Most. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala M.A, D.C.L
| Born |
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June 14, 1959 |
| Place |
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Panangad, Ernakulam |
| Diocese |
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Verapoly |
| Parish |
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St. Antony’s Church, Panangad |
| Parents |
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Joseph Vadakumthala and Mary Joseph |
| Family |
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4 sisters and 2 brothers |
| Primary Education |
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St. Antony’s L.P School, Panangad |
| U.P & High School |
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Panangad High School |
| College Studies |
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St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery |
| Joined the Seminary |
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1974 St. Joseph’s Seminary, Kalamassery |
| Seminary Studies |
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Papal Seminary and Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune |
| Ordained Priest |
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December 19, 1984, St. Francis Assisi Cathedral |
| Worked in Parishes |
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St. Assisi Cathedral, Ernakulam, St. Philomena’s, Koonammavu, Vimalambika |
| Master of Arts (Eng) |
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University of Kerala |
| Doctorate in Canon Law |
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Urban University, Rome |
| Professor |
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St. Joseph’s Seminary, Carmelgiri |
| Pontifical Council for Health |
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Vatican, 1992-1993 |
| Vice Chancellor of Curia |
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Verapoly 1993-1994 |
| Cochin Arts and Communication |
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Director, Cochin 1994-1996 |
| CBCI Health Commission |
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Executive Secretary 1999-2008 |
| CBCI Medical College in Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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Project Director 2008-2011 |
| Canon Law Society of India |
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President, 2007-2013 |
| Vicar General |
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Verapoly 2011-2014 February |
| Ecclesiastical Adviser KLCA |
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2011-2014 |
| Elected Bishop |
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February, 2014 |
| Ordained Bishop |
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March 23, 2014 |
Motto : To witness to His love and compassion