Our Parish Priest

Fr. Tijo Puthenparampil

Chaplain, St. Mary's Syro Malabar Mission, Sunshine Coast

Assistant Director, Family Apostolate, Melbourne Syro Malabar Eparchy

Queensland Forane Director, Mission League & Altar Servers

Fr. Tijo Puthenparampil is the Chaplain of St. Mary's Syro Malabar Mission, Sunshine Coast, under the St. Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Eparchy of Melbourne. For the past two years, he has been dedicated to serving the parish community, offering pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and sacramental support.

Alongside his chaplaincy, Fr. Tijo serves as the Assistant Director of the Family Apostolate of the Melbourne Syro Malabar Eparchy, actively involved in strengthening family life through pastoral initiatives and faith formation programs. His ministry also extends to the sister missions of St. Joseph's Syro Malabar Mission, Caboolture, and St. Joseph's Syro Malabar Mission, Hervey Bay, nurturing spiritual growth within these communities.

Additionally, he serves as the Queensland Forane Director of Mission League and Altar Servers, mentoring and guiding young members of the Church in their faith journey. Through his dedicated ministry, Fr. Tijo continues to inspire and uplift the faithful, fostering a strong and vibrant Catholic community.