Father Mathew was born in Kerala, India, into a devout Catholic Family on May 21, 1974, as the 7th child of Varghese and Aleykutty. He has three brothers and three sisters, two of whom are missionary Nuns in the North of India. He also has four Nephews and four Nieces.
Upon receiving his Priestly Ordination on January 5, 2002, he was appointed to St. Paul’s Church, Hatigarh as an associate pastor for half a year and further served as an Associate Pastor at Christ the King Cathedral in Balasore for a year.
He arrived in the USA in September 2019 and received his appointment as a Chaplain at St. John’s Nursing Centre (CHS North Campus).