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About Joseph Kariyil
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- Joseph Kariyil B.A., S.T.D (born January 11, 1949) is an Indian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, born on 11 January 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey.
- He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1973.
- He was appointed as the Bishop of Punalur on 12 March 2005 and was consecrated on 3 May 2005.
- He was appointed Bishop of Cochin on 8 May 2009.
- He was installed as the Bishop of Cochin on 5 July 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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