Rev Dr.Christo Neriamparampil ( February 2026- Current)
Rev. Dr. Christo Neriamparambil is the current Vicar of St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church in Bristol, bringing a wealth of international experience and academic prestige to his pastoral leadership. Before his appointment in Bristol, he served for a year as a parish priest in Swansea, building on a distinguished career that began in India. Notably, he served as the Manager of the prestigious St. Berchmans Higher Secondary School in Changanacherry, Kerala, where he honed his skills in institutional administration. An accomplished scholar, Dr. Christo completed his higher studies in Rome and holds a Doctorate in Education, a background that allows him to uniquely blend spiritual guidance with a deep commitment to intellectual and communal growth.
Fr.Paul Olickal ( Nov 2023-February 2026)
Fr. Paul Olickal is a dedicated Syro-Malabar Catholic priest who has served as the Parish Priest (Vicar) of St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church in Bristol, UK.
He played a pivotal role in the historic consecration of the church building on September 18, 2024—the first fully purchased and owned Syro-Malabar church in the UK—working alongside Bishop Mar Joseph Srampickal and Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil.
Known for his leadership in community building, catechesis, and guiding the parish through significant milestones, Fr. Paul remains actively involved in pastoral care and spiritual guidance for the Bristol Syro-Malabar community as of February 2026.
Rev Fr Binoy Mandapathil CSSR - Associate Parish Priest (Aug 2023 - Nov 2023)
Rev Fr Binoy Mandapathil, our Associate Parish Priest, hails from Manvettom, Kerala and belongs to the CSSR congregation. In August 2023, he took charge as an associate parish priest.
Rev Fr Paul Vettikattu CST - Parish Priest (July 2012 - Nov 2023)
Rev Fr Paul Vettikattu, our Parish Priest, hails from Thodupuzha, Kerala and belongs to the CST congregation. Fr Paul was ordained priest in December 2004 and was serving as Principal of St John Paul Memorial Arts and Science College in Kattappana, Kerala when he got the special call to come to Bristol, and we are reminded of the calling of Saul to his ministry. Different scenarios and different calls, but the zeal, humility and simplicity of St Paul truly shines in Fr Paul.