Father Biju’s role will be to cover as the main celebrant of the sacraments (Masses, Reconciliation, and Special Occasions) and support Pastoral Care needs as he is able, while also being the chaplain to Woodwinds Hospital (Woodbury) and Saint John’s Hospital (Maplewood).  This assignment begins July 1.

At little about Fr. Biju:

Father Biju Mathew was born on April 10, 1970, in Kerala, India, the second child of Mr. Mathew and Mrs. Annamma Mathew. He has two brothers and one sister. His younger brother is also a religious priest, currently serving in Papua New Guinea.

After completing high school, Father Biju joined the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception in 1985. He completed his minor seminary formation, followed by philosophical studies in Bangalore, India, and then theological studies at the Urban University in Rome. He also earned a Master’s degree from the University of Teresianum in Rome.

Father Biju was ordained to the priesthood on September 5, 1998.

Upon returning from Rome, he served his religious congregation in various leadership roles across multiple communities. In 2008, he was missioned to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, where he served as Pastor of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Saint Paul for nine years. During this time, he also ministered as a chaplain at several hospitals, including HealthPartners, HealthEast, and Fairview, and served as Administrator of Saint Matthew’s Church, also in Saint Paul.

In 2017, Father Biju formally joined the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He currently serves as Chaplain at Saint John’s Hospital in Maplewood and Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury.

On September 5, 2023, Father Biju joyfully celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his priestly ordination, marking 25 years of faithful service to God and His people.

Fluent in English, Italian, and several Indian languages, Father Biju will bring a wealth of spiritual depth, pastoral experience, and cultural richness to our parish.