| 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 |
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