Joseph Thachaparambath
| Mar Joseph Thachaparambath C.M.I. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Adilabad | |
| Church | Syro-Malabar Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Adilabad |
| Appointed | 28 August 2025 |
| Predecessor | Antony Prince Panengaden |
| Previous posts | Superior, Mar Thoma Province (2023–2025) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 January 1997 by Bishop Vijay Anand Nedumpuram, C.M.I. |
| Consecration | 25 October 2025 by Archbishop Raphael Thattil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1969 Nalumukku, India |
Joseph Thachaparambath C.M.I. (born 24 February 1969) is an Indian Syro-Malabar Catholic bishop and a member of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate. He was elected bishop of the Eparchy of Adilabad by the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church on 28 August 2025, with the prior assent of Pope Leo XIV.[1]
Early life and education
Thachaparambath was born in 1969 in Nalumukku, India, to Lukose Thachaparambath and Eliamma.[2] He holds a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education, and is currently pursuing doctoral research at Sunrise University, Rajasthan.[3] In 1985, he entered the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I.) congregation and pursued studies in philosophy at the Darsana Institute of Philosophy and theology at Dharmaram College, Bangalore.[4]
Priesthood
Thachaparambath was ordained a priest on 4 January 1997.[5] He held several pastoral and administrative roles:
- Parish ministry in two parishes of the Eparchy of Chanda.[6]
- Administrative responsibility within the Mar Thoma Province of the C.M.I., serving as provincial economus (2002–2005; 2008–2011; 2014–2017).[6]
- Economus of the Eparchy of Adilabad (2005–2008; 2017–2023).[6]
- Superior of the Mar Thoma Province since 2023.[4]
Episcopacy
On 28 August 2025, the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church elected Thachaparambath as bishop of the Eparchy of Adilabad.[7] Pope Leo XIV granted his prior assent to the election.[8]
The appointment was part of a broader reorganization of the Syro-Malabar Church, which created four new ecclesiastical provinces—Faridabad, Ujjain, Kalyan, and Shamshabad. The Eparchy of Adilabad was made a suffragan of the newly elevated Metropolitan Archeparchy of Shamshabad.[2]
Coverage in the Malayalam-language daily Mathrubhumi included detailed reporting and direct remarks from Thachaparambath, who expressed gratitude to church leaders and the CMI congregation while asking for prayerful support for the diocese’s mission.[9]
His appointment was also reported in Catholic media in India and internationally, including Catholic Connect,[3] the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI News),[10] Omnes Mag in Europe,[11] and UCA News.[12]
See also
References
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 28 August 2025" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 28 August 2025; "Pope Leo XIV brings about unity in the Syro-Malabar Church". EWTN Global Catholic Network. 28 August 2025; "Carmelite Father Joseph Thachaparambath elected bishop of India's Adilabad eparchy". Catholic News Agency. 29 August 2025; "Syro-Malabar Church carries out reorganisation of its dioceses in India". NewsDrum. Press Trust of India. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Syro-Malabar Synod Elevates Leadership and Expands Mission Across India". Indian Catholic Matters. 28 August 2025.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 "New Bishops Appointed for Adilabad and Belthangady Eparchies". Catholic Connect. 26 August 2025.
- Back to citation occurrence 4.0 Back to citation occurrence 4.1 "Carmelite Father Joseph Thachaparambath elected bishop of India's Adilabad eparchy". Catholic News Agency. 29 August 2025.
- Back to citation "Father Joseph Thachaparambath, C.M.I." Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- Back to citation occurrence 6.0 Back to citation occurrence 6.1 Back to citation occurrence 6.2 "Resignations and Appointments, 28 August 2025" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 28 August 2025.
- Back to citation "Pope Leo XIV brings about unity in the Syro-Malabar Church". EWTN Global Catholic Network. 28 August 2025.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 28 August 2025" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 28 August 2025; "Carmelite Father Joseph Thachaparambath elected bishop of India's Adilabad eparchy". Catholic News Agency. 29 August 2025; "Syro-Malabar Church carries out reorganisation of its dioceses in India". NewsDrum. Press Trust of India. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- Back to citation "പുതിയ നിയോഗവുമായ് ഫോ. ജോസഫ് തച്ചോപറമ്പത്തും ഫോ. ജെയിംസ് പട്ടേരിലും". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 29 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- Back to citation "Rev. Fr. Joseph Thachaparambath CMI Appointed New Bishop of Adilabad". CBCI News. 30 August 2025.
- Back to citation "Appointments in the Dicastery for the Clergy". Omnes. 28 August 2025.
- Back to citation "India's Syro-Malabar Church announces 4 new archdioceses". UCA News. 29 August 2025.
External links
- Joseph Thachaparambath at Catholic-Hierarchy
- Profile at UCA News Directory
| Preceded by Prince Antony Panengaden |
Bishop of Adilabad 2025–present |
Incumbent |