Priests Profile
Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Joseph
Name : Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Joseph
Date of Birth : 01.09.1968
Date of Ordination : 25.04.1996
Father’s Name : Mr. Joseph
Mother’s Name : Mrs. Lourdamma
Home Parish : St. Francis Xavier Church, Magge, Hasan
Motto : To become all things for all people of the glory of God
Studies
Primary : 1975-1978 Nirmal Primary School, Magge
High School : 1982-1984 Government High School, Rayakoppal, Karnataka
Intermediate : 1985-1986 I.D.S.G. College, Chikkamagaluru
Graduation : 1987-1999 Correspondence College, Bangalore University
Post Graduation : 2000-2002 Gnana Bharati College, Bangalore
: 2004-2006 Correspondence College, Madras University
: 2004-2007 Doctorate – Indian Institute of Spirituality, Bangalore
Priestly Training
Minor Seminary : 1984-1986 St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Chikkamagaluru
Philosophy : 1987-1989 St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore
Regency : 1991 St. Peter’s Church, Raebareily
Theology : 1992-1996 St. Joseph’s Regional Seminary, Allahabad
Specialization : 2004-2007 Doctorate – Indian Institute of Spirituality, Bangalore
Appointments
1996-1999 : St. Patrick’s Church, Allahabad, Assistant Pastor
2000-2001 : Sadhana Sadan, Allahabad, Assistant Pastor
2001-2003 : Indian Institute Spirituality, Bangalore, Student
2003-2004 : St. Joseph’s Seminary, Allahabad, Formator
2004-2007 : Indian Institute Spirituality, Bangalore, Student
2008- 2012 : Masih Vidyapeeth, Agra, Formator
2012-2015 : Bishop’s Secretary, Minister-Bishop’s House
2015 - to date : Rector, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Allahabad
Contact Details
Address : St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 32, Thornhill Road, Allahabad – 211 002, U.P.
Phone : 0532-2407801
Email : fr.francisxj@gmail.com
  • Give me back the joy of your salvation, sustain in me a generous spirit.
  • Give me back the joy of your salvation, sustain in me a generous spirit.