St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha – a Major Seminary of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is one of the prominent institutions amoung the centres of formation of catholic clergy in Kerala. The seminary had its humble origin in 1764 at Verapoly and was shifted to the present location at Mangalapuzha in 1932. Ever since the inception, the seminary has given birth to thousands of priests amoung whom there are Cardinals, number of bishops, and scores of others who, in different capacities, rendering their service to the people of God in various parts of the world. And the seminary continues to serve the Church, ever adapting itself to the changing needs, with renewed commitment and expertise. more»