| Honorific-Prefix: | The Rt. Rev. |
| Joseph Kariyil | |
| Archbishop Of: | Bishop Emeritus of Cochin |
| Province: | Verapoly |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Cochin |
| See: | Diocese of Cochin (Emeritus) |
| Enthroned: | 5 July 2009[1] [2] [3] |
| Predecessor: | John Thattumkal |
| Ordination: | 19 December 1973 |
| Consecration: | 3 May 2005 |
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| Nationality: | Indian |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| Parents: | Kunju Varuth and Anna |
| Alma Mater: | Pontifical Institute Alwaye(PIA) and Pontifical Alphonsian Academy, Rome |
| Appointed: | 12 March 2005 |
| Consecrated By: | Rt Rev Dr Mathias Kappil |
| Motto: | The Lord is my Shepherd(Psalm 23:1) |
| Ordained By: | Alexander Edezath, Bishop of Cochin |
| Education: | Doctorate in Moral Theology |
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| Honorific Prefix: | Most. Rev. Dr. |
| Rank: | Bishop |
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Joseph Kariyil (born 11 January 1949) is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was bishop of Cochin from 2009 to 2024.
Joseph Kariyil was born on 11 January 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey. He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1973 by Bishop Alexander Edezath at Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fortcochin. He was appointed as the Bishop of Punalur on 12 March 2005 and was consecrated on 3 May 2005. He was appointed Bishop of Cochin on 8 May 2009. He was installed in as the Bishop of Cochin on 5 July 2009. His role as the bishop of Cochin made great developments in the diocese, when he installed as the bishop of Cochin, there were 38 parishes and now there are 51 parishes in the diocese.
On 2 March 2024, Pope Francis officially accepted bp Joseph Kariyil's resignation due to retirement age of 75 according to the 1983 Code of Canon Law. https://ccbi.in/bishop-joseph-kariyil-of-cochin-retired/ https://www.dioceseofcochin.org/news/rt-rev-dr-joseph-kariyil-bishop-cochin-retired https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/03/02/240302e.html
He studied at Alphonciano Academy, Rome, Italy. He served the Church in the capacities of an assistant Vicar, Vicar and the editor of Talent Magazine. He also served as the Director of Pastoral Orientation Centre and as the Vicar General of Cochin diocese.
| 1 | Assistant Vicar at St. Louis Church, Mundamveli | 1974-1977 | |
| 2 | Assistant Vicar at Santa Curz Basilica, Fortcochin | 1977-1978 | |
| 3 | Higher Studies - Saint Alphonsian's Academy, Rome | 1978-1983 | |
| 4 | Parish Priest at St. Augustine's Church, Aroor | 1983-1987 | |
| 5 | Editor of Talanth Magazine, POC | 1987-1992 | |
| 6 | Director of P. O. C. & Deputy Secretary General of Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council | 1992-2000 | |
| 7 | Vicar General, Diocese of Cochin | 2000-2005 | |
| 8 | 2005-2009 | ||
| 9 | Installed as Bishop of Cochin Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin | 5 July 2009 | |
| 10 | Secretary General, KCBC https://kcbc.co.in/KCBC/FormerSecretaryGeneral | 2013-2016 | |
| 11 | Chairman, Commission for Catechetics, KRLCBC https://krlcc.org/ministries-commissions/commissions/ | Till 2024 | |
| 12 | President, KRLCC - Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council and KRLCBC | 2020-2023 | |
| 13 | Chairman, Jagratha Commission,KCBC https://kcbc.co.in/KCBC/OfficeBearers_Commission/10 | 2019-2024 | |
| 14 | Member, Episcopal Commission for Seminary (St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri) KRLCBC https://krlcc.org/ministries-commissions/episcopal-commission/seminary/ | 2023- |