Fr. Jerlin Francis, a priest from the diocese of Thamarassery, was born on 31st July at Peruvannamuzhi, Kozhikode. He began his priestly formation in the Minor Seminary at Thamarassery and done his Philosophical studies at Paurasthya Vidya Pitham, Vadavathoor. He has secured Bachelor degree in Theology at Pontificio Ateneo Regina Apostolorum, Rome, where he has also done his Licentiate. He was ordained on 30th November 2019 and appointed as asst. vicar in Thottumukkam and later Mary Matha Cathedral Thamarassery. He was also the secretary to the bishop for one year and moved to St. Alphosa Church Manjakkunnu as Vicar.
We extend a warm welcome to Rev. Fr. Thomas (Jerlin) Kadaplackal of Eparchy of Thamarassery. We wish you all the blessings and prayers for your new mission in the Eparchy of Mississauga