Joseph Pastor Neelankavil
| Joseph Pastor Neelankavil C.M.I. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sagar | |
| Church | Syro-Malabar Church |
| Diocese | Eparchy of Sagar |
| In office | 20 December 1986 – 2 February 2006 |
| Predecessor | Clement Thottungal |
| Successor | Anthony Chirayath |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 17 May 1960 by Joseph Parecattil |
| Consecration | 22 February 1987 by Joseph Kundukulam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1930 Aranattukara, Kingdom of Travancore, British Raj, British Empire |
| Died | 17 February 2021 (aged 90) |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
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
- Back to citation ICM, Team (17 February 2021). "Madhya Pradesh: CMI Bishop Emeritus Neelankavil Passes Away". Indian Catholic Matters. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
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- Back to citation "Bishop Pastor Neelankavil Passed Away". CCBI. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2024.