Joseph Kariyil

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Bishop Emeritus of Cochin
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Bishop Joseph Kariyil in 2024
Province Verapoly
Diocese Diocese of Cochin
See Diocese of Cochin (Emeritus)
Appointed12 March 2005
Installed5 July 2009 [1] [2] [3]
Retired2 March 2024
Predecessor John Thattumkal
Other post(s)
  • Chairman, Commission for Catechetics KRLCBC Till 2024
  • Member, Episcopal Commission for Seminary, KRLCBC 2023-
Previous post(s)
  • Director of POC & Deputy Secretary General of KCBC  : 1992-2000
Orders
Ordination19 December 1973
by  Alexander Edezath, Bishop of Cochin
Consecration3 May 2005
by Rt Rev Dr Mathias Kappil
Rank Bishop
Personal details
Born11 January 1949 (1949-01-11) (age 75) [1] [2] [3]
Nationality Indian
Denomination Catholic
ParentsKunju Varuth and Anna
EducationDoctorate in Moral Theology
Alma mater Pontifical Institute Alwaye (PIA) and Pontifical Alphonsian Academy, Rome
MottoThe Lord is my Shepherd(Psalm 23:1)
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Joseph Kariyil (born 11 January 1949) is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was bishop of Cochin from 2009 to 2024.

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Biography

Joseph Kariyil was born on 11 January 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey. He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1973 by Bishop Alexander Edezhath at Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin. He was appointed as the Bishop of Punalur on 12 March 2005 and was consecrated on 3 May 2005. He was appointed Bishop of Cochin on 8 May 2009. He was installed in as the Bishop of Cochin on 5 July 2009. His role as the bishop of Cochin made great developments in the diocese, when he installed as the bishop of Cochin, there were 38 parishes and now there are 51 parishes in the diocese.

On 2 March 2024, Pope Francis officially accepted bp Joseph Kariyil's resignation due to retirement age of 75 according to the 1983 Code of Canon Law.

He studied at Alphonciano Academy, Rome, Italy. He served the Church in the capacities of an assistant Vicar, Vicar and the editor of Talent Magazine. He also served as the Director of Pastoral Orientation Centre and as the Vicar General of Cochin diocese.

Offices Held

Sl. NoField of ActivityYear
1Assistant Vicar at St. Louis Church, Mundamveli1974-1977
2Assistant Vicar at Santa Curz Basilica, Fortcochin1977-1978
3Higher Studies - Saint Alphonsian's Academy, Rome1978-1983
4Parish Priest at St. Augustine's Church, Aroor1983-1987
5Editor of Talanth Magazine, POC1987-1992
6Director of P. O. C. & Deputy Secretary General of Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council1992-2000
7Vicar General, Diocese of Cochin2000-2005
8Bishop of Punalur, Roman Catholic Diocese of Punalur 2005-2009
9Installed as Bishop of Cochin Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin 5 July 2009
10Secretary General, KCBC 2013-2016
11Chairman, Commission for Catechetics, KRLCBC Till 2024
12President, KRLCC - Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council and KRLCBC2020-2023
13Chairman, Jagratha Commission,KCBC 2019-2024
14Member, Episcopal Commission for Seminary (St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri) KRLCBC 2023-

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Ordination history of
Joseph Kariyil
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byRt Rev Dr Alexander Edezath, Bishop of Cochin
Date19 December 1973
Place Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Fort Cochin
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorRt Rev Dr Mathias Kappil, Bishop of Punalur
Co-consecrators
  • Rt Rev Dr Stanley Roman, Bishop of Quilon
  • Rt Rev Dr Vincent Samuel, Bishop of Neyyattinkara
Date3 May 2005
PlaceGrounds of, Saint Mary, Cathedral, Punalur, Diocese of Punalur
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