The memories and words of Fr Kurien are still living amidst us and inspiring us to be persons of freedom, peace and joy! Fr Kurien, you may intercede for us!

Kurien Kunnumpuram was a remarkable man is God who lived for his people. May he continue to inspire us!

Always have a unique character like Salt. It's presence is not felt, but it's absence makes all things tasteless.
Miss you dear Fr Kurien.
May your departed soul enjoy the Eternal Bliss, Amen.

It feels good to remember Fr. Kurian and his passion for growth.
May he now rest in peace !

Fr Kurien is remembered fondly in deep gratitude for the love and accompaniment I have experienced at the portals of JDV, Pune

The reminiscences of Fr Kurien have a living effect of inspiration and strength.

Remembering Kuriechan with love

Lived memories and learnings from and with Fr Kurien are ever green and rejuvenating.

Lived memories and learnings from and with Fr Kurien are ever green.

Our dear Kuriechan is remembered fondly on his birthday, in deep gratitude for the love and care and accompaniment I have experienced!

As a Priest, Professor, preacher and formator, Fr Kurien Kunnumpuram's influence on the society and the Church, staff and the Students was inestimable. Human and humane, understanding and compassionate, he earned the attention, love and friendship from everyone. His intellectual accompaniment and academic caliber inspire me the most. Fr Kurien, will ever live with us inspiring us in our search for a relevant Jesus for India today. May his departed soul rest in eternal bliss and eternal abode.

Looking back on my relationship with Kurien, what stands out is how 'affirming' he always was. He never tried to impress or overawe one with his own intellect and learning but always after meeting him, one left feeling better about oneself and believing in one's own possibilities. Kurien Amar Hai !

Dear Kurienachaa, your presence was always loving, caring, inspiring and challenging. I always experienced you as very human. I miss you so much!

Remembering you with love and gratitude on your birthday...the day you were born into this world. I am blessed because of you... I thank my God for you...I know I am one day late but for you that does not matter now since you are living in the space of timelessness! Continue to enjoy life in its fulness for which you were created!

Miss you Fr. Kurien. Charles Davis

Kuriechan you are remembered always with love and gratitude for the many ways you have mentored me. May your loving memory continue to energize all who have been part of your life and challenge us to live life in greater fullness!

Kurien's friendly advise to me: "Keep your priorities clear and stay focused" i am ever grateful for journeying with me both while I was his student and later as the Faculty member and his community member. Thank you Kurien for all that you have been to me

Dear Kurien, You are a great theologian and deeply human. Your love for the Church and for the Country has inspired students of many generations. Your ability to resolve any complex issue speaks volumes of your clarity of thought and brevity of expression. You will continue to inspire us by the fond memories we have of you

Kurien Kunnumpuram SJ was and has been called as a Church man, ecclesiology expert, the pre-Vatican theologian, a champion of Vatican II and a visionary. As a theologian, he has left no stone unturned in his search for imparting the Spirit of the Second Vatican Council. His slogan was: faith in one God and in Jesus who is God-with-us is the center and goal of Christian life. MAY HE ENJOY ETERNAL BLISS!

Fr. Kurian was a beloved Mentor and Motivator for me, especially during his last days. He edited whatever I wrote and kept on insisting that I publish more. He had offered to edit my monthly reflections. Unfortunately, I was late to reach it to him.
I miss him. May his soul rest in peace.

You had been an inspiring teacher, encouraging and supporting colleague and a wonderful human being. You live in my heart and memory!

Fr. Kurien was exceptionally brilliant, yet humble and approachable. A committed man filled with love for His God. In his simplicity and sincerity he felt deeply, acted boldly and expressed himself with frankness and with fervor.

Kurien was a a great fellow and friend. May he enjoy with God in heavenly abode.

Kurian was a liberated person who could accompany and liberate others particularly youngsters and committed people. He was a source of encouragement and support for me at JDV Pune. May he continue to inspire and liberate many more. Stephen C. Thadam S J

Fr.Kunumpuram was my professor. Inspired me so much through his openmindedness and creative thoughts and reflections on the CHURCH and its prophetic presence on this earth. May he enjoy eternal rest. May he continue to inspire us.
Peter Daniel SJ

Kurien, a man with a brilliant mind and a generous heart. And the latter was always more important to him than the former.

Great man, Always enjoyed his homilies in the Papal Seminary chapel. May his soul rest in peace...

I always liked his clarity of thoughts. He had a great capacity to present things precisely and profoundly. Above all, deeply human and simple. May his soul rest in peace ! Love you dear Fr.Kurian

Kurien was a wonderful person and I'll never forget our rich talks... He was one of the greatest Post-Vatican-II-theologians of India!

I have known Fr. Kurien since 1989 and have found him a great inspiration in my life. He is known for encouraging people to think differently and write frankly. He was very clear in his thinking and writing. He was very simple and down to earth. He lived a very disciplined life and was very hard working. Let us try to imitate some of his great qualities in our life. May he continue to inspire us through his life and ideas.

Kurien continues to live with us inspiring us in our search for a relevant Christian presence in India.
Sebastian Painadath SJ

A friend and guide, Kurienji, your life has been a blessing to many!

Fr. Kurien continues to live in my memories as a good friend who played a significant role in my theological journey. He was a person of head and heart. I admired the clarity of his thinking at many occasions, in the class room and while taking a session.

Fr Kurien was a person liberated enough to encourage and energize others. I have experienced it myself. May he continue to inspire and energize many more - from above.

Rev. Dr. Kurien K was above all a gentleman who respected the freedom of his fellow human beings especially of those who thought, believed and lived differently from him.

Fr Kurien's sharp intellect and keen analysis enabled me to see situations differently. It is a privilege to be taught by him. May he continue to live in our memories. E P Mathew, SJ

A true image and likeness of God! A person who lived life in its fullness!
     K-ind
       U-nderstanding
         R-efined
           I-nspiring
             E-xemplary
               N-ice
We never lose our loved ones... They accompany us... They do not disappear from our lives...DEATH ENDS A LIFE, NOT A RELATIONSHIP.

Fr. Kurien was a man of faith, simplicity, humility and knowledge. He was an encyclopedia of Vatican II documents. His precise presentations on the foundations and participatory nature of Church were excellent and easy not only to understand the significance of the Catholic Church but to follow ever more deeply the teachings of the Church. He believed in a democratic process in the Church administration. I found in him an extraordinary moderator of common meetings. Kurien was an expert in resolving conflicting issues. Many church leaders sought his guidance and advice to settle matters. Definitely the Church in India would miss the physical presence of Kurien, however, his spirit, writings and speeches will continue to inspire and guide many, particularly, in India, most importantly those in the academic circles, who wish to research on the nature, progress and structure of the Church after the models of the Vatican II. I personally was very much involved with Kurien in the secretarial works for Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies and AUC (Apostolic Union of Clergy): Asian Journal of Religious Studies. While I was president of student councils at the Papal Seminary, he was the animator, who guided us in the right direction at all times. As a Professor and Rector of the Jnanadeepa Vidyapeeth, he has contributed enormously to the academic and administrative growth of the institution, while preparing a large number of students both men and women to be good leaders of the church. May Fr. Kurien continue to enjoy the eternal bliss of the Lord and be a blessing to us for us on earth from heaven above. His Student Charles Davis.

An author, mentor, guide, scholar, who always accompanied people intellectually, spiritualy and humanly. Let his message live in our hearts!