Joseph Pastor Neelankavil

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Joseph Pastor Neelankavil (19 March 1930 – 17 February 2021) was a bishop of the Syro-Malabar Church.

Neelankavil was born in Aranattukara, Kerala, India and was ordained to the priesthood in 1960. He studied theology at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram.[1] He served as bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Sagar, India, from 1987 to 2006.[2]

Neelankavil died from COVID-19 on 17 February 2021.[3]

References

  1. 1.ICM, Team (17 February 2021). "Madhya Pradesh: CMI Bishop Emeritus Neelankavil Passes Away". Indian Catholic Matters. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
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  3. 3."Bishop Pastor Neelankavil Passed Away". CCBI. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2024.