Fr. Jose Vettiyankal VC

Early Life And Calling

Rev. Dr. Jose Vettiyankal VC’s love for the Gospel and the Church started from his childhood and never faded. He became a priest on January 4, 1988, a momentous occasion that marked the beginning of his fruitful ministry.

A Global Preacher

Following his ordination, Rev. Dr. Jose heeded the call to spread the Gospel and has journeyed across continents to preach, impacting lives in far-flung and varied locations. His sermons are not just lectures; they are interactions with the community, invitations to the heart, and provocations to the mind.

Judicial Contributions and Ecclesiastical Roles

As part of his clerical journey, he served as a tribunal judge in the Archdiocese of Mylapore in Tamil Nadu and as a defender of Bond in the Archdiocese of Kottayam in Kerala. His legal competence and fairness in judgment have enriched the ecclesiastical legal system.

Leadership in the Vincentian Congregation

Rev. Dr. Jose became the Provincial Superior of the St. Joseph Province of the Vincentian Congregation, as his leadership qualities were quickly noticed. His term was characterized by organizational expansion, enhanced community bonds, and a greater depth of the spiritual practices within the Congregation.

Founding Logos Retreat Centre

He has made one of his most remarkable contributions by founding Logos Retreat Centre in Bengaluru, India. The Centre has thrived into a refuge for spiritual enrichment, inner healing, and lively theological dialogue under his capable leadership as the current Director. People from different walks of life enter broken, empty, and spiritually hungry and leave renewed and content. Logos Retreat Centre is not only a location; it’s a life-altering experience—proof of Rev. Dr. Jose’s vision and devotion.

An Appointed Exorcist

He has a unique facet in his diverse vocation as the official Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Bengaluru. In this essential role, he has given invaluable service to those suffering from spiritual unrest, consolidating the Church’s role as a sanctuary for all forms of healing.

A Lasting Legacy

He has been a beacon of inspiration from the pulpit to the courtroom, from retreat centers to the chambers of spiritual deliverance, in his life journey as Rev. Dr. Jose Vettiyankal VC. He lives out the Center’s mission: “To form every person in the fullness of the Gospel,” through his leadership at Logos Retreat Centre, enhancing not only individual lives but also cultivating a more compassionate, understanding world.