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EPARCHY OF MUVATTUPUZHA
Heavenly Patron: St. Mary
Catholic Bishop’s House,
Vazhappilly, Mudavoor P.O., Muvattupuzha – 686 669,
Tel. 0485-2812650, Fax: 0485 2814346, Website: www.muvattupuzhadiocese.com
Email: kackanatt@hotmail.com; amarjulios@gmail.com
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    Short History
        The mission command of Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel is manifested by the apostolic activities of St. Thomas in India.  The emergence of Thomas Christians in India particularly in Kerala led to the growth of a solid Christian community in Kerala, which is characterized by its liturgy, spirituality, discipline etc. The Thomas Christians were one community till the historical Coonan Cross Oath in 1653.  The event divided the church into various denominations.  In order to restore the unity, Mar Ivanios wholeheartedly accepted the communion of the Catholic Church.  Since then the Malankara Catholic Church has been growing steadily and extending its missionary activities to the various areas of this land.
        Though much has been done to lay the foundation for the unity of Churches, there still remains a large area untouched as far as the mission of the Church is concerned. It was absolutely out of the ardent mission zeal that the Malankara Catholic Church wished for a new diocese in the central part of Kerala. The establishment of the eparchy of Muattupuzha is really a milestone in the stable development of the Malankara Catholic Church in India.  Since the geographic area covers the highest number of non catholic Thomas Christians, the mission and vision of the diocese cannot be other than that of the Reunion Movement itself.
        It was then Metropolitan of the Eparchy of Tiruvalla, His Excellency Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Timotheos, out of his far-reaching vision of the mission of the Church and for the overall development of the northern region of the Eparchy, took initiatives to bifurcate the Eparchy of Tiruvalla and to erect the new Eparchy of Muvattupuzha. The proposal was accepted by the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, who made canonical provision for the establishment of the Eparchy of Muvattupuzha on 15 January 2003. The Holy Father appointed His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos as its first Metropolitan. The installation took place on 6 February 2003 at Vazhappilly, Muvattupuzha. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos took initiative to organize departments and institutions for the effective realization of the goals set by the new Eparchy. The 76th anniversary of the Reunion Movement was held at Vazhappilly, Muvattupuzha on 20 and 21 September 2006. After five years of leadership in the Diocese His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos was appointed Metropolitan-Archbishop of Tiruvalla on 2 May 2007. On the same day Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Malankara Catholic Church, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis appointed Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil as the Administrator of the Eparchy.
        As per the election of the Holy Episcopal Synod and with the assent of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis, the Major Archbishop-Catholicos, appointed Rev. Dr. Abraham Kackanattu, CEO & Secretary of Pushpagiri Medical Society, as the Bishop of Muvattupuzha on 18 January 2008. He was ordained with the name Abraham Mar Julios by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos and was installed as the second Bishop of the Eparchy of Muvattupuzha at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Muvattupuzha on 9 February 2008.
        The Eparchy of Muvattupuzha comprises the civil districts of Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad in Kerala State and Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode and Karur in Tamil Nadu. The vision of the Eparchy is to make steady progress in the field of ecumenism and the re-integration of the Churches as well as the holistic development of society. To this vision we are committed and all our activities are geared towards this great goal.

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  BISHOP
  His Excellency Most Rev. Dr.  Abraham Mar Julios
  Born
:
 01-06-1944
  Priestly Ordination
:
 10-10-1970
  Nominated Bishop of Muvattupuzha
:
 18 -01-2008
  Episcopal Consecration
:
 09 -02- 2008
  Heavenly Patron
:
 St. Julius the Pope
  Feast Day
:
 April 12
  Address
:

Catholic Bishop’s House
Vazhappilly, Mudavoor P.O.,
Muvattupuzha - 686 669
Tel : 9447163377
E-mail: kackanatt@hotmail,
    amarjulios@gmail.com
       
I
 PROTO-SYNCELLUS
  Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil
       
II SYNCELLUS    
  Rt. Rev.Msgr.Issac Kochery    
       
III
 EPARCHIAL CURIA
  President
:
 Most Rev. Dr.  Abraham Mar Julios
  Proto - Syncellus
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil
  Syncellus
:
 Rt. Rev.Msgr.Issac Kochery
  Chancellor & Secretary
:
 Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
  Finance Officer
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayath
   
 

IV
 COLLEGE OF EPARCHIAL CONSULTORS
  President
:

Most Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios
  Members
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil
      Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
      Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
      Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayathu
      Very Rev. Fr. Kurian Arambillikudiyil
       
V
 EPARCHIAL TRIBUNAL    
  Judicial Vicar
:
 Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Manackalett
  Defender of Bond
:
 Very Rev. Dr. John Kochuthundil
  Promoter of Justice
:
 Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
  Notary
:
 Rev. Fr. Paulose Nirappil
       
VI
 EPARCHIAL FINANCE COUNCIL
President
:
 Most Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios
Secretary
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayathu (Finance officer)
Members
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil
 
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
 
Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
 
Mr. K. P John Koyickal
 
Mr. P. E Thomas Pulinatt
   
Mr. P. V Philip Padinjarothil
   
Mr. T. S Philip Thengumthottathil
   
Mr. Chacko T. Varghese Thadathil
     
VI.
 MINOR SEMINARY    
Rector :

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
  Spiritual Father : Rev. Fr. Jacob Koottaplackal
     
VIII
 VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS    
1
 Malankara Catholic Sunday School
Director
:
 Rev. Fr. Joachim Pandaramkudiyil
Co- Ordinator
:
 Mr. Peter Keeyalil
       
2
 Malankara Catholic Children's League(MCCL)
Director
:
 Rev. Fr. Jacob Keeyalil
President
:
 Riya Raju,
Kovappillil House,
Piravam P.O., Ernakulam
Vice President
:
 Charles Joju,
Kanjirakottil House,
Mangalalthunadu, Mazhuvannoor P.O.
  Secretary
:

Simmu Shaji,
Kenkireth House, Vettikal P.O.,
Mulanthuruthy, Ernakulam Dt.
  Joint Secretary    
:
 Abraham
Thattarayil House, Elanadu P.O.,
  Treasurer
:
 Abin Thomas,
Njarakkatt House,
Chelad P.O., Ernakulam Dt
       
3
 Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM)
Director
:
 Rev. Fr. Abraham Pulickal
President
:
 Mr. Biju Isaac,
Peruva P.O.,
Kottayam Dt.
  Vice President
:
 Sunitha P.G,
Pullukayil House,
Olavakode P.O., 
Palakadu Dt.
  Secretary
:
 Mejo  A. Joseph,
Alumkudie House,
Chuvannamannu P.O.,
Thrissur Dt.,
  Joint Secretary
:

Sonia Thomas
  Treasurer
:
 Bijo P. Babu
     
4
 Malankara Catholic Association (MCA)
Spiritual Advisor
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghses Eswarankudiyil
President
:

Mr. K.M.Philip, Kadavil House,
Ramamangalam - 686663, Ph.9447223054
Vice Presidents
:

Mr. Jose Punnakulam, Mannarkad P O,
Palakad  678582, Ph.9847235616
 
Mrs.Sheela Alex, Manaleth House,
Vaniyampara  P O, Kombazha,
Thrissur-680652,  Ph.9895356068
 

General Secretary
:

Mr. V.C. George Kutty,  Vadasseril House
Vettickal P O, Mulanthuruthy ,
Ernakulam-  682314, Ph. 9048505127
  Joint Secretary
:

Adv. Ghosh Yohannan, Erattanickal House,
Chettikandom, Pamapakuda P O,
Ph.9388868244
  Treasurer
:
 Mr. N.T.Jacob Njarakkattu,
Thiruvaniyoor P O, Puthencuriz,- 682308, 
Ph.9388605604
  Executive Members
:

Baby Kariyath, Peppathy,
Veliyanad P O, Piravom-682319 ,
Ph.9446972510
   
Edison G Varghses, Ananda Sadananam,
Masjid Road, Chalikkavattom  P.O., 
Cochin- 28 , Ph 9447763922
   
Jaimon M.v , Mattathil House,
Kanakkenthuruthy PO, Palakkad-678683,
Ph.9961821840
     
5
 Malankara Catholic Teachers’ Guild (MCTG)
President
:

Sri. Achankunju P.C,
St. Philomina’s H.S, Thiruvaniyoor P.O,
Ph: School - 0484 2730225,
Mob - 9947621825
Secretary
:

Sri.Biju Isaac, St. Joseph’s LPS,
Udumbannoor P.O., Ph: 9446604438
Joint Secretary
:

Sr. Philomina K.K, St.Joseph’s H.S, Piravom,
Ph: 0485 2242239 (School)
Treasurer
:

Smt. Molly M.E, St. Paul’s H.S Veliyanad,
Ph : School – 0484 2747005, Mob -  9947618921
Vice President
:
 Sri. Charlson P.J, St.  Joseph’s & St. Cyril’s H.S,
West Mangad, Ph: School – 0488 5275550
   
6
 St.Vincent De-Paul Society
Spiritual Advisor
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Wilson Velikkakath
President
:
 Mr. Kurian A.P, Appattukuzhiyil House,
Ezhakkaranad P.O., Ernakulam Dt.,
Ph: 9961681269
Secretary
:

Mr.Kunjumon P. Varghese, Chuttumannil House,
Pancode P.O., Ernakulam Dt.,

Vice President
:
 Sunny K. John,  Sunshine IV /126,
Chesalayam Palace Road,
Kunnamkulam, P.O.,  Trissur Dt
Treasurer
:

Bijoy Mathai, Mathew Eramangalath,
Vettikal P.O., Mulanthuruthy,
Ernakulam - 682 314
 
Annamma Thomas, Poovakkat,
Near Pathirakatt Temple, Kalamassery P.O.,
Ernakulam Dt - 681 304
   
        Institutions
IX
 INSTITUTIONS
Ecclesiastical
a.
 Diocesan Centre
  Diocesan Centre,
Catholic Diocese of Muvattupuzha,
Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  Dt- 683 541,
Ph. 0484 2816007
b.
 Minor Seminary
  Gurusannidhi Minor Seminary,
Catholic Diocese of Muvattupuzha,
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri,
Keezhillam P.O, Ernakulam 
Dt- 683 541, Ph. 9447435109
c.
 Pastoral Centre
  Darsana Pastoral Centre,
Peechi, Vilangannoor,
Peechi P. O., Thrissur - 680 653.,
Ph. 0487 2699172
Director: Rev. Fr. Joachim Pandaramkudiyil
   
d.
 Retreat Centre
Ave Maria Retreat Centre,
Elanadu P. O., Thrissur Dt.
Ph. 04884 287650
Director: Rev. Fr. George Mankulam
 
2.
 Educational
a.
 Technical Institituios
Mar Severios Memorial I.T.C.,
Piravom P. O., Ernakulam - 686 664.
Director : Rev. Fr. Jose Kuttikeril
 
b.
 Higher Secondary Schools
1. St. Joseph’s H. S.S., Piravom P. O., Ernakulam Dist. – 686 664.
2. Vimalagiri H.S.S. (CBSE), Kothamangalam P. O. - 686 691.
3. Bethany Convent Girl’s HSS, Kunnamkulam P.O.,  Thrissur - 680 503
   
c. High Schools
1. St. Joseph’s High School,
Piravom P. O., Ernakulam Dist. – 686 664
2. St. Paul’s HS, Veliyanad P. O.,
Arakunnam (via), Ernakulam – 682 319
3. St. Philomina’s H. S., Thiruvaniyoor P. O.,
Puthencruz (via), Ernakulam – 682 308
4. St. John’s High School, Elanadu,
Pazhyanoor P. O., Thrissur- 680 587
5. St. Joseph’s and St. Cyril’s High School,
Mangad, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur Dt. - 680 542.
6. Bethany Convent Girl’s H. S.,
Kunnamkulam P. O., Thrissur.- 680 503.
   
d. Upper Primary Schools
1. St. Mary’s U.P. S, Anchelepetty P. O.,
(via) Pampakuda, Ernakulam - 686 667
2. St. Paul’s E. M. School,
Kolenchery P. O., Ernakulam Dt
3. St. Mary’s Public School (CBSC), Kombazha,
Vaniampara P. O., Thrissur Dt. – 680 652.
4. St. Paul's Bethany E.M.School,
Veliyanadu, Ernakulam Dt.
   
e. Lower Primary Schools
1. St. Mary’s L.P. E. M. School, Anchelepetty P. O.,
(via) Pampakuda, Ernakulam Dt. - 686 667.
2. St. Mary’s Bethany Convent School,
Machamthode, Karimba P. O., Palakkad
3. St. Joseph’s L P S., Irumbamutty, Palakayam P.O,
Niravu (Via), Palakad Dt.- 678 591.
4. M. G. M. L. P School, Mazhavanoor,
North Mazhavanoor P. O., Ernakulam Dt.- 686 689
5. St. Joseph’s L P School,
Piravom P. O., Ernakulam Dt. – 686 664
6. St. Joseph’s L P School,
Udumbanoor P. O., Thodupuzha, Idukki Dt.
7. Stella Mary’s L P School, Vettickal, Ernakulam Dt.
8. Vimalagiri International School Vazhappilly
   
f. Hostels
1. Vimalagiri Boys Boarding,
Nellikuzhy, Kothamangalam 686 691
Phone : 0485 2826623
Director: Rev. Fr. Paulose Nirappil
2. Vimalagiri Girls Boarding,
Nellikuzhy, Kothamangalam 686 691 
Phone : 0485 2824600
Direction    : Holy Spirit Sisters
3. Working Women’s Hostel,
Kavalappadu P.O., Olavacode 678 017
Phone : 0491 2558882
Direction    : DM Sisters
4. Bethania Boys Home,
Bethany Ashram, Chirakkal, Thrissur 680 544
Phone : 0488 5274503
Direction    : Bethany Ashram
   
3. Charitable
a. Social Service Society (Samridhy)
i. Central Office
  Samridhy, Diocesan Centre,
Vimalagiri, Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  - 683 541;
Email- samridhy@sify.com ,
Phone: 0484 2524352
  Regional offices
  Samridhy, Vengola P.O,
Perumbavoor,  Ernakulam 683 554
  Samridhy, Darsana Pastoral Centre,
Vilangannoor, Peechi, Thrissur
  St: Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church,
Machamthodu, Karimba,
Palakkad, Phone : 04924 240441
   
b. Malankara Multi State Co-operative Credit Society LTD.
  Registered Office
  Malankara Centre,
C/o St.Thomas Malankara Catholic Church,
M.G. Road , Ernakulam Dist.
Kerala State - 682 035
  Administrative Office
  Malankara Multi State Co-operative Credit Society LTD,
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri, Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam - 683 541;
Ph:0484-2816004, Mob- 9895862111
   
c. Home for the Physically Handicapped and Mentally Retarded
1. Divya Darshan – Mar Philexinos Memorial Unity Home,
St. George’s Catholic Church,
Thozhiyur P.O., Thrissur - 680 520
2. Bethany Snehalayam,
Kunnakurudy, Thrikalathoor, 
Keezhillam (via), Ernakulam - 683 541.
   
d. Pain and Palliative Care Centre
  Bethany Shalom Bhavan, Pothanikad-686 671
   
e. Children’s Village, Malankara Mission, Coimbatore
   
X
 EPARCHIAL COMMISSIONS
  Liturgy
:
 Rev. Fr. Thomas Parakkottu
  Bible Apostolate
:
 Rev. Fr. Michael Vadakkeveettil
  Evangelization
:
 Rev. Fr. Joseph Thoppil
  Theology and Publications
:
 Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
  Clergy
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Njarakatt
  Religious
;
 Rev. Fr. Varghese Thykootathil O.I.C
  Youth
:
 Rev. Fr. Abraham Pulickal
  Laity
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil
  Family
:

Rev. Fr. Joseph Kappil
  Catechism
:
 Rev. Fr. Joachim Pandaramkudiyil
  Vocation
:
 Rev. Fr. Augustine Thadavilayil
  Ecumenism and Dialogue
:
 Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
  Seminary Formation
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
  Education
:
 Dr. Alex Attupurath
  Social Apostolate & Dalith Christians
:
 Mr. Markose Panthirayithadathil
  Communication and Media
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthoor
  Labour Movement
:
 Rev. Fr. Joseph Thazathel
  Health
:
 Sr. Lucy S.I.C
  Temperance
:
 Mr. Jacob Njarakkattu
  Women
:
 Mrs. Annamma Poovakkattu
  Peace and Justice
:
 Rev. Fr. Paulose Kizhakkinedath
       
XI
 SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS    
Rector, Minor Seminary
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
Manager, Kadavanad Plantations
:
 Rev. Fr. Joseph Thazhathel
Vimalanadam Publications
:
 V. Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
KCBC Commission for POC
:
 Rev. Fr. Michael Vadakkeveettil
 
:

Mr. K. J. Peter
PRO & Celebrations
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
Promoter of Missions
:
 Rev. Fr. Jose Kuttikeril
Director, Charismatic Renewal
:
 Rev. Fr. Thomas Adattukudiyil
  Environment Protection 
:
 Rev. Fr. Paulose Nirappil
       
XII
 Priests’  Welfare Association (PWA)
President
:
 Rev. Fr. George Mankulam
Secretary
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Njarakatt
Treasurer
:
 Rev. Fr. Joachim Pandaramkudiyil
Members
:
 Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayathu
   
Rev. Fr. Varghese Kunnumpuram
       
XIII
 EPARCHIAL EDUCATION BOARD
  Address
:
 The Corporate Educational Agency,
Catholic Diocese of Muvattupuzha,
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri,
Keezhillam P.O, Ernakulam  - 683 541
  Chairman
:
 Most Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios
  Vice-Chairman
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil
  Secretary
:
 Rt. Rev. Msgr. Issac Kochery (Corporate Manager)
  Board Members
:
 Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath
   
Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayathu
     

Rev. Sr. Little Flower, S.I.C.
      Prof. Dr. Alex A. V.
      Prof. Dr.  Annie George
XIV
 EPARCHIAL  PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
President
:
 Most Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios
Secretary
:
 Fr. Michael Vadakkeveettil (Secretary)
Ex-Officio Members
:

Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil (Proto-Syncellus)
   
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery (Syncellus)
   

Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath (Chancellor)
   

Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayathu (Finance officer)
  Elected Members
:
 Rt. Rev. Vadakken George Corepiscopo
   
Very Rev. Fr. Kurian Arambilikudiyil
   
Rev. Fr. Thomas Adattukudiyil
   
Rev. Fr. George Mankulam
   
Rev. Fr. Paulose Kizhakkinedath
   
Very. Rev. Fr. Wilson Velickakath
   
Rev. Fr. Thomas Vettikattil
   
Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Nellatt
      Rev. Fr. Thomas Parakott
      Rev. Fr. Joseph Thazhathel
       
XV
 eparchial Pastoral Council
  President : Most Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Julios
  Secretary : Prof. Dr.  Annie George
a.
 Ex-Officio Members : Rt.Rev. Msgr. John Varghese Easwarankudiyil (Proto-Syncellus)
    Rt.Rev. Msgr. Isaac Kochery (Syncellus)
    Very Rev. Dr. Varghese Madathikunnath (Chancellor)
    Very Rev. Fr. Johny Cherikayathu (Finance Officer)
    Very Rev. Fr. Kurian Arambilikudiyil,  Muvattupuzha
    Very Rev. Fr. Wilson Velickakath,  Piravom
    Very Rev. Fr. Kuriakose  Mulukukodiyil,  Kunnamkulam
    Very Rev. Fr Varghese Puthoor, Peechi
    Very Rev. Fr.Thomas Njarakattu, Karimba
b.
 Elected Members of Presbyteral Council
    : Rt. Rev. Vadakken George Corepiscopo
      Very Rev. Fr. Kurien Arambilikudiyil
      Rev. Fr. Thomas Adattukudiyil
      Rev. Fr. George Mankulam
      Rev. Fr. Paulose Kizhakkinedath
      Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Nellatt
      Rev. Fr. Thomas Parakott
      Rev. Fr. Joseph Thazhathel
c.
 Representatives of Religious Congregations
  : Very Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil OIC, Aluva
    Very Rev. Sr. Ramya SIC,  Anchelpetty
    Rev. Sr. Patience, S.I.C.,Piravom
    Sr.Liz  Maria OSS, Kothamangalam
    Sr. Claris,  DM, Vattickal
    Sr. Infenta DSS, Jellippara
    Sr. Rose FDSHJ, Keezhillam
d.
 Elected Members from Ecclesiastical Districts
    : Adv. Ghosh Yohannan, Pampakuda
      Mrs. Elsy Joy, Muvattupuzha
      Mr. K. M. Philip, Poothrikka
      Mr. P. C. Alexander, Aluva
      Mr. Shibu Panachickal, Onakkoor
      Mr. Babu Kayyanickal, Anchelpetty
      Mr. V. C. Georgekutty, Vettickal
      Mrs. Mary Kurian, Kalamassery
      Mr. D. Skariah, Peechi
      Mr. P. A. Jacob, Mannamangalam
      Mr. T. Chandy, Kombazha
      Mrs. Mary Abraham, Kombazha
      Mr. K. P. Thankachan, Chelakkara
      Mr. K. V. Thomas, Kondazhy
      Mr. T. P. Boban, Kuthupara
      Mrs. Snoby Sunny, Kattilapoovam
    Mr. P. A. Babu, Kongad
    Mr. Saji Varghese, Irimbamutty
    Mrs. Medona Philip, Olavacode
    Mr. M. P. Thomas, Kongad
     
e
 Nominated Members : Rtd. Judge (Mrs.) Elizabeth Idicula, Ernakulam
    Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Annie George, Ernakulam
    Mr. P. E. Thomas Pulinatt, Ernakulam
       
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XVI. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRIESTS OF THE EPARCHY
001 EASWARANKUDIYIL
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Varghese
Catholic Bishop’s House
Vazhapilly, Mudavoor P.O,
Muvattupuzha – 686 669
E-mail: varghesjohn@gmail.com		 002 KOCHERY
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Isaac
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri,
Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  - 683 541		 003 ERAMANGALATHU
Rt. Rev. Mathew Corepiscopo Eramangalathu House
Vettickal P.O, 
Mulathuruthy (Via)
Ernakulam - 682314
           
004 VADAKKEN Rt.
Rev. George Corepiscopo
Vadakken House
Thozhiyoor P.O,
Thrissur – 680520		 005 ADATTUKUDIYIL
Rev. Fr. Thomas 
St.Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Parlikkad,
Vadakkanchery, Thrissur – 680 623		 006 ANDIKULATHIL
Rev. Fr. John Kuriakose
St.Mary’s Polish R.C. Church
1996 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario M6n 1c4, Canada
           
007 ARAMBILLIKUDIYIL
Very Rev. Fr. Kurian
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Piramadom P.O,  Chettikandom
Pambakuda, Ernakulam - 686 667		 008 CHENNIKKARA
Rev. Fr. Cherian
Blankenhagener Weg 138
D 33334 Guetersloh,
Germany		 009 CHERIKAYATHU
Very Rev. Fr. Johny 
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri,
Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  - 683 541
           
010 EDAYALIKUDIYIL
Rev. Fr. John varghese
St.George Catholic Church
Kunnakurudy, Irapuram P.O,
Ernakulam – 683 541		 011 ERATTAMAKKIL
Rev. Fr. Phillip 
St.George Catholic Church
Anjoor, Thozhiyur P.O,
Thrissur – 680520		 012 KADAMALA
Rev. Fr. Varghese 
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Elanadu P.O, Chelakkara(Via)
Thrissur - 680 586
           
013 KALARIKALAYIL
Rev. Fr. Mathew 
St.Joseph’s Catholic Church,
Palakkayam P.O,Niravu(Via)
Palakkadu – 678591		 014 KAPPIL Rev. Fr. Joseph 
St.Mary’s Catholic Church
Anchelpetty P.O,
Pampakuda (Via)
Ernakulam – 686 667		 015 KAYYANICKAL
Rev. Fr.George 
St.Thomas Catholic Church
Peruva P.O,
Kottayam- 686 610
           
016 KEEYALIL Rev. Fr. Jacob
St. Mary’s  Catholic Church
Kattilapoovam P.O,
Thrissur – 680 028		 017 KIZHAKKANEDATHU
Rev. Fr. Paulose
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Veliyanadu P.O,  Arakunnam, Ernakulam – 682319		 018 KOOTTAPLACKAL
Rev. Fr. Jacob 
Bethany Shalom Bhavan
Pothanicadu P.O,
Kothamangalam - 686671
           
019 KUNNUMPURAM 
Rev. Fr. Varghese 
St.James Catholic Church
Poothrikka P.O, Puthencruz(Via)
Ernakulam – 682308		 020 KUNTHARAYIL Rev. Fr. Jose 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Machamthodu, Karimba,
Palakkadu  - 678 597		 021 KUTTIKERIL  Rev. Fr. Jose  
Mar Severios Memorial  I T C
Piravom,
Ernakulam – 686 664
           
022 MAKKAPILLIL 
Rev. Fr. John
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri, Keezhillam P.O.
Ernakulam - 683 541		 023 MADATHIKUNNATH 
Very Rev. Dr. Varghese 
St.Mary’s Malankara Seminary
Nalanchira P.O,
Trivandrum – 695015
Email: madathikunnath@gmail.com		 024 MANKULAM Rev. Fr. Joy
Holy Name Of Jesus Church,
75 Lispenard Ave.,
New Rochelle,
New York 10801-4499
           
025 MANKULAM Rev. Fr. George 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Kurumala P.O,
Chelakkara,
Thrissur - 680 586 		026 MARANKANDATHIL
Rev. Fr. George
Collegio Sloveno
Via Appia Nuora, 884
Roma - 00178(R M),Italy 		027 MELEPEEDIKAYIL
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Vengola P.O, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam  -  683554
           
028 MULAKUKODIYIL
VeryRev. Fr. Kuriakose 
St.Mary’s Catholic Church
Kattilapoovam P.O,
Thrissur  -  680631
E-mail : frsabumat@gmail.com		 029 MUTHALAPRA 
Rev. Dr. Thomas 
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Chuvannamannu P.O,
Thrissur  -  680 652		 030 NELLATTU  Rev. Fr. Kuriakose 
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri,
Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  - 683541
E-mail: bosebabynellattu@gmail.com
           
031 NIRAPPIL Rev. Fr. Paulose 
Vimalagiri Public School Boarding
Nellikuzhi P.O,
Kothamangalam – 686691
E-mail: bijunirappil@yahoo.co.in		 032 NJARAKATTU
Very Rev. Fr.Thomas 
Vrindavan, Matha Nagar,
Kavalapad P.O,  Olavacode,Palakkad – 678017		 033 PANDARAMKUDIYIL
Rev. Fr. Varghese 
Vimalagiri Public School
Karuvancadu,  Kundukad P.O,
Thrissur – 680028
E-mail: shabumathews@yahoo.com
           
034 PANDARAMKUDIYIL
Rev. Fr. Joachim 
Darsana Pastoral Centre,
Vilanganoor,  Peechi P.O,
Thrissur – 680653		 035 PANTHIRAYITHADATHIL Rev. Fr. Varghese
St. Mary’s Catholic Church,
Vengola P.O,
Perumbavoor – 683 554		 036 PARAKKOTT Rev. Fr. Thomas 
St.Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute (Seeri) Baker Hill,
Kottayam - 686001
E-mail : parakottu@gmail.com
           
037 PAREKADAVIL Rev.Fr.Kuruvila 
St.George Catholic Church
Anjoor, Thozhiyur P.O,
Thrissur – 680520		 038 PULICKAL Rev. Fr. Abraham 
Darsana Pastoral Centre,
Vilanganoor,  Peechi P.O,
Thrissur – 680653
E-mail: santhoshtom@rediffmail.com		 039 PULLUKALAYIL 
Rev. Fr. Thomas
Diocesan Centre, Vimalagiri,
Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  - 683541
E-mail: pullukalayilthomas@gmail.com
           
040 PUTHOOR  Very
Rev. Fr. Varghese 
St.Mary’s SMCC
Kombazha, Vaniyampara P.O,
Thrissur  - 680652		 041 THADAVILAYIL
Rev. Fr. Augustine
St.James Catholic Church
Poothrikka P.O, Puthencruz (Via)
Ernakulam – 682308		 042 THAZHATHE Rev. Fr. Joseph.
Kadavanad Plantations
Kutoor P.O,
Mathamangalam –Bazar (Via)
Kannur - 670306
           
043 THOPPIL Rev. Fr. Joseph
St.Joseph’s Catholic Church
Jellipara P.O, Mannarkadu(Via), Palakkadu – 678582		 044 VECHOORKARROTTU
Rev. Fr. Cyriac
St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Mar Ivanios Vidya
Nagar, Nalanchira, TVM - 15		 045 VADAKKEVEETTIL
Rev Fr. Michael
St.Thomas Malankara Catholic Church, Beat No.1,58/9366,
Shenoys Junction, M.G. Road , Ernakulam - 682 035
           
046 VALIKODATH 
Rev. Fr. Varghese
St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Bethany Ashram,
51 Aundh Road (Bhau Patil Road),
Khadki, Pune- 411 020, Maharashtra		 047 VELIKKAKATHU
Very Rev. Fr. Wilson
St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church,Vettickal P.O,
Ernakulam - 682 308		 048 VETTIKATTIL Rev. Fr.Thomas 
St.Joseph’s Catholic Church
Jellipara P.O, Mannarkadu(Via)
Palakkadu – 678 582
   
 
XVII. Religious Parish Priests
01 KUTTIYIL Rev. Fr. Joshua  OIC
Bethany Ashram
Thozhuppadam, Chelakkara
Thrissur – 680586		 02 THYKOOTATHIL  Rev. Fr. Varghese OIC
Bethany Provincial House
Desam P.O, Aluva
Ernakulam – 683103
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XVIII. PARISHES AND MISSIONS

1. Karimba District
Proto presbyter : Very Rev. Fr.Thomas Njarakatt
01 Chirackalpady (Estd : 1980)
St. George’s SMCC
Thikkalur P.O., Viyakurushi
Palakkad Dt - 678593       
Vicar:Fr. Jose Kuntharayil		 02 Coimbatore (Estd : 2009)               
Little Flower SMCC
Saibaba Colony,
Coimbatore - 641011
Vicar: Fr. Thomas Vettikkattil		 03 Irimbamutty (Estd : 1969)
St. Joseph’s SMCC
Palakkayam P.O., Niravu,
Kanjirapuzha (via),
Palakkad - 678591
Vicar : Fr. Mathew Kalarikalayil
           
04 Jellippara (Estd : 1993)
St. Joseph’s  SMCC
Jellipara P.O, Mannarkadu(Via)
Palakkadu – 678582         
Vicar : Fr. Thomas Vettikkattil		 05 Kanjikulam (Estd : 1992)
Holy Family SMCC
Mundoor P.O.,
Palakkad Dt.         
Vicar : Fr. Mathew Kalarikalayil		 06 Karimba (Estd : 1968)
St. Mary’s SMCC
Machamthodu, Karimba
Palakkadu  - 678 597        
Vicar : Fr. Jose Kuntharayil
           
07 Kongad (Estd : 1969)  
St. Thomas SMCC
Bunglow Kunnk, Kongad P.O.
Palakkad Dt.                      
Vicar : Fr. Thomas Njarakkattu 		08 Olavakode (Estd : 1991)
St. Mary’s SMCC
Vrindhavam, Matha Nagar
Olvakoda, Palakkad Dt.                
Vicar : Fr. Thomas Njarakkattu 		09 Mannarkkad (Estd :  2004)           
St. Jude’s SMCC 
Mannarkkad P.O.,
Palakkad Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Thomas Vettikkattil
 

2. Kunnamkulam District
Proto presbyter: Very Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Mulakukodiyil
01 Anjoor (Estd : 1977)              
St. George’s SMCC
Anjoor, Thozhiyur P.O,
Thrissur – 680520
Vicar : Fr. Philip Erattamackal		 02 Chelakkara (Estd : 1950)
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Kurumala P.O, Chelakkara
Thrissur - 680 586
Vicar : Fr. George Mankulam 		03 Elanadu (Estd : 1992)
St. Joseph’s SMCC
Elanadu P.O, Chelakkara(Via)
Thrissur - 680 586
Vicar : Fr. Varghese Kadamala
           
04 Kachithodu (Estd : 1984)           
St. Michael’s SMCC           
Pandipparambu P.O.
Kachithode, Thrissur Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Kuriakose Mulakukodiyil		 05 Kallumpuram (Estd :1978)         
St. George’s SMCC
Kallumpuram, Kadavalloor P.O.
Thrissur Dt. - 680 543
Vicar : Fr. George Vadakkan		 06 Kattilapoovam (Estd : 1978)
St. Mary’s  SMCC
Kattilapoovam P.O,
Thrissur – 680 028
Vicar:  Fr. Kuriakose Mulakukodiyil
           
07 Kondazhy (Estd : 1978)
Christ the King SMCC
South KondazyP.O.
Thrissur - 679106                             
Vicar : Fr.  Joshua Kuttiyil OIC		 08 Kunnamkulam (Estd : 1930)
St. Mary’s SMCC
Kunnamkulam P.O.
Charalayam, Thrissur Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Philip Erattamackal		 09 Kuthupara (Estd : 1986)
St. Mary’s SMCC
Poomala P.O., Kuthupara
Thrissur Dt.                                      
Vicar : Fr. Thomas Adattukudiyil
           
10 Mattampuram(Estd : 1989)
St. Paul’s SMCC
Mattampuram P.O.,
Thrissur Dt.
Vicar : Fr. V. Pandaramkudiyil 		11 Parlikad (Estd : 1962)
St.Mary’s SMCC
Parlikkad, Vadakkanchery
Thrissur – 680 623
Vicar : Fr. Thomas Adattukudiyil		 12 Vazhani (Estd : 1966)  
St. George’s SMCC
Kakkanikad P.O.
Vazhani, Thrissur Dt
Vicar: Fr.Kuriakose Mulakukodiyil
           
13 Vettayi (Estd : 1968)              
Sts. Peter & Paul SMCC                 
KunndukadP.O.,
Vettayi, Trissur
Vicar : Fr. Kuriakose Mulakukodiyil		 14 Karuvankad (Estd : 2004)        
St. Thomas SMCC
Karuvancadu,  Kundukad P.O,
Thrissur – 680028                            
Vicar : Fr. V. Pandaramkudiyil 		   
 

3. Muvattupuzha District
Proto- presbyter: V. Rev. Fr. Kurian Arambillikudiyil
01 Aluva (Estd : 1957)                     
St. John’s SMCC
Thottakkathukara P.O.
Aluva, Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. V. Thykootathil OIC		 02 Chathamattom (Estd : 1949)
St. George’s SMCC
Chathamattom P.O., Pyngottor(Via),
Kothamangalam, Ernakulam
Vicar : Fr. Johny Cherikayathu		 03 Keezhillam (Estd : 1953)
St. Thomas SMCC
Keezhillam P.O,
Ernakulam  - 683541          
Vicar : Fr. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
           
04 Kolencherry (Estd : 1951)         
St. Paul’s SMCC
Kolencherry P.O.,
Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. V. Kunnumpuram 		05 Kothamangalam (Estd : 1967)
St. Mary’s SMCC
KothamangalamP.O.
Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Paulose Nirappil		 06 Kottapuram (Estd : 1979)       
St. Mary’s SMCC
Kottapuram P.O.,
Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. G. Melepeedikayil
           
07 Kunnakurudy (Estd : 1932)    
St.George SMCC
Kunnakurudy, Irapuram P.O,
Ernakulam – 683 541
Vicar: Fr. J Varghese Edayalikudiyil		 08 Mazhuvannoor (Estd : 1972)
St. Mary’s SMCC                
Mazhuvannoor P.O.
Mangalathnada, Ernakulam Dt.      
Vicar: Fr. J Varghese Edayalikudiyil		 09 Muvattupuzha (Estd : 1932)   
St. Joseph’s SMCC 
Vazhappilly, Mudavoor P.O.
Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam Dt.   
Vicar : Msgr. John Varghese
           
10 Nellimattom (Estd : 1942)
St. Sebastian’s SMCC
Nellimattom P.O.
Kothamangalam,
ErnakulamDt.     
Vicar : Fr. Johny Cherikayathu		 11 Pambakuda     (Estd : 1984)
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Piramadom P.O,
Chettikandom, Pambakuda, 
Eranakulam – 686 667
Vicar : Fr. Kurian Arambillikudiyil		 12 Perumbavoor (Estd : 1931)
St. Mary Magdalen’s SMCC
Vengola P.O,
Perumbavoor,
Ernakulam  -  683554       
Vicar : Fr. Msgr. Isaac Kochery
           
13 Poothrikka (Estd : 1931)
St.James SMCC
Poothrikka PO,
Puthencruz (Via)
Ernakulam – 682308		 14 .Pothanikkad (Estd : 1961)
Divya Matha SMCC
Pothanikkad P.O.
Kothamangalam - 686671
Vicar : Fr. Jacob Koottaplackal		 15 Puthuppanam (Estd : 1950)
St. Thomas SMCC                          
Puthuppanam,Kolenchery
Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. G. Melepeedikayil
           
16 Thammanimattom (Estd : 1936)
St. Peter’s SMCC    
Thammanimattom
Kolenchery, Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. G. Melepeedikayil		 17 Udumbannoor (Estd : 1933)
St. Joseph’s SMCC 
Udumbannoor,
Idukki Dt.
Rev. Msgr. John Varghese		 18 Valakom (Estd : 1944)
St. Thomas SMCC                          
Kunnackal P.O., Valakom
Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Johny Cherikayathu
           
19 Valara (Estd : 1933)  
St. Lawrance SMCC           
Valara P.O.,
Idukki Dt.       
Vicar : Fr. Paulose Nirappil		 20 Vengola (Estd : 1943)  
St. Mary’s SMCC    
Vengola P.O., Perumbavoor
Ernakulam Dt.        
Vicar : Fr. G. Melepeedikayil		    
 

4. Peechi Eccl. District
Proto presbyter- Very Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthoor
01 Adipperanda (Estd : 1979)
St. Mary’s SMCC    
KairadeP.O., Adipperanda
Palakkad Dt.
Vicar: Fr. Varghese Puthoor 		02 Chakkund  (Estd : 1977)
St. George’s SMCC 
Kanakkanthuruthy P.O.,
Palakkad Dt
Vicar : Dr. Thomas Muthalapra 		03 Chuvannamannu  (Estd : 1962)
St. Thomas SMCC   
Chuvannamannu P.O.
Trissur Dt - 68652                           
Vicar : Dr. Thomas Muthalapra
           
04 Kalappara  (Estd : 1996)
St. George’s SMCC            
Kaliyarroad P.O., Thrissur. Dt.
Vicar : Fr. George Mankulam 		05 Kalleppadam (Estd : 1984)
St. Mary’s SMCC    
Kalleppadam P.O.
Vicar : Fr.  Joshua Kuttiyil OIC 		06 Kombazha (Estd : 1968)
St. Mary’s SMCC 
Kombazha, Vaniyampara P.O.
Thrissur Dt.             
Vicar : Fr. Varghese Puthoor
           
07 Mannamangalam (Estd : 1961)
St. Mary’s SMCC    
Mannamangalam P.O
Vicar : Fr. Abraham Pulickal  		08 Marottichal (Estd : 2001)     
St. George’s SMCC
Marottichal P.O., Thrissur Dt 
Vicar : Fr. Abraham Pulickal  		09 Peechi (Estd :   1957)
St. George’s SMCC
Vilangoor P.O., Peechi, Trissur
Vicar : Fr. J.  Pandaramkudiyil
           
10 Thrissur (Estd : 2003)              
Mission                                   
Vicar :  Fr. J. Pandaramkudiyil 		       
 

5. Piravom Eccl. District
Proto presbyter : V. Rev.Fr. Wilson Velikkakathu 
01 Anchelpetty (Estd:1932)
St. Mary’s SMCC
Anchelpetty P.O., Pampakuda
Ernakulam Dt.-686 667
Vicar : Fr. Joseph Kappil		 02 Ernakulam (Estd:1977)
St. Thomas SMCC
Beat No. 1-58/9366, Shenoy’s
M.G. Road P.O., Ernakulam Dt.      
Vicar : Fr. Micheal Vadakkeveettil		 03 Ezhakaranad (Estd:1976)
St. Thomas SMCC
Ezhakaranad P.O
Puthenkruz (via), Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar :  Fr. V. Kunnumpuram
           
04 Kalamassery  (Estd:1973)
St. Jude’s SMCC
S. Kalamassery P.O.
Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Micheal Vadakkeveettil		 05 Kalambur  (Estd:1956)       
St. Blasius SMCC
Kalambur  P.O., Piravom
Ernakulam. Dt.                                
Vicar : Fr. P. Kizhakkanedathu		 06 Mamalassery  (Estd:2003)          
St. Mary’s SMCC
Mamalassery P.O.,
Ernakulam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Joseph Kappil
           
07 Monappally (Estd:1974)
Sts. Peter & Paul     
Puthencruz, Monapally P.O.
Ernakulam Dt. - 682 308   
Vicar: Fr. Wilson Velikkakathu		 08 Neeramukal (Estd:1975)
St. Peter’s SMCC
Ezhakaranadu P.O.
Ernakulam Dt.                     
Vicar: Fr. Varghese Kunnumpuram		 09 Onakkoor (Estd:1978)           
St. Mary’s SMCC
Onakkoor P.O., Piravam
Ernakulam  Dt.
Vicar: Fr. Jose Kuttikeril
           
10 Perumbadavam (Estd:1995)
St. Mary’s SMCC
Perumbadavam P.O., Piravam
Ernakulam Dt.                     
Vicar : Fr. George Kayyanickal		 11 Peruva (Estd:1952)    
St. Thomas SMCC
Peruva P.O., Kottayam (Dt)            
Vicar: Fr. George Kayyanickal		 12 Piravom (Estd:1939) 
St. Mary’s Bethlehem          
Piravom  P.O.,Ernakulam-686 664
Vicar : Fr. Jose Kuttikeril
           
13 Veliyanad (Estd:1942)            
St. Paul’s SMCC                  
Veliyanad P.O., Arakunnam Dt.
Vicar : Fr. Paulos Kizhakkanedathu		 14 Vettickal (Estd:1970)              
St. Mary’s SMCC                
Vettickal P.O., Ernakulam
Rev. Fr. Wilson Velikkakathu		    
   
XIX .Dates of the demise of the Deceased Priests
  04, June    2006 : Fr. C.T.Kuriakose Amamkattil
  15, June    2007 : Fr. Mathew Charipurath
  21, September    2009 : Dr. C.A. Abraham Cheerathottam
       

 
XX.  Recapitulation of Statistics
A
 Malankara Catholics
:
 14, 000
B
 Priests
 
Diocesan Priests
:
 48
.
 OIC
:
 02
C
 Seminarians
 
a. Major
:
 13
b. Minor     
:
 10
D

Religious (Men)

 
Malabar Missionary Brothers (MMB)
:
 02
Disciples of Divine Savior (DDS)
03
E

Religious (Women)
 
a. Sisters of the Imitation of Christ (SIC)
:
 50
b. Daughters of Mary (DM)
:
 11
.
 c. Holy Spirit Sisters (O.S.S) 
11
d. Deena Sevana Sabha (D.S.S)
:
 04
e. FDSHJ Sisters
:
 06
           
 
F

Parishes and Mission Stations
:
 66
G
 Institution
 
I
 Ecclesiastical
 
Minor Seminary
:
 01
Industrial Training Centers
:
 01
Pastoral & Catechetical Centers
:
 02
II
 Educational
 
Higher Secondary Schools
:
 03
High school
:
 06
UP schools (Aided & Unaided)
:
 04
LP Schools (Aided & Unaided)
:
 07
Pre-Primary Schools
:
 01
Boarding Homes & Hostels
:
 04
E
 Boarding
 
Boys
:
 02
Girls
:
 03
 
 
III
 Charitable    
Home for Handicapped and Mentally Retarded : 03
Malankara Multi State Co-operative Credit  Society LTD : 01
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