Bishop


His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikkassery
Bishop Joseph Karikkassery
Date of Birth 1946 February 13
Place Malippuram, Vypin
Diocese Archdiocese of Verapoly
Parish St. George’s Church, Karthedom
Parents Karikkassery Francis and Agnes
Joined the Seminary 1960 May 13
Primary Education St. Joseph’s School, Karthedom
U.P & High School Santa Cruz School, Ochanthuruth & St. Albert’s School, Ernakulam
College Studies PUC: St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam
Seminary Studies St,Joseph’s Petit seminary, Ernakulam
St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Kalamassery
St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary Carmelgiri
St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary Mangalapuzha
Ordained Priest On December 19, 1973 at Mangalapuzha Seminary by Arch-Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Kelanthara
Elected Bishop (Auxiliary) November 25, 2006
Consecration On December 28, 2006 at Vallarpadom Basilica by ArchBishop Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Acharuparambil
Bishop of Kottapuram (Elected) December 18, 2010
Installation On February 13, 2011 at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Kottapuram by Arch Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal
Motto To live and to give the Good News