Fr. Mathew Varuvellil was born on March 14, 1980, in Varuvellil, as the son of Jacob and Philomina His hometown is Karikattur. After completing his school education, he joined the seminary with great enthusiasm to pursue his priestly vocation. Upon completing his studies, he was ordained as a priest on January 1, 2009, and celebrated his First Holy Qurbana. His first appointment was as Assistant Vicar in Edathua. After serving for two years, he moved to Irekunnam for a year. Later, he served as Assistant Director and Director of KCSL at the Changancherry Diocesan Center and as the Boarding Director of SB School. Before being assigned to Malta, he served as Vicar in Arunootumpadam in Kainakari, Keshavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram and Kulathoor for nearly two years, awaiting his visa application. He arrived in Malta in 2019, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. After the pandemic subsided, Fr. Mathew made every effort to revive the spiritual fervor of the faithful. Considering the unique circumstances and limitations of the local community, he willingly offered to celebrate as many Holy Qurbana as possible, ensuring the convenience of the faithful. Fr. Mathew is deeply committed to his pastoral duties, including administering sacraments, visiting the sick, and engaging in devotional activities. His dedication to his flock is evident in his selfless service.