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Joseph Kallarangatt | |
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Bishop of Palai | |
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Church | Syro-Malabar Catholic Church |
See | Eparchy of Palai |
Appointed | 18 March 2004 |
Predecessor | Joseph Pallikaparampil |
Other post(s) | Chairman of Syro-Malabar Synodal Commission for Family, Laity and Life |
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Ordination | 2 January 1982 |
Consecration | 2 May 2004 by Joseph Powathil, Varkey Vithayathil, and Joseph Pallikaparampil |
Personal details | |
Born | Kayyoor, Kottayam District, Kerala, India | 27 January 1956
Education | Gregorian University, Rome |
Joseph Kallarangatt (born 27 January 1956) is an Indian bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church serving as the Bishop of the Eparchy of Palai since 2004 succeeding Joseph Pallikaparampil.
Prior to Kallarangatt's ascent as bishop, he served in various roles in the Eparchy as well as in the Seminary including as the President of the Paurastya Vidyapitam in Vadavathoor. After his installation as Bishop, He serves as a Substitute Member of the Syro-Malabar Church's Permanent Synod and was the head of the church's doctrinal commission.[1][2]