Most Rev. Dr. Cornelius Elanjikal, D.C.L., Ph.D., the Bishop of Vijayapuram was nominated Archbishop of Verapoly on February 11, 1987. He became Ordinary on March 19, 1987 and received Pallium on June 29, 1987 in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome. He retired from the Office on August 5, 1996. He expired on 7th August 2011.

His term of office as archbishop is marked by a steady development in all spheres of life and activities of the Archdiocese.

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Etturuthil was elected Archdiocesan Administrator on August 5, 1996.