| Rt. Rev. [1] [2] [3] Dr. Joseph Kariyil | |
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| Current Bishop of Cochin | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Cochin |
| Enthroned | July 5, 2009 [4] [5] [6] (2 years, 287 days) |
| Reign ended | Incumbent |
| Predecessor | Bishop John Thattumkal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jan 11, 1949 [4] [5] [6] (63 years, 67 days) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Styles of Joseph Kariyil |
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend [1] [2] |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency [3] |
| Religious style | Bishop |
| Posthumous style | not applicable |
Dr. Joseph Kariyil B.A., S.T.D was born on Jan. 11, 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey. He was ordained a priest on Dec. 19, 1973. He was appointed as the Bishop of Punalur on March 12, 2005 and was ordained Bishop of Punalur on May 3, 2005. He was appointed as the Bishop of Cochin on May 8, 2009. He was installed as the Bishop of Cochin on July 5, 2009.
He did his studies in 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.
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