Kochi: Inspired by the spiritual spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul, Periya Venerable Fr. Paul Puthuva VC has been elected as the new Superior General of the Vincentian community, which was born in Vaikom and Thottakat, after taking inspiration from the spiritual spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul. The election took place at the 31st General Synaxis held at the Vincentian Generalate in Edappally Toll.

Fr. Paul, a member of the St. Sebastian parish in Kuttippuzha, Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, is the third son of the late Thomas and Achamma couple. Fr. Mathew Pothalil (Assistant Superior General), Fr. Joseph Kaipadakunnel (Popular Mission, Retreats), Fr. Shinto (Thomas) Mangalathu (Media, Education), and Fr. Skaria Kaithakalam (Finance) were elected as members of the Governing Body.