Kochi: Fr Antony Kattiparambil, 55, is the new Bishop of Kochi by Pope Leo XIV.m, the Hindu reported.
Fr Kattiparambil, 55, is serving as the Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Cochin.
The position was vacant since March 2, 2024, when Bishop Joseph Kariyil resigned on turning 75 which is the retirement age for Catholic prelates. Born on October 14, 1970, in Mundamveli, Fr Kattiparambil belongs to St. Louis Church, Mundamveli.
Fr Kattiparambil began his priestly formation in 1986 at Mount Carmel Petit Seminary, Fort Kochi.
After completing his theological studies at the Università Urbaniana, Rome, he was ordained as priest on August 15, 1998, by Bishop Joseph Kureethara.
Fr Antony Kattiparambil is Kochi Bishop
