Joseph Kariyil (born 11 January 1949) is an Indian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was bishop of Cochin from 2009 to 2024.

Joseph Kariyil was born on 11 January 1949 in Arthunkal, near Alleppey.

He was ordained a priest on 19 December 1973 by Bishop Alexander Edezhath at Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin.

On 2 March 2024, Pope Francis officially accepted bp Joseph Kariyil's resignation due to retirement age of 75 according to the 1983 Code of Canon Law.

He also served as the Director of Pastoral Orientation Centre and as the Vicar General of Cochin diocese.