
1977

1977
1977 Jan. 10 : Blessing and inauguration of the first CST house in the diocese and of Mar Mathews Boys Town Kothamangalam.
Feb. 26 : Nomination of Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil as Bishop of Kothamangalam.
Mar. 17 : The name of Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil is announced as new Bishop of the Diocese.
April 24 : Rt. Rev. Dr. George Punnakottil is ordained the Bishop of Kothamangalam. Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathew Pothanamuzhi, the first Bishop retires, and the new Bishop takes charge as successor.
May 24 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Mathew Vellankal is relieved from the office of the Vicar General.
June 01 : Rt. Rev. Mgr. Cherian Veranany takes charge as Vicar General.
Aug. 04 : New Diocesan Council and Administrator Council constituted.Dec. 11 : K.M. George Memorial I. T. C., Muvattupuzha.