Priests' Transfer List May 2025
Puthur Joseph: Appointed Vicar & chaplain (FCC), Valparai
Malapravanal Jijo: Relieved Vicar & chaplain (FCC), Valparai and appointed vicar, Erode Forane & vicar, Lourdematha parish, Erode & Mission centre, Pallipalayam & Bhavani & chaplain (Christujyothi and Jyothi Bhavan FCC & SABS Moolakarai), Priest- in charge, Annai Mary Mission
Alappadan Joseph: Relieved Erode Forane vicar and vicar Erode & Pallipalayam, & chaplain (Christujyothi and Jyothi Bhavan FCC & SABS Moolakarai), Priest- in charge, Annai Mary Mission, Pallipalayam & Bhavani (with Residence at Bishop’s House)
Tharayil Sajan: Relieved Director, Eparchial Social Service, eparchial evangelization apostolate, Jeevan Jyothi centre, Medical Fraternity & Prison Fraternity and chaplain (FCC) Thottipalayam & Zion Illam (MMB) &local coordinator of the Priests’ Home project, Thottipalayam and secretary, Santhom Social Service Society and appointed Vicar & chaplain (FCC + CHF), Salem and Priest-in charge, Mettoor & Namakkal Missions (Salem side), co-ordinator of Family Apostolate & Kudumba Koottaima, Deepika publications, Social service and Evangelization mission, Catechism & Children’s ministry, Salem region
Kavungal Thomas: Relieved Vicar & chaplain (FCC + CHF), Salem and Priest-in charge, Mettoor & Namakkal Missions, co-ordinator of Family Apostolate & Kudumba Koottaima, Deepika publications, Social service and Evangelization mission, Catechism & Children’s ministry, Salem region and appointed priest-in charge & chaplain, FCC, Palladam and to celebrate Holy Mass at Mercy convent Kangeyam on Thursday and Friday, eparchial Director of the Catholica Congress &chairman of the coordination committee of eparchial Catholica Congress, Pithruvedi, Mathruvedi and Youth also
Maveli John (Biju George), MCBS: Relieved priest-in charge & chaplain, FCC, Palladam and to celebrate Holy Mass at Mercy convent Kangeyam on Thursday and Friday & coordinator, Eparchial family apostolate & kudumbakoottaima, Ramanathapuram forane, Chakkalackal Joseph (Ajin): Relieved director, eparchial Catholica Congress
Kalapurackal Nelson: Director, Jeevan Jyothi centre, and chaplain (FCC) Thottipalayam & Zion Illam (MMB) & Asst. Director, eparchial Social service with specific charge of Coimbatore and Prison Fraternity & coordinator, Eparchial family apostolate & kudumbakoottaima, Ramanathapuram forane also
Naduvilparambil Shibu: Relieved vicar & chaplain (SABS), Poomarket & Vadavally & Director, eparchial Mathruvedi and Coordinator, the Family Apostolate and Kudumbakoottaima (Gandhipuram Forane) and appointed Pro-correspondent, St. Joseph’s Matri. Higher sec. School, Jadayampalayam and Priest-in charge, St. Mary’s Mission centre & chaplain (SKD), Annur with residence at Jadayampalayam school
Palayil Bijo: Relieved Principal, St. Joseph’s Matri. Higher sec. School, Jadayampalayam and Priest-in charge, St. Mary’s Mission centre & chaplain (SKD), Annur and Coordinator of the schools under various managements within the Syro-Malabar eparchy of Ramanathapuram and appointed vicar & chaplain (SABS, FCC (Ettimadai) & SHSp Madukarai), Kuniamuthur and Director of the Eparchial Mathruvedi.
Panthaladickal Noble: Relieved vicar & chaplain (SABS, FCC (Ettimadai) & SHSp Madukarai), Kuniamuthur with effect from 07th May 2025
Pattarumadathil Martin: Relieved from the charge of the construction project at Dindigal and appointed coordinator of the schools under various managements within the Syro-Malabar eparchy of Ramanathapuram also
Valiyanirappel Varghese, MCBS: Relieved Asst. Vicar, Gandhipuram & Asst. Director, Eparchial Catechism & children’s ministry and appointed Pro-vicar & pro-chaplain (SABS), Poomarket & Vadavally & Director, eparchial SMYM and Coordinator, the Family Apostolate and Kudumbakoottaima (Gandhipuram Forane)
Payyappilly Nithin: Relieved administrator and finance officer, Jadayampalayam school & Director, eparchial SMYM & Asst. Director, Eparchial Social service, chaplain (FCC Karunai illam) and permitted for study abroad
Pellissery Paul: Relieved Finance officer & Prefect of Studies, Minor seminary & Notary, eparchial Tribunal and to assist the parish priest of Pollachi and Suleswarampatty everyday by celebrating a Holy Mass each and appointed Assistant to the Pro-correspondent, Jadayampalayam school &Asst. Director, eparchial Catechism & evangelization Ministry with specific charge of Gandhipuram Forane, chaplain (FCC Karunai illam) with residence at Jadayampalayam school
Kallarackal Jenson: Prefect of Studies & Asst. Finance officer, eparchial Minor seminary & and to assist the parish priest of Pollachi and Suleswarampatty everyday by celebrating a Holy Mass as per the need.
Emmatty Sajeev: Appointed Finance officer, Eparchial Minor seminary, Vadakkukad also.
Alappatt George (Shinto): Relieved Vicar & chaplain (FCC Good Shepherd), Karamadai & Asst Director, Eparchial Social service
Kannanaickal Frank: Relieved Asst. vicar, Erode, Pallipalayam, Annai Mary Mission (Erode), Moolakarai and appointed vicar & chaplain (Good Shepherd) Karamadai, editor of “Santhom Voice”, one of the Vice chancellors of the Eparchial Curia, Director, eparchial Media & internet & project in charge of the eparchial Computeriazation and installation of the archives & Asst. Director, eparchial Pithruvedi, Bible Apostolate & Catholica Congress
Koottunkal Antony: Relieved editor, “Santhom Voice”, Director, eparchial Media & internet and Project-in charge, the eparchial Computeriazation and installation of the Archives, St. Antony’s Mission centre & chaplain FCC, Kangeyam and appointed to assist the Vicar, Tirupur and director, eparchial Family apostolate and Kudumbakoottaimakal on Saturdays and Sundays also
Kunnathuparambil Geo: Relieved Priest-in charge of St. Antony’s Mission centre & chaplain (FCCAndankovil), Karur ,chief coordinator of the eparchial Evangelization and Social Apostolates with specific charge of the development of social service in the district of Karur and appointed Director, Eparchial Social Service, Secretary, Santhom Social Service Soceity, General Convenor, eparchial evangelization apostolate & Evangelization-2035, Director, eparchial Medical Fraternity & Prison Fraternity and Vicar & chaplain (SABS), Poomarket with residence at Bishop’s House
Munduplackal Manish: Relieved Vicar, Shastrinagar & chaplain (CSM Pazhayakottai), coordinator, Eparchial Social Service, Evangelization apostolate, Medical & Prison Fraternities in the Erode Forane and appointed Priest-in charge of St. Antony’s Mission centre & chaplain (FCC Andankovil), Karur, Asst. Director, eparchial Evangelization and Social Apostolates with specific charge of the development in the district of Karur with residence at Presybtery of Karur
Chiriyankandath Christy: Vicar, Shastrinagar & chaplain (CSM Pazhayakottai), coordinator, Eparchial Social Service, Evangelization apostolate, Medical & Prison Fraternities in the Erode Forane and permitted for Post-Graduate studies (in private)
Pathiparamban Lijoy: Appointed Asst. director, eparchial Medical Fraternity also
Chittilappilly Vivin: Relieved eparchial Asst. Finance officer with specific charge of the eparchial lands, House finance officer of the Bishop’s House, Asst. Director, eparchial Family apostolate & Kudumbakoottaima, Priest-in charge of Sitra and to celebrate Holy Mass at St. Joseph’s Old Age (CSS), Podannur from Monday to Thursday and appointed Asst. Vicar Trichy & Thanchavoor, Asst. Director the eparchial social service & Evangelization-2035, with specific charge in the districts of Trichy and Thanchavoor & permitted for MSW study (with residence at Presbytery of Trichy)
Kallupilankal Jose: Appointed eparchial Asst. Finance officer with specific charge of the eparchial lands and accounting, House finance officer of the Bishop’s House, Asst. Director, eparchial Family apostolate & Kudumbakoottaima, media & internet & eparchial computerization & archive installation, Priest-in charge of Sitra and to celebrate Holy Mass at St. Joseph’s Old Age Home (CSS), Podannur from Monday to Thursday (with residence at Bishop’s house)
Chittattukarakaran Benjo, SDV: Asst. Director, eparchial Catechism & joint general convenor, eparchial Evangelization-2035 (Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday) also
Pallikunnath Derin: Relieved correspondent, Mater Dei school and appointed Priest-in charge & chaplain (FCC), Kangeyam with the responsibility for celebration of the Holy Mass on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and for construction of the church at Kangeyam.
Neelankavil Fabin: Correspondent & Financial administrator, Mater Dei school
Edathuruthikaran Varghese Joe: Relieved Assistant to the correspondent and Financial administrator and in charge of the affairs of the academic section, Mater Dei school and to celebrate a Holy Mass each on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at Holy Trinity Cathedral and appointed Priest-in charge, Dindigal, Joint General convenor, Eparchial Evangelization -2035 & Asst. Director, eparchial Social service (Dindigal district) with residence at Presbytery, Dindigal)
Chittilappilly Sebastian, CMI, relieved Priest-in charge, St. Antony’s Mission centre & chaplain (FCC), Chennimalai w.e.f. 25th May 2025
Alappatt Anals, CMI, appointed Priest-in charge, St. Antony’s Mission centre & chaplain (FCC), Chennimalai w.e.f. 15th June 2025 until further orders
Kallingal Sachin: Assistant to the correspondent and Financial administrator and in charge of the affairs of the academic section (in consultation with the correspondent and the principal), Mater Dei school, to celebrate a Holy Mass each on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at Holy Trinity Cathedral and assist the parish priest of the Cathedral on Sundays and other days of obligation (but with residence at Mater Dei school)
Komban Edwin: Asst. Vicar, Gandhipuram & Asst. Director, Eparchial Catechism & children’s ministry (with residence at Gandhipuram)
Chowalloor Melwin: Asst. Vicar, Ramanathapuram cathedral (in common) and with specific charge of Syro-Malabar chapel of the Karunya University & Asst. Director, Eparchial SMYM & Jesus Youth (with residence at Ramanathapuram)
Chalackal Antony: Asst. Director, Eparchial Social Service & Evangelization-2035, with specific charge of Kodaikanal taluk also
Kallikadan Relhin: Appointed Asst. vicar, Erode, Pallipalayam, Annai Mary Mission (Erode), Moolakarai and coordinator, eparchial Catechism & Children’s ministry (in the Erode forane) & Notary, eparchial Tribunal (Thrusday & Friday)
