Provincial Administration
(2026 - 2029)

St Joseph Province, Kottayam

Administrative Board

Provincial Administration Council

Provincial

Fr. Santhosh Mathenkunnel CMI

Dept. of Religious Life, Formation & Administration

CMI Provincial House, Vazhoor P.O.,
Kottayam - 686504

Meet

Vicar Provincial & Councillor

Fr. Josekutty Aykaraparambil CMI

Dept. of Social Apostolate & Healthcare

Geothir Bhavan, Chethimattam, Pala P.O.,
Kottayam - 686575

Meet

Provincial Councillor

Fr. Alphonse Antony Elavanal CMI

Dept. of Evangelization & Pastoral Ministry

Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor P.O.,
Kottayam - 686504

Meet

Provincial Councillor

Fr. Bastian Mangalathil CMI

Dept. of Education & Communication Media

St. Joseph Monastery, Arakulam P.O.,
Idukki - 686591

Meet

Provincial Councillor

Fr. Alex Louis Thannippara CMI

Dept. of Finance & Agriculture

CMI Provincial House, Vazhoor P.O.,
Kottayam - 686504

Meet

Provincial Auditor

Fr. Thomas Puthussery CMI

Provincial Auditor

St. Joseph CMI Bhavan, P.B.No. 648,
Kottayam - 686001

Meet

Secretary to Fr Provincial

Fr. Jemin Kaippanplackal CMI

Secretary to Fr Provincial

CMI Provincial House, Vazhoor P.O.,
Kottayam - 686504

Meet

Historical Registry

Previous Administrations

Chronological list of administrative councils from 2026 back to 1953

2023 – 2026

Provincial, Dept. of Religious Life, Formation & Administration Fr Dr Abraham Vettiyankal CMI

Vicar Provincial, Social Apostolate & Healthcare Fr Santhosh Mathenkunnel CMI

Provincial Councillor – Evangelization & Pastoral Ministry Fr James Neendussery CMI

Provincial Councillor – Education & Communication Media Fr Bastian Mangalathil CMI

Provincial Councillor – Finance & Agriculture Fr Joby Manjakalayil CMI

Provincial Auditor Fr Alex Louis Thannippara CMI

2020 August 26 – 2023 April 14

Provincial Fr George Edayadiyil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Education Fr Jose Aykaraparampil CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Geo Kannankulam CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Jose Antony Padinjareparampil CMI

Finance Fr Joby Manjakalayil CMI

Auditor Fr Dominic Kozhikothickal CMI

2017 April 4 – 2020 August 26

Provincial Fr Sebastian Elanjickal CMI

Vicar Provincial & Pastoral Apostolate Fr Philip Nechikkattil CMI, Fr Chandy Kizhakkayil CMI

Education Fr Sabu Koodappattu CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Thomas Mathilakathu CMI

Finance Fr Bobby Vadayattukunnel CMI

Auditor Fr Joby Mathenkunnel CMI, Fr Chandy Kizhakkayil CMI

2014 April 25 – 2017 April 4

Provincial Fr George Edayadiyil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Pastoral Apostolate Fr Mathew Cheeramkuzhy CMI

Education Fr Thomas Puthussery CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Joy Nirappil CMI

Finance Fr James Neendussery CMI

Auditor Fr Justin Koyipuram CMI

2011 April 7 – 2014 April 25

Provincial Fr Josekutty Padinjarepeedika CMI

Vicar Provincial & Pastoral Apostolate Fr Mathew Antharackal CMI

Education Fr Philip Nechikkattil CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Jose Aykaraparampil CMI

Finance Fr James Neendussery CMI

Auditor Fr Sajan Thekkemattappallil CMI

2008 April 17 – 2011 April 7

Provincial Fr Sebastian Elanjickal CMI

Vicar Provincial & Social Apostolate Fr Joshy Thadiyanickal CMI

Education Fr Thomas Vengaluvakkel CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr George Kocheril CMI

Finance Fr Zacharias Kalapurackal CMI

Auditor Fr Sajan Thekkemattappallil CMI

2005 April 8 – 2008 April 17

Provincial Fr James Aerthayil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Education Fr Paul Chemplamparambil CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Joice Aryasseril CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Thomas Kadankavil CMI

Finance Fr Lukose Parayaruthottam CMI

Auditor Fr Augustine Nelluvelil CMI

2002 April 17 – 2005 April 8

Provincial Fr Joseph Vadakkan CMI

Vicar Provincial & Education Fr Thomas Nambimadam CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Tom Mathaseril CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Joy Nirappil CMI

Finance Fr Zacharias Kalapurackal CMI

Auditor Fr Chandy Kizhakkayil CMI

1999 April 9 – 2002 April 17

Provincial Fr Mathew Cheeramkuzhy CMI

Vicar Provincial & Finance Fr Alexander Paikada CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Mathew Madayankal CMI

Education Fr Paul Chemplamparambil CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Joseph Valiyathazhath CMI

Auditor Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

1996 April 24 – 1999 April 9

Provincial Fr Job Vallipalam CMI

Vicar Provincial & Finance Fr Alexander Paikada CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Modest Purathayil CMI

Education Fr George Edayadiyil CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Jose Paruvanani CMI

Auditor Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

1993 April 17 – 1996 April 24

Provincial Fr James Aerthayil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Social Apostolate Fr Job Vallipalam CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Cyriac Pannivelil CMI

Education Fr Mathew Velamkunnel CMI

Finance Fr Lukose Parayaruthottam CMI

Auditor Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

1990 April 17 – 1993 April 17

Provincial Fr James Narithookkil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Social Apostolate Fr Joseph Manjananickal CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Sebastian Vengaloor CMI

Education Fr Aloysius Puthiyaparambil CMI

Finance Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

Auditor Fr Aidan Kulathinal CMI

1987 April 7 – 1990 April 17

Provincial Fr James Narithookkil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Social Apostolate Fr Joseph Aythamattam CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Joseph Kadookkunnel CMI

Education Fr Jacob Poriath CMI

Finance Fr Zacharias Kalapurackal CMI

Auditor Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

1984 May 3 – 1987 April 7

Provincial Fr Thomas Aykara CMI

Vicar Provincial & Pastoral Apostolate Fr Joseph Kadukkunnel CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Job Vallipalam CMI

Education Fr Cherian Thalakulam CMI

Finance Fr Lukose Parayaruthottam CMI

Auditor Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

1983 March 31 – 1984 May 3

Provincial Fr Sylvester Thekkumkal CMI

Vicar Provincial & Finance Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Mathew Cheeramkuzhy CMI

Education Fr Thomas Kalarickal CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Cherian Kochupurackal CMI

Auditor Fr Alban Nedumganal CMI

1981 April 23 – 1983 March 31

Provincial Fr Colombier Njavallil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Education Fr Sylvester Thekkumkal CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Mathew Cheeramkuzhy CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Cherian Kochupurackal CMI

Finance Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

Auditor Fr Alban Nedumganal CMI

1979 June 18 – 1981 April 23

Provincial Fr Melanius Arayathinal CMI

Vicar Provincial & Finance Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

Pastoral Apostolate Fr Syrus Mannanal CMI

Education Fr Clerus Mundathanath CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Innocent Thokkanatt CMI

Auditor Fr Romanus Poweth CMI

1978 April 15 – 1979 June 18

Provincial Fr Lukas Vithuvattickal CMI

Vicar Provincial & Finance Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

Mission Fr Alexander Koolippurackal CMI

Education Fr Clerus Mundathanath CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Mathew Cheeramkuzhy CMI

Auditor Fr Romanus Poweth CMI

1975 March 3 – 1978 April 15

Provincial Fr Christopher Thayyil CMI

Vicar Provincial & Social Apostolate Fr Benjamin Kottoor CMI

Mission Fr Sebastian Kandathil CMI

Education & Publication Fr Thomas Mampra CMI

Finance Fr John Narakaparambil CMI

Auditor Fr Syrus Mannanal CMI

1972 May 13 – 1975 March 3

Provincial Fr Romulus Mampuzhackal CMI

Vicar Provincial & Social Apostolate Fr Theophane Kanjooparambil CMI

Mission Fr Probus Perumalil CMI

Education & Publication Fr Melanius Arayathinal CMI

Finance Fr Richard Kunnuthottiyil CMI

Auditor Fr Ignatius Vallavanthara CMI

1972 January 7 – 1972 May 13

Provincial Fr Paulinose Jeerakathil CMI

1969 February 4 – 1972 January 7

Provincial Fr Romanus Powathil CMI

Education & Publication Fr Colombier Njavallil CMI

Mission Fr Kurian Mookocheril CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Ralph Karippassery CMI

Finance Fr Richard Kunnuthottyil CMI

Auditor Fr Ignatius Vallavanthara CMI

1966 January 18 – 1969 February 4

Provincial Fr Maurus Valiyaparambil CMI

Publication Fr Colombier Njavallil CMI

Mission Fr Romanus Powathil CMI

Education Fr Papias Mampra CMI

Social Apostolate Fr Ananias Punnoor CMI

Economus Fr Ephrem Kalappuackal CMI

1962 December 4 – 1966 January 18

Provincial Fr James Pallivathukal CMI

Provincial Fr Maurelius Kakkanatt CMI

Provincial Fr Daniel Myladiyil CMI

Procurator Fr Ananias Punnoor CMI

1959 November 28 – 1962 December 4

Provincial Fr Maurelius Kakkanatt CMI

Provincial Fr Shabor Vallavanthara CMI

Provincial Fr Remigius Mannoor CMI

Procurator Fr Ananias Punnoor CMI

1956 April 7 – 1959 November 28

Provincial Fr Daniel Myladiyil CMI

Provincial Fr Aurelius Kadamapuzha CMI

Provincial Fr Antony Narithookkil CMI

Procurator Fr Shabor Vallavanthara CMI

1953 March 2 – 1956 April 7

Provincial Fr Daniel Myladiyil CMI

Provincial Councillor Fr Romeo Thomas Mannanal CMI

Provincial Councillor Fr William Neriamparambil CMI

Procurator Fr Shabor Vallavanthara CMI

Provincial Administration (2026 - 2029)

Provincial Administration Council

Fr. Santhosh Mathenkunnel CMI

Fr. Josekutty Aykaraparambil CMI

Fr. Alphonse Antony Elavanal CMI

Fr. Bastian Mangalathil CMI

Fr. Alex Louis Thannippara CMI

Fr. Thomas Puthussery CMI

Fr. Jemin Kaippanplackal CMI

Previous Administrations

Provincial Administration
(2026 - 2029)