(17-08-1917 to 27-10-1981)
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Padinjaremuriyil OCD of the Sacred Heart of Jesus passed away on 27th October, 1981, at the age of 64 in 40th year of his Profession.
Joseph Padinjaremuriyil was born of noble parents Jacob and Elizabeth on 17th August, 1917 at Kozhuvanal belonged to Changanacherry Archdiocese (now in Palai Diocese). He joined in the Order of the Discalced Carmelites, Malabar Vice Province in October 1938, at Carmel Hill Monastery, Thiruvananthapuram. He received the Holy Habit of the Order on 5th June 1940 taking the name Br. Thaddeus Padinjaremuriyil OCD of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and made his Simple Profession on 5th November, 1941 at Carmel Hill Monastery and his Solemn Profession on 16th November, 1945. He was ordained priest at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram by Msgr. Vincent Dereira OCD, Bishop of Thiruvananthapuram.
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus served our Malabar Province at various levels.
1951 Prior, Carmel Hill Monastery,
Thiruvananthapuram
1954 – 1957 Superior, St. Teresa’s Monastery, Ernakulam
1957-1960 Prior, St. Elias’ Monastery, Thuckalay
1960 Vicar Provincial, Malabar Vice-Province
1960-1963 Cherupushpa Ashram, Thellakom was founded during his Provincialate.
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus took part in the General Chapter of 1961 held in Rome in which Very Rev. Fr. Anastare Ballestexo was re-elected as Praepositus Generalis for a 2nd term. Through his intervention in the Chapter, Formation houses were re-opened by Fr. Anastare himself who ordered the closure of these houses.
1966-1969 Prior, St. Elias’ Monastery, Thuckalay
1969-1972 Superior, St. Teresa’s Monastery, Ernakulam
1975-1978 Prior, St. Elias’ Monastery, and Parish Priest, Thuckalay
1978-1981 Superior, Ávilagiri Ashram, Koombara
1981 Parish Priest, Thuckalay
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Padinjaremuriyil OCD was suffering from Leukemia (Blood Cancer) and was diagnosed very late. He was hospitalized first at Manalikazhi and then was taken to the Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam and strengthened by the Holy Sacraments of the Church, he slept in the Lord at the hospital itself on 27th October 1981. His body was brought to Carmel Hill Monastery, Thiruvananthapuram and was buried in the Monastery Crypt on 28th October, 1981.
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Padinjaremuriyil OCD of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was an exemplary religious known for his Apostolic zeal. He was a good friend to all and especially to the poor and the needy.
+ May the Lord reward His faithful Carmelite Friar!!
REQUIEM IN PACEM!!