Vechoor Dominic

St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary
P.B. No. 01, Vadavathoor
Kottayam, 686 010

Email Id : dominicvechoor@gmail.com

VECHOOR Dominic S.T.D.

Professor of Moral Theology

Faculty of Theology

  • Profile
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  • Literary
    Contributions
  • Dissertation

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PERSONAL
INFORMATION

Name :

Name

Dominic Vechoor

Address :

Address

St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary
Vadavathoor
Kottayam 686 010
Kerala, India

Email Id :

Email Id

dominicvechoor@gmail,com

Contact No :

Contact No

Ordination Day :

Ordination Day

December 1996

Nationality :

Nationality

Indian

Languages :

Languages Known

Malayalam (mother tongue), English, Italian & German
Latin, Greek and Syriac (Read and Write)

Status of Life :

Status of Life

Catholic Diocesan Priest of the Syro-Malabar Church, Diocese Of Pala,
Kerala, India.

EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

Educational
Qualifications from
Secular Universities

From Secular Universities

B.A. – Mahatma Gandhi University (1989-1991)
Pre-degree – Mahatma Gandhi University (1987-1989)
SSLC – Government High School, Moolamattam (March,1986)

Minor Seminary
Studies &
Major Seminary
Studies

Minor Seminary Studies & Major Seminary Studies

Good Shepherd Seminary, Pala
St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary Vadavathoor (Philosophy & Theology)

Educational
Qualifications From
Ecclesial Universities

From Ecclesial Universities

Doctorate in Moral Theology, Alphonsianum, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome (2003)
Licentiate in Moral Theology, Alphonsianum, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome (1998-1999)
Bachelor of Theology- Paurastya Vidyaptham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam (1993 – 1996)
Bachelor of Philosophy, Paurastya Vidyaptham, Vadavathoor, Kottayam (1989 – 1991)

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Current
Position

Current Position

Professor of Moral Theology in Paurastya Vidyapitham (PVP), Vadavathoor, Kottayam
Librarian, Santhom Library, PVP, Kottayam

Teaching
Experience

Teaching Experience

Teacher of Philosophy for 11 years at Paurastya Vidyāpīṭham, Kottayam
Professor since 2023 February
Assistant Professor at PVP since February 2015
Resident Teacher on probation for Moral Theology at PVP since May 2012
Visiting Faculty for Moral Theology at PVP since 2012
St. Thomas Benedictine Abbey, Kappad since 2004
Visiting faculty at Bethania Theological Institute, Palai, since 2004
Mar Thoma Vidyanikethan (Higher Institute of Religious Sciences for the Laity) Changanacherry since 2012
Missionary Orientation Centre, Manganam, Kottayam, since 2012
Visiting faculty at Kerygma Institute of Theology, Kanjirappilly since 2012
Visiting faculty at Alphonsian Academy of Religious Sciences, Palai since 2012

Administrative
Positions

Administrative Positions

Secretary to Bishop Mar Joseph Pallikaparammpil, Bishop of Palai (1997- 1998)
Chancellor, Eparchy of Palai (2004-2012)

Administrative
Service at PVP

Administrative Service at PVP

Controller of Examinations (2015- 2017)
Librarian (2021 -)

Pastoral Experience

Pastoral Experience

Assistant Vicar, St. Mary’s Church, Lalam Old, Eparchy of Palai, (1997 February – May)
Vicar, St. Mary’s Church, Poovakulam, Eparchy of Palai (2015 March – May)

Recent

Articles

  1. “Sacramental Attitude to the Created World in Laudato Si: A Proactive Solution to the Growing Ecological Crisis, Ephrem’s Theological Journal 26, 2022, 112-123.
  2. “Ecclesial Identity of the Syro Malabar Church in the Catholic Communion of Churches: A Re Reading in the Emerging Context of Her All India and Global Presence”, published in catholicnews.in on 10 January 2023.
  3. “Paremakkal Thomma Kathanar, Suriyanisabhayude Dheeranayakan” (Malayalam), Deepanalam,31 March 2022.
  4. “Swarghonmukhayatrayil Alphonsamma Vazhikatti” (Malayalaam), Gothambumani, April 2022.
  5. “Kannuthurappikenda Kodathiparamarsangal” (Malayalam), Deepika 13 September 2022
  6. “Valarunna Vivahavirudhasamsakaravum Kodathiparamarsangalum: Ethanum Veenduvicharangal” (Malayalam), Deepanalam, 25 September 2022.
  7. “Karthave Ninne Njan snehikkunnu: Ormakalil Jeevikkunna Benedict Marpappa” (Malayalam), Snehathazvara, February 2022.
  8. “Dharmikajeevithavazhikalile Ethanum Noothanabhimukhyangal” (Malayalam), CML Jubilee Souvenir, Pala, 2022.

Presentation of Paper

“Eugène Cardinal Tisserant’s Vision of Priestly Formation”, Paper presented in the Seminar on Eugène Cardinal Tisserant, conducted in St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary on 12 August 2022.

Books

  1. VECHOOR D., (Section Editor), Mar Thoma Margam: The Ecclesial Heritage of the St. Thomas Christians, Vadavathoor, 2012.
  2. VECHOOR D., The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Learning from the East and the West, Vadavathoor, 2014.
  3. VECHOOR D., (Co-Editor), The Pastoral Challenges of Marriage and Family: Responses from India, Vadavathoor, 2015.
  4. VECHOOR D., (Co-Editor), A Contemporary Commentary on Eco Theology (Malayalam.), Vadavathoor, 2016.
  5. VECHOOR D., (Co-Editor), Snehathil Sathyam Paranja Randam Vatican Council (Malayalam), Vadavathoor, 2020.

Articles in English

  1. VECHOOR D., “Catholic Moral Theology from the Eastern and East Syriac Perspectives”, Christian Orient 27, 2006, 94-108.
  2. VECHOOR D., “The Healing Imagery of the Sacrament of Reconciliation”, Indian Journal of Family Studies 8, 2010, 49-81.
  3. VECHOOR D., “The Theology and Practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Learning from the Eastern, East Syriac and Thomas Christian Traditions” in Mar Thoma Margam: The Ecclesial Heritage of the St. Thomas Christians, ed. A. Mekkattukunnel, Vadavathoor, 2012, 660-680.
  4. VECHOOR D. “The Faith Lived of the Syro Malabar Church: A Study on the Moral Vision, Moral Life and Moral Formation of the Syro -Malabar Church”, Christian Orient 34, 2013, 97-107.
  5. VECHOOR D., “Catholic Moral Theology in the Light of the Communion Ecclesiology of Vatican II: Promises and Challenges” in New Horizons in Christian Ethics: Reflections from India, ed. S. Kanniyakonil, Bangalore, 2014, 225-254.
  6. VECHOOR D., “A Moral Theological Reading of the Acts of Thomas”, Christian Orient 35, 2014, 1-11.
  7. VECHOOR D., “The Gift of Sexuality and Its Integration: A Theological Understanding” in The Pastoral Challenges of Marriage and Family: Responses from India, eds. Kanniyakonil, D. Vechoor & A. Cheranthuruthy, Vadavathoor, 2015, 115-138.
  8. VECHOOR D., “Modern Patrons of Good Death: A Catholic Response to the Recent Notification of the Supreme Court of India on Euthanasia”, Asian Horizons 9, 2015, 125-138.
  9. VECHOOR D., “The Created World as Sacrament: Patristic Moral Thought and Laudato Si Converge” Christian Orient 36, 2015, 113-123.
  10. VECHOOR D. & MUNDACKAL J., “Moral Living of the St. Thomas Christians during the Period of the Synod of Diamper” Christian Orient 37, 2016, 17-33.
  11. VECHOOR D. & PONNUMVARICKAYIL G., “Theology of Marriage in the East Syriac and St. Thomas Christians Traditions”, Christian Orient 38, 2017, 159-182.
  12. VECHOOR D., “Breathing with Two Lungs in Moral Theologizing: Promises and Challenges” in Indian Moral Theology: Historical Studies and Future Prospects, ed. M. Illathuparampil, Bangalore, 2017, 102-128.
  13. VECHOOR D. & MENAPPATTUPADICKAL T, “Celebration of Christian Moral Life in the Syro Malabar Qurbana”, Christian Orient 41, 2019, 131-147.
  14. VECHOOR D., “Varthamanapusthakam: A Historical Testimony of the Moral Life of the St. Thomas Christians”, Ephrem’s Theological Journal 23, 2019, 136-147.
  15. VECHOOR D., “The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Unique Way to Inner Freedom and Joy”, Jeeva Darshana 6, 2019, 1-28.
  16. VECHOOR D., “Moral Life of St. Thomas Christians Reflected in Varthamanpusthakam”, Thomas Christian Heritage, 13, 2020, 106-118.
  17. VECHOOR D., “Moral Life Celebrated in the Liturgical Seasons of the Syro Malabar Church”, Christian Orient 43 (2020), 159 – 177.
  18. VECHOOR D., “Sacramental Attitude to the Created World in Laudato Si: A Proactive Solution to the Growing Ecological Crisis, Jeevadarshana 8, 2021, 23-38.
  19. VECHOOR D. & KODAVANA P., “Moral Life Reflected in the Folklores of the St. Thomas Christians of India with Special Refence to the Margamkalipatt and Rampnanpatt”, Journal of Sacred Scriptures, 15, 2021, 157-174.
  20. VECHOOR D. & PEEDIKAMALAYIL A., “Conjugal Love: A Comparative Study between the East Syriac Understanding and Pope Francis’ Perspectives in Amoris Laetitia”, Christian Orient, 44, 2021, 155-178.

Articles in Malayalam

  1. VECHOOR D. “Deviant Teachings on Jesus Christ in the Emerging Sects and New Age Movements” (Malayalam) in Christudarsanam: Sadyathathakalum Samasyakalum, ed. S. Chalackal, Calicut, 2013, 211-226.
  2. VECHOOR D., “Family: Divine Design and Human Reality” (Malayalam) in Kudumbam Swargathileckulla Vazhikatti, ed. J. Pulleettu, Pala, 2014, 20-33.
  3. VECHOOR D., “Sacramental Marriages and Mixed Marriages” (Malayalam), Mathdarsanam, July, 2015, 5-16
  4. VECHOOR D., “Divine Mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation” (Malayalam) in Karunayil Sambannanaya Deivam: Darsanangalum Susurushakalum, ed., A. Mekkattukunnel, Vadavathoor, 2015, 82-94.
  5. VECHOOR D., “Divine Mercy and the Sacrament of Reconciliation” (Malayalam), Gothambumani, December, 2015, 26-27.
  6. VECHOOR D., “Crossing the Door of Mercy” (Malayalam), Deepanalam, 17 December, 2015, 4.
  7. VECHOOR D., “Sacramentality of the Created World: Some Related Eco Theological Thoughts” in A Contemporary Commentary on Eco Theology, ed. S. Kanniyakonil & D. Vechoor (Malayalam), Vadavathoor, 2016, 301-312.
  8. VECHOOR D., “Children: Gifts of God or Manufactured Products” (Malayalam), Kudumbjyothis, November, 2016.
  9. VECHOOR D., “Homosexuality: Some Positive Pastoral Perspectives” (Malayalam)in Homosexuality from a Catholic Understanding, ed. S. Kanniyaconil, Kottayam, 2018).
  10. VECHOOR D., “Sacrament of Reconciliation: Miracle and Celebration of the Divine Mercy” (Malayalam), Kathiroli, September 2018, 50-55.
  11. VECHOOR D., “Reflections on Humanae Vitae”, Deepika, 25 July 2018.
  12. VECHOOR D., “Human Sexuality, A Gift of God” (Malayalam), Mathadarsanam, December 2018, 195-200.
  13. VECHOOR D., “Homosexuality: A Catholic Moral Evaluation”, (Malayalam), Mathadarsanam, December 2018, 200-208.
  14. VECHOOR D., “Dimensions of the Moral Living of the St. Thomas Christians, Reflected in Varthamanapusthakam” (Malayalam) in Varthamanapusthakam: Puthupadanagnal, ed. John Maliekal, Neeloor, 2018, 120-143.
  15. VECHOOR D., “Spirituality of the Liturgical Season of Annunciation-Nativity” (Malayalam), Poomottukal, November 2019, 5-8
  16. VECHOOR D., “New Trends in Catholic Moral Theology” (Malayalam), Mathavuam Chinthayum, March – April 2020, 96-112.
  17. VECHOOR D., “The Spiritual Lessons of Covid, 19”, Life Day Online Journal & Dukhrana Online Journal, 20 March 2020.
  18. VECHOOR D., “Laudato Si Week: Some Eco Theological Thoughts” Deepika, 15 May 2020.
  19. VECHOOR D., “The Social Lessons of Covid, 19” in Viswasavum Jeevithavum Quarantinil, ed. A. Mekkattukunnel, Vadavathoor, 2020, 212-218.
  20. VECHOOR D., “Sexuality, A Beautiful Gift of God”, Alphonsian Souveneir, March 2020, 38-45.
  21. VECHOOR D., “Second Vatican Council and Islam” (Malayalam) in Snehathil Sathyam Paranja Randam Vatican Council (Malayalam), ed. D. Vechoor & Biju Immaculate (Kottayam, 2020).
  22. VECHOOR D., “For World Peace and Human Solidarity: Islam in the Documents of Vatican II, Part One”, Deepanalam, 17 December, 2020, 3-4;
  23. VECHOOR D., “For World Peace and Human Solidarity: Islam in the Documents of Vatican, Part Two”, Deepanalam, 24 December 2020, 12-13.
  24. VECHOOR D., “Children, Obstacle for Career?”, Deepika, 13 July 2021.
  25. VECHOOE D., “Let Friendship and Love Relationship Become Positive”, Deepanalam, 12 October, 2021.
  26. VECHOOR D., ‘Ecological Thoughts, Seen in Laudato Si” in Prakruthiyude Madithattilninnu, ed. Xavier Maramattom, Vadavathoor, 2021, 13-25.

Presentation of Research Papers

  1. VECHOOR D., The Gift of Sexuality and Its Integration through Personalization, Paper presented in the National Symposium on family conducted in Vadavathoor  Seminary on 21-22 August 2014.
  2. VECHOOR D., Modern Patrons of Good Death: A Catholic Response to the Recent Notification of the Supreme Court of India on Euthanasia, Paper presented in the Colloquium of the Syro Malabar Theological Forum on 13 October 2014. 
  3. VECHOOR D., Marriage and Family: A Divine Design and a Human Reality (Malayalam), Paper presented in the Eparchial symposium on Marriage and Family conducted by the Eparchy of Palai on 17 October 2014.
  4. VECHOOR D. World as Sacrament: A Converging Point between Laudato Si and the Patristic Thinking, paper presented in the pan Asian Conference of Catholic Moral Theologians, DVK, Bangalore, 17 July, 2015.
  5. VECHOOR D., “The Theological Contributions of Malpan Dr. Mathew Vellanickal”, Paper presented in the KTA Meeting, conducted on 18 October, 2016 at Sameeksha, Kalady.
  6. VECHOOR D., A response to the paper presentation, entitled “Conscience in the Celebration of the Liturgy” by Paulachen Kochappilly, Annual Meeting of the Association of the Moral Theologians of India, October, 2017.
  7. VECHOOR D., “Sacramental Attitude to the Created World: A Proactive Solution to the Growing Environmental Crisis”, Paper presented in the International Meeting of CTEWC (Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church), Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina, 24 July-01 August 2018.
  8. VECHOOR D., “Moral Life of the St. Thomas Christians Reflected in Varthamanapusthakam”, Paper Presented in the LRC Seminar, Conducted in Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad, 11-12 July 2019.

Other Works

  1. A series of articles on Vatican II documents, published in Deepanalam during the year of Faith, 2012-2013.
  2. Lineamenta and Instrumentum Laboris prepared for the Eparchial Assembly, Eparchy of Palai, 2012.
  3. Preparation of Themes for Palai Grand Mission I & II, 2012 & 2015.
  4. A series of articles in Malayalam on the fundamentals of Catholic moral theology, published in the monthly Snehathazhvara from January 2018 to November 2019. 
  5. A series of articles in English on the fundamentals of Catholic moral theology, being published in the monthly Logos Voice, Bangalore from October 2021 onwards

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