Joseph Kariyil

Most. Rev. Dr.

Joseph Kariyil
Bishop Emeritus of Cochin
Bishop Joseph Kariyil in 2024
ProvinceVerapoly
DioceseDiocese of Cochin
SeeDiocese of Cochin (Emeritus)
Appointed12 March 2005
Installed5 July 2009
Retired2 March 2024
PredecessorJohn Thattumkal
Other post(s)
  • Secretary General, Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council 2013-2016
  • Chairman, Commission for Catechetics KRLCBC Till 2024
  • President of KRLCC - Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council & KRLCBC : 2020-2023
  • Bishop of Cochin : 2009-2024
  • Chairman, Vigilance Commission (Jagratha Commission) 2019-2024
  • Member, Episcopal Commission for Seminary, KRLCBC 2023-
Previous post(s)
Orders
Ordination19 December 1973
by Alexander Edezath, Bishop of Cochin
Consecration3 May 2005
by Rt Rev Dr Mathias Kappil
RankBishop
Personal details
Born11 January 1949 (1949-01-11) (age 76)
NationalityIndian
DenominationCatholic
ParentsKunju Varuth and Anna
EducationDoctorate in Moral Theology
Alma materPontifical Institute Alwaye(PIA) and Pontifical Alphonsian Academy, Rome
MottoThe Lord is my Shepherd(Psalm 23:1)
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Joseph Kariyil (born 11 January 1949) is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was bishop of Cochin from 2009 to 2024.