Philip Chacko Paruvanany (Born in 01th
December 1981 – Till Date)
is a Catholic parish priest, Missionary and Social worker. He is one of the famous
church missionaries in Syro Malabar Missions in the state of Bihar &
Jharkhand. Besides being an outstanding social worker, he has been known for
his contribution in community development and being an Academician who taught
English as subject.
Education:
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), St. Albert’s College (Seminary Education), Ranchi
- Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature, The Central University of Jharkhand
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature, The Central University of Jharkhand
Life & Career:
Fr. Philip Chacko Paruvanany was ordained as a Catholic priest on December 17, 1981, and began his career as a Parish priest and Social Worker at St. Paul's Catholic Ashram & Church in Garhwa, Jharkhand, where he remained until 1988. In 1988, he was appointed as Headmaster and Academician at St. Stanislaus High School in Gokhla (Bhagalpur), Bihar, where he taught English until 1995. He then transferred to St. Francis Church in Gokhla (Bhagalpur), Bihar, where he served as Parish Priest until 1997.
He was appointed as Parish Priest in 1998
at Poreyahat and continued his pastoral service till 2000. In 2001, he was
called to serve as Parish Priest at St. Francis Church Kanjwe, Dumka District
in Jharkhand, continued till2005. He moved back to southern India in 2006 as
Rector at Assisi Bhavan, TOR Provincialate and served for two years. In 2007,
he was called to Northern India Missions, appointed as Parish Priest and
Mission-in-Charge at Poreyahat, Dumka Diocese, and continues his mission duties
for two years. He became Parish Priest & Superior at Poreyahat, Dumka
Diocese in 2008, then continued Church Missions till the end of year, 2012.
Father was called to Take over Mission and served as Parish Priest & Mission-in-Charge at St Elizabeth Church, Kathibari, Godda District, Jharkhand in 2012 and completed assignment till 2014. He then moved to St. Francis Church, Gokhla, Bhagalpur as Parish Priest & Superior till 2022. Currently he is appointed as Parish Priest & Mission-in-Charge at Hansdiha, Dumka, Jharkhand.
Achievements:
- Development of Social Development Centers across Mission regions.
- Establishment of Legal Aid Centers for Tribes in Mission regions
- Establishment of Medical Aid Centers for Tribes in Mission regions
- Establishment of Antodaya School, Palamu District, Jharkhand