Fr. George Paruvanany (March 8, 1928 – January 12, 1986) was a Catholic Parish priest, Community Leader, and Social Worker from Karinilam, Mundakkayam, Kottayam District, Kerala. He has been recognised for his contributions to Christian Community Development as well as his leadership abilities. He was called ‘Valiachan’ in family circles and in the region.
Life & Career:
Fr. George Paruvanany was ordained a Catholic
priest on March 16, 1956, in the VC (Vincentian Congregation) Family of the
Kanjirapally Diocese.
He began her career at St. Mary's Church Thekkemala as an Assistant Vicar & Community Leader. He served in a number of parish churches in the Syro Malabar Church, including St. George Church Mukkulam, St. George Church Marykulam, St. George Forane Church Kattappana, St. Joseph's Church Kunnumbhagam, St. Mary's Church Eravuchira, St. George Church Thottackad, St. John Baptist Church Kottangal, Manimala, and others.
He was an active participant in several church community development programmes. His leadership abilities and expertise aided the Syro Malabar church in expanding its presence in the Malankara Nasrani community.
- Pioneer in Community Development