About

Peter Koikara

Fr. Peter Koikara (Shabu Thomas – 52), born on 23-01-1970 is the  firstborn of Mr K.P.Thomas and Mrs Annakkutty Thomas, hailing from Pazhanganadu village of Ernakulam district in Kerala.  His only brother is Mr Shibu Thomas.  

Schools & Colleges attended

  • St. Augustine’s LPS, Pazhanganad (1975-79)
  • St Joseph’s HS, Kizhakkambalam (1980-85)
  • Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara (1985-88)

Seminary

  • Minor Seminary (1992-93)
  • Philosophy – SH Poonamallee (1993-95)
  • Theology – Vadavathoor (1996-2000)

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor of Commerce (MG University, Kottayam)
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Pontifical Urban University, Rome)
  • Bachelor of Theology (Paurastya Vidyāpīṭham, Kottayam)
  • Master of Arts in Sociology (MG University, Kottayam)

Priesthood

Fr. Peter Koikara was ordained Priest on 01-01-2000, by Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil. He has served as as priest at below locations.

  • Kottamam, Kalampattupuram, Nettinampilly (29/01/2001 – 05/02/2001)
  • Meloor, Athbhuthapuram, Naduthuruth (05/2/2001 – 27/01/2002)
  • Muttathiparambu (27/01/2002 – 08/03/2003)
  • Aluva Choondi (08/03/2003 – 04/07/2003)
  • Kalamassery Social Institute (08/03/2003 – 23/08/2003)
  • Aluva NAD Puram (04/07/2003 – 23/8/2003)
  • Thavalappara (23/08/2003 – 29/10/2006)
  • Kodussery (29/10/2006 – 27/02/2010)
  • Konoor (27/02/2010 – 28/09/2013)
  • Vallakom (28/09/2013 – 24/02/2018)
  • Sreemoolanagaram (Rajagiri) (24/02/2018 – 14/3/2021)
  • Varanad (Lisiu Nagar) (14/3/2021– present)

Awards & Honours

 

“Mathanthara snehithan” – YMCA, Kalamassery
“Thoolikacharyan” – Literary association, Cherthala
“Silpi of modern Kodussery” – Pravasi Association, Angamaly
“Servant of god and society” – Social Workers Forum, Ernakulam
“Best Manager” – St. Mary’s Educational Agency, Vallakom
“Jagratha award” – Jagratha Mission, Vaikom
“Charithra anweshakan” – Katholika Congress
“Samoohya suhrth” – Vaikom Pauravali
“Samudayikanthara sahayi” – Sree Rama Vilasam Chavalar Society (SRVCS)
“Society Contributor” – GIFT, Konoor
“Thanal Maram” –Thanal pain and palliative care, Sreemoolanagaram
“committed priest award” – Rotary club of Trivandrum Royal