Most. Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakkalakal M.A, M.Th, D.C.L
| Born |
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February 07, 1953 |
| Place |
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Malapallipuram, Trichur Dt. |
| Diocese |
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Kottapuram |
| Parish |
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St. Antony’s Church, Malapallipuram |
| Parents |
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Ouseph Chakkalakal and Mariyam Chakkalakal |
| Family |
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3 sisters and 2 brothers |
| Joined the Seminary |
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1971 for the Diocese of Calicut, Mangalore |
| Primary Education |
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St. Antony’s L.P School, Malapallipram |
| U.P & High School |
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St. Antony’s High School, Mala |
| College Studies |
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St. Aloysious College, Mangalore |
| Seminary Studies |
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St. Joseph’s Inter diocesan Seminary, Mangalore |
| Ordained Priest |
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April 02, 1981 at Mother of God Cathedral, Calicut |
| Worked in Parishes |
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Pallikunnu, Pakkam, Chalil,West Hill,Ezhimala and Perinthalmanna |
| Master of Theology |
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Pontifical Seminary, Alwaye |
| Master of Arts (Hist.) |
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University of Mysore |
| Doctorate in Canon Law |
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Urban University, Rome |
| Professor and Dean of Studies |
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St. Joseph’s Inter diocesan Seminary, Mangalore |
| Elected Bishop |
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November 05, 1998 |
| Ordained Bishop |
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February 07, 1999 |
| Motto |
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According to thy will |