Joseph Kariyil
Dr. Joseph Kariyil B.A., S.T.D (born January 11, 1949) is an Indian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, born on 11 January 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey. He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1973. 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 as the Bishop of Cochin on 5 July 2009.
Joseph Kariyil | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cochin | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cochin |
| Appointed | 12 March 2005 |
| Installed | 5 July 2009[4][5][6] |
| Term ended | Incumbent |
| Predecessor | John Thattumkal |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 December 1973 |
| Consecration | 3 May 2005 by Bishop Mathias Kappil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1949 (age 72)[4][5][6] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Styles of Joseph Kariyil | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Reference style | The Right Reverend[1][2] |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency[3] |
| Religious style | Bishop |
| Posthumous style | not applicable |
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.
See also
- Diocese of Cochin
- Catholic Bishops' Conference of India
- Christianity in India
- Roman Catholicism in India
- List of Roman Catholic dioceses in India
- List of Roman Catholic dioceses (structured_view)-Episcopal Conference of India
Notes
References
External links
- www.cochindiocesanbulletin.org – Bishop Joseph Kariyil was installed as the 35th Bishop of Cochin Diocese
- CBCI official website
- CBCI picture gallery
- News Site of the Catholic Bishop's Conference
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