Joseph Kallarangatt

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Joseph Kallarangatt
Bishop of Palai
ChurchSyro-Malabar Catholic Church
SeeEparchy of Palai
Appointed18 March 2004
PredecessorJoseph Pallikaparampil
Other post(s)Chairman of Syro-Malabar Synodal Commission for Family, Laity and Life
Orders
Ordination2 January 1982
Consecration2 May 2004
by Joseph Powathil, Varkey Vithayathil, and Joseph Pallikaparampil
Personal details
Born (1956-01-27) 27 January 1956 (age 68)
Kayyoor, Kottayam District, Kerala, India
EducationGregorian University, Rome

Joseph Kallarangatt (born 27 January 1956) is an Indian bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church serving as the Bishop of the Eparchy of Palai since 2004 succeeding Joseph Pallikaparampil.

Prior to Kallarangatt's ascent as bishop, he served in various roles in the Eparchy as well as in the Seminary including as the President of the Paurastya Vidyapitam in Vadavathoor. After his installation as Bishop, He serves as a Substitute Member of the Syro-Malabar Church's Permanent Synod and was the head of the church's doctrinal commission.[1][2]

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