Joseph Pamplany


Joseph Pamplany
Native name
ܡܪ ܝܘܣܦ ܦܡܦܠܢܝ
ChurchSyro Malabar Church
SeeTellicherry
Elected15 January 2022
Installed20 April 2022
Predecessor
  • George Njaralakatt as Archbishop of Tellicherry
  • Antony Kariyil as Vicar of the Major Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Ernakulam–Angamaly
Other posts
  • Secretary of the Synod of the Syro Malabar Church (2022‍–‍present)
  • Chancellor of the Alpha Institute of Theology (Pseudo-university), Thalassery
Previous post
Orders
Ordination30 December 1997
by George Valiamattam
Consecration8 November 2017
by George Njaralakatt
Personal details
Born (1969-12-11) 11 December 1969
Charal, Kannur, Kerala, India
MottoNon Nisi Te Domine (Latin for 'Nothing Except You, Lord')
Ordination history
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byGeorge Valiamattam
Date30 December 1997
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorGeorge Njaralakatt
Co-consecratorsGeorge Valiamattam, Joseph Kallarangatt
Date8 November 2017
PlaceSt. Joseph's Cathedral in Palissery, Thalassery
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by Joseph Pamplany as principal consecrator
Alex Tharamangalam2022
Joseph Pamplany
Academic background
Alma materKU Leuven (PhD, Biblical Studies)
ThesisCrossing the Abysses: An Exegetical Study of John 20:19-29 in the Light of the Johannine Notion of Discipleship (2006)
Doctoral advisorReimund Bieringer

Joseph Pamplany (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church serving in double role as the Archbishop of Tellicherry since 2022 and as the vicar of the major archbishop for the Archeparchy of Ernakulam–Angamaly since January 2025. Pope Francis announced his approval of his election by Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church as archbishop on January 15, 2022, replacing George Njaralakatt. He was also elected the synod's secretary replacing Antony Kariyil. He previously served as the Archdiocese of Tellicherry's auxiliary bishop.