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Dr. Joseph Kariyil B.A. S.T.D was born on January 11 1949 in Arthunkal near Alleppey. He was ordained a priest on December 19 1973. He was appointed as the Bishop of Punalur on March 12 2005 and was ordained Bishop of Punalur on May 3 2005. He was appointed Bishop of Cochin on May 8 2009. He was installed as the Bishop of Cochin on July 5 2009.He studied at Alphonciano Academy Rome Italy.