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MSFS GUWAHATI PROVINCE

Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales

Formation Ministry
Our Lady of Compassion

Vinaya Bhavan Seminary: Thamarassery

When North East was raised to a Vice-Province, it became a necessity to have minor seminary to promote vocations in kerala. The Vice Provincial congress held in 1987 made a decision to seek permission of the Superior General to start a Minor Seminary of its own in Kerala. With the consent of Fr Emile Mayoraz, the Superior General, it was decided to have a minor seminary in Thamarassery. Fr. Sebastian Paredom was assigned the task of looking for a suitable land. After weighing several options, the present land of 25 acres of rubber estate was purchased at Pullanimedu, Thamarassery in the Syro-Malabar diocese of Thamarassery in 1988. The construction of the building was overseen by Fr. Jose Mundoly. The seminary was named as Vinaya Bhavan and it began to be operative with Fr. Jose Mundoly as its first Rector. The first batch of seminarians was admitted in 1989. Frs Chacko Varapadavil, Fr George Vettukattil and Devasia Manalel were the staff members. Augustine Vellaramkuzhy, joined the staff as Dean of Studies in 1990. The staff also engage themselves in pastoral works in and around Thamarassery diocese.

Staff members: Frs Pius Nellianiyil (1992-1998 and 2000-), Mathew Pallichankudiyil (1994-1996 & 2014-till date), Athnas Kerketta (1995-1996), Sudhir Kullu (2000-2003), John Edacherrypauvath (2000-2001), Varghese Chettupuzhakaren (2002-2003), Mhonchumo Philip (2003- 2007), George Pekkadankuzhiyil (2008-2009), Gracious Chirattolickal (2008-2010), Philip Kurisummoottil (2009- 2010), George Vettukattil (2009-2012) and George Vadakkeperincherimannil (2013-2015) Spiritual Directors: Frs Joseph Kizhakkeveed (2003-2004 and 2010-2013), Jose Thenganakunnel. Vice Rector: Fr Joseph Kannamangalath (2012-2014)

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RECTOR

YEAR

1

Jose Mundoly

1988-1992

2

Abraham Mullenkuzhy

1992-1994, 2008-2010

3

Francis Thadathil

1994- 1996

 

Davis Chackaleckel

1996-2000

 

John Edacherrypauvath

2001-2004

 

Francis Poovelil

2005- 2007

 

Pius Nellianiyil

2010-2012

 

Sebastian Kuzhupil

2012 – 2017

 

Joseph Kannamangalath

2017 -

 

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VOCATION PROMOTER

YEAR

1

Chacko Varapadavil

1988-1992

2

Devasia Manalel

1993-1996

3

Stephen Marayikulam

1996-1997

 

Baby Arackathara

1997-1998

 

Devasia Manalel

1998-2000

 

Lukose Kavunkal

2000-2002

 

Gracious Chirattolickal

2002-2007

 

Varghese Manickathan

2007-2011

 

Jobin Kallakulam

2011-2014

 

Thomas Arackal

2014-2015

 

Santhosh Chavaranal

2015 - 2017

 

Jacob Mattathil

2018 - 2019

 

Jobin Kallakulam

2019 -

 

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PROCURATOR

YEAR

1

Joseph Kizhakkeveed

1991-1992

2

Tomy Thekkel

1996-97

3

Jacob Mattathil

1997-2000

 

Mathew Edattu

2000-2006

 

Abraham Puthenpurackal

2006-2007

 

Thomas Kollathuvayalil

2007-2010

 

Thomas Kunnappallil

2010-2012

 

Thomas Arackal

2012-2015

 

Santhosh Chavaranal

2015 – 2017

 

Jobin Kallakulam

2017 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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