Clergy – St Thomas CSI Church, Punnakkadu

Rev. Vicar and Family - CSI St. Thomas Church Punnakkadu

✝ Vicar & Family

Our Vicar & Family

Rev. Shalu T. H. Mathew

Vicar & Presbyter-in-Charge • CSI St. Thomas Church, Punnackad

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

— Matthew 11:28

"Our church is more than a place of worship—it is a family united by faith in Christ, where every person is valued, welcomed, and encouraged to grow in God's grace." Shepherding the congregation with love, administering holy sacraments, and guiding our parish ministries and missions.

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Pastoral Office Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 09:30 AM – 04:30 PM at the Parsonage

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Pastoral Home Visits: Home visitations for the sick, elderly, and family intercessions

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Pre-Parish Ministry

Our Church Workers (1880 – 1948)

The pioneer catechists and mission workers who nurtured the initial congregation before pastorate elevation in 1948.

1947 – 1948 / 1940 – 1942

Mr. M. K. Thomas

Church Worker

1942 – 1947

Mr. N. T. Thomas

Church Worker

1938 – 1940

Mr. K. J. Philip

Church Worker

1932 – 1938

Mr. M. K. Koshy

Church Worker

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1931 – 1932

Mr. M. G. George

Church Worker

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1930 – 1931

Mr. P. K. Koshy

Church Worker

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1880 – 1910

Mr. Manukkannil Daniel

Pioneer Evangelist

Chronological Roll

Our Vicars (1948 – Present)

Complete roll of ordained presbyters who have shepherded the parish since its elevation to an independent Pastorate.

2022 – 2026

Rev. Varkey Thomas

Community Health Chairman

2019 – 2022

Rev. Joseph Thomas

Parish Vicar

2016 – 2019

Rev. Dr. Jacob Daniel

Parish Vicar

2014 – 2016

Rev. Dr. Jacob Chacko

Parish Vicar

2011 – 2014

Rev. C. I. Jose

Parish Vicar

2008 – 2011

Rev. Viju Varkey George

Parish Vicar

2005 – 2008

Rev. Chandy Thomas

Parish Vicar

2004 – 2005

Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen

Later Diocesan Bishop & CSI Moderator

2001 – 2004

Rev. Abraham C. Prakash

Parish Vicar

1998 – 2001

Rev. Varghese Philip

Parish Vicar

1997 – 1998

Rev. P. T. Thomas

Parish Vicar

1994 – 1997

Rev. Cherry John

Parish Vicar

1992 – 1994

Rev. T. V. Thomas

Parish Vicar

1987 – 1992

Rev. T. C. Varghese

Parish Vicar

1986 – 1987

Rev. T. I. George

Parish Vicar

1986 – 1987

Rev. A. C. Oommen

Parish Vicar

1984 – 1986

Rev. P. V. Varghese

Parish Vicar

1982 – 1984

Rev. S. C. Kurian

Parish Vicar

1981 – 1982

V. Rev. M. K. George

Parish Vicar

1979 – 1981

Rev. P. O. Varghese

Parish Vicar

1978 – 1979

Rev. Mathew Mathew

Parish Vicar

1978 – 1979

Rev. M. C. Eapen

Parish Vicar

1975 – 1978

Rev. Punnoose Cherian

Parish Vicar

1972 – 1976

Rev. K. J. Mathai

Parish Vicar

1970 – 1972

Rev. K. C. George

Parish Vicar

1968 – 1970

Rev. C. I. Chacko

Parish Vicar

1966 – 1968

Rev. A. N. Ninan

Parish Vicar

1962 – 1966

Rt. Rev. T. S. Joseph

Later Diocesan Bishop

1959 – 1962

Rev. C. J. Das

Parish Vicar

1956 – 1959

Rev. K. George

Church Building Completed

1952 – 1956

Rev. T. M. Thomas

Church Expansion Era

1948 – 1951

Rev. K. J. Chacko

First Vicar (Parish Elevated 1948)

1951 – 1952

Rev. V E Mathai

First Vicar (Parish Elevated 1948)

Our Ordained ministers from Our Parish

Very Rev M V George,Malayil

Rev M C Eapen

Rev M P Mathew Melathethil

Very Rev M K George

Rev P M Koshy, Malayil Punoorathu

Rev Dr Sabu K Cherian, Malayil Njayaloor

Very Rev K K Tharian, Malayil Thevarkatil

Very Rev M T Tharian, Malayil Karinkolikal

Rev Shaji K George, Kanjikkal

👑 Episcopal Heritage • From Our Parish

Bishops from Our Parish

A glorious testament of faith and ministry — two distinguished parishioners of CSI St. Thomas Church, Punnakkadu consecrated as Bishops in the Church of South India.

✝ Consecrated Bishop

CSI Kollam-Kottarakkara Diocese

Rt. Rev. Dr. Oommen George

Bishop • Church of South India

Distinguished son of Punnakkadu parish elevated to the episcopal office of Bishop, providing visionary spiritual leadership and shepherd's care across the Diocese.

✝ Consecrated Bishop

CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese

Rt. Rev. Dr. Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian

Bishop • Church of South India

Beloved parishioner consecrated as the Bishop of CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese, pioneering ministries in Christian education, community outreach, and diocesan mission.

Clergy & Pastoral Shepherds

Rev. Shalu T. H. Mathew

Our Church Workers (1880 – 1948)

Mr. M. K. Thomas

Mr. N. T. Thomas

Mr. K. J. Philip

Mr. M. K. Koshy

Mr. M. G. George

Mr. P. K. Koshy

Mr. Manukkannil Daniel

Our Vicars (1948 – Present)

Rev. Varkey Thomas

Rev. Joseph Thomas

Rev. Dr. Jacob Daniel

Rev. Dr. Jacob Chacko

Rev. C. I. Jose

Rev. Viju Varkey George

Rev. Chandy Thomas

Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen

Rev. Abraham C. Prakash

Rev. Varghese Philip

Rev. P. T. Thomas

Rev. Cherry John

Rev. T. V. Thomas

Rev. T. C. Varghese

Rev. T. I. George

Rev. A. C. Oommen

Rev. P. V. Varghese

Rev. S. C. Kurian

V. Rev. M. K. George

Rev. P. O. Varghese

Rev. Mathew Mathew

Rev. M. C. Eapen

Rev. Punnoose Cherian

Rev. K. J. Mathai

Rev. K. C. George

Rev. C. I. Chacko

Rev. A. N. Ninan

Rt. Rev. T. S. Joseph

Rev. C. J. Das

Rev. K. George

Rev. T. M. Thomas

Rev. K. J. Chacko

Rev. V E Mathai

Our Ordained ministers from Our Parish

Very Rev M V George,Malayil

Rev M C Eapen

Rev M P Mathew Melathethil

Very Rev M K George

Rev P M Koshy, Malayil Punoorathu

Rev Dr Sabu K Cherian, Malayil Njayaloor

Very Rev K K Tharian, Malayil Thevarkatil

Very Rev M T Tharian, Malayil Karinkolikal

Rev Shaji K George, Kanjikkal

Bishops from Our Parish

Rt. Rev. Dr. Oommen George

Rt. Rev. Dr. Malayil Sabu Koshy Cherian

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