. Seminary, Vadavathoor, Ktm. 686 01094. Kuzhinjalil Thomas Cheppukulam 25.05.1943 21.12.1969 Velielchal, Thattekkad, Kothamangalam 686 69195. Madathikandathil George Purapuzha 09.05.1956 23.12.1980 Arakuzha 686 67296. Madathiparambil Francis Anicadu 08.09.1985 28.12.2011 Muthalakodam 685 60597. Mailackachalil Paul Kottappady 30.12.1960 28.12.1986 Vettimattam, Kalayanthany 685 58898. Mailadiath Jose Nadukani 24.03.1965 27.12.1990 Thodupuzha East 685 58599. Makolil Joseph Ayavana 29.12.1945 21.12.1973 Nellimattam 686 693
100. Malekandathil Pius Muvattupuzha 02.07.1959 26.12.1984 Professor, 91-New Transit House, Behind Tapti HostelJawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067
Tel. (0485) 2554351151. Pannarakunnel Sebastian Kodikulam 27.07.1958 27.12.1984 Holy Family Church, Kiliyarkandam, Kattapana 685515
Tel.(04868) 264232152. Parankimyalil George Neendapara 09.06.1967 29.12.1992 Germany153. Parathazham Paul Karimannoor 29.06.1946 25.10.1971 Papal Seminary, Pune 411 014 Tel. (020) 27034169154. Parayannilam Joseph Karimannoor 29.01.1945 29.12.1968 St. Jude Church, Adimali 685 561 Tel. (04864) 222632155. Parayidom Thomas Randar 30.07.1968 27.12.1993 Karakunnam, Puthuppady, Muvattupuzha 686 673156. Parayil Joseph Kodikulam 27.09.1935 11.03.1966 Sanjo Bhavan, Muthalakodam 685 605157. Pazhayapeedikayil Johnson Karimannoor 15.01.1975 02.01.2001 Nadukani, Kothamangalam 686 691158. Peechatt Emmanuel Kothamangalam 25.08.1940 11.03.1966 Nediasala, Thodupuzha 685 608159. Peechatt Jose Nellimattam 11.12.1938 10.03.1964 Kalloorkad 686 668160. Periapuram Thomas Inchoor 19.02.1947 18.12.1972 Cathedral, Kothamangalam 686 691161. Peringarapillil Sotter Pothanikad 22.02.1963 28.12.1992 Priests' Home, Ayiroorpadam 686 692162. Perumpananickal Abraham Marika 24.09.1932 11.03.1962 Sanjo Bhavan, Muthalakodam 685 605
163. Pichalakatt Manuel Nellipara 23.01.1966 30.12.1991 Newman College, Thodupuzha East 685 585164. Pichappillil John Calvarygiri 01.10.1957 05.01.1984 Kuttampuzha 686 691165. Pinakattu Joseph Parapuzha 26.11.1974 02.01.2001 Malayinchi, Karimannoor 685 581166. Pittappillil Francis Paingottoor 07.05.1975 27.12.2001 SEERI, Kottayam167. Pittappillil Mathew Paingottoor 05.01.1978 28.12.2005 Collegio Damasceno; 46, Via Carlo Emanuele I, 00185
Roma, Italy168. Pittappilly Thomas Kuruppumpady 25.01.1933 21.03.1961 Ammaveedu, Aimuri P.O. 683 544 Tel. (0484) 2522082169. Ponneth Joseph Marika 04.05.1981 01.01.2008 Keighley, Church of our Lady of Victories, West Lane,
Guard house BD 22 6 ES, Tel. 015 35 603819170. Poonat Manuel Randar 03.03.1955 21.12.1981 Germany171. Poonat Mathew Muvattupuzha 27.06.1936 10.03.1964 Santhinilayam, Vazhappilly East, Muvattupuzha 686 673172. Poovathumkal Thomas Cheppukulam 23.02.1963 28.12.1993 Cheenikuzhy, Karimannoor 685 581173. Pothanamuzhi Mathew Nadukara 25.06.1942 21.12.1970 Oonnukal, Nellimattam 686 693174. Pothanamuzhi Thomas Anicadu 21.02.1954 28.12.1978 Marika, Koothattukulam 686 673175. Pothoor Jose Peringuzha 31.07.1971 05.01.1998 Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha 686 661176. Pottackal George Marady 12.12.1960 26.12.1984 Nirmala Matha Church, Muvattupuzha East 686 661177. Pulickal Abraham Kothamangalam 07.01.1934 16.03.1959 Sanjo Bhavan, Muthalakodam 685 605178. Pulickal Joseph Pothanikad 13.09.1978 27.12.2004 Vellallu, Pulickathotty, Mullaringadu 685 607179. Pulimalayil Antony Pooyamkutty 24.01.1976 03.01.2002 Oonnukal, Nellimattam 686 693180. Pullan George Nedungapra 12.09.1952 14.03.1978 St. Thomas’ Church Ayiramekkar, Adimali 685 561
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Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhi, Bishop of MananthavadyBorn at Nadukara on 05 - 08 - 1932 Ordained Bishop on 26 - 01 - 1997Ordained Presbyter on 01 - 12 - 1964 Died on 06 - 04 - 2003Appointed Bishop on 18 - 12 - 1996 Buried at Mananthavady
Director: Rev. Fr. Luke Njaralakatt Inmates: 115. St. Joseph's Minor Seminary, KLM 686 691: Estd 1957 Seminarians: 48 Tel. 0485 - 2861292
Rector: V. Rev. Dr. Stanley PulprayilVice Rector: Rev. Fr. Sebastian Valloppillil
Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Joseph Ezhumayil
CENTRAL ORGANS OF SPECIALIZED APOSTOLATE
I LITURGY, CATECHISM & BIBLEVijnanabhavan: Catechetical and Liturgical Centre, Kothamangalam 686 691 Estd. 1960 Mob. 9495843287Director: Rev. Dr. Sebastian Namattathil Mob. 8281310645Catechetical Committee: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt, Rev. Frs. Sebastian Namattathil, Kuriakose Kodakallil, GeorgeThekkekara, George Madathikandathil, George Oliapuram (Jr.), George Vadakkel, John Anikottil, John Muringamattam, JohnElenjedath, Jose Monippilly, Joseph Kochuparampil, Joseph Koithanath, Thomas Periapuram, Thomas J. Parayidom, ThomasPothanamuzhi, Paul Nedumpurath, Paul Choorathotty, Mathew Pothanamuzhi, Mathews Thevarpadam, Mathews Malieckal,
Vincent Nedungatt, Stanislaus Kunnel, Stanley Pulprayil, Rev. Srs. Flory CMC, Beed MSJ., Jolly Maria SD, Jees Maria SH., RaniClare FCC, Grace Kochupaliyathil SABS., Lis Jose CSN., Mrs. Gracy Thomas, Mr. Sigi Augustine, Mr. K.C. George, Mr. Iype JohnKallumkal, Mr. Deepu Valiamattam, Mr. Thomas Velliamthadam, Mr. K.M. Mathew, Prof. M. T. Joseph. Prof. Jose Vadakkekudy, Mr.Sabu Pothoor, Mr. Joseph George, Mr. Devasiachen Plathottathil, Mr. Joseph Moolaseril, Mr. Siji Jacob, Mr. Chacko Mathew,Mr. Prejesh C. Mathew, Mr. T.J. Paul, Dr. Somi John, Mr. C.C. Augustine, Mr. K. J. Lukachan, Mr. George VargheseLiturgical Apostolate: Director: Rev. Dr. George Thadikatt, Joint Director: Rev. Dr. Stanley PulprayilLiturgical Committee: Rev. Frs. George Thadikatt, Stanley Pulprayil, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt, Thomas Malekudy,Cyriac Njaloor, George Madathikandathil, George Thekkekara, Jose Pothoor, Francis Pittappillil, Joseph Koithanath, Joseph Makolil,Joseph Pulickal, Kuriakose Kachiramattam, Kuriakose Kodakallil, Mathew Kochupurackal, Nicholas Moolaseril, SebastianThuruthippillil, Sebastian Vallopillil, Sotter Peringarappillil, Thomas J. Parayidom, Thomas Pothanamuzhi, Vincent NedungattRev. Frs. Thomas Manjakunnel CMI, Michael Panachickal VC, George Cheppila CST.Rev. Srs. Alphy CMC, Salvy CMC, Grace Kochupaliyathil SABS, Theresa Nadupadavil SABS, Jees Maria SH, Anies Elayidom SH,Cissy Grace FCC, Rani FCC, Anie Jose CSN, Ancia MSJ, Anie Jose SD, Celine SMS.K.C. George Kallath, Xavi Joseph Mangattukattayil, Deepak Cherkott, Thomas Vellilamthadam, K.M. Mathew Kolamkuzhy, ShajiVarangalakudy, Jenny K. Alex Kunnel, Jisha Jacob Vattavalayil, Leny Geo Vettickal, Reethamma P.P. Thacharkudiyil, Mary GeorgePuthenveettil, Neena Thomas Kattamkottil, Siji Sebastian Moongananickal.Jeevajyothi (Catechetical & Pastoral Institute of the Eparchy) Estd. 1978: Muvattupuzha 686 661 Tel. (0485) 2832534Director: Rev. Dr. Joseph KochuparampilAsst. Director: Rev. Fr. Thomas CherkottuDirector of Bible Apostolate: Rev. Dr. Sebastian Namattathil
II EVANGELIZATION1. Pontifical Mission Aid Societies Director : Rev. Fr. Mathews Thevarpadam2. Mission League Director : Rev. Fr. Mathews Thevarpadam President: Jibin Pulparambil
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III ECUMENISM Director : Rev. Joseph Ezhumayil (Director)
IV MASS COMMUNICATION MEDIA1. Presses a) De Paul, Thodupuzha 685 584 Estd. 1967 Manager: Superior of Vincentain Ashram
2. Periodicals a) "Deivarajyam", Official Organ of the Eparchy, Monthly Estd. 1962 Editor: Rev. Dr. George Thekkekarab) "Cherusoonam", Children's Monthly Estd. 1978 Editor: Rev. Fr. Mathews Thevarpadam
3. Book Store Eparchial Book Store, Kothamangalam Estd. 1958 Director: Rev. Fr. Sebastian Namattathil4. Library Diocesan Library, Kothamangalam Estd. 1957 Librarian: Rev. Fr. Jose Moorkattil5. Music Eparchial Choir: Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kachiramattam (Master) Rev. Frs. Francis Nambiaparambil,
1. Holy Childhood Rev. Fr. George Chemparathy2. Marian Sodality Rev. Fr. Mathews Thevarpadam3. Catholic Students' League (K.C.S.L. ) Rev. Fr. Mathews Thevarpadam Sri.Roy Mathew Ezhumayil4.. Catholic Students' Movement (C.S.M.) Rev. Fr. Manuel Pichalakatt5. Vocation Guidance Rev. Mathews Thevarpadam6. "Yuva Deepthi" Cath. Youth Movement (K.C.Y.M.) Rev. Dr. Joseph Kochuparampil Sri. Royson Kuzhinjalil
Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherkottu (Asst. Director)7. Jesus Youth Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Parayidom Sri. James Abraham Kottaram
VI APOSTOLATE AMONG FUNCTIONAL GROUPS1. Catholic Teachers' Guild Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kodakallil Sri. George Kelakam2. Pithruvedi Rev. Dr. Joseph Kochuparampil3 Mothers' Union (Mathru Deepthi) Rev. Dr. Joseph Kochuparampil Smt. Anie Joseph Elayidath4. Family Apostolate Rev. Dr. Joseph Kochuparampil Adv. Thomas Mathew
Chempakathinal5. Singles’ Apostolate Rev. Dr. Joseph Kochuparampil Smt. Rose Pulparambil6. Apostolate of Labour Rev. Fr. Jacob Thalapillil7. Apostolate of Counselling Rev. Dr. Joseph NellikunnelVII PIOUS ASSOCIATIONS1. Apostleship of Prayer Rev. Fr. Mathew Ezhanikatt2. Franciscan Association Rev. Fr. Somy Panamkatt OFM Cap. Sri. Jose Thalackal3. St. Vincent de Paul Society V. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt Sri. P.I. Joseph PeriakottilVIII COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS1. Catholic Congress (AKCC) Rev. Dr. George Oliapuram Sri George J. Vadakkan2. Credit Union Rev. Fr. Paul Choorathotty Sri. Mathachan Chemplankal3. Dalith Catholica Mahajana Sabha (DCMS) Rev. Fr. Francis Nandalath Sri. M.C. Chacko Myalil4. INFARM Rev. Fr. George Pottackal Sri. Jose Edapatt5. Temperance Movement (Madya Virudha Samithi) Rev. Fr. Francis Nandalath Sri. James Korambel6. Basic Christian Communities Rev. Fr. Jose Kottoor7. Prayer Groups Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Parayidom Sri. Babu Varghese
1 Kaloor Kaloor, Kalloorkad 686 668 Tel. 2267232, 2267071 St. Vincent 1975 4 Rev. Fr. Thomas Kuzhipala2 Kothamangalam Ramalloor. Klm.686 691 Tel. 2822049 St. Thomas 1989 5 Rev. Fr. Jose Kalapura3 Thodupuzha Thodupuzha East 685 585Tel. 222627 St. Jude 1959 8 Rev. Fr. George Kalassery
10. Congregation of St. Therese of Lisieux (C. S. T. Brothers) Estd. 1931Superior General: Rev. Bro. Varghese Manjali, CST Generalate, Angamaly South 683 573 Tel. ( 0484) 2454 254
1 Njarukutty Muthalakodam 685 604 Little Flower 1994 2 Rev. Br. Philip CSTTel. 04862 -224607
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4. Missionaries of St. John the Baptist (M.S.J.) Estd. 1948Superior General:Rev. Fr. Augustinus Molzberger, Christkoenigshaus, Leutesdorf/Rhein 56599, GermanyRegional Superior:Rev. Fr. Noble Thottunkaparambil MSJ, St. John’s Seminary, Muthamkuzhy, Pindimana P.O. 686 698
7. Order of the Discalced Carmelites (O.C.D.) Estd. 1226Provincial: Rev. Fr. Sebastian Koodappattu, Carmel Hill Monastery, Cotton Hill, Thiruvanathapuram 695 014
1 Chachana Jyothi Health Centre, Chachana, Gujarat 363 423 1988 3 Sr. Josana 0275-2337225
2 Khambhaliya Carmel Jyothi St. Xavier’s Eng. M. School, Noothan Nagar Society, 2010 3 Sr. Daislet 0942818233
Near New Police Line, Jamkhambhaliya 3613053 Limbdi Lisieux Bhavan P.B.No.9, Limbdi, Gujarat 363 421 1979 4 Sr. Judit 0275-3260622
4 Porbandar St. Mary Porbandar, P.B.No. 29, 1985 8 Sr. Gracy 0286-2222635
Near Aerodrome, Gujarat 360 575
RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS OF WOMENN.B. Unless others are specially appointed, local vicars are the chaplains except for Hostels and Study Houses attached to Colleges.
1. Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (C.M.C.) Estd.1866 Kothamangalam Province erected in 1961Mother General: Rev. Sr. Sancta, Mount Carmel Generalate Thaikkattukara, Aluva 683 106 Tel. (0484 ) 2624270, 2621307 (P)Provincial: Rev. Sr.Mary Devotia, Carmelite Provincial house, Kozhippilly, Kothamangalam 686 691 Tel. (0485) 2862347, 2861616 (P)
Thodupuzha 685 605 04862-22902214 Muthalakodam Holy Family Nursing College Hostel, Muthalakodam 2003 9 Sr.Therese Jose 04862-22752315 Muthalakodam St. Thomas Aquinas Sapientia Counselling Centre 2000 3 Sr. Aquina 04862-224046
Muthalakodam 685 60516 Muvattupuzha St. Mary Margaret S.H. Mission House, Muvattupuzha 686 661 1991 4 Sr. Sosima 0485-2834925
17 Muvattupuzha St. Joseph Nirmala College 686 661 1975 10 Sr. Anjelic 0485-283483218 Nakapuzha Holy Spirit Nakapuzha, Kalloorkad 686 668 2011 3 Sr. Alicia 0485-228913419 Nakapuzha St. Joseph Nakapuzha, Kalloorkad 686 668 1950 11 Sr. Else Jose 0485-228913420 Nakapuzha Jyothi Nivas Nakapuzha, Kalloorkad 686 668 2003 2 Sr. Mathews Mary 0485-228836621 Nediakad Holy Trinity Karimkunnam 685 586 1955 9 Sr. Celina 04862-24268822 Neendapara St. Thomas Neriamangalam 686 693 1991 4 Sr. Gracy Mathew 0485-255220723 Neriamangalam Holy Spirit Neriamangalam 686 693 1991 8 Sr. Elsitta 0485-255499424 Neriamangalam St. Mary Jeevandhara, Prayer House 2000 5 Sr. Anice Elayidom
0485 -2554535, 255438525 Njarakad St. Mary Margret Kadavoor 686 671 1991 12 Sr. Rosebella 0485-256620726 Pooyamkutty St. George Pooyamkutty, Klm. 686 691 1966 4 Sr. Maria 0485-258522327 Purapuzha St. Jude Th. Purapuzha 685 583 1956 6 Sr. Flory 04862-27344528 Pynkulam Sacred Heart Mylacombu, Thodupuzha 685 584 1938 28 5 Sr. Josanna 04862-20107129 Pynkulam Santhibhavan Mylacombu, Thodupuzha 685 584 1991 22 Sr. Philomina 04862-20087130 Pynkulam Snehabhavan Mylacombu, Thodupuzha 685 584 1995 7 Sr. Anjeluse 04862-20073731 Pynkulam Hosp. Sacred Heart Mylacombu, Thodupuzha 685 584 1979 36 Sr. Lincy Pothoor04862-20030132 Randar St. Pius Randar, Muvattupuzha 686 673 1967 6 Sr. Jose Mary 0485-283018533 Thazhuvamkunnu St. John Thazhuvamkunnu, Kalloorkad 686 668 1968 5 Sr. Jees Thomas 0485-228984534 Thodupuzha St. Therese of L. Thodupuzha 685 584 1957 19 Sr. Vimal Rose 04862-22270835 Thottakara St. Ritha Memadangu, Arakuzha 686 672 1954 5 Sr. Jesmy Marattil 0485-225566636 Vazhithala St. Little Flower Purapuzha P.O., Vazhithala 685 583 2008 4 Sr. Joselet 04862-273111
Houses Outside the Eparchy
1 Bangalore Amal Jyothi Study House, Gottigere P. O. 2003 4 Sr. Rosy Maria 080-65980810
2 Chakkaraparambu St. Mary Chakkaraparambu, Thammanam P.O. Sr. Lissy ThekkekkuttuVrindavan Road, Kochi - 32 0484 -6450371
3 Chengannoor Holy Spirit Canada India Village, Piralassery, 1990 4 Sr. KochuthresiaAngadical, Chengannoor 682 017 0479-2452496
4 Karanakodam St. Joseph Kalloor P.O., Kochi -17 1981 9 Sr. Jaya 0484-23314944 Karanakodam St. Jude Thammanam, Kochi -25 1981 3 Sr. Maria Jose 0484-23342526 Kumarapuram St. Mary S.H. Jyothi Centre, T.C. 1/2006, 1995 3 Sr. Saly Rose 0471-2551090
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram7 Kunnappuzha St. Mary Aramada P.O., Trivandrum 695 032 2003 4 Sr. Renny Maria 0471-23568738 Madras Sacred Heart S.H.Convent No.26, Brindavan Nagar, 1992 6 Sr. Christy Kulangara
Ernavoor, Madras 600 057 044-257353729 Nalanchira St. Little Flower Sarvodaya Boarding, Nalanchira, 1975 11 Sr. Liza Rose 0471-2530160
Bethany Hills, Thiruvananthapuram -1510 Odanavattom St. Mary Odanavattom, Kottarakara 691 512 1975 8 Sr. Joviet 0474-246206511 Palayam St. Joseph S.H.Convent, Vanchiyoor P.O. Tvm.37 1994 5 Sr. Mariusa 0471-2303558
G.H.Road, Kunnukuzhi P. O., Tvm. 695 03712 Pappanamcode St. Mary Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 18 1995 9 Sr. Regina Mary 0471-249040713 Thamalam Kamaraj Nagar, Thamalam 2002 4 Sr. Carline 0471-2343455
5. Sisters of the Destitute (S.D.)Estd. 1927 Kothamangalam Province erected in 1985Mother General: Rev. Sr. Smitha, S.D. Generalate, Thottumugham, Aluva 683 105 Tel. (0484) 2623204Provincial: Rev. Sr. Glady S.D. St. Vincent Provincial House, Kozhippilly 686 691 Tel. (0485) 2862143, 2861014
1 Ambikapuram St. Joseph Thalakode, Ambikapuram 686 693 2002 4 Sr. Rosebel 0485-2856244
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2 Anchiri St. Joseph Anchiri, Thodupuzha 685 585 1998 3 Sr. Mable 04862-2583683 Keerampara St. Vincent Keerampara 686 691 1984 5 Sr. Justy Maria0485-25706724 Kozhippilly St. Joseph Prov. House, Kozhippilly 686 691 1990 33 12 Sr. Kochrani 0485-28621435 Kulapuram Little Flower Paingottoor 686 671 1984 4 Sr. Rani 04862-2674076 Malayinkeezhu St. Thomas Nadukani, Kothamangalam 686 691 1975 8 11 9 Sr. Ritty 0485-28625827 Mullaringadu Mary Matha Mullaringad P.O. 685 607 1987 4 Sr. Tesmy 04862-2400398 Muthalakodam Sanjobhavan Muthalakodam 685 605 1995 3 Sr. Chelse 04862-2229909 Muvattupuzha St. Joseph Muvattupuzha 686 661 1941 6 Sr. Queency 0485-2832863
10 Nellimattam St. Joseph Nellimattam 686 693 1952 6 Sr. Thanaya 0485-285909611 Nellimattam St. Joseph Pratheeksha, Nellimattam 686 693 1979 15 Sr. Foustin 0485-285904812 Oonnukal St. Joseph Oonnukal, Nellimattam 686 693 1955 6 Sr. Denny 0485-285520613 Peringuzha St. Joseph Perumpalloor, M'puzha 686 673 1945 5 8 Sr. Jolly Maria 0485-283298314 Perumannoor St. Joseph Perumannoor, Nellimattam 686 693 1990 3 Sr. Selvin 0485-285938115 Thodupuzha Carmel Olamattam, Thodupuzha 685 584 1994 7 Sr. Thejus 04862-225695
22353216 Vannapuram St. Joseph Vannapuram P.O. 2007 3 Sr. Tess Therese04862 -245372
7 Nediakad - 5 7 15 272 249 Mr. Thankachan Arimattam 9495160776 8 Pannimattam - 9 2 6 188 181 Sr. Sophia Nambelil SABS (04862) 2765469 Ponnathanam - 3 10 10 111 97 Mr. E. O. Mathai (04862) 225369
10 Thalayanad - 2 2 11 92 89 Sr. Annie Maria FCC (04862) 25825411 Thodupuzha - 14 5 4 402 430 Sr. Elsa Jose SH 994793332512 Thodupuzha East - 10 - 3 110 135 Sr. Rose Maria CMC 904896596113 Thoipra - - 1 6 22 22 Mr. Thankachan Arimattam 949516077614 Vettimattam - 3 6 8 86 94 Mr. Cyriac Thomas 9446687593
12. Vazhakulam Forane1 Ayavana - 5 5 3 124 204 Sr. Reetha SH (0485) 22822232 Bethlehem - 3 5 7 146 163 Mr. George A.J. 95448089523 Enanalloor - 4 3 8 69 77 Sr. Jilcy FCC 94962329594 Kadalikad - 14 2 2 178 238 Sr. Tessy Mundackal SABS (0485) 22602155 Kalloorkad - 3 7 13 336 279 Mr. Joseph Mathew 94461386476 Kavakad - 4 4 7 99 92 Mr. Francis V. M. 94970282957 Nadukara - 1 3 9 88 74 Mr. O.V. Mani 99476456618 Vadakode - 2 5 6 44 40 Mr. Jose M. Jose 94462098999 Vazhakulam - 10 12 26 527 670 Mrs. Reethamma P. P. 9446275733
Total 117 6 518 459 828 14609 15054
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I UNIVERSITY COLLEGES1. Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha 686 661. Estd. 1953 Tel. 0485 - 2832361 (Off.) 2836300 (Prin) 2834689 (Bur) Fax. 2836300Courses: B.A. (Eco., Eng., Mal., Hindi, Communicative English), B.Sc. (Maths., Phy., Phy. with Electronics (Voc.), Chem., Bot.,Zool.), B.Com., B.Com. (Voc.), B.Com. (Taxation), B.Com (Office Management & Secretarial practice), B.Com (Computer Applica-tions), B.C.A., M.A. (Eco., Mal., Hindi), M.Sc. (Chem., Stat., Zool.), M.Com., M.Com. (M.T.A., M.H.R.M.), M.C.A., DoctoralResearch in Chemistry, Commerce, Malayalam.Staff: Total 119, Teaching Staff 85; Male -42, Female - 43, N.T. Staff 34, Male - 23, Female - 11Students: Total 1960, Male 635, Female 1325 Catholics 676, Male - 257, Female - 419Manager: V. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt; Principal : Prof. N. Joy Tel. 2832361, 2836300, 2836363
2. Newman College, Thodupuzha 685 585. Estd. 1964 (Reacredited at ‘A’ Grade by NAAC) Tel. 04862 – 222686 (Office),229797(Principal.),222486 (Bursar)
E-mail : [email protected], website: w.w.w.newmancollege.ac.inCourses: B.A. (Eco., Hist., Eng.), B.Sc.(Maths., Phy., Chem., Zool., Bot. with Bio-technology and Bio-chemistry), B. Com.,M.A. (Eng.), M.Sc. (Maths., Phy., Chem.), M.Com.Staff: Total 98, Teaching Staff 66; Male - 40, Female - 26, Catholics - 63, N.T. Staff 32: Male - 13 , Female - 19, Catholics - 31Students - Total 1365, Male 486, Female 879, Catholics 327Manager: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt: Principal: Dr. T.M. Joseph Tel. 04862 - 229797
II SELF FINANCING COLLEGES1. Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology, Vazhakulam 686 661. Estd 2001 Tel. 0485-2262211, 2262255 Fax. 2262211Courses: B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) B. Tech (Information Technology) B. Tech. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
B. Tech. (Electronics and Communication Engineering), B. Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)M. Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering), M. Tech.(Electronics and Communication Engineering)MBA
Patron : Mar George Punnakottil (Bishop)Manager : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt (Protosyncellus)Secretary : Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kodakallil
Members:Very Rev. / Rev. Frs. George Thekkekara, Mathews Malieckal, Sebastian Namattathil, Thomas Malekudy, George Kunnamkott,George Thanathuparambil, Paul Nedumpurath, John Elanjedath, Jose Pullopillil, Jose Monippilly, Manuel Pichalakatt, VincentNedungatt, Jose Pulparambil, Thomas Periapuram, John Anikottil, Jose Mailadiath, Johnson Oroplackal, Jose Pothoor, GeorgePottackal
Rev. Srs. Christy S.H., Little Flower S.H., Mariatta S.H., Anie S.A.B.S..
Messers P. J. Joseph (Hon. Minister), P.T. Thomas MP, Joseph Vazhackan (MLA), Francis George (Ex. MP), Johny Nelloor,Adv. V. M. Kurian Vallamattam, Prof. T.S. Chacko, Prof. P. K. Joseph, Prof. K.A. Aprem, Prof. Joy Joseph , Antony A.V., P. A.Uthup,Adv. K.T. Thomas, Jose Kappen FCA, John Joseph, L. J. Parathazham, P.V. Emmanuel, Dr. Lissy Jose, Prof. N. Joy, Dr. T.M.Joseph, K.J. John
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Staff: Total 259, Teaching Staff 175; Male - 70, Female - 105, Catholics -118, N.T. Staff 84: Male - 59, Female - 25, Catholics - 69Students - Total 1832, Male 922, Female 910, Catholics 1187Manager : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt Tel. 9447331165; Principal: Dr. K. T. Mathew Ph.D Tel. 9447182412; Director: Prof. T.S. Chacko Tel. 9447302854
2. Nirmala College of MCA, Muvattupuzha 686 661. Estd 2002 Tel. 0485-2836363 (Office) 2836300 (Principal); 2832345 (Administrator)Courses: BCA & MCAPrincipal : Prof. N. Joy; Administrator: Rev. Fr. Jose PullopillilTotal Intake per year : 60Staff: Total 20, Teaching Staff 13; Male - 7, Female - 6, Catholics -5, N.T. Staff 7: Male - 4, Female - 3, Catholics - 7Students - Total 166, Male 78, Female 88, Catholics 873. Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha 686 661. Estd 2004 Tel. 0485 - 2836888, 2830666 (Prin.), 9446356156 (Admin.)Course: B. Pharm (4 years Medical Course)Manager: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt, Administrator : Rev. Fr. Jose Pothoor; Principal: Prof. John JosephTotal Intake per year: 60Staff: Total 29, Teaching Staff 16; Male - 6, Female - 10, Catholics - 11, N.T. Staff 15: Male - 8 , Female - 7, Catholics - 14Students - Total 168, Male 64, Female 104, Catholics 112
4. St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Mailacombu, Thodupuzha 685 584. Estd 2005Tel. 04862 -200403 (Manager); 201910 (Office)Course: B.Ed (English, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Social Science)Manager: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis Alappatt, Local Manager : V. Rev. Fr.John Elanjedath; Principal: Sr. Dr. Stella C.M.C.,President: Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kodakallil Tel. 0485-2861625Total Seats: 100Staff: Total 15, Teaching Staff 10; Male - 4, Female - 6, N.T. Staff 5: Male - 3 , Female - 2,Students - Total 100, Male 17, Female 83, Catholics 77M.Ed (Science, Mathematics, English, Social Science)
Director: Sr. Dr. Stella C.M.C, Bursar Cum Vice Principal: Rev. Fr. Johnson OroplackalTotal Seats:255. Holy Family College of Nursing (B. Sc.), Muthalakodam 685 605, Estd. 2003 Tel. 04862-229688 Administrator: Rev. Sr. Mercy Kurian SH; Principal: Rev. Sr. Mercy Agnel SHTotal Seats: 506. Holy Family School of Nursing (G.N.M.), Muthalakodam 685 605, Estd. 1980 Tel. 04862-222234Administrator: Rev. Sr. Mercy Kurian SH; Principal in Charge: Rev. Sr. Valeria SHTotal Intake per year : 357. Nirmala College of Nursing (B.Sc.), Muvattupuzha 686 661, Estd. 2011 Tel. 0485-2835343, 2835151Administrator: Rev. Sr. Joviet FCC; Principal: Rev. Antonitta FCCTotal Intake per year : 508. St. Joseph’s College of Nursing (B.Sc.), Kothamangalam 686 691, Estd. 2004 Tel. 0485-2824308Director: Rev. Sr. Silvia MSJ; Principal: Rev. Sr. Ivan MSJTotal Intake per year: 60; Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing : 309. St. Joseph’s School of Nursing (G.N.M.), Kothamangalam 686 691, Estd. 1976 Tel. 0485-2860291Aministrator: Rev. Sr. Josafa MSJ; Principal: Rev. Sr. Dominica MSJTotal Intake per year: 4010. St. Joseph’s Lab. School, St. Joseph’s Hospital Dharmagiri,Kothamangalam 686 691, Estd. 1982 Tel. 0485-2862007, 2862391Aministrator : Rev. Sr. Josafa MSJ; Principal: Rev. Sr. Joby MSJTotal Intake per year: 811. Santhigiri College of Computer Science, Vazhithala 686 683, Tel. 04862-273006Courses : BCA, Total Intake per year: 60 MCA, Total Intake per year : 45 Manager : Rev. Fr. Paul Parakattel CMI Estd. 2002MSW : Total Intake per year : 45 Manager : Rev. Fr. John Anikottil CMI Estd. 2005B.Com. : Total Intake per year : 70
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12. Nirmala Sadan, Training College for Special Education, (B.Ed.) Muvattupuzha 686 661, Estd. 1990 Tel. 0485-2836325, 2836903Fax: 0485 - 2836903, E-mail: [email protected], Web: w.w.w.nirmalasadan.orgCourses: M.Ed., B.Ed., D. Ed.Manager : Rev. Sr. Rincy FCC; Principal: Rev. Sr. Glory FCCTotal Intake per year: M.Ed. 10; B.Ed. 25; D. Ed. 25
III TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT1. Mar Mathew's Boys' Town Industrial Training Centre, Kozhippilly, Kothamangalam 686 691. Estd. 1980 Tel. 0485 - 2862519.Courses: Radio and Television Mechanic, Printing and ComputerStaff: 5 Students: 60, Director: Rev. Fr. Jaison Vizhikkaparayil CST
2. Nirmala Computer Academy, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha 686 661. Estd. 1995 Tel. 0485 -2832345, Fax. 0485 - 2831463.Courses: CCC, O’Level, A’Level, PGDCA, DCA, DTP, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA and other short coursesStaff: Total 8 Students: Total 125, Director: Rev. Fr. Jose Pulloppillil; PRO : Prof. George Varghese
3. St. George's I.T.C., Njarukutty, Muthalakodam 685 605. Estd. 1994 Tel. 04862 – 224607Courses: Electrician, Automobile, Wood work technologyStaff: 10 Students 160, Principal: Rev. Bro. Babu Puthenpurackal CST4. Santhigiri Vocational Training Institute, Vazhithala 686 683 Estd. 1993 Tel. 04862 - 273006, 273476Courses: Electronics & ComputerStaff: 9 Students 150, Principal: Rev. Paul Parakattel CMI5. Santhigiri College of Computer Science, Vazhithala 686 683 Estd. 2002 Tel. 04862 - 273006Courses: MCAStaff: 5 Students 40, Principal: Rev. Fr. Paul Parakattel CMI
Training Centres
1. Alakode St. Thomas More Tailoring School, Kalayanthany 685 588 1984 1 6 Rev. Fr. Vicar
The Corporate Educational Agency was formed on 10 - 02 - 1966 by Mar Mathew Pothanamuzhi late Bishop ofKothamangalam by promulgating its constitution and it was approved by the Regional Deputy Director of PublicInstruction Ernakulam by Order No. D.DIS. 12372 / 66 / G4 dated 21 - 03 - 1966.
Office : Bishop's House, Kothamangalam 686 691
Tel : (0485) 2861625 (Secretary) 2862236 (B. H. )
Fax : (0485) 2861625, Mobile : 9447523068 (Secretary)
E-Mail : corporateeduklm@ sify.com
School Education BoardPatron : Mar George Punnakottil (Bishop)
Manager : Rt. Rev.Mgr. Francis Alappatt (Protosyncellus)
Secretary : Rev. Fr. Kuriakose KodakallilMembers:Very Rev. / Rev. Frs. George Thekkekara, Mathews Malieckal, Thomas Malekudy , George Kunnamkott, George Oliapuram(Jr.), Thomas Periapuram, Paul Nedumpuram, Joseph Kochuparambil (Jr.), Mathews Thevarpadam, John Elanjedath, JohnsonOroplackal, Sebastian Namattathil, Jose Kodamullil, George Vadakkel, Antony Puthenkulam, Jacob Vadakkumparambil
2. Kothamangalam Social Service Society : Estd. 1967President : V. Rev. Fr. Jose Monippilly, Secretary : Rev. Fr. Paul Choorathotty
3. Save a Family Scheme Director : Rev. Fr. Paul Choorathotty
4. Labour Welfare Services Director : Rev. Fr. Jacob Thalappillil Tel. (0485) 2855661
5. Social Service Units1 Carmel Gram Social Centre, Karakunnam, Puthupady 686 673 1971 Mother Superior CMC 0485 - 28325412 Carmel Gram Social Centre, Malippara 2006 Mother Superior CMC 0485 - 25706703 Chavara Institute, Ramalloor 1995 Mother Superior CMC 0485 - 28288994 Chavara Social Centre, Ramalloor 2004 Mother Superior CMC 0485 -28288995 Dharmagiri Vikas Social Centre, Thankalam 1977 Mother Superior MSJ 0485 - 28237216 Jeeva Milk, Jeevodaya Milk Project (HDC Unit), Pareekanny 1999 Labour Welfare Director 0485 -28556617 Jyothirgamaya, Muvattupuzha 1994 Mother Superior SABS 0485 - 28355708 Jyothy Books, Kothamangalam 2005 Social Service Director 93876289629 Kristu Jyothi, Malayinkeezhu 2001 Social Service Director 0485 - 2860165
10 Marian Health Centre, Vadattupara 1982 Social Service Director 0485 - 258224411 Mar Mathews Books & Gifts Centre, Muvattupuzha 2012 Social Service Director 828131676412 Maria Nikethan, Thodupuzha 1997 Directress ASI 04862 -22727213 Nazarath Social Centre, Ramalloor 2005 Mother Superior CSN 0485 - 282392814 Prathyasa, Thodupuzha 685 584 1988 Mother Superior SD 04862 - 22353215 Santhi Bhavan, Kalloorkad 1989 Mother Superior FCC 0485 - 228932616 SH Jyothi Arts, Muvattupuzha 2011 Mother Superior SH 0485-2831019
Population Total Approximately 766040Catholics: S.Malabar Rite 206000Catholics: Latin Rite ap. 13000Catholics S.Malankara Rite ap. 4600Orthodox and Jacobite Syrians ap. 140000Other Christians ap. 19300Hindus ap. 235900Muslims ap. 136190Hill Tribes ap. 4050
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Parishes and Station Churches .... 119Catholic Families .... 43292Churches of Other Rites .... 49Relig.Houses of Men .... 21Relig.Houses of Women .... 190Orthodox and Jacobites' Churches ap. (Non - Catholic) 112Other Christian Churches ..... 104Hindu Temples ..... 195Mosques ..... 160
PRIESTS
Priests belonging to the Eparchy ..... 232Priests working Outside ..... 33Priests out for Studies ..... 6Priests Retired ..... 36
SEMINARIANSMinor Degree Philosophy Regency Theology Total
100 Mandapathil Fr. Varkey 9744523207101 Mannathukaran Fr. Jacob 9747780202
102 Mattappillil Fr. John 9744870850103 Monippilly Fr. Jose 9446151085
104 Moolasseril Fr. Nicholas 9447820643105 Moorkattil Fr. Jose 9497283342
106 Mulanjanany Fr. George 9447822722107 Mulanjanany Fr. Joseph 9446868386
108 Mundackal Fr. George 9495716077
109 Mundackal Fr. John 9447390315110 Mundackal Fr. Joseph (Jr.) 9946651895111 Mundackal Fr. Joseph (Sr.) 9961241931
112 Mundackal Fr. Mathew (Jr.) 9048034694113 Mundackal Fr. Mathew (Sr.) 9946346529114 Mundackal Fr. Mathew M. 9447910463115 Mundackal Fr. Thomas 9605150455116 Mundunadayil Fr. Joseph 9895640125, 9447900812117 Muringamattam Fr. John 9447980355118 Muttathuvalayil Fr. Joseph 9446949449119 Namattathil Fr. Sebastian 9747816645, 8281310645120 Nampiaparambil Fr. Joseph 04862 200695121 Nandalath Fr. Augustine 9446131442122 Nandalath Fr. Francis 9446987091123 Nandalath Fr. Mathews 9447979959
124 Nedumkallel Fr. George 9447977436125 Nedumpuram Fr. Joseph 09486856029126 Nedumpurath Fr. Paul 9495023390127 Nedungatt Fr. Vincent 9447368222128 Neerampuzha Fr. Joseph 9495841118129 Nellikunnel Fr. Joseph 9495571511130 Nirappath Fr. George 9447567344131 Niravath Fr. Joseph 9447575026132 Njaloor Fr. Cyriac 9447522516133 Njaloor Fr. Joseph 9446719292134 Oliapuram Fr. George (Jr.) 9447663274135 Onelil Fr. John 9447777942
136 Oroplackal Fr. Johnson 9947940525137 Ovelil Fr. Antony 9447900843138 Padinjarekutt Fr. Augustine 9446094761139 Palamattam Mgr. Mathew 04862 278824140 Pallikunnel Fr. Georgy 9447232264141 Panachickal Fr. James 9447828372142 Panackal Fr. Thomas 9447633680143 Pannarakunnel Fr. Sebastian 9447825997144 Parathazham Fr. Paul 09763211202
145 Parayannilam Fr. Joseph 9446212852
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146 Parayidom Fr. Thomas 9446951135
147 Parayil Fr. Joseph 9744841096148 Pazhayapeedikayil Fr. Johnson 9895235093
149 Peechatt Fr. Emmanuel 9496302405150 Peechatt Fr. Joseph 9961585585
151 Periapuram Fr. Thomas 9447512294152 Peringarapillil Fr. Sotter 9656886562
153 Pichalakatt Fr. Manuel 9447432908154 Pichappillil Fr. John 9495792412
155 Pinakattu Fr. Joseph 9495031148156 Pittappillil Fr. Mathew 00393272484476
157 Pittappillil Fr. Francis 9961084821158 Ponneth Fr. Joseph 9446201604
159 Poonat Fr. Mathew 9447872478160 Poovathumkal Fr. Thomas 9947710277
161 Pothanamuzhi Fr. Mathew 9744675027162 Pothanamuzhi Fr. Thomas 9447822014
163 Pothoor Fr. Jose 9446356156164 Pottackal Fr. George 9447614257165 Pulickal Fr. Abraham 9446212250
166 Pulickal Fr. Joseph 9496086725, 9387567102167 Pulimalayil Fr. Anotny 9447203566
168 Pullan Fr. George 9447746327169 Pulloppillil Fr. Jose 9447821345
170 P ulparambil Fr. Jose 9447047796171 Pulprayil Fr. Stanley 9495471489
172 Punchekunnel Fr. George 9446974274173 Punnamattathil Fr. Scaria 9447382281