Joseph Kariyil

Rt. Rev.[1][2][3] Dr.
Joseph Kariyil
Current Bishop of Cochin
Diocese Diocese of Cochin
Installed July 5, 2009[4][5][6]
Term ended Incumbent
Predecessor John Thattumkal
Personal details
Born January 11, 1949[4][5][6]
Nationality Indian
Denomination Catholic
Styles of
Joseph Kariyil
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 January 11, 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey. He was ordained a priest on December 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 Bishop of Cochin on May 8, 2009. He was installed as the Bishop of Cochin on July 5, 2009.

He studied at 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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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Catholic Church hierarchy
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Excellency#Ecclesiastical use
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 How to address Catholic Clergy
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Official Diocese of Cochin website | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 www.gcatholic.org | Bishop Joseph Kariyil
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 www.catholic-hierarchy.org | Bishop Joseph Kariyil

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