Background
Chittilapilly, Paul Chummar was born on February 7, 1934 in Trichur, Keral, India. Son of Chummar Varied and Kunjai (Palathinkal) Chittilapilly.
Chittilapilly, Paul Chummar was born on February 7, 1934 in Trichur, Keral, India. Son of Chummar Varied and Kunjai (Palathinkal) Chittilapilly.
Intermediate Diploma, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, 1953. MTh, Urban University, Rome, 1962. Doctor in Canon Law, Lateran University, Rome, 1966.
Priest Diocese, Trichur, 1961. Father perfect San Josephat Colonel Malabar Community, Rome, 1962—1966. Assistant parish priest Alcor and Vellanchira, Trichur, 1966-1967.
Professor of theology and canon law St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam, 1967-1971. Chancellor Diocese of Trichur, 1971-1980, vicar general, 1978-1987. Manager St. Thomas College, Trichur, 1978-1987.
Rector Institute of Lay Leadership, 1978-1987. President Social Welfare Center, 1978-1988. Convener Karuna Trust, 1978-1987.
Chaplain Syro-Malabbar Catholics, Bombay, 1987-1988. General director Kerala Catholic Association, 1987-1988. Bishop Diocese of Kalyan, since 1988.
Secretary Western Region Bishops Council, since 1994. Bishop Thamarassery, since 1996.
Member Catholic Bishops Conference of India (member standing committee CBCI permanent synod since 1994), Syro Malabar Bishop's Synod (member commission for pastoral care and evangelization since 1993), Fellowship of Bishops in Bombay (convener since 1992), chair Commission Liturgy, Syro-Malabar Synod(superior tribunal), chair KCBC Commission.