THANIKKAL DENNY

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

Email Id : thanikkaldenny@yahoo.co.uk

THANIKKAL DENNY

Professor of Moral Theology

Faculty of Theolgy

  • Profile
  • CV
  • Literary
    Contributions
  • Dissertation

COURSES LIST :

PERSONAL
INFORMATION

Name :

Name

THANIKKAL DENNY (DEVIS)

Address :

Address

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

Email Id :

Email Id

thanikkaldenny@yahoo.co.uk

Contact No :

Contact No

Ordination Day :

Ordination Day

27-12-1999

Nationality :

Nationality

Indian

Languages :

Languages Known

Malayalam, English,Latin and Italian

Status of Life :

Status of Life

CATHOLIC DIOCESAN PRIEST OF THE SYRO MALABAR CHURCH, ARCHEPARCHY OF TRICHUR, KERALA, INDIA

EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION

Educational
Qualifications from
Secular Universities

From Secular Universities

School Studies:
St.Joseph H.S. Enamavu , Trichur (1979-1989)
Degree Studies:
Bachelor of Arts : Mahathma Gandhi University, Kerala (1992-1995)


Major Seminary
Studies


St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor (Philosophy and Theology)

Educational
Qualifications From
Ecclesial Universities

From Ecclesial Universities

Post-graduate Studies:
Licentiate in Moral Theology (S.T.L.): Holy Cross University, Rome (2004- 2006)
Doctoral Studies:
Doctorate in Moral Theology (S.T.D.): Holy Cross University, Rome (2006-2008).

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Current
Position

Current Position

Teacher On Probation
 

Teaching
Experience

Teaching Experience

Resident Professor of Moral Theology at the Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur (2009-2014)
Professor of the Moral Theology at the Institute of Theology (DBCLC), Trichur (2009-)
Visiting Professor of Moral Theology, Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur (2019-)

Administrative
Positions

Administrative Positions

Administrative
Service at PVP

Administrative Service at PVP

Pastoral Experience

Pastoral Experience

Asst. Parish Priest, Ammadam (2000-2001)
Asst. Parish Priest, Kandassankadavu (2001-2002)
Asst. Parish Priest, Thrissur Dolours Basilica (2002-2002)
Vicar, Guruvayur (2002-2003)
Vicar, Chemmanur (2002-2003)
Vicar, Venginissery (2003-2004)
Notary, Metropolitan Tribunal (2003-2004)
Acting Vicar, Kundukad (2004-2004)
Higher Studies, Rome (2004-2009)
Vicar, Vellakkarithadam (2009-2010)
 Finance Officer, Mary Matha Major Seminary (2009-2010)
Animator, IInd Year Philosophy Seminarians, Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur. (2009-2012)
Animator, Ist Year Theology Seminarians, Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur. (2012-2014)
Vicar, Thaikkattussery (2014-2016)
Marriage Reconciliation Office (2014-)
Director, Family Apostolate Centre, (2016-2025)
Member, Editorial Board of the Magazine Catholicasabha (Catholic Church) (2016-).
Director, Kudumba Kootaima (2016-2025)
Director, Mathruvethi (2016-2025)
Director, Pithruvethi (2016-2025)
Director, Prolife (2016-2025)
Director, Womens Commission (2016-2025)
Director, Council of Catholic Women of India (2016-2025)
Chaplain: Ursuline Convent, Thrissur (2016-2016)
Chaplain: Charity Convent, Thrissur (2017-2017)
Chaplain: Holy Family Convent, Thrissur (2017-2020)
Chaplain: Samaritan Sisters, Thrissur (2020-2022)
Chaplain: Franciscan School Sisters, Thrissur (2022-2023)
Member, Presbyteral Council, Archdiocese of Trichur (2017-2019)
Member, Pastoral Council, Archdiocese of Trichur (2017-2025)
Vicar, St. Francis Xavier Forane Church, Pattikkad (2025 February 5-2025 May 21)
 

Some of the Major Publications

Books

  • A Hand Book for Confession (Malayalam): Family Apostolate Publications, 2017.
  • Kudumbam Bhoomiyile Swargam (ed.),(Malayalam): Family Apostolate Publications, 2017.
  • Karunayude Koodhasha (Malayalam): Marymatha Publications, 2018.
  • Family The Eden on Earth (ed.), (English): Marymatha Publications, 2021.

Articles

  • “Dhaya Vadham Nyaayikarikamo?” (Malayalam) – “Is Euthanesia Justifiable?” Catholicasabha  (2016 Jul.) P.13.
  • “Dhanda Vimochanam” (Malayalam) – “Indulgence”, Catholicasabha  (2017 Mar.) P.13.
  • “Karutha Kurbana” (Malayalam) – “Black Mass” Catholicasabha  (2017 Oct.) P.14.
  • “Vigrahangalkarpicha Bhakshanam Kazhikunnathum Pottu Kuthunnathum Papamano” (Malayalam) – “Is it Sinful to Eat the food Offered to Idols” Catholicasabha  (2018 Apr.) P.14.
  • “Poorvikarude Papam Njan Kumbasarathil Parayanamo?” (Malayalam) – “Should I confess the sins of the Ancesters” Catholicasabha  (2018 May.) P.14.
  • “Karunayude Koodhasha,” (Malayalam) – “Sacrament of Mercy” Catholicasabha  (2018 Aug.) P.14
  • .“Sanathana Moolyangal Thachudakaruthe”, (Malayalam) – Don’t Destroy the Eternal Truth” Nerjwala  (2018 Sep.) P.3
  • .“Maari Varunna Vivahasankalppangal”, (Malayalam) – Changing Visions of Marriage” Catholicasabha  (2018 Nov.) P.13.
  • “Utharavaditha Poornamaya Mathruthavum Pithruthavum” (Malayalam) – “Responsible Father and Mother” Thaize (2019 Jul.) PP.66-68.
  • “Dhaivam Sookshicaha Nalla Veenju” (Malayalam) – “The Good Vine that God Kept”  Cathedral Voice  (2019 Aug.) P.10
  • .“Athijeevithathinu 23 Nirdeshangal”, (Malayalam) –Catholicasabha  (2020 Aug.) P.9.
  • “Avayava Dhanavum Sweekaranavum Sabayude Dharmeeka Veekshanathil”, (Malayalam) – Catholicasabha  (2020 Jul.) P.9.
  • “Avivahithare Ithile Ithile”, (Malayalam) –Catholicasabha  (2021 Dec.) P.9.“Santhoshamulla Kudumbamayi Theeran”, (Malayalam) Flos (2022)  P.63-65.
  • “Makkalude Dhambathya Jeevithathil Amithamayi Edapedaruthe”, (Malayalam) –Catholicasabha  (2022 Aug.) P.9.
  • “Jeevitha Pankaliye Thiranjedukumbol”, (Malayalam) –Catholicasabha  (2022 Sep.) P.9.

Doctoral Thesis:

The Disfigurement of human dignity caused by sin in the light of Vatican Council II and post Counciliar Magisterium with special reference to Gaudium et Spes 4-22.