Fr. Francis Alapatt passes away at 72

Fr. Dr. Francis Alapatt, former Vicar General of the Thrissur Archdiocese, noted writer and healthcare visionary, passed away at the age of 72, marking the end of a life that seamlessly blended priesthood, medicine and public service.

Ordained in 1995, Fr. Alapatt served in various parishes while also emerging as a key figure in building healthcare and social initiatives in the region. He was the founding director of the Jubilee Mission Paramedical Institute and the Institute of Mental Health Sciences, and later served as president of Jubilee Mission Medical College.