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St. Joseph's Minor Seminary

St. Joseph's Minor Seminary at Kothamangalam was established in 1957 to form young candidates in spiritual discernment, Syro Malabar liturgical tradition, academic excellence, human formation and pastoral zeal for the Church.

17 Minor Seminarians
54 Major Seminarians
1957 Estd. Year
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St. Joseph's Minor Seminary
Eparchial Minor Seminary

St. Joseph's Minor Seminary

St. Joseph's Minor Seminary at Kothamangalam was established in 1957 to form young candidates in spiritual discernment, Syro Malabar liturgical tradition, academic excellence, human formation and pastoral zeal for the Church.

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Location: Kothamangalam
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Phone: 0485-2861292
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Email: minorseminaryklm@gmail.com

Seminary Leadership & Formators

Forming future shepherds in prayer, wisdom, and service

Rector
Rev. Fr . Namattathil Sebastian
Rector
Vice Rector
Rev. Fr. Parackanal James
Vice Rector
Spiritual Director
Rev. Fr. Joseph Mundackal (Jr)
Spiritual Director

The Seminarians Directory

Eparchy of Kothamangalam Vocations & Formation Directory

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Dn Antony Mulasseril (Abin)
Deacon
Dn Antony Mulasseril (Abin)
Deacon
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Parish: St. Antony's Forane Church, Paingottor
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Seminary: St. Ephrem's Theological College, MP
Bro Thomas Edavazhickal (Niffin)
III Theology
Bro Thomas Edavazhickal (Niffin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: B.V.M Dolours Church, Kulappuram
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro Joseph Kunnathu (Binto)
III Theology
Bro Joseph Kunnathu (Binto)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St. Sebastian's Forane Church, Thodupuzha
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro George Kunnumpurathu (Subin)
III Theology
Bro George Kunnumpurathu (Subin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Mar Sleeva Town Church, Vannappuram
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Seminary: St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro John Kuzhikattu (Babato)
III Theology
Bro John Kuzhikattu (Babato)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St. Mary's Forane Church, Karimannoor
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro Antony Paruthumplackal (Anto)
III Theology
Bro Antony Paruthumplackal (Anto)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St. Rita Forane Church, Kaliyar
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Joseph Thrikansseril (Jins)
III Theology
Bro Joseph Thrikansseril (Jins)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St. Michael's Church, Randar
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Koottakallumkal John (Alan)
I Theology
Bro Koottakallumkal John (Alan)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Little Flower Church Nediakkad
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Francis Nellickal (Evin)
I Theology
Bro Francis Nellickal (Evin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Thuliyanary
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro George Njarakulam (Arun)
I Theology
Bro George Njarakulam (Arun)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St George Forane Church, Muthalakodam
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Paul Oliyil (Anson)
I Theology
Bro Paul Oliyil (Anson)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Joseph's Forane Church, Marika
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Francis Dominic Ezhaparambil (Francis)
I Theology
Bro Francis Dominic Ezhaparambil (Francis)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Forane Church, Thodupuzha
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Thomas Kurumamthottathil (Thomas)
I Theology
Bro Thomas Kurumamthottathil (Thomas)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Thomas Church Kolady
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Scaria Kuttiyanimattathil (Alphin)
I Theology
Bro Scaria Kuttiyanimattathil (Alphin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Kalayanthani
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Simon Peter Mappilakunnel (Alen)
I Theology
Bro Simon Peter Mappilakunnel (Alen)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St. Mary's Forane Church, Karimannoor
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Joseph Mappilamattel (Joyal)
I Theology
Bro Joseph Mappilamattel (Joyal)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Anicad
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro Joseph Mullasseril (Jose)
I Theology
Bro Joseph Mullasseril (Jose)
Major Seminary
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Parish: BVM Dolours Church, Kulappuram
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Pooven George (Ajay)
I Theology
Bro Pooven George (Ajay)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Sacred Heart Church, Ayavana
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro George Punnackapadavil (Glen)
I Theology
Bro George Punnackapadavil (Glen)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Lourde Matha Church, Mullingarakad
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Albert Cheruvukalayil
Mission
Bro Albert Cheruvukalayil
Mission
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Nakapuzha
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Seminary: Utkela Mission
Bro Jose Emmanuel Kolasseriyil (Richard)
Mission
Bro Jose Emmanuel Kolasseriyil (Richard)
Mission
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Parish: St. George Church, Thazhuvamkunnu
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Seminary: Utkela Mission
Bro Varghese Mappilakunnel (Abhishek)
Mission
Bro Varghese Mappilakunnel (Abhishek)
Mission
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Parish: St. Mary's Forane Church, Karimannoor
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Seminary: Utkela Mission
Bro Francis Puthayidathil (Francis)
Mission
Bro Francis Puthayidathil (Francis)
Mission
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Arikuzha
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Seminary: Utkela Mission
Bro Paul Chennamkulam (Kevin)
Regents
Bro Paul Chennamkulam (Kevin)
Regents
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Kottappady
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Seminary: Priest Home
Bro Jacob Kalappurackal (Aldrin)
Regents
Bro Jacob Kalappurackal (Aldrin)
Regents
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Parish: St George Church, Thazhuvamkunnu
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Seminary: Eparchial Curia
Bro Sebastian Pallippadan (Edwin)
Regents
Bro Sebastian Pallippadan (Edwin)
Regents
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Parish: St George Cathedral, Kothamangalam
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Seminary: Secretary to Mar George Punnakottil
Bro Mathew Parayidathil (Mathews)
Regents
Bro Mathew Parayidathil (Mathews)
Regents
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Parish: St Michael's Church, Randar
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Seminary: Minor Seminary
Bro Joseph Pullickattil (Jerin)
Regents
Bro Joseph Pullickattil (Jerin)
Regents
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Mundanmudy
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Seminary: Jeevajyothi Hostel
Bro George Thadathil
Regents
Bro George Thadathil
Regents
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Parish: St Sebastian Church, Purapuzha
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Seminary: NESTT Pastoral Centre
Bro Emmanuel Thaimattathil (Alen)
Regents
Bro Emmanuel Thaimattathil (Alen)
Regents
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Mundanmudy
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Seminary: Bishop House
Bro Jose Thekkumkattil (Kevin)
Regents
Bro Jose Thekkumkattil (Kevin)
Regents
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Malippara
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Seminary: CML
Bro Abraham Palackamattathil (Sanu)
III Philosophy
Bro Abraham Palackamattathil (Sanu)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Jude Church, Mekadampu
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Mathew Puilickal (Benchamin)
III Philosophy
Bro Mathew Puilickal (Benchamin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Thomas Church, Cheppukulam
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Joshua Thomas Manjoloorkaran (Joshua)
III Philosophy
Bro Joshua Thomas Manjoloorkaran (Joshua)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Kochanapuzha, Kuttampuzha
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Luke Ummanal Puthenpurayil (Amal)
III Philosophy
Bro Luke Ummanal Puthenpurayil (Amal)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St George Forane Church, Muthalakodam
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro George Kunnathumthil (Andrin)
II Philosophy
Bro George Kunnathumthil (Andrin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Udamannoor
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Joseph Kavunkal (Ajo)
II Philosophy
Bro Joseph Kavunkal (Ajo)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St George Church, Vandamattom
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Peter Pittapillil (Anson)
II Philosophy
Bro Peter Pittapillil (Anson)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Nedungapara
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro John Pottampuzha (Savio)
II Philosophy
Bro John Pottampuzha (Savio)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Sacred Heart Church, Ayavana
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Paul Vayalil
II Philosophy
Bro Paul Vayalil
Major Seminary
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Parish: St George Church, Thazhuvamkunnu
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Kurian Vellaplackal
II Philosophy
Bro Kurian Vellaplackal
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Pazhayarikandom Idukki
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro Cherunilath Thomas (Adon Sajeeth)
I Philosophy
Bro Cherunilath Thomas (Adon Sajeeth)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Thomas Church, Cheppukulam
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Chettayil John (Johns)
I Philosophy
Bro Chettayil John (Johns)
Major Seminary
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Parish: Mar Sleeva Town Church, Vannappuram
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Seminary: St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Ezhanikatt Joseph (Febin)
I Philosophy
Bro Ezhanikatt Joseph (Febin)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Udamannoor
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Kalapurackal George (Eijo Jose)
I Philosophy
Bro Kalapurackal George (Eijo Jose)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St George Church, Chittoor
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Kavalath Jose (Kevin Rijo)
I Philosophy
Bro Kavalath Jose (Kevin Rijo)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Sebastian's Church, Udamannoor
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro Kochanichuvattill George (Jordy)
I Philosophy
Bro Kochanichuvattill George (Jordy)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Thomas Church Kolady
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Bro Kollarackal Mathew (Evin George)
I Philosophy
Bro Kollarackal Mathew (Evin George)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Francis Xavier Church, Pothanikad
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Seminary: St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye
Bro Thekkumkattil Mathew (Edwin Jolly)
I Philosophy
Bro Thekkumkattil Mathew (Edwin Jolly)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St Mary's Church, Malippara
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Seminary: St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam
Bro Vadakumpurambil Kuriose (Danish Geo)
I Philosophy
Bro Vadakumpurambil Kuriose (Danish Geo)
Major Seminary
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Parish: St George Church, Kallanikal
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Seminary: Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth
Bro Padinjarakudiyil Emmanuel (Issac Emmanuel Rens)
III Minor Seminary
Bro Padinjarakudiyil Emmanuel (Issac Emmanuel Rens)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: St Francis De Salas Church Vettimattam
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Vadakkumpurambil George (Daniel Geo)
III Minor Seminary
Bro Vadakkumpurambil George (Daniel Geo)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Kallanikal
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Velikunnel Mathew (Mathew Biju)
III Minor Seminary
Bro Velikunnel Mathew (Mathew Biju)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Muvattupuzha
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Thottappillil James (James Soni)
III Minor Seminary
Bro Thottappillil James (James Soni)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Karimannoor
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Chettoor George (George Mathew)
II Minor Seminary
Bro Chettoor George (George Mathew)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Perinjura
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Kachirayil George (Stevin Jins)
II Minor Seminary
Bro Kachirayil George (Stevin Jins)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: St Mary's Church Malippara
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Kanjirathinkal George (Godwin Prince)
II Minor Seminary
Bro Kanjirathinkal George (Godwin Prince)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: St Thomas Moore Church Alakode
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Kunnappillil Christo Jo (Christo Jo Clement)
II Minor Seminary
Bro Kunnappillil Christo Jo (Christo Jo Clement)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Karimannoor
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Pinakkattu Joseph (Roshan Siby)
II Minor Seminary
Bro Pinakkattu Joseph (Roshan Siby)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Muthalakodam
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Vengachuvattil Thomas (Shon Siby)
II Minor Seminary
Bro Vengachuvattil Thomas (Shon Siby)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Alakode
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Pooven John Mathew (John Joseph Tomy)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Pooven John Mathew (John Joseph Tomy)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Peringuzha, St. Joseph's Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Anikkudiyil John (Darwin Silju)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Anikkudiyil John (Darwin Silju)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Arikuzha, St. Mary's Forane Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Eathackkudiyil Thomas (Kane O Thomas)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Eathackkudiyil Thomas (Kane O Thomas)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Karimannoor, St. Mary's Forane Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Kallarackal Thomas (Tom Aji)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Kallarackal Thomas (Tom Aji)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Thirannoor, BVM Fatima Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Karimbunackal John (Abin Joby)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Karimbunackal John (Abin Joby)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Kaimannoor, St. Mary's Forane Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Puthiyamadathil Augustine Joseph (Roshan Saji)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Puthiyamadathil Augustine Joseph (Roshan Saji)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Veliyachaal, St. Joseph's Forane Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
Bro Vazhayil Mathew (Leon Sibi)
I Minor Seminary
Bro Vazhayil Mathew (Leon Sibi)
Minor Seminary
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Parish: Kuttampuzha, St. Mary's Church
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Seminary: St Joseph Minor Seminary, Kothamangalam
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