ABOUT NEW CSINKD TREASURER REV.MATHUNNY JOSEPH

 

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY   

        Rev. Mathunni Joseph was born in 1954 as the eldest son of Sri.V.M.Joseph and Mrs. Aleyamma Joseph. His father Sri.V.M.Joseph was an evangelist who served in the North Kerala Diocese as Church worker for long 42 years. Rev. Mathunni joseph had his childhood with his parents in different parts of North Kerala Diocese, where his parents served. His schooling was also in    different parts of the Diocese and his college education was in St. Albert's College Ernamkulam.

        Since his parents were very particular to bring up their children in Christian faith and Christian atmosphere, from his very childhood itself he got the opportunity to know the Lord.

        From his college days itself he was much involved in church activities.He started as a Sunday School Teacher.He organized youth fellowships, attended many camps and conferences of youth fellowship.

        After graduation he committed himself to the Lord's service. He joined the Diocese as warden in BEM Boys' Home parappery. It was while serving in the Homes that he really felt the need for caring children and the need for giving maximum opportunities to the under privileged children. After one years' service in the Homes he was sent to Bangalore for a special Training and joined for a 2 years' Diploma Course in Child Care. After finishing the special training he joined the Diocese again and served as Manager of different Homes in the Diocese. While serving in Kunnamkulam Boys' Home the Diocese got permission to start a special Home in the Diocese and he was entrusted with the responsibility. He did all the initial work to start "SNEHALAYAM" the special Home for hearing impaired. Later this school became one of the major institutions for the hearing impaired in Kerala.

        In 1984 he committed himself again for the full time ministry and joined the KUT Seminary for Theological Education and graduated in 1987. In may 1987 he was ordained as Deacon and in April next year, as Presbyter. While serving in Cherur Pastorate he took initiative to renovate the CSI Church at poomala which was in a dilapidated condition. With the funds raised locally and also with the funds collected from other churches a beautiful church was built there.

        In Chalissery Pastorate where he serves at present, was a small church which could not meet the present needs. Hence a new church is being finished which is sufficient for the present population.

   
  

    Present Address 

                     Presbyter
                     CSI St. Luke's Church,
                      Chalissery (PO)
                     Palakkad district,
                      PIN : 679 536.
                     Kerala.

    Telephone                 : 0466-2256954.

    Mobile                : 9847844118.
   
    E-mail               : revmathunnijoseph1@gmail.com

    Age               : 59 Years.
   
    Date Of Birth           : 07.05.1954.

    Educational Qualification  : B.A., (Economics, Kerala University)
                     DRCC (Diploma in Residential Child Care)
                     B.D., (Senate Of Serampore College)

    Institutions studied       : St. Albert's college, Ernamkulam
                               TCW, Bangalore
                                 Kerala United Thoelogical Seminary, Trivandrum.

    Ordination           : Deacon     - 03.05.1987.
                     Presbyter  - 17.04.1988.
                     8 Years in Child Care ministry as Warden/
                        Manager of different Homes in the Diocese.
                     26 Years as Pastor.
   
    Total Years in Ministry    : 34 Years.

    Homes Served           : BEM Boys' Home, Parapperi, as Warden.
                     CSI Boys' Home, Kunnamkulam, as Manager.
                     CSI Students' Home, Palakkad, as Senior Manager.

    Churches Ministered       : Christ Church, Thalassery
                     St. Paul's Church, Shornur
                     Christ Church, Munnar
                     Immanuel Church, Ernamkulam
                     St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin
                         St. Stephen's Church, Cherur
                     St. Thomas' Church, Mannutthi
                     St. Paul's Church, Anchery
                     Christ Church, Elamkulam
                     St. Paul's Church, Kunnamkulam
                     St. Luke's Church, Chalissery

    Boards And Committees Served During Pastoral Ministry :-
         * Member of Diocesan Youth Board.
        * Member of Diocesan Editorial Board.
        * Member of Constitution Revision Committee.
        * Member of Diocesan Pastoral & Ministerial Committee.
        * Member of Diocesan Executive Committee (3 Times).
        * Co-ordinator of Diocesan Almaya Suvishesha Sangadana.
        * Vice President - Thrissur District Church Board.
        * President - Thrissur District Church Board.

    Family                 :-
   
    Parents                :-

    Father                : Late Sri. V.M. Joseph (Evangelist).

    Mother                : Mrs. Aleyamma Joseph.

    Brothers            : Rev. George Joseph (Presbyter in North Kerala Diocese).
                      Rev. John Joseph ( Faculty Member, KUT Seminary, Trivandrum)

    Wife                 : Mrs. Preetha Mathunni (Housewife)
   
    Children            : Aby Mathews (Son) Student.
                      Manu Mathews(son) Student.