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Eparchy of Mavelikara
Heavenly Patrons: Blessed Virgin Mary
Amalagiri Catholic Bishop’s House
Punnamoodu, Cathedral Junction, Mavelikara- 690 101
Tel: 0479-2344081,2344083, Fax: 2344082, Cell: 9447141642
E-mail: marignathios@yahoo.co.in

trivandrum
Etr out side india
 

 

  s History
  a Curia
  b Departments
  c secretaries of the commissions
  c Presbyteral Council
  d Pastoral Council
  e Associations
  e prelates
  f priests
  h Parishes and Mission Station
  i Institutions
  j Statistics

                       

Short History

                        The Apostolic Church of St. Thomas Christians in India always remained in Catholic Communion until the 16th century. But, under the influence of ‘padroado’ agreement, the Indian Church of St. Thomas came into direct contact with the Latin Catholic Church through the Portuguese missionaries. The missionaries, who were mostly ignorant of the Oriental Catholic traditions wished to latinize the St. Thomas Christians of India in a clandestine manner and that ended up in the revolt of Koonan Kurisu Sathyam (Coonan Cross Oath) in 1653. Consequently, the Church of St. Thomas split into two parties, namely, the Pazhayakoottukar and the Puthenkoottukar. The puthenkoottukar made several attempts to reestablish the communion with Rome. Since they failed in their effort, they established communion with the Jacobite Syrian Church of Antioch. Even after establishing communion with the Jacobite Church of Antioch, the prelates of puthenkoottukar continued their efforts to reunite with Rome.

                        The Holy Episcopal Synod of the Jacobite Church held at Parumala, near Tiruvalla, Kerala on 1 November 1926 authorized Mar Ivanios, the Metropolitan of Bethany to negotiate with Rome for communion with the Catholic Church. Mar Ivanios, following earnestly the mandate of Holy Synod, made prolonged negotiations with Rome. Finally on 4 July 1930, Rome took the decisive decision to accept the request of the Puthenkoottukar. Thereafter, on 20 September 1930, Mar Ivanios and four others, made the profession of faith, before Most Rev. Maria Aloysius Benzigar O.C.D., the Bishop of Quilon. As the Reunion Movement gained momentum, Pope Pius XI of happy memory, through the Apostolic constitution “Christo pastorum principi” of 11 June 1932, established the Syro-Malankara Hierarchy for the reunited community and erected the Archieparchy of Trivandrum with the Eparchy of Thiruvalla as its suffragan. The metropolitan Archieparchy of Trivandrum was inaugurated on 11 May 1933, and Mar Ivanios was enthroned its first Metropolitan Archbishop.

                        After these epoch-making events under the providence of God, the Archieparchy of Trivandrum engaged in her double mission of Reunion and evangelization.  As a result of the committed and dedicated work of the priests, religious and laity made the Archieparchy grow up in ecclesial and social life. Recognizing the linguistic, social and cultural heritages of the southern region, on 16 December 1996, the Eparchy Marthandom was erected, bifurcating the Archieparchy of Trivandrum.

                        Since the Malankara Catholic Church made great strides in its ecclesial and social development, Pope John Paul II of happy memory elevated the Malankara Catholic Church to the juridical status of a Major Archiepiscopal Church on 10 February 2005, through the Apostolic Bull Ab ipso sancto Thoma, with all rights and obligations as per the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches. And this event is the zenith of several attempts of reunion with Rome after Koonan Kurisu Sathyam and that too, a turning point in the history of Malankara Catholic Church.

                        Thereafter, considering the pastoral need and the long cherished wish of the people of God in the Major Archieparchy to have new eparchies erected, the Fourth Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church held from 31 October to 3 November 2006 decided to erect the Eparchy of Mavelikara. Taking into account the significance of Mavelikara in the history of St. Thomas Christians of Puthenkoottukar, the town Mavelikara was chosen as the Episcopal See. The famous Holy Synod of Mavelikara and Mavelikara Padiyola (document) are the evidence of its historical importance of Mavelikara. It is the birth place of Archbishop Mar Ivanios, the founder of the Reunion Movement. It comprises of the geographical region of South of River Pampa and North-Western region of Trivandrum Major Archieparchy.

                        Mavelikara, the sixth Eparchy of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and the first Eparchy constituted by the Major Archbishop, through the Decree of Moran Mor Cyril Baselios Catholicos ( Prot.No.1/2007 dated 1 January 2007) was inaugurated on 16 February 2007. He appointed Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios as the first Metropolitan of the new Eparchy through the Decree Prot.No.2/2007 dated 1 January 2007. The enthronement of His Excellency Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios took place on 16 February 2007 at Punnamoodu.

                         The Eparchy of Mavelikara consists of the Presbyteral Districts of Mavelikara, Kollam, some parts of Chengannur and Adoor of Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum and its boundaries are the boundary of the civil districts of Alapzha south of River Pampa and the boundaries of the parishes of the presbyteral district of Kollam in the civil district of Kollam and the boundaries of the parishes on the western part of the Main Central Road in the civil district of Pathanamthitta. At the time of bifurcation, there were 94 parishes in the new Eparchy.

   

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Curia

I.   Local Eparch

 

 

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Joshua (Kizhakkeveettil) Mar Ignathios

Born on

:

May 24, 1950

Priestly Ordination     

:

April 2, 1978

Corepiscopo  

:

March 10, 1997

Episcopal Ordination

:

June 29, 1998

Feast Day (Mar Ignathios)     

:

January 29

 

 

 






II.   Syncellus    
Very Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal    

III.   Eparchial Curia

 

 

Syncellus     

:

Very Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal

Chancellor

:

Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil

Procurator            

:

Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob Kizhakkethil

Secretary  to His Grace

:

Rev. Dr. John Vaipil

 

 

 

 

IV.  College of Eparchial Consultors

 

 

President 

:

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr.Joshua Mar Ignathios

Secretary 

:

Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil (Chancellor)

protosyncellus

:

Very Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal

Economus

:

Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob Kizhakkethil

Members :

Rev. Dr. Geevarhese Panicker C.T

  :

Very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil

  :

Rev. Dr. Thomas Panicker P.G

  : Rev. Dr. Daniel Mangalath
  : Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu
  : Rev. Dr. Abraham Thalothil

 

 

 

 




 

 

V.  Eparchial Tribunal

 

 

Vicarius Judicialis 

:

Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil

Adjutant Judicial Vicar  

:

Rev. Fr. Dr. John Vaipil

Judges             

:

Rev. Dr. Antony Valiyavilayil O.I.C

  : Rev. Dr. John Kochuthundil

Defensor Vinculi    

:

Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Kuttiyil O.I.C

Promotor of Justice          

:

Rev. Dr. Varghese Thannikakuzhy

Notarius     

:

Rev. Fr. Daniel Thekkedath

 

 

 

 



VI.  Eparchial Finance Council

 

 

President        

:

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Rev.Joshua Mar Ignathios

Secretary     

:

Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob Kizhakkethil (Economus)

Members          

:

Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Vaidyan

    Rev. Fr. Mathew Karoor
    Rev. Fr. Stephen Kulathumkarott










VII. Priests Assistance Fund  

 

 

Director

:

Rev. Fr. Cherian Mayickal

Members

:

Very. Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal

 

:

Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Pacnicker, (Kattanam)

    Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil
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Departmental Heads

 

Rector, Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary, Kallumala                  

:

Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenparambil

 

Spiritual Father, Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary, Kallumala            

:

Rev. Fr. Daniel Kochuvilayil

 

Correspondent of Schools                   

:

Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu

 

Director, Social Apostolate "Chethana"    
Assiatant Director, Social Apostolate              

:

Rev. Fr. Jose Venmalott
Rev. Fr. Augustine Vazhavila

 

Director, Catechetical Apostolate "Prabodhana" & DCMS    

:

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurathu

 

Director, Family Apostolate          

:

Rev. Fr. Geevarghse Kallittayil

 

Director, Bible Apostolate                              

:

Rev. Fr. Joseph St. George Sadanam

 

Director, Hospitals & Madhyavirudha Samithy                     

:

Rev. Fr. Lukose Kannimel

 

Director, KCSL                          

:

Rev. Fr. Mathews Kuzhivila

 

Director, MCA

:

Rev. Fr. Cheriyan Panicker

 

Director, MCYM & Labour Apostolate                 

:

Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose Kizhakkedathu

 

Director, Pious Associations              

:

Rev. Fr. Daniel Kochuvila

 

Director, Priests’ Assistance Fund & Labour Apostolate        

:

Rev. Fr. Cheriyan Mayickal

 

Director,Communications & Media      

:

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyamalayil

 

Director,Dalith Association                                            

:

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurath

 

Director, Ecumenical & inter-religious Dialogue                                             

:

Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvilayil

 

Director, Communication Media & Mar Ivanios Suvisesha Sangham                                             

:

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyamalayil

  President, Priests' Assistance Fund   Very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil
  Treasurer, Priests' Assistance Fund   Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavanam
  Secretary, Priests' Assistance Fund   Rev. Fr. Daniel Thekkedath
  District Vicar, Chengannur   Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvilayil
  District Vicar, Kadampanad   Very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil
  District Vicar, Kollam   Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Charuvilayil
  District Vicar, Mavelikkara   Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Paniker
  District Vicar, Puthoor   Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil
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Secretaries of the Commissions
01

Seminary Formation, Vocation  and Clergy

     
 

Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenparambil
Rector, Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary
Kallumala P.O., Mavelikkara-690 110
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala.


 
0479-2341713
9447590533
 
02.

Education

     
 

Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu                                   
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Kayamkulam –690 502
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2442492
9495200575
 
03

Social Apostolate

     
 

Rev. Fr. Jose Venmalot                                                
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Thottappally –688561
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2492242
9447333869
 
04

Catechetical Apostolate & Dalit

     
 

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurath             
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Karthikappally
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2486311
9447246044
 
05

Family and Liturgy

     
 

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kallittayil                    
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Venmony
Chengannur -689 509
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2351225
9446788011
 
06

Ecumenical and Inter-religious  Dialogue

     
 

Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvila                    
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Chengannur -689 121
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

 

0479-2452324

9447344288
 
07 Laity      
 

Rev. Fr. Cherian Panicker                              
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Nallila -691515
Kollam Dt., Kerala

 

0474-2562065
9495435974

 
08
    Youth
     
 

Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose Kizhakkedathu    
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Pallickavila, Uppoodumuri
Kallada East -691 502
Kollam Dt., Kerala

 

0474-2587009

9447908255
 
09

Bible Apostolate

     
 

Rev. Fr. Joseph St. George Sadanam            
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Chennithala -690 105
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2310201
9447366149
 
10

Theology & Historical Desk (Subsection)

     
 

Rev. Dr. John Vaipil                                      
Amalagiri Catholic Bishop’s House               
Punnamoodu, Mavelikara -690 101
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2344081
9495661571
 
11

Health Serivces

     
 

Rev. Fr. Lukose Kannimel                             
Malankara Catholic Church                           
Kalluvathukkal
Karamcode -691 507
Kollam Dt., Kerala

  0474-2593301
9447235750
 
12 Communication Media      
 

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyamalayil
Malankara CatholicChurch                                                   
Nooranadu 690 504
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

           
 

9447363180

 
13

Religious

     
 

Rev. Fr. John Vianney OIC                                 
Bethany Ashram
Kattanam – 690 503
Alappuzha Dt., Kerala

  0479-2332093
9447778887
 

Presbyteral Council

 

President

:

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios

  Secretary : Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvilaputhenveedu ( Elected)

a.   Ex-Officio Members

Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Padipurackal (Syncellus)

Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil (Chancellor)

Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob Kizhakethil (Economus) 

Very Rev. Fr. Jose Kadakampallil (Rector)

b.  Elected Members

Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Panicker
Very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil
Rev. Fr. Philip Chempakassery
Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Vaidyan
Rev. Fr. John Vaipil
Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil
Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavan
Rev. Fr. Jose Venmalott
Rev. Fr. Daniel Thekkedath

c.   Elected Religious Representatives

Very Rev. Fr. Jerome Peedikaparampil OIC
(Provincial Superior of the Navajeevan Province)

Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Keeprath OFM Cap
(Superior, St. Jude’s Ashram, Mukhathala)

d.   Nominated Members

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Panicker CT


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Pastoral Council

 

President

:

President- His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios

  Secretary : Mr. Varghese K. (elected)

(a) Ex-Officio Members

 

 

:

Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Padipurackal (Syncellus)

 

 

:

Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil (Chancellor)

 

 

:

Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob Kizhakethil (Economus)

 

Proto Presbyters

:

very Rev. Fr. Thomas Panicker Kattanam

    : very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil
    : Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvila Puthenveedu
    : very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Vaidyan
    : very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

b. Elected Members

i. Chengannur District
 
1. Mr. Varghese K. Samuel, Kandathil Ajo Villa, Venmony P.O 689509
2. Mr. Renjan John, Chackalamannil, Cheriyanadu P.O
3. Ms. Annamma George, Plammoottil Kunjumahal, Chengannoor P.O 689121

ii. Kadampanadu District

1.Mr. Jose Mathew, Vadakedath Saji Sadanam, Kadampanadu South P.O
2. Mr. Ivan Daniel, Kollamparampil, Kudassanadu P.O
3. Mr. Jiss Samuel, Varuvila, Poruvazhy (Via), Chathakulam P.O 690520
4. Ms. Saly Joseph, Jayavilasam, Pazhakulam P.O
5. Ms. Rahelamma T.C, Bini Sadanam, Iverkala Naduvil, Puthanambalam P.O

iii. Kollam District:

 1. Mr. Jaison K.P, Poikavila Puthenveedu, Kattadi P.O Maruthamanpally
2. Mr. Aloysius Pappachen, Thekkethunduvila, Alummudu P.O 691577
3. Ms. Lillykutty George K, Thiruhridayabhavan, Karamkodu P.O, Seematty

           iii. Mavelikara District:

           1. Mr. Antony P.J, Plathara, Kottarakavu, Mavelikara 690501
           2. Mr. Saji T, Paickattethu, Kannanakuzhy P.O 690505
           3. Mr. Simon Tharakan, Anniyil, Kattanam P.O 690 503
           4. Ms. Jasseentha John, Puthoor House, Kattanam P.O
           5. Ms. Gracy Oommen, Sony Villa, Pattoor P.O, Edappon

           iv. Puthoor District
 
           1. Mr. Joykutty D, Kollarazhikathu, J L Bunglow, Karickal, Karimpinpuzha P.O 691 513
           2. Mr. Thankachen O, Prasant, Ampalathumkala P.O Ezhukone
           3. Ms. Kuttyamma Mathai, Valiyavila Veedu, Cherumangad, Puthoor P.O

c. Representatives of Religious Communities

1. 

Very Rev. Fr. Jerome Peedikaparampil OIC (Provincial Superior of the Navajeevan Province)

2.

Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Keeprath OFM Cap (Superior, St. Jude’s Ashram, Mukhathala)

3.

Rev. Bro. Clement CMSF (Local Superior, CMSF Congregation, Ala)

4.

Rev. Mother Deepa SIC (Mother Provincial, Pathanamthitta Province)

5. Rev. Mother Ardra SIC (Mother Provincial, Trivandrum Province)
6. Rev. Mother Lily Thomas DM (Mother provincial, St. Mary’s Province)
7. Rev. Sr. Elizabeth SCV (Local Superior, Vincentian Convent, Thuvayoor)
8. Rev. Sr. Lourde Maria SH (Local Superior, SH Convent, Maruthamonpally)
9. Rev. Sr. Ani Tresa SH (Local Superior, SH Convent, Angadickal)
10. Rev. Sr. Grace Tom SMS (Local Superior, Snehambika Convent, Thottappally)

D. Nominated Members

1. Mr. Philip Padipurackal, Padipurackal House, Puthenchantha P.O 690 501, Vallikunnam, Alapuzha (Dist)    (Representing Catechetical Departments)

2. Mr. Anil Baby, Edayanavila, Peringanadu P.O, Adoor (Via), Pathanamthitta (Dist)
    (Representing MCYM)

3. Mr. Thomas John, Theverath, Kunnam P.O, Mavelikara
    (Representing MCA)

4. Mr. Lissy Kumari, Kaliyanthanath, Pookada Junction, Mavelikara 690 101
    (Representing Teachers, MSC Managements)


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Associations

I. Malankara Catholic Sunday School

Director



Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurathu

II. Malankara Catholic Youth Movement

Director

:

Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose Kizhakkedathu                 

III. Malankara Catholic Association

Director

 

Rev. Fr. Cheriyan Panicker

IV. Pious Associations

Director

 

Rev. Fr. Daniel Kochuvila


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Prelates



Remban

 

 

  :

Rt. Rev. Thuruthiyil Mathew Remban


Monsingor 

 

 

  :

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Padipurackal John

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Name & Address of the Priests

1

THURUTHIYIL
Rt. Rev. Mathew Remban
Malankara Catholic Church
Re-Union Nagar,
Kadappakada, Kollam -691 008

2 PADIPURACKAL
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Dr. John
Amalagiri Catholic Bishop’s House,Punnamoodu, velikara -690 101   
3 Rev. Fr. BERTHALOMEO
GEORGE

Malankara Catholic Church,
Mynagappally,
Kollam -690519
           
4

CHACKALAMANNIL
Rev. Fr. Koshy

Chackalamannil House,

Koothrapally. P.O

Karukachal, Kottayam -686 540

5 CHARUVILAYIL
Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kummalloor, Adichanalloor P.O., Kollam -691673
6 CHARUVILAYIL
Very Rev. Fr. George
Malankara Catholic Church
Chengannur, P.O.
Alapuzha –689121
           
7 CHEMPAKASSERIL
Rev. Dr. Philip
Malankara Major Seminary
Nalanchira P.O.,
Trivandrum -695 015
8 CHENGALLOOR
Rev. Fr. Mathew

St. Antony’s Manimangalam
Trikkannamangal, Kottarakkara
Kollam -691506
9 CHERUPUSHPABHAVAN
Rev. Fr. Thomas
Malankara Catholic Church
Ampalathumkala P.O., Via Ezhukon
Kollam -691505
           
10

CHERUVALLIL

Rev. Fr. Kaleb
Collegio Damasceno,

Via Carlo  Emmanuele 1, 46

I-00185, Rome, Italy

11

KADAKAMPALLIL

Rev. Fr. Jose
Malankara Catholic Church,

Veliam West, Nadukunnu,

Meyannoor P.O, Kollam -691537

12 KALLITTAYIL
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese
Malankara Catholic Church,
Venmony, Chengannur -689509
           
13

KALLUVILAYIL
Very Rev. Fr. Job

10330 Hillcroft Street

Huston, TX77096. USA

14

KANNIMEL

Rev. Fr. Lukose
MalankaraCatholicChurch,
Kalluvathukkal, Karamkode P.O,
Kollam   -691579

15

KAROOR

Rev. Fr. Mathew
Malankara Catholic Church,
Palayam, Trivandrum -695304.

           
16 KIZHAKKETHIL
Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob,
Amalagiri Catholic Bishop’s House,
Punnamoodu, Mavelikara   -690101
17 KIZHAKKUMKARA
Rev. Fr. Jacob,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Puthencavu, Chengannur – 689 123
18 KIZHAKKEDATH
Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose
Malankara Catholic Church,
Pallickavila, Uppidimuri,
East Kallada P.O -691502, Kollam
           
19

KOCHUVILAYIL

Rev. Fr. Daniel,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Veliam West, Nadukunnu,
Meyannoor P.O, Kollam -691537

20 KOLANJIKOMPIL
Rev. Fr. Cherian,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kollakadavu P.O, Mavelikara
21 KOLANJIKOMPIL
Rev. Fr. George Varghese,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Karthikappally P.O, 690 514
Alapuzha
           
22 KOTTAPPURAM
Rev. Fr. George
,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kudassanadu P. O 689512,
Pandalam
23 KULATHUMKAROTT
Rev.Fr. Stephen,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kalluvathukkal, Karamkode P.O,
Kollam – 691 579
24

KUZHIVILA

Rev. Fr. Mathews,
Malankara Catholic Church, Pazhakulam, Melood P. O, Pathanamthitta -691 523

           
25

MANGALATH

Rev. Dr. Daniel,
Malankara Major Seminary,
Nalanchira, P.O,
Trivandrum -695015

26

MAYICKAL

Rev. Fr. Cherian
Malankara Catholic Church,
Sooranad    P.O, Kollam -690 522

27

NEDIYAMALAYIL
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese,
Malankara Catholic Church

Nooranadu P.O

Alappuzha– 690 504

           
28 NEDUMPURATH
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Karthikappally – 690514, Alleppey
29 PADIPURACKAL
Rev. Fr. Oommen,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Chathakulam P.O,
Poruvazhy -690520
30

PALAVILAYIL

Rev. Fr. Robert,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kaithakodu P.O,
Kottarakkara- 691 543

31

PANICKER

Rev. Fr. Thomas P.G,
Malankara Major Seminary,
Nalanchira, P.O,
Trivandrum -695 015

32 PANICKER
Very Rev. Fr. Thomas

Malankara Catholic Church,
Puthiyacavu,
Mavelikara – 690 101
33

THADATHIL

Rev. Fr. Luka Mathew.,

Istituto degli Oblati Maria Vergine

Via Casilina, 205

I-00176 Roma, Italia

 
           
34

PANICKER

Rev. Fr. Cherian
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kunnathoor East (via)
Karimthottuva P.O -690 540

35 PAPPADIYIL
Very Rev. Fr. Abraham,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Cheriyanadu, Alleppey -689511
36

PARUVELIL

Rev. Fr. Jose Sam,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Charummoodu, Vedarplavu P.O,
Alappuzha -690505

           
37 PEROORPARAMBIL
Rev. Fr. John Jacob
Malankara Catholic Church
Thekkekara P.O
Kurathikadu – 690 107
38 PERUMUTTATH
Rev. Fr. Benedict Kurian
Collegio Damasceno,
Via Carlo  Immannele 1, 46
I-00185, Rome, Italy
39 PUTHENPARAMBIL
Rev. Fr. Thomas,    
Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary
Kallumala P.O., Mavelikara -690110
           
40 PUTHENVEEDU
Rev.  Fr. John. C
.
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kayamkulam -690 502
41 PUTHENVILAYIL
Very Rev. Fr. John,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kadampanadu South P.O.
Pathanamthitta- 691553
42

PUTHENVILAYIL

Rev. Fr.  John. S
Malankara Catholic Church

K Kunnathoor East (Via)

K Karimthottuva -690 540

K Kollam District

           
43 ST. GEORGE SADANAM
Rev. Fr. Joseph
Malankara Catholic Church,
Chennithala, P.O -690 105
44 Rev. Fr. STEPHEN MATHEW
Malankara Catholic Church,
Elanjimel P.O,
Cheriyanad Via -689 511
45 THALOTHIL
Rev. Dr. George Abraham,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Puliyoor, Chengannur -689510
           
46

THEKKEDATH

Rev. Fr. Daniel,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kummalloor, Adichanalloor P.O
Kollam- 691 673

47 .THEKKEDATHU
Rev. Fr. Sylvester,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Cheppadu, P.O, Alappuzha -690507
48

VAIDYAN

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese,
Malankara Catholic Church

Thuvayoor P.O, Kadampanad -691552

           
49

VAIPIL

Rev. Dr. Fr. John,
Amalagiri Catholic Bishop’s House,
Punnamoodu,
Mavelikara -690 101

50

VAZHAVILA

Rev. Fr. Augustine
Malankara Catholic Church
Puthoor P.O, Kollam - 691 507

51

VENMALOTT

Rev. Fr. Jose,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Thottappally P.O,
Alapuzha -688 561

           
52

VILAYIL

Rev. Fr. Jacob,
Malankara Catholic Church,
Kadampanadu South, P.O,
Pathanamthitta -691 553

53

VADAKKETHIL

Rev. Fr.Jacob John

St. Katherine of Siena

9700 Frankford Avenue

Philadelphia, PA, 19114 USA

 
54

EDAYILAVEETTIL

Rev. Fr. Vijayanand

Amalagiri Catholic Bishop’s House

Punnamoodu, Mavelikara -690 101

 

 

Religious Priests working in the Eparchy

 

1 KADIYAMKUNNIL
Rev. Fr. Ignatius OIC
Bethany Ashram, Chunakkara P.O,
Alleppey -690 534
2 KOTTINATTU
Rev. Fr. John Vianny OIC
Bethany Ashram, Kattanam, P.O,
Alleppey -690 503
3

THIRUVALIL

Rev. Fr. Stephen Thiruvalil OIC
Bethany Ashram
Kattanam P.O, Alapuzha- 690 503

           
4 VAYANAPUZHA PADEETTATHIL
Rev. Fr. Geevarghese
George OIC

Bethany Ashram, Chunakkara P.O,
Alapuzha -690 534
5

KAILATH

Rev. Fr. Augustin OIC
Malankara Catholic Church
Thrippalazhikom P.O
Kundar – 691 509

6

CHIRATHALACKAL
Rev. Fr. Abraham OIC
Malankara Catholic Church
Thrippalazhikom P.O
Kundar – 691 509

           
7

ASSARICHERIL  

Rev. Dr.George Antony OFM Cap.

St. Jude Ashram, Mukhathala,

Alummoodu, P.O, Kollam – 691 577

 
8 PATHINANCHIL
Rev. Fr. Kuriakose OFM Cap
St. Jude Ashram, Mukhathala,
Alummoodu, P.O,
Kollam -691 577
9

THOTTUNKAL

Rev. Fr. Sebastian OFM Cap

St. Jude Ashram, Mukhathala,

Alummoodu, P.O, Kollam – 691 577

 
           
10

PARACKAL  

Rev. Fr. Sunny OFM Cap

St. Jude Ashram, Mukhathala

Alummoodu, P.O, Kollam -691 577

       

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PARISHES-MISSIONS, PRESBYTERAL DISTRICTS, PROTOPREBYTERS

1.CHENGANNUR  DISTRICT

           Proto-Presbyter : Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvila Puthenveedu

           

No.

Place

Patron

Parish Priest

Established

01.

Ala

Christ the King

Rev. Fr. Dr.Abraham Thalothil

1966

02.

Chengannur

St. Thomas

Very Rev. Fr. George Charuvila Puthenveedu

1943

03.

Cheriyanadu

St. Jude

Very. Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil

1933

04.

Elanjimel

St. John

Rev. Fr. Stephen Mathew

1933

05.

Kodukulanji

St. John

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kallittayil

1963

06.

Kollakadavu

St. Agnes

Rev. Fr.Cherian Kolanji kolampil

1933

07.

Mudiyoorkonam

St. Joseph

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese  Nediyamalayil

1935

08.

Pandanad

Little Flower

Very. Rev. Fr. George Charuvila Puthenveedu

1943

09.

Puliyoor

Holy Family

Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Thalothil

1953

10.

Punthala

Sacred Heart

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kallittayil

1937

11.

Puthencavu

Our Lady of Perpetual help

Rev. Fr. Jacob kizhakkumkara

1930

12.

Venmony

St. Peter

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kallittayil

1963

2. KADAMPANAD  DISTRICT
           Proto-Presbyter : Very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil          

No.

Place

Patron

Parish Priest

Established

01.

Anthichira

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. John.S. Puthenvilayil

1970

02.

Kadampanad

St. George

Very Rev. Fr. John Puthenvilayil

1937

03.

Karinthottuva

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Cherian Panicker

1962

04.

Kudassnadu

St. Thomas

Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram

1944

05.

Kurampala South

St. George

Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram

1955

06.

Mannarodu

Sacred Heart

Rev. Fr. John.S. Puthenvilayil

1972

07.

Muthupilakadu

St. Thomas

Rev. Fr. Berthalomeo George

1955

08.

Mynagappally

St. Thomas

Rev. Fr. Berthalomeo George

 

09.

Nediyavila

Infant Jesus

Rev. Fr. John.S. Puthenvilayil

1991

10.

Parakkoottam

St. Joseph

Rev. Fr. Mathews kuzhivila

1933

11.

Pavumba

St. George

Rev. Fr. Oommen Padipurackal

1940

12.

Pazhakulam

St. Mathew

Rev. Fr. Mathews kuzhivila

1933

13.

Peringanadu

St. George

Rev. Fr. Mathews kuzhivila

1944

14.

Poozhikadu

St. Stephen

Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram

1985

15.

Poruvazhy

St. George

Rev. Fr. Oommen Padipurackal

1957

16.

Sooranad North

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Oommen Padipurackal

1962

17.

Sooranad South

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Cherian Mayickal

1948

18.

Thazhava

St. George

Rev. Fr. Cherian Mayickal

1946

19.

Thuvayoor East

St. Thomas

Rev. Fr. Kaleb Charuvalil

1956

20.

Thuvayoor West

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Kaleb Charuvalil

1947


3. KOLLAM DISTRICT
           
Proto-Presbyter : Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Vaidyan           

No.

Place

Patron

Parish Priest

Established

01.

Aduthala

St. Joseph’s                                         

Rev. Fr. Lukose Kannimel

1961

02.

Chathannoor

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Stephen Kulathumkarottu

1961

03.

Chowalloor

St. Rita

Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Pathinanchil

1954

04.

Edanad

Albhutha Matha

Rev. Fr. Lukose Kannimel

1986

05.

Kadappakada

St. Thomas

Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Vaidyan

1974

06.

Kalluvathukkal

Good Shepherd

Rev. Fr. Stephen Kulathumkarottu

1970

07.

Chenkulam

St. George

Rev. Fr. Daniel Thekkedath

1961

08.

Kottara

St.Amadeus

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Charuvilayil

1962

09.

Kummalloor

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Charuvilayil

1950

10.

Kundara

Little Flower

Very Rev. Fr. Augustine O.I.C

1946

11.

Maruthamonpally

 St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Daniel Thekkedath

1969

12.

Mukhathala

St. George

Rev. Fr. Paul Koodapuzha

1954

13.

Nallila

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Koshy Chackalamannil

1955

14.

Pallimon

St. Antony’s

Rev. Fr. Sebastian Purayidom

1958

15.

Poriyakode

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Daniel Thekkedath

1961

16.

Puliyila

St. Joseph’s                                         

Rev. Fr. Sebastian Purayidom

1967

17.

Pooyappally

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Daniel Kochuvilayil

1957

18.

Perumpuzha

St. Martin

Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Pathinanchil

1968

19.

Veliam West

St. Antony’s

Rev. Fr. Daniel Kochuvilayil

1980

           
4. MAVELIKARA DISTRICT
           
Proto-Presbyter :Very Rev. Fr. Thomas panicker   
        

No.

Place

Patron

Parish Priest

Established

01.

Charummoodu

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Jose Sam Paruvelil

1953

02.

Chennithala

St. George

Rev. Fr. Joseph Sadanam

1931

03.

Cheppad

Sacred Heart

Rev. Fr.  Silvester Thekkedath

1930

04.

Cheruthana

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Jose Venmalott

1980

05.

Edappon

St. Little Theresa’s

Rev. Fr. Thomas C. Puthenveedu

1932

06.

Eramathoor

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Joseph Sadanam

1961

07.

Haripad

St. Mary Immaculate

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurath

1933

08.

Kallumala

St. Mary’s

Rt. Rev. Mathew Remban

1930

09.

Karichal

St. George

Rev. Fr. Jose Venmalott

1932

10.

Karimulackal

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Jose Sam Paruvelil

1976

11.

Karthikappally

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurath

1932

12.

Kattanam

St. Stephen’s

Rev. Fr. John Vianny

1932

13.

Kayamkulam

St. Basil’s

Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu

1959

14.

Komalloor

Sacred Heart

Rev. Fr. Ignatius Kadiamkunnil

1956

15.

Kurathikad

St. John’s

Rev. Fr. John Jacob Peroorparambil

1932

16.

Mavelikara, Puthiyacavu

St. Joseph’s

Very Rev. Fr. Thomas panicker

1930

17.

Muttom

St. Joseph’s

Rev. Fr.  Silvester Thekkedath

1930

18.

Nooranad

St. Renathos

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyamalayil

1971

19.

Pallipad

St. Joseph’s

Rev. Fr. George Varghese Kolanjikompil

1942

20.

Panayil

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyamalayil

1981

21.

Peringala

Little Flower

Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu

1960

22.

Punnamoodu

Mary Immaculate

Rev.Fr. George Jacob Kizhakkethil

1930

23.

Ramapuram

St. George

Rev. Fr.  Silvester Thekkedath

1954

24.

Thottappally

St.Thomas

Rev. Fr. Jose Venmalott

1948

25.

Vallikunnom

St. Sebastian’s

Rev. Fr. Stephen Thiruvalil

1960

26.

Vazhuthanam

St. Sebastian’s

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nedumpurath

1935

27.

Vettiyar

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese George
Vayanapuzha Padeettathil

1949


5. PUTHOOR DISTRICT
           
Proto-Presbyter :Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

           

No.

Place

Patron

Parish Priest

Established

01.

Ambalapuram

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavan

1952

02.

Ampalathumkala

St. George

Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavan

1947

03.

Kaithakodu

St. George

Rev. Fr. Robert Palavilayil

1955

04.

Kallada East

Our Lady of Perpetual help

Rev. Fr. Robert Palavilayil

1962

05.

Karickal

St. John, the Baptist

Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

1957

06.

Karuvelil

St. Paul

Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

1960

07.

Koduvila

St. Elias

Rev. Fr. Robert Palavilayil

1976

08.

Maranadu

St. Mary’s

Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

1962

09.

Maruthoor

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Vaidyan

1980

10.

Mulavana

St. Francis Assissi

Rev. Fr. Robert Palavilayil

1962

11.

Neeleswaram

Sacred Heart

Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavan

1953

12.

Pallickavila

St. Andrews

Rev. Fr. Robert Palavilayil

1962

13.

Pavithreswaram

St. Mary’s

Rev. Fr. Robert Palavilayil

1989

14.

Poovattoor (Perunkulam)

St. Mary’s

Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

1990

15.

Puthoor

St. Mary’s

Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

1932

16.

Thevalapuram

St. George

Very Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil

1956


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Institutions

Educational Institutions

Malankara Catholic Educational Society of the Catholic
Diocese of Mavelikara


Board Members:

     His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios
     Very. Rev. Msgr. Dr. John Padipurackal
     Very Rev. Fr. George Jacob Kizhakethil
     Very Rev. Fr. Abraham Pappadiyil
     Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu
     Rev. Fr. Dr. John Vaipil
     Rev. Fr. Mathew Karoor
     Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavan
     Rev. Fr. Stephen Kulathumkarottu


a. Higher Secondary Schools
 
     1. P.P. XI. HSS Bharanicavu.
         Pallickal-690 503
        Local Manager: Rev. Fr. Sebastian, OIC


b. High Schools

      1. C.K.H.S Cheppad, Cheppad-690 503
          Local Manager: Rev. Fr. George Kottapuram
      2. St. Mary’s G.H.S. Kayamkualam, 690502
          Local Manager:Sr. Superior By Madhom, Kayamkulam
      3. B.B.G.H.S. Nangiarkulangara, 690 513
          Local Manager:Sr. Superior By Madhom, Nangiarkulangara
      4. St. Anne’s GHS Chengannur
          Local Manager:Sr. Superior By Madhom, Chengannur


c. U. P. Schools


     1. St. Mary’s UPS Karichal, Paippad(via) Haripad
         Local Manager: Rev.Fr. Samuel Puthuparambil
     2. St. John’s MSC UPS Pallickal East, Thekkekara,Mavelikara-7
         Local Manager: Rev.Fr.John Jacob Peroorparampil
     3. M.G.UPS Perumpuzha, Perumpuzha, Kundara
         Local Manager: Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Pathinanchil
     4. L.F. UPS Puthoor, Puthoor- 691 507
         Local Manager: Rev. Fr. Job Kalluvilayil 
     5. V.V.UPS. Veliam, Veliam West P.O
        Local Manager: Rev. Fr. Daniel Kochuvila


d. L. P. Schools
     1. FGM MSC LPS Bharanicavu, Pallickal P.O
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Vianny Kottinattu
     2. MSC LPS Elanjimel, Elanjimel P.O Alleppey-689 511
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Stephen  Mathew
     3. MSC LPS Kadavoor, Mavelikara-3
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. George Jacob  Kizhakethil
     4. MSC LPS Karimulackal, Komalloor P.O - 691542
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Jose Sam Paruvelil 
     5. A.M. L.P.S Malankara, Sasthamkotta P.O
        Local Manager:Rev.Fr. Berthalomeo George
     6. MSC LPS Mannar –Oottuparamba, Kuttamperoor P.O
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Joseph Sadanam
     7. MSC LPS Neeleswaram, Kottarakara
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Thomas Cherupushpabhavan
     8. MSC LPS Percad, Pallipad(via) Haripad
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr.Geevarghese Nedumpurath
     9. S.N. L.P.S Thazhava, Pavumba P.O
         Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Cheriyan Mayickal
   10. MSC LPS Thuvayur South, Thuvayur South Via)Kadampanad
        Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Kaleb Cheruvallil
   11. MSC LPS Venmony, Venmony P.O
        Local Manager:Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kallittayil


f.
Un-aided Schools


      1. Vimala Central School, Karamkode, Chathannoor, Kollam.
          CBSE, Std. LKG-XII
      2. Mar Baselios Central School, Maruthamonpally, Kollam.
          CBSE, Std. LKG-X
      3. St. George Central School, Ampalathumkala, Kollam.
          CBSE, Std. LKG-VIII  
      4. Mar Baselios Public School, Poruvazhy, Kollam.
          CBSE, Std. LKG-VIII  
      5. Mar Baselios Public School, Kaithakodu, Kollam.
          CBSE, Std. LKG-II
      6. Vimala English Medium School, Chathannoor, Kollam.
          STATE, Std. LKG-VI  
      7. St. Mary’s School, Nallila, Kollam.
          STATE, Std. LKG-IV

Correspondent Office
                 Rev. Fr. John C. Puthenveedu
                  Malankara Catholic Church,
                  Kayamkulam - 690 502

Ecclesiastical Institutions

a. Minor Seminary                               
       Mar Ivanios Minor Seminary,
       KallumalaP.O, Mavelikara- 690 110
       Rector: Very Rev. Fr. Jose Kadakampallil
       VIce Rector: Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenparampil


b. Divine Mercy Retreat Centre
                              
      Ezhakkadavu, Chennithala
      Director: Rev. Fr. Joseph, St. George Sadanam

Charitable Institutions

a. Chethana Integral Development Society                                        
      Director: Rev.Fr. Stephen Mathew


b.
Orphanages
                                          

      1. St. Mary’s Children’s Home, & St. Mary’s Foundling Home
          Erezha, Mavelikara
          Director: Rev. sr. Christine

      2. Little Flower Orphanage, Thrippalizhikom P.O, Kundara.
          Superior: Rev. Sr. Edith

      3. Assissi Boys Home
          Ala P.O, Chengannur- 689 126
          Superior:Rev. Brother Clement CMSF


c.
F. Home for the aged
                                  
      1. Mar Ivanios Santhi Nikethan, Puthiyacavu P.O. Mavelikara
          Superior: Rev. Sr. Lurana

d. Hospitals                   
      1. Assissi Attonment Hospital, Perumpuzha
      2. Vimala Mission Hospital, Kalluvathukkal
      3. St. Vincents Hospital, Thuvayoor
      4. Bethany Hospital, Puthoor

Others Institutions

c. Press                                
   1. Mar Ivanios Offset Printing Press, Erezha, Mavelikara 

d. Publication
   
1. Diocesan Bulletin-Amala Voice  
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Statistics

A.  Malankara Catholics

:

24,523

 

 

 

B. Parishes and Mission Stations

:

94

 

 

 

C. Priests

 

 

a. Eparchial

:

52

b. Religious

 

 

           a. OIC   6
           b. OFM   3

D. Religious Brothers

 

 

a. CMSF

:

2

E. Seminarians :

 

 

a. Major

:

19

b. Minor

:

21

           c. Regents   4

F. Religious Sisters :

 

 

a. SIC

:

98

b. DM

:

11

c. S. H.

:

4

d. Vincentian

:

17

           e. Snehagiri : 4
           f. Holy Spirit Sisters : 2

G. Institutions

 

 

i. Ecclesiastical

 

 

a. Minor Seminary
b. Divine Mercy Retreat Centre

:
:

1
1

d. Priest Homes

:

2

ii. Educational

 

 

a. Higher Secondary Schools

:

1

b. High Schools
c. U. P. Schools
d. L. P. Schools
e. Nursery Schools

:
:
:
:

4
5
11
8

iii. Charitable

 

 

a. Orphanages
     a. Boys
     b. Girls



1
2

b. Home for the Aged

:

1

c. Hospitals

:

4

iv. Others

 

 

a. Press

:

1

b. Publications

:

1

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