The Rt. Rev. Joseph Kariyil | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cochin | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cochin |
| Appointed | 12 March 2005 |
| Installed | 5 July 2009[1][2][3] |
| Predecessor | John Thattumkal |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 December 1973 |
| Consecration | 3 May 2005 by Mathias Kappil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1949 (age 74)[1][2][3] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Styles of Joseph Kariyil | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Reference style | The Right Reverend[4][5] |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency[6] |
| Religious style | Bishop |
| Posthumous style | not applicable |
Joseph Kariyil (born 11 January 1949) is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been bishop of Cochin since 2009.
Biography
Joseph Kariyil was 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 in as the Bishop of Cochin on 5 July 2009.
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
References
- 1 2 Official Diocese of Cochin website | Bishop Joseph Kariyil Archived 5 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 www.gcatholic.org | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
- 1 2 www.catholic-hierarchy.org | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
- ↑ Catholic Church hierarchy
- ↑ Excellency#Ecclesiastical use
- ↑ How to address Catholic Clergy
External links
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- Official Diocese of Cochin website | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
- Diocesan directory | www.ucanews.com
- www.gcatholic.org | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
- www.catholic-hierarchy.org | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
- 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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