Mathew Vattackuzhy
Mathew Vattackuzhy (born February 20, 1930 in Chenkal ; † November 22, 2016 ) was an Indian clergyman and Syro-Malabar bishop of Kanjirapally .
Life
Mathew Vattackuzhy was ordained a priest on June 1, 1956 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Kanjirapally on December 20, 1986 . The Archbishop of Changanacherry , Joseph Powathil , ordained him episcopal on February 26 of the following year ; Co- consecrators were Kuriakose Kunnacherry , Bishop of Kottayam , and Joseph Pallikaparampil , Bishop of Palai .
On December 23, 2000, Pope John Paul II accepted his early resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Powathil |
Bishop of Kanjirapally 1986-2000 |
Mathew Arackal |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Vattackuzhy, Mathew |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian clergyman, Syro-Malabar bishop of Kanjirapally |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 20, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chenkal |
| DATE OF DEATH | 22nd November 2016 |