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'''Stephen Alathara''' (born 1 May 1970) is the deputy secretary general of the [[Conference of Catholic Bishops of India]] (CCBI)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/?page_id=45|title=Office Bearers - CCBI|publisher=}}</ref> and the director of CCBI Centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/?page_id=58|title=CCBI Centre - CCBI|publisher=}}</ref> He started as the deputy secretary general of the conference on 10 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucanindia.in/news/ccbi-gets-new-deputy-secretary-general/23910/daily|title=CCBI gets new deputy secretary general - UCAN India|publisher=}}</ref> He is the first priest from Kerala to serve as the deputy secretary general of the national [[episcopal conference]]. He is also the National Director of [https://ccbi.in/communio-india/ Communio India], Executive Secretary to the CCBI [https://ccbi.in/boundary-commission/ Commission for Boundary], Chief Functionary of the Episcopal Conference, the Director of [https://ccbi.in/ccbi-centre/ Shanti Sadan], CCBI Secretariat Extension, Benaulim, Goa and the Editor of the CCBI News.  The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India is the largest canonical national episcopal conference in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. There are 132 dioceses and 182 bishops under the conference.<ref>http://cdpi.in/message/deputy-secretary.html</ref>
'''Stephen Alathara''' (born 1 May 1970) is the deputy secretary general of the [[Conference of Catholic Bishops of India]] (CCBI)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/?page_id=45|title=Office Bearers - CCBI|publisher=}}</ref> and the director of CCBI Centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccbi.in/?page_id=58|title=CCBI Centre - CCBI|publisher=}}</ref> He started as the deputy secretary general of the conference on 10 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucanindia.in/news/ccbi-gets-new-deputy-secretary-general/23910/daily|title=CCBI gets new deputy secretary general - UCAN India|publisher=}}</ref> He is the first priest from Kerala to serve as the deputy secretary general of the national [[episcopal conference]]. He is also the National Director of [https://ccbi.in/communio-india/ Communio India], Executive Secretary to the CCBI [https://ccbi.in/boundary-commission/ Commission for Boundary], Chief Functionary of the Episcopal Conference, the Director of [https://ccbi.in/ccbi-centre/ Shanti Sadan], CCBI Secretariat Extension, Benaulim, Goa and the Editor of the CCBI News.  The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India is the largest canonical national episcopal conference in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. There are 132 dioceses and 182 bishops under the conference.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cdpi.in/message/deputy-secretary.html |title=CDPI - The Conference of Diocesan Priests of India |website=cdpi.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020174307/http://cdpi.in/message/deputy-secretary.html |archive-date=2016-10-20}} </ref>


He is a priest from the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Archdiocese of Verapoly]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.verapoly.in/priest/stephen-alathara/|title=Stephen Alathara - Archdiocese of Verapoly|publisher=}}</ref> [[Kerala]] and a prolific author, [[columnist]], [[Education|educationist]], [[theologian]] and visiting professor in various ecclesiastical universities. He is well known for his lectures and workshops. He is the author of twelve books as well as hundreds of articles. His book ''Introduction to Catechetics''<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.syromalabarcatechetics.org/ebook/BOOK_ON.pdf|title=Introduction to Catechetics}}</ref> is the textbook for Catechetics in many major seminaries in India and abroad.<ref>http://oseegenius.unigre.it/pug/resource;jsessionid=F7DA7C65274B7933D9B8AC70516B8F1D?uri=345152&v=l</ref>
He is a priest from the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Archdiocese of Verapoly]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.verapoly.in/priest/stephen-alathara/|title=Stephen Alathara - Archdiocese of Verapoly|publisher=}}</ref> [[Kerala]] and a prolific author, [[columnist]], [[education]]ist, [[theologian]] and visiting professor in various ecclesiastical universities. He is well known for his lectures and workshops. He is the author of twelve books as well as hundreds of articles. His book ''Introduction to Catechetics''<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.syromalabarcatechetics.org/ebook/BOOK_ON.pdf|title=Introduction to Catechetics}}</ref> is the textbook for Catechetics in many major seminaries in India and abroad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://oseegenius.unigre.it/pug/resource;jsessionid=F7DA7C65274B7933D9B8AC70516B8F1D?uri=345152&v=l |title=Osee Genius - Search and Discovery |website=oseegenius.unigre.it |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021001022/http://oseegenius.unigre.it/pug/resource;jsessionid=F7DA7C65274B7933D9B8AC70516B8F1D?uri=345152&v=l |archive-date=2016-10-21}} </ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Alathara was born on 1 May 1970 as the eldest son of Alathara Joseph and Joan at [[Moolamattom]] in [[Idukki district]]. He had his education in [[Govt. L.P. School Kulamavu]], SPWHS Alwaye and [[St. Paul's College, Kalamassery|St. Paul's College]] [[Kalamassery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stpauls.ac.in/|title=St.Paul's College|publisher=}}</ref> His priestly formation began on 16 June 1985 at St. Joseph Minor Seminary, Kalamassery. After completing his priestly studies at Carmelgiri Seminary<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmelgiri.com/|title=Carmelgiri Seminary|first=Carmelgiri|last=Seminary|publisher=}}</ref> and Mangalapuzha Seminary,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mangalapuzha.org/|title=Mangalapuzha Seminary / മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെമിനാരി|publisher=}}</ref> both in Alwaye, he was ordained to the priesthood on 26 January 1995 by late Archbishop of Verapoly Most Rev. Cornelius Elenjikal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/belan.html|title=Archbishop Cornelius Elanjikal [Catholic-Hierarchy]|first=David M.|last=Cheney|publisher=}}</ref>
Alathara was born on 1 May 1970 as the eldest son of Alathara Joseph and Joan at [[Moolamattom]] in [[Idukki district]]. He had his education in [[Govt. L.P. School Kulamavu]], SPWHS Alwaye and [[St. Paul's College, Kalamassery|St. Paul's College]] [[Kalamassery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stpauls.ac.in/|title=St.Paul's College|publisher=}}</ref> His priestly formation began on 16 June 1985 at St. Joseph Minor Seminary, Kalamassery. After completing his priestly studies at Carmelgiri Seminary<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmelgiri.com/|title=Carmelgiri Seminary|first=Carmelgiri|last=Seminary|publisher=}}</ref> and Mangalapuzha Seminary,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mangalapuzha.org/|title=Mangalapuzha Seminary / മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെമിനാരി|publisher=}}</ref> both in Alwaye, he was ordained to the priesthood on 26 January 1995 by late Archbishop of Verapoly Most Rev. Cornelius Elenjikal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/belan.html|title=Archbishop Cornelius Elanjikal [Catholic-Hierarchy]|first=David M.|last=Cheney|publisher=}}</ref>


He has obtained an MTH in Catechetics and an MDHA in [[Health administration|Hospital Administration]]. He also acquired a PhD from the [[Salesian Pontifical University]] in Rome <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unisal.it/|title=Università Pontificia Salesiana - Roma - Home|publisher=}}</ref> for his dissertation 'The Role of the Teachers in the Moral and Faith Formation of the Children'. He has rendered his service to the Archdiocese of Verapoly as the Assistant Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish, Perumpilly, the vice Rector of the Minor Seminary, the Director of the Catechetical Department,<ref>http://verapolycatechetics.org/</ref> Director of the Family Apostolate,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://familyapostolateverapoly.blogspot.in/p/contact.html|title=Contact|publisher=}}</ref> General Convener of the Great Jubilee of Yesu Christhu Jayanthi, the Parish Priest of St. James church, Cheranellur,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1409768002607626/photos/a.1409811752603251.1073741830.1409768002607626/1409812765936483|title=St.James Church Cheranalloor - Timeline - Facebook|publisher=}}</ref> the Director of the Kristu Jayanthi Hospital, a unit of Lourdes Hospital,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lourdeshospital.in/|title=Lourdes Hospital|first=Lourdes Hospital|last=Kochi|publisher=}}</ref> He was also the director of the Public Relations Department for the archdiocese<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/archdiocese/|title=Public Relations Department Archdiocese of Verapoly - Facebook|publisher=}}</ref> and a spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.
He has obtained an MTH in Catechetics and an MDHA in [[Health administration|Hospital Administration]]. He also acquired a PhD from the [[Salesian Pontifical University]] in Rome <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.unisal.it/|title=Università Pontificia Salesiana - Roma - Home|publisher=}}</ref> for his dissertation 'The Role of the Teachers in the Moral and Faith Formation of the Children'. He has rendered his service to the Archdiocese of Verapoly as the Assistant Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish, Perumpilly, the vice Rector of the Minor Seminary, the Director of the Catechetical Department,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://verapolycatechetics.org/ |title=Department of Catechetics - Archdiocese of Verapoly |website=verapolycatechetics.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521103309/http://www.verapolycatechetics.org/ |archive-date=2012-05-21}} </ref> Director of the Family Apostolate,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://familyapostolateverapoly.blogspot.in/p/contact.html|title=Contact|publisher=}}</ref> General Convener of the Great Jubilee of Yesu Christhu Jayanthi, the Parish Priest of St. James church, Cheranellur,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1409768002607626/photos/a.1409811752603251.1073741830.1409768002607626/1409812765936483|title=St.James Church Cheranalloor - Timeline - Facebook|website=[[Facebook]]|publisher=}}</ref> the Director of the Kristu Jayanthi Hospital, a unit of Lourdes Hospital,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lourdeshospital.in/|title=Lourdes Hospital|first=Lourdes Hospital|last=Kochi|publisher=}}</ref> He was also the director of the Public Relations Department for the archdiocese<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/archdiocese/|title=Public Relations Department Archdiocese of Verapoly - Facebook|website=[[Facebook]]|publisher=}}</ref> and a spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.


He served the Catholic Church in Kerala for eight years (2007–2014) as the official spokesperson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Farewell-Accorded-to-Fr-Alathara/2014/06/09/article2270553.ece|title=Farewell Accorded to Fr Alathara|publisher=}}</ref> and Deputy Secretary General of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcbcsite.com/|title=K C B C Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council KCBC Official Website of KCBC kcbcsite.com Keralakatholica methran samathy kerala katholica sabha|first=|last=browsetechnologies.com|publisher=}}</ref> which is the association of the bishops from three sui iuris Churches, namely Latin, Syro-Malabar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syromalabarchurch.in/|title=Syro Malabar Church::Syro-Malabar Catholic Church India::Second largest Eastern Catholic Church::Apostolic Church India|publisher=}}</ref> and Syro-Malankara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicate.net/|title=The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church|publisher=}}</ref> He was the Director of the Pastoral Orientation Centre (POC),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcbcsite.com/history.php|title=KCBC|publisher=}}</ref> which is the common pastoral animation centre of the Church in Kerala for the three individual Churches, located at Cochin, Kerala.<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2014/jun/09/Farewell-Accorded-to-Fr-Alathara-622805.html</ref>
He served the Catholic Church in Kerala for eight years (2007–2014) as the official spokesperson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Farewell-Accorded-to-Fr-Alathara/2014/06/09/article2270553.ece|title=Farewell Accorded to Fr Alathara|publisher=}}</ref> and Deputy Secretary General of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcbcsite.com/|title=K C B C Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council KCBC Official Website of KCBC kcbcsite.com Keralakatholica methran samathy kerala katholica sabha|last=browsetechnologies.com|publisher=}}</ref> which is the association of the bishops from three sui iuris Churches, namely Latin, Syro-Malabar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syromalabarchurch.in/|title=Syro Malabar Church::Syro-Malabar Catholic Church India::Second largest Eastern Catholic Church::Apostolic Church India|publisher=}}</ref> and Syro-Malankara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicate.net/|title=The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church|publisher=}}</ref> He was the Director of the Pastoral Orientation Centre (POC),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcbcsite.com/history.php|title=KCBC|publisher=}}</ref> which is the common pastoral animation centre of the Church in Kerala for the three individual Churches, located at Cochin, Kerala.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2014/jun/09/Farewell-Accorded-to-Fr-Alathara-622805.html| title = Farewell Accorded to Fr Alathara- The New Indian Express}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Stephen Alathara (born 1 May 1970) is the deputy secretary general of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)[1] and the director of CCBI Centre.[2] He started as the deputy secretary general of the conference on 10 June 2014.[3] He is the first priest from Kerala to serve as the deputy secretary general of the national episcopal conference. He is also the National Director of Communio India, Executive Secretary to the CCBI Commission for Boundary, Chief Functionary of the Episcopal Conference, the Director of Shanti Sadan, CCBI Secretariat Extension, Benaulim, Goa and the Editor of the CCBI News. The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India is the largest canonical national episcopal conference in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. There are 132 dioceses and 182 bishops under the conference.[4]

He is a priest from the Archdiocese of Verapoly,[5] Kerala and a prolific author, columnist, educationist, theologian and visiting professor in various ecclesiastical universities. He is well known for his lectures and workshops. He is the author of twelve books as well as hundreds of articles. His book Introduction to Catechetics[6] is the textbook for Catechetics in many major seminaries in India and abroad.[7]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Alathara was born on 1 May 1970 as the eldest son of Alathara Joseph and Joan at Moolamattom in Idukki district. He had his education in Govt. L.P. School Kulamavu, SPWHS Alwaye and St. Paul's College Kalamassery.[8] His priestly formation began on 16 June 1985 at St. Joseph Minor Seminary, Kalamassery. After completing his priestly studies at Carmelgiri Seminary[9] and Mangalapuzha Seminary,[10] both in Alwaye, he was ordained to the priesthood on 26 January 1995 by late Archbishop of Verapoly Most Rev. Cornelius Elenjikal.[11]

He has obtained an MTH in Catechetics and an MDHA in Hospital Administration. He also acquired a PhD from the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome [12] for his dissertation 'The Role of the Teachers in the Moral and Faith Formation of the Children'. He has rendered his service to the Archdiocese of Verapoly as the Assistant Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish, Perumpilly, the vice Rector of the Minor Seminary, the Director of the Catechetical Department,[13] Director of the Family Apostolate,[14] General Convener of the Great Jubilee of Yesu Christhu Jayanthi, the Parish Priest of St. James church, Cheranellur,[15] the Director of the Kristu Jayanthi Hospital, a unit of Lourdes Hospital,[16] He was also the director of the Public Relations Department for the archdiocese[17] and a spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.

He served the Catholic Church in Kerala for eight years (2007–2014) as the official spokesperson[18] and Deputy Secretary General of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC),[19] which is the association of the bishops from three sui iuris Churches, namely Latin, Syro-Malabar[20] and Syro-Malankara.[21] He was the Director of the Pastoral Orientation Centre (POC),[22] which is the common pastoral animation centre of the Church in Kerala for the three individual Churches, located at Cochin, Kerala.[23]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Office Bearers - CCBI".
  2. ↑ "CCBI Centre - CCBI".
  3. ↑ "CCBI gets new deputy secretary general - UCAN India".
  4. ↑ "CDPI - The Conference of Diocesan Priests of India". cdpi.in. Archived from the original on 2016-10-20.
  5. ↑ "Stephen Alathara - Archdiocese of Verapoly".
  6. ↑ Introduction to Catechetics (PDF).
  7. ↑ "Osee Genius - Search and Discovery". oseegenius.unigre.it. Archived from the original on 2016-10-21.
  8. ↑ "St.Paul's College".
  9. ↑ Seminary, Carmelgiri. "Carmelgiri Seminary".
  10. ↑ "Mangalapuzha Seminary / മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെമിനാരി".
  11. ↑ Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Cornelius Elanjikal [Catholic-Hierarchy]".
  12. ↑ "Università Pontificia Salesiana - Roma - Home".
  13. ↑ "Department of Catechetics - Archdiocese of Verapoly". verapolycatechetics.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-21.
  14. ↑ "Contact".
  15. ↑ "St.James Church Cheranalloor - Timeline - Facebook". Facebook.
  16. ↑ Kochi, Lourdes Hospital. "Lourdes Hospital".
  17. ↑ "Public Relations Department Archdiocese of Verapoly - Facebook". Facebook.
  18. ↑ "Farewell Accorded to Fr Alathara".
  19. ↑ browsetechnologies.com. "K C B C Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council KCBC Official Website of KCBC kcbcsite.com Keralakatholica methran samathy kerala katholica sabha".
  20. ↑ "Syro Malabar Church::Syro-Malabar Catholic Church India::Second largest Eastern Catholic Church::Apostolic Church India".
  21. ↑ "The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church".
  22. ↑ "KCBC".
  23. ↑ "Farewell Accorded to Fr Alathara- The New Indian Express".

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