PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION


Friar Michael Earaly OFM Conv.

Friar Michael Earaly OFM Conv.

Minister Provincial


Rev. Fr. Michael EARALY, OFM Conv. (Litto JOSE), born on 10 December 1977 in Manjapra, hails from Holy Cross Parish, Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., B.Th., M.Th., and a Diploma in Master of Formation. He made his First Profession in 1998, Solemn Profession in 2003, and was ordained a priest at Karukutty in 2005. With a deep Franciscan spirit, he was elected the 5th Minister Provincial of the Province of St. Maximilian Kolbe in India during the Fifth Ordinary Provincial Chapter held at Karukutty in September 2023.

Friar Alphonse VAZHAPPANADY

Friar Alphonse VAZHAPPANADY

Vicar Provincial


Born on 15 April 1982 in Bharananganam, from Holy Family Parish, Inchiyani, in the Diocese of Kanjirappally. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., B.Th., and a Licentiate in Missiology. He made his First Profession on 27 April 2003, his Solemn Profession on 14 October 2008, and was ordained a priest on 11 November 2010. He currently serves in Provincial Curia, Kerala, continuing his pastoral and missionary ministry with dedication.

Friar Patrick KANNADAN

Friar Patrick KANNADAN

Province Secretary


Born on 25 April 1985 in Vellarappilly, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Vellarappilly, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., B.Th., and a Licentiate in Philosophy. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2005, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2012, and was ordained a priest on 26 December 2012. He presently serves in Provincial Curia, Kerala, engaged in pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Sinto THIRUTHEL

Friar Sinto THIRUTHEL

Definitor


Born on 26 February 1987 in Mambra, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Mambra, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., and B.Th. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2007, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2013, and was ordained a priest on 28 December 2014. He presently serves in Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to his pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Justin PALAMATTATH

Friar Justin PALAMATTATH

Definitor


Born on 1 June 1988 in Elavoor, from St. Antony’s Parish, Elavoor, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., and B.Th. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2008, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2014, and was ordained a priest on 28 December 2015. He presently serves in Tamil Nadu, actively engaged in pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Kolbe PUTHENPURAYIL

Friar Kolbe PUTHENPURAYIL

Province Econom


Born on 27 January 1984 in Keezhoor, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Arunoottimangalam, in the Diocese of Kottayam. He holds a B.A. and Diplomas in Philosophy and Theology. He made his First Profession on 28 April 2004, his Solemn Profession on 6 September 2010, and was ordained a priest on 8 September 2012. He presently serves in Kerala, dedicated to his Franciscan and pastoral ministry.

Friar James AYYAMKOLIL

Friar James AYYAMKOLIL

Province Exactor


Born on 18 July 1979 in Thennathoor, from St. Augustine’s Parish, Kalloorkadu, in the Diocese of Kothamangalam. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., M.Th & MBA. He made his First Profession on 27 April 2003, his Solemn Profession on 19 August 2007, and was ordained a priest on 11 November 2010. He presently serves in Kerala, committed to his pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO DELEGATION


Friar Sinto THIRUTHEL

Friar Sinto THIRUTHEL

Provincial Delegate


Born on 26 February 1987 in Mambra, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Mambra, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., and B.Th. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2007, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2013, and was ordained a priest on 28 December 2014. He presently serves in Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to his pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Saviour KARAMVELIL

Friar Saviour KARAMVELIL

Councillor


Born on 15 February 1970 in Kuravilangad, from St. Mary’s Parish, Kuravilangad, in the Diocese of Pala. He holds a B.A. and Diplomas in Philosophy and Theology. He made his First Profession on 1 May 1996, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2001, and was ordained a priest on 31 December 2003. He continues his priestly ministry in Telangana with dedication and Franciscan spirit.

Friar Dominic THEKKEMUNDACKAPADAVAIL

Friar Dominic THEKKEMUNDACKAPADAVAIL

Councillor


Born on 11 April 1977 in Anakulam, from St. George’s Parish, Anakulam, in the Diocese of Idukki. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., Dip. Theo., M.A. (English), and M.Sc. (Psychology). He made his First Profession on 1 May 1999, his Solemn Profession on 28 March 2005, and was ordained a priest on 25 November 2006. He is currently serving in Andhra Pradesh, committed to pastoral and educational ministry.

Friar Shyju ELAMTHURUTHIYIL

Friar Shyju ELAMTHURUTHIYIL

Econom


Born on 6 February 1986 in Chittarikkal, from St. Paul’s Parish, Athirumav, in the Diocese of Thalassery. He holds a B.A. and Diplomas in Philosophy and Theology. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2008, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2014, and was ordained a priest on 4 January 2016. He presently serves in Andhra Pradesh, faithfully engaged in pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Jain KOTTUKAPPALLY

Friar Jain KOTTUKAPPALLY

Exactor


Born on 25 July 1984 in Changanacherry, from Holy Ghost Forane Parish, Muttuchira, in the Diocese of Pala. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., B.Th., and LLB. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2005, his Solemn Profession on 2 May 2011, and was ordained a priest on 26 December 2012. He presently serves in Andhra Pradesh, faithfully carrying out his pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

ST. FRANCIS MISSION, SRI LANKA


Friar Simon ELINJELY

Friar Simon ELINJELY

Mission In Charge


Born on 20 March 1976 in Thavalappara, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Thavalappara, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly. He holds a B.A. and Diplomas in Philosophy and Theology. He made his First Profession on 1 May 1999, his Solemn Profession on 28 March 2005, and was ordained a priest on 25 November 2006. He presently serves in Sri Lanka, faithfully carrying out his pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Sasun RAJAPAKSE

Friar Sasun RAJAPAKSE

Secretary


Born on 10 May 1991 in Kanadana, from St. Sebastian’s Parish, Kandana, in the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., and B.Th. He made his First Profession on 29 October 2015 and his Solemn Profession on 14 August 2021. He presently serves in Sri Lanka, continuing his ministry in formation and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Mathew PURAYIDOM

Friar Mathew PURAYIDOM

Councillor And Mission Econom


Born on 9 August 1962 in Nedumkandom, from St. Sebastian’s Parish, Nedumkandom, in the Diocese of Idukki. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., and a Doctorate in Theology. He made his First Profession on 15 April 1984, his Solemn Profession on 7 April 1988, and was ordained a priest on 7 October 1990. At present, he serves in Sri Lanka, continuing his ministry with commitment and pastoral care.

Friar Naveen KANDATHIL

Friar Naveen KANDATHIL

Exactor


Born on 6 May 1992 in Parathode, from St. Maria Gorethi Parish, Kollamula, in the Diocese of Kanjirappally. He holds degrees in B.A., B.Ph., and B.Th. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2012 and his Solemn Profession on 4 October 2019. He presently serves in Sri Lanka, continuing his ministry in formation and Franciscan ministry.

ST. PAUL JOINT MISSION CALCUTTA


Friar Sebastian VADAKKEKATTEZHATHU

Friar Sebastian VADAKKEKATTEZHATHU

Mission In Charge


Born on 15 December 1986 in Vaikom, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Edayazham, in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam–Angamaly. He holds a B.A. and Diplomas in Philosophy and Theology. He made his First Profession on 1 May 2008, his Solemn Profession on 24 May 2014, and was ordained a priest on 29 December 2015. He presently serves in Calcutta, West Bengal, faithfully engaged in pastoral and Franciscan ministry.

Friar Manuel MANICOMPEL

Friar Manuel MANICOMPEL

Mission Econom


Born on 12 November 1953 in Chemmalamattam, from the Parish of the Twelve Apostles, Chemmalamattam, in the Diocese of Pala. He completed his Diploma in Philosophy and Theology, made his First Profession on 15 April 1984, and his Solemn Profession on 27 September 1988. He was ordained a priest on 28 October 1989 at Kolkata, West Bengal. He presently serves in Assam, continuing his priestly ministry with dedication and pastoral zeal.