Kuncheria Pathil

Kuncheria Pathil is an Indian theologian belonging to the Congregation of Mary Immaculate (CMI).

Early Life

Pathil was born to Varkey Ouseph and Mariam at Kannady in Alappuzha Destrict on 25 September 1939. His native parish is Kavalam of Changanacherry Archieparchy.He had his primary education in St.Joseph's High School, Pulinkunnu. Then he joined CMI. He was ordained a priest on May 17, 1967.

Education

He holds degrees in philosophy and theology. He took master's degree and doctorate in theology from Louvain, Belgium in 1979.

Professor and Expert

Pathil started his teaching career as a professor of theology at Dharmaram College, Banglore in 1979. He was the dean of the faculty of theology of the same college in 1992 to 1997. He served as the Secretary of Indian Theological Association (1980-86). Then he became the President of Indian Theological Association (1989-92). He is a Member of CBCI Doctrinal Commission. He is also a Member of Asian Ecumenical Committee of FABC (1996).

Major Works

"Models in Ecumenical Dialogue" (1981), "Indian Churches at the Cross roads" (1995) are his major works.

Source

[http://www.cmi.in/MemberSearchResult.aspx?Mkey=784 CMI Directory]