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Introduction to Fr Gasper

Fr Gasper – our newest missionary priest serving the Diocese of Rockhampton

‘The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all he does” (Psalm 145, 13)

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I am Fr Gasper Peruvelil from the Diocese of Cochin, Kerala, India, a very ancient Catholic Diocese in India erected un the Padroado tradition (Portuguese tradition). I was born of very pious parents. As far as my family is concerned, there are six children (three daughters and three sons). I am the youngest at home. Two of my sisters are Catholic nuns working in Kerala itself.

I undertook my schooling at St George’s High School Thankey. I studied for my Pre-degree at St Michael’s College, Cherthala. After that I joined Mount Carmel Petit Seminary, the Diocesan Minor Seminary where I have been for four years. During this time, I graduated in a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Then I was sent to the Pontifical Seminary Carmelgiri, Alwaye where I studied two years of Philosophy and was awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. After my philosophical studies, I completed one year of ‘regency’ (a compulsory pastoral experience) at St Xavier’s Church in the Diocese of Bethia, in North India. Again, I was sent to the Pontifical Seminary Carmelgiri to study Theology. There I completed  three and a half years of study and was awarded a Bachelor of Theology.

On the 28th of December 2009, by the grace of God, the Almighty, I was ordained a priest by Bishop Joseph Kariyil, Bishop of Cochin.

Soon after my ordination I was appointed as the Assistant Parish Priest of Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, one of the oldest and biggest churches in our Diocese. I was there for three years.  On the 14th April 2013 I was transferred to St Sebastian’s Church, Areeparmbu as the Parish Priest. During this period I completed my Master of Commerce, and was appointed to be the Diocesan Procurator (Diocesan Financial Administrator) on the 24th January 2016. This position involved me in many of the ministries and functions of the Diocese until I came to Australia in July of this year.