Bishop Joseph Karikkassery | |
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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 |