In the whirlwind of everyday life, in which people may tend to rely on health, wealth and power, they may recklessly go about just doing as they please. Pope Francis cautioned against this, during at Mass on Thursday morning, 28 February, and explained that setting aside five minutes each day for an examination of conscience can help us take stock of our failures and weaknesses.
Bishop Joseph Kariyil, joined by all the priests of the Diocese of Cochin gathered at the Santa Cruz Basilica Cathedral, Fortcochin to celebrate the Chrism Mass.
St. Antony's Church, Pathirapally is erected as the 48th Parish in the Diocese by his Excellency Joseph Kariyil on 10th December 2018. Rev. Fr. Joseph Karithodath is appointed as the first Parish Priest of the Parish.
The Santa Maria Church, Perumpadappu is erected as the 47th Parish in the Diocese by his Excellency Joseph Kariyil on 08th July 2018. The Santa Maria Church, contructed with the initiative of Rev. Fr. Jelson Velassery, was blessed on 12th August 2017.
List of Transfered Priests
Fr. Aidrin D’Souza – St. Francis Xavier’s, Eramalloor
The Diocese of Cochin is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon two priests for their dedication and exceptional service to the Diocese of Cochin.
Bishop Joseph Kariyil blessed the rinovated Our Lady of Life Church, Mattanchery on 30th November 2017.
Diocesan Youth Convention NOAR 2017 held at Catholic Centre, Thoppumpady, Conducted by KCYM and Inaugurated by His Excellency Rt. Rev Dr Joseph Kariyil on Sunday 13th August 2017.