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Johni, the second son among the six children of Mary and Mathew Pichappilly hails from Thokkupara, Kerala, India.
Johni’s academic studies led him to a Masters Degree (MA) in Malayalam Literature from the University of Kerala. His priestly formation studies at St. Thomas Pontifical Oriental Institute, Kottayam led him to priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1978. After 12 years’ parish ministry in Kerala, he is currently exercising priestly ministry in Canada.
He led the choir at the Pontifical Oriental Institute, Kottayam, Kerala during his studies there.
He led ‘Sariga Sangeethalaya,’ (1980-1990) a Music Band, Music School, Mimics Parade (Comedy Show) and Church choir in Thodupuzha, Kerala.
Father Pichappilly broadcasted ‘Chinthamalarukal,’ a weekly program inter-twined with songs, skits and inspirational talks through Vatican Radio, to promote spirituality and positive thinking.
He taught Malayalam Literature at Lumen Institute, Kunchithanni, and Aquinas Institute, Muthalakodam, India.
Father Pichappilly has broadcasted several religious as well as light songs on the All India Radio and Television. Father Johni rendered his voice for “Vanamudham,” a radio program broadcasted by Christian Arts and Communications Service, Chennai. Also as a guest singer he sang on several stages in Kerala with the Christian Arts and Communications Service, Chennai.
He developed a new stage show ‘Dance the Body Music.’ This was a combination of music, dance, skits and comics performed by professionals in the field.
He led Sariga’ North American stage shows in 1990.
Fr. Johni’s life is influenced by his family, friends, teachers and well-wishers around the world. He is thankful to every one of them.
| Albums | year | music Director |
|---|---|---|
| THIRUPADHEYAM | 2006 | K.G. Peter |
| SWASTHI | 2007 | K.G. Peter |
| DIVYANJALI | 2008 | K.G. Peter |
| DIVYANUBHUTHI | 2011 | Jerson Antony |
| ATHMADHYANAM | 2012 | Berny Ignatius |
| ATHMADEEPTHI | 2014 | Shyam |
| KURISILE VACHANANGAL | 2017 | K.G. Peter |
| Several other music companies also have included Fr. Johni’s lyrics for their albums. Some of the prominent and latest being: |
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| PRANAMAM | NONE | Kottayam Joy and Kuttiyacha. |
| NITHANTHA THEJASWI | NONE | K.J. Antony |
| JESUS MY JESUS | NONE | K.G. Peter |
| KALVARIYILE ALTHARAYIL | NONE | Berny Ignatius |
| SNEHANJALI | NONE | Steve Mathen |
Very Prominent singers like S.P. Balasubrahmaniam, P.Jayachandran, Sarath ,Vijay Yesudas, Swetha Mohan, Kester, Madhubalakrisnan, Biju Narayanan, Sujatha, Sudheepkumar, Wilson Piravom, Vidhuprathap, Sithara, Cicily, Roopa, Subin Ignatius, Elizabeth Raju, Gayathri Ashokan, Midhila Michael.. have sung his lyrics.
Father Pichappilly is the author of the following four English books internationally published by ST PAULS publications Mumbai.
Contact: johnimathew@hotmail.com
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