Siby Mathew Peedikayil
| His Excellency Siby Mathew Peedikayil | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Aitape | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Madang |
| Diocese | Diocese of Aitape |
| In office | 13 may 2021 |
| Predecessor | Otto Separy |
| Previous posts | Pastor in various parishes in Kerala, general vicar at diocese of Vanimo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 February 1995 |
| Consecration | 26 September 2021 by John Ribat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1970 Meloram |
| Alma mater | St. Albert's College in Ranchi |
| Motto | The love of Christ impels us |
Siby Mathew Peedikayil (born December 6, 1970, in Meloram) is an Indian clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aitape.
Biography
Born in 1970 in a small village in Kerala, he professed as a member of Heralds of Good News (HGN) in 1986, and was ordained a priest for that society of apostolic life on 1 February 1995.[1] In 1998 he was as missionary in Papua New-Guinea, wher came-back in India in 2004.
He was again as missionary in Papua New-Guinea and was appointed bishop in May 2021,[2][3] and consecrated on 26 Sep 2021 by Cardinal John Ribat.[1]
See also
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Bishop Siby Mathew Peedikayil, H.G.N." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney.
- Back to citation http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dtong.html CH
- Back to citation "Mar Sibi Mathew Peedikayil HGN". Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirapally. Retrieved 23 May 2025.