MOST REV.DR.JOSEPH KARIYIL
SECOND BISHOP OF PUNALUR
| Date of Birth | 11-01-1949 |
|---|---|
| Native Place | Arthinkal |
| Parents | Kunju Vareed and Anna |
| Parish | St.George Parish, Arthinkal |
| Diocese | Cochin |
| Minor Seminary | Cochin |
| Major Seminary | St. Joseph’s Pont. Seminary, Alwaye |
| Priestly Ordination | 19-12-1973 |
| Nominated Bishop | 12-03-2005 |
| Episcopal Ordination | 3-5-2005, St. Mary’s Cathedral Grounds, PLR |
| Installation | 09-05-2005, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Punalur |
| Nominated Bp. Of Cochin | 8-5-2009 |
| Installed Bishop of Cochin | 05-07-2009 |