EPARCHY of RAMANATHAPURAM (Syro-Malabar Church)

EPARCHY OF RAMANATHAPURAM (Syro-Malabar Church)

DIRECTORY - 2015

Published by THE EPARCHIAL CURIA CATHOLIC BISHOP’S HOUSE C/o HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL TRICHY ROAD, RAMANATHAPURAM COIMBATORE - 641 045, TN Phone: 0422-4221795 E-mail : [email protected] : dioceseoframanathapuram Website: www.dioceseoframanathapuram.com : www.dioceseoframanathapuram.org ONTENTS E OF C TABL

GENERAL INFORMATION 05 1. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH 05 2. THE ROMAN PONTIFF 07 3. WORLD POPULATION 10 4. THE STATE OF VATICAN 11 a. The Secretariat of State 11 b. Congregations 12 c. Tribunals 15 d. Pontifical Councils 16 e. Offices 17 f. Other Organs of the Roman Curia 17 g. Pontifical Commissions and Committees 17 h. Official Publications 17 5. CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ASIA 18 6. CATHOLIC CHURCH IN INDIA 18 a. The Apostolic Nunciature 18 b. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) 19 c. Three Episcopal Bodies 20 d. Common Centres of CBCI 20 e. Various Commissions, Councils and Committees of the CBCI 22 f. Ecclesiastical Provinces of India 23 7. CATHOLIC CHURCH IN TAMILNADU 25 8. CATHOLIC CHURCH IN KERALA 30 A. Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) 30 B. Common Concerns of KCBC 31 C. Office Bearers of the Various Commissions of KCBC 31 D. Latin Church 33 E. Syro-Malankara Church 36 F. The Syro-Malabar Church 39 1. Historical Overview 39 2. Major Archiepiscopal Curia 46 3. Syro-Malabar Statistics 51 4. Common Institutions 52 I. GENERAL INFORMATION 5. Syro - Malabar Metropolitan Provinces & other Eparchies 53 1. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH G. METROPOLITAN PROVINCE OF TRICHUR 65 The Church had its beginning in Palestine with the historical Pentecost 1. Historical Sketch 65 in Jerusalem, which happened subsequent to the resurrection and 2. The Prelates & Vicars General of the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Church, thus started, spread to Undivided Eparchy of Palghat 68 other regions of the world. As it spread, certain cities, like Jerusalem, A. Prelates 68 Antioch, Alexandria and Constantinople in the East and Rome in the 2. Vicars General 70 West of the Roman Empire, and India & Mesopotamia outside the Roman Empire, became centres of Christian life and missionary H. THE EPARCHY OF RAMANATHAPURAM 71 endeavours. Each centre developed its own practices of worship. a. Brief Historical Sketch 71 These various groups of the faithful were held together by a hierarchy b. The Erection of the Eparchy of Palghat 71 of their own. Thus separate Rites and individual Churches came into c. The Erection of the New Eparchy of Ramanathapuram 72 existence. But they were organically united in the Holy Spirit through d. The New Eparchy 74 the same faith and sacraments but grew with different liturgy, e. Bishop Paul Alappatt 75 discipline, spirituality and theology. Hence the Catholic Church is a 3. Various Organs of the Eparchial Administration 77 communion of different individual Churches. a. Curia 77 b. College of Consultors 77 The West & the East: The ecclesiastical distinction between the c. Finance Council 77 West and the East came into existence at the end of the third century. It d. Presbyteral Council 77 was Emperor Diocletian who for the convenience of administration e. Pastoral Council 79 made this division of the Roman Empire. Eastern empire was also f. Liturgical Commission 94 known as the Byzantine empire because its capital was Byzantium g. Construction Committee 95 (Constantinople) (the present Istanbul of Turkey). Based on this division, the Church also came to be known as Western and Eastern. h Other Committees 96 The Church which developed in and around Rome was called the G. Parishes & Stations 99 Western Church or the Latin Church and the other Churches which H. 1. Priests of the Eparchy 103 developed in other five centres either in the Eastern Roman Empire or 2. Priests working in the Eparchy 105 even more east to it were called Eastern Churches. These Churches I. Religious Institutes 107 were Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople (all in the Eastern Roman 1. Institutes for Men 107 empire), Armenia and Persia (further east to the Eastern Roman 2. Institutes for Women 110 Empire). J. Seminarians of the Eparchy 117 K. Institutions 118 As a result of evangelization drive and missionary enterprises under a. Ecclesiastical 118 the leadership of Propaganda Fide and Padrovado, which started th b. Educational 119 mainly by 15 century, and globalization and migration to various L. Associations & Movements 132 parts of the globe in search of means for livelihood and education, this M. Snippets from the History of the Eparchy 135 kind of distinction like Western and Eastern Churches which had been N. hn⁄m]\w 138 existing for a long time in the history of the Church, has become now O. Telephone Numbers 142 irrelevant. With the vision of the Church of Christ as the communion Eparchy of Ramanathapuram 05 Q. Important Numbers of the Public Utility 149 3. Syro-Malabar Statistics 51 4. Common Institutions 52 I. GENERAL INFORMATION 5. Syro - Malabar Metropolitan Provinces & other Eparchies 53 1. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH G. METROPOLITAN PROVINCE OF TRICHUR 65 The Church had its beginning in Palestine with the historical Pentecost 1. Historical Sketch 65 in Jerusalem, which happened subsequent to the resurrection and 2. The Prelates & Vicars General of the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Church, thus started, spread to Undivided Eparchy of Palghat 68 other regions of the world. As it spread, certain cities, like Jerusalem, A. Prelates 68 Antioch, Alexandria and Constantinople in the East and Rome in the 2. Vicars General 70 West of the Roman Empire, and India & Mesopotamia outside the Roman Empire, became centres of Christian life and missionary H. THE EPARCHY OF RAMANATHAPURAM 71 endeavours. Each centre developed its own practices of worship. a. Brief Historical Sketch 71 These various groups of the faithful were held together by a hierarchy b. The Erection of the Eparchy of Palghat 71 of their own. Thus separate Rites and individual Churches came into c. The Erection of the New Eparchy of Ramanathapuram 72 existence. But they were organically united in the Holy Spirit through d. The New Eparchy 74 the same faith and sacraments but grew with different liturgy, e. Bishop Paul Alappatt 75 discipline, spirituality and theology. Hence the Catholic Church is a 3. Various Organs of the Eparchial Administration 77 communion of different individual Churches. a. Curia 77 b. College of Consultors 77 The West & the East: The ecclesiastical distinction between the c. Finance Council 77 West and the East came into existence at the end of the third century. It d. Presbyteral Council 77 was Emperor Diocletian who for the convenience of administration e. Pastoral Council 79 made this division of the Roman Empire. Eastern empire was also f. Liturgical Commission 94 known as the Byzantine empire because its capital was Byzantium g. Construction Committee 95 (Constantinople) (the present Istanbul of Turkey). Based on this division, the Church also came to be known as Western and Eastern. h Other Committees 96 The Church which developed in and around Rome was called the G. Parishes & Stations 99 Western Church or the Latin Church and the other Churches which H. 1. Priests of the Eparchy 103 developed in other five centres either in the Eastern Roman Empire or 2. Priests working in the Eparchy 105 even more east to it were called Eastern Churches. These Churches I. Religious Institutes 107 were Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople (all in the Eastern Roman 1. Institutes for Men 107 empire), Armenia and Persia (further east to the Eastern Roman 2. Institutes for Women 110 Empire). J. Seminarians of the Eparchy 117 K. Institutions 118 As a result of evangelization drive and missionary enterprises under a. Ecclesiastical 118 the leadership of Propaganda Fide and Padrovado, which started th b. Educational 119 mainly by 15 century, and globalization and migration to various L. Associations & Movements 132 parts of the globe in search of means for livelihood and education, this M. Snippets from the History of the Eparchy 135 kind of distinction like Western and Eastern Churches which had been N. hn⁄m]\w 138 existing for a long time in the history of the Church, has become now O. Telephone Numbers 142 irrelevant. With the vision of the Church of Christ as the communion Eparchy of Ramanathapuram 05 Q. Important Numbers of the Public Utility 149 of different individual Churches sui iuris which emerged from the second Vatican Council, there is no “so called fixed boundary” for any THE ROMAN PONTIFF Church sui iuris in the world. Wherever there is sizeable number of the faithful belonging to a particular sui iuris church in the Catholic Communion, whether it be in the West or in the East, it is entitled to have its own pastoral leadership, Liturgy, discipline, administration etc. (cf. CCEO c. 916 #5), subject to the Supreme authority of the Church. Thus the One, Holy, Apostolic and Catholic Church of Christ is a communion of different Churches sui iuris (LG 8; 23, OE 1-3; UR 16- 17, CCEO c. 27). At present, there are 23 Sui iuris Churches in the Catholic communion under six ecclesial traditions. Church Tradition Sui iuris Church Status Latin Latin Church Patriarchal Alexandrian Coptic Church Patriarchal Ethiopic Church Metropolitan Antiochean Maronite Church Patriarchal HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS West Syrian Church Patriarchal The Vicar of Christ Syro-Malankara Church Major Archiepiscopal 266th Successor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Armenian Armenian Church Patriarchal The Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church East Syrian Chaldean Church Patriarchal Patriarch of the Latin Church, Primate of Italy, Syro-Malabar Church Major Archiepiscopal The Archbishop of Rome and Metropolitan of the Roman Province Byzantine Albanese Church Apostolic Administrator The Sovereign of the State of Vatican City Byzantine church of The Servant of the Servants of God the Krizevci Eparchy Apostolic exarchate Belarussian Church No hierarchy at present Born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) : 17-12-1936 Bulgarian Church Apostolic exarchate Ordained Priest : 13-12-1969 Greek Church Apostolic exarchate Archbishop of Buenos Aires : 28-02-1998 Greek-Melkite Church Patriarchal Created Cardinal : 21-02-2001 Hungarian Church Eparchy President, Argentinian Catholic Italo-Albanese Church Eparchy Bishops' Conference : 2008-2013 Greek Mecedonian Church Apostolic exarchate Elected Pope : 13-03-2013 Romanian Church Major Archiepiscopal Enthroned : 19-03-2013 Russian Church Apostolic exarchate Ruthenian Church Metropolitan Address : Slovak Church Metropolitan Apostolic Palace Ukrainian Church Major Archiepiscopal I-00120 Vatican City 06 07 of different individual Churches sui iuris which emerged from the second Vatican Council, there is no “so called fixed boundary” for any THE ROMAN PONTIFF Church sui iuris in the world. Wherever there is sizeable number of the faithful belonging to a particular sui iuris church in the Catholic Communion, whether it be in the West or in the East, it is entitled to have its own pastoral leadership, Liturgy, discipline, administration etc. (cf. CCEO c. 916 #5), subject to the Supreme authority of the Church. Thus the One, Holy, Apostolic and Catholic Church of Christ is a communion of different Churches sui iuris (LG 8; 23, OE 1-3; UR 16- 17, CCEO c. 27). At present, there are 23 Sui iuris Churches in the Catholic communion under six ecclesial traditions. Church Tradition Sui iuris Church Status Latin Latin Church Patriarchal Alexandrian Coptic Church Patriarchal Ethiopic Church Metropolitan Antiochean Maronite Church Patriarchal HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS West Syrian Church Patriarchal The Vicar of Christ Syro-Malankara Church Major Archiepiscopal 266th Successor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Armenian Armenian Church Patriarchal The Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church East Syrian Chaldean Church Patriarchal Patriarch of the Latin Church, Primate of Italy, Syro-Malabar Church Major Archiepiscopal The Archbishop of Rome and Metropolitan of the Roman Province Byzantine Albanese Church Apostolic Administrator The Sovereign of the State of Vatican City Byzantine church of The Servant of the Servants of God the Krizevci Eparchy Apostolic exarchate Belarussian Church No hierarchy at present Born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) : 17-12-1936 Bulgarian Church Apostolic exarchate Ordained Priest : 13-12-1969 Greek Church Apostolic exarchate Archbishop of Buenos Aires : 28-02-1998 Greek-Melkite Church Patriarchal Created Cardinal : 21-02-2001 Hungarian Church Eparchy President, Argentinian Catholic Italo-Albanese Church Eparchy Bishops' Conference : 2008-2013 Greek Mecedonian Church Apostolic exarchate Elected Pope : 13-03-2013 Romanian Church Major Archiepiscopal Enthroned : 19-03-2013 Russian Church Apostolic exarchate Ruthenian Church Metropolitan Address : Slovak Church Metropolitan Apostolic Palace Ukrainian Church Major Archiepiscopal I-00120 Vatican City 06 07 POPE FRANCIS the Colegio del Salvador in Buenos Aires and next to the Jesuit Church in the city of Cordoba as spiritual director and confessor. The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Begoglio hails from On 20th May 1992 Pope John Paul II appointed him titular Bishop of Argentina. 76 year old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires was Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires. On 27th May he received prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remained a simple Episcopal ordination from the Cardinal in the Cathedral. He chose as pastor who was deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he had rd his Episcopal motto miserando atque eligendo. On 03 June, 1997, he been travelling extensively on the underground and by bus during the was raised to the dignity of Co-adjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires. 15 years of his Episcopal ministry. Not even nine months had passed when, upon the death of Cardinal “My people are poor and I am one of them”, he has said more than Quarracino, he succeeded him on 28th February 1998, as Archbishop, once, explaining his decision to live in an apartment and cook his own Primate of Argentina and Ordinary for the faithful of various Eastern supper. He has always advised his priests to show mercy and apostolic Churches in Argentina who had no Ordinary of their own Churches courage and to keep their doors open to everyone. The worst thing that sui iuris. Three years later, at the Consistory of 21 February 2001, could happen to the Church, he has said on various occasions, “is Pope John Paul II created him Cardinal, assigning him the title of the what De Lubac called spiritual worldliness”, which means, “being Parish of San Roberto Bellarmino. He asked the faithful not to come self-centred”. And when he speaks of social justice, he calls people to Rome to celebrate his taking possession of cardinalship, but rather first of all to pick up the Catechism, to rediscover the Ten to donate to the poor what they would have spent on the journey. As Commandments and the Beatitudes. His project is simple: if you Grand chancellor of the Catholic University of Argentina, he is the follow Christ, you understand that “trampling upon a person's dignity author of the books: Meditaciones para religiosos (1982), is a serious sin”. Reflexiones sobre la vida apostolica (1992) and Reflexiones de He was born in Buenos Aires on 17th December 1936 as the son of esperanza (1992). Italian immigrants. His father Mario was an accountant employed by In October 2001 he was appointed General relator to the 10th the railways and his mother Regina Sivori was a committed wife Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Episcopal dedicated to raising their five children. He graduated as a chemical ministry. This task was entrusted to him at the last minute to replace technician and then chose the path of the priesthood, entering the Cardinal Edward Michael Egan, Archbishop of New York, who was th eparchial Seminary of Villa Devoto. On 11 March 1958 he entered obliged to stay in his homeland because of the terrorist attacks on 11th the novitiate of the Society of Jesus. On 13th December 1969 he was September in the same year. At the Synod he placed particular ordained priest by Archbishop Ramon Jose Castellano. He continued emphasis on “the prophetic mission of the bishop”, his being a his training between 1970 and 1971 at the University of Alcala de “prophet of justice”, his duty to “preach ceaselessly” the social Henares, Spain, and on 22nd April 1973 made his final profession with doctrine of the Church and also “to express an authentic judgement in the Jesuits. matters of faith and morals”. He declined to be appointed as President On 31st July 1973 he was elected Provincial of the Jesuits in of the Argentinian Bishops' Conference in 2002, but three years later Argentina, an office he held for six years. In March 1986 he went to he was elected and then, in 2008, reconfirmed for a further three-year Germany to finish his doctoral thesis; his superiors then sent him to mandate. Meanwhile, in April 2005 he took part in the Conclave in

08 09 POPE FRANCIS the Colegio del Salvador in Buenos Aires and next to the Jesuit Church in the city of Cordoba as spiritual director and confessor. The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Begoglio hails from On 20th May 1992 Pope John Paul II appointed him titular Bishop of Argentina. 76 year old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires was Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires. On 27th May he received prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remained a simple Episcopal ordination from the Cardinal in the Cathedral. He chose as pastor who was deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he had rd his Episcopal motto miserando atque eligendo. On 03 June, 1997, he been travelling extensively on the underground and by bus during the was raised to the dignity of Co-adjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires. 15 years of his Episcopal ministry. Not even nine months had passed when, upon the death of Cardinal “My people are poor and I am one of them”, he has said more than Quarracino, he succeeded him on 28th February 1998, as Archbishop, once, explaining his decision to live in an apartment and cook his own Primate of Argentina and Ordinary for the faithful of various Eastern supper. He has always advised his priests to show mercy and apostolic Churches in Argentina who had no Ordinary of their own Churches courage and to keep their doors open to everyone. The worst thing that sui iuris. Three years later, at the Consistory of 21 February 2001, could happen to the Church, he has said on various occasions, “is Pope John Paul II created him Cardinal, assigning him the title of the what De Lubac called spiritual worldliness”, which means, “being Parish of San Roberto Bellarmino. He asked the faithful not to come self-centred”. And when he speaks of social justice, he calls people to Rome to celebrate his taking possession of cardinalship, but rather first of all to pick up the Catechism, to rediscover the Ten to donate to the poor what they would have spent on the journey. As Commandments and the Beatitudes. His project is simple: if you Grand chancellor of the Catholic University of Argentina, he is the follow Christ, you understand that “trampling upon a person's dignity author of the books: Meditaciones para religiosos (1982), is a serious sin”. Reflexiones sobre la vida apostolica (1992) and Reflexiones de He was born in Buenos Aires on 17th December 1936 as the son of esperanza (1992). Italian immigrants. His father Mario was an accountant employed by In October 2001 he was appointed General relator to the 10th the railways and his mother Regina Sivori was a committed wife Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Episcopal dedicated to raising their five children. He graduated as a chemical ministry. This task was entrusted to him at the last minute to replace technician and then chose the path of the priesthood, entering the Cardinal Edward Michael Egan, Archbishop of New York, who was th eparchial Seminary of Villa Devoto. On 11 March 1958 he entered obliged to stay in his homeland because of the terrorist attacks on 11th the novitiate of the Society of Jesus. On 13th December 1969 he was September in the same year. At the Synod he placed particular ordained priest by Archbishop Ramon Jose Castellano. He continued emphasis on “the prophetic mission of the bishop”, his being a his training between 1970 and 1971 at the University of Alcala de “prophet of justice”, his duty to “preach ceaselessly” the social Henares, Spain, and on 22nd April 1973 made his final profession with doctrine of the Church and also “to express an authentic judgement in the Jesuits. matters of faith and morals”. He declined to be appointed as President On 31st July 1973 he was elected Provincial of the Jesuits in of the Argentinian Bishops' Conference in 2002, but three years later Argentina, an office he held for six years. In March 1986 he went to he was elected and then, in 2008, reconfirmed for a further three-year Germany to finish his doctoral thesis; his superiors then sent him to mandate. Meanwhile, in April 2005 he took part in the Conclave in

08 09 which Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Pope. Hindu : 1 billion Buddhists : 500 million As Archbishop of Buenos Aires- an Archdiocese with more than three Jews : 14 million million inhabitants- he had in his mind a missionary project based on Sikhs : 30 million communion and evangelization. He had four main goals: open and Jain : 4.25 million brotherly communities, an informed laity with leadership roles, evangelization efforts addressed to every inhabitant of the city, and 4. THE STATE OF VATICAN assistance to the poor and the sick.He aimed at re-evangelization of Buenos Aires, “taking into account those who live there, its structure According to the Lateran Treaty of Feb. 11, 1929 with the and history”. He asked priests and lay people to work together. In Government of Italy, the Vatican City is an independent State and September 2009 he launched solidarity campaign for the bicentenary Pope is its sovereign. This is the smallest State in the world with the of the Independence of the country. Two hundred charitable agencies area of only 108 acres. The Roman Pontiff has at present were to be set up by 2016. And on a continental scale, he expected Ambassadors in 192 countries / International organizations as much from the impact of the message of the Aparecida Conference in Apostolic Nuncios / Delegates. 2007, to the point of describing it as the “Evangelii Nuntiandi of Latin ROMAN CURIA America”. The Roman Curia consists of various dicasteries and offices which As a cardinal, he had been a member of the Congregation for Divine assist the Roman Pontiff in one way or other in the exercise of his Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the Congregation for supreme pastoral mission of the Catholic Church (Pastor Bonus, art. 1). the Clergy, the Congregation for the Institutes of the Consecrated Life a. The Secretariat of State and the Societies of the Apostolic Life, the Pontifical Council for the Secretary : His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Paroline Family and the Pontifical Commission for the Latin America. He was Apostolic Palace elected Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church on 13th March 2013. I - 00120 Vatican City He chose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assissi. He took canonical Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3913 possession of the new office on 19th March 2013. VIVA IL PAPA! Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 5255 Web : www. Vatican.va / roman_curia / Secretariat - state 3. WORLD POPULATION This consists of two sections a. Christian (approximately) (I) General Affairs Catholics : 1.2 billion Protestants : 390 million This section assists the Roman Pontiff more closely and coordinate Orthodox : 240 million the functions of the various departments of the Roman Curia in the Anglicans : 82 million government of the universal Church. Other Christians: Secretary Substitute: Most Rev. Giovanni Angelo Becciu Address : Apostolic Palace b. Other Religions I-00120 Vatican City Muslims : 1.6 billion Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3438 10 11 which Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Pope. Hindu : 1 billion Buddhists : 500 million As Archbishop of Buenos Aires- an Archdiocese with more than three Jews : 14 million million inhabitants- he had in his mind a missionary project based on Sikhs : 30 million communion and evangelization. He had four main goals: open and Jain : 4.25 million brotherly communities, an informed laity with leadership roles, evangelization efforts addressed to every inhabitant of the city, and 4. THE STATE OF VATICAN assistance to the poor and the sick.He aimed at re-evangelization of Buenos Aires, “taking into account those who live there, its structure According to the Lateran Treaty of Feb. 11, 1929 with the and history”. He asked priests and lay people to work together. In Government of Italy, the Vatican City is an independent State and September 2009 he launched solidarity campaign for the bicentenary Pope is its sovereign. This is the smallest State in the world with the of the Independence of the country. Two hundred charitable agencies area of only 108 acres. The Roman Pontiff has at present were to be set up by 2016. And on a continental scale, he expected Ambassadors in 192 countries / International organizations as much from the impact of the message of the Aparecida Conference in Apostolic Nuncios / Delegates. 2007, to the point of describing it as the “Evangelii Nuntiandi of Latin ROMAN CURIA America”. The Roman Curia consists of various dicasteries and offices which As a cardinal, he had been a member of the Congregation for Divine assist the Roman Pontiff in one way or other in the exercise of his Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the Congregation for supreme pastoral mission of the Catholic Church (Pastor Bonus, art. 1). the Clergy, the Congregation for the Institutes of the Consecrated Life a. The Secretariat of State and the Societies of the Apostolic Life, the Pontifical Council for the Secretary : His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Paroline Family and the Pontifical Commission for the Latin America. He was Apostolic Palace elected Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church on 13th March 2013. I - 00120 Vatican City He chose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assissi. He took canonical Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3913 possession of the new office on 19th March 2013. VIVA IL PAPA! Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 5255 Web : www. Vatican.va / roman_curia / Secretariat - state 3. WORLD POPULATION This consists of two sections a. Christian (approximately) (I) General Affairs Catholics : 1.2 billion Protestants : 390 million This section assists the Roman Pontiff more closely and coordinate Orthodox : 240 million the functions of the various departments of the Roman Curia in the Anglicans : 82 million government of the universal Church. Other Christians: Secretary Substitute: Most Rev. Giovanni Angelo Becciu Address : Apostolic Palace b. Other Religions I-00120 Vatican City Muslims : 1.6 billion Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3438 10 11 Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 5088 Churches except in those matters, which come under the Congregations for the Doctrine of Faith, for the Cause of Saints and ii) Relationship with Civil Governments for the Divine Cult and the Discipline of the Sacraments. This Section deals with the diplomatic relationship with the Civil Prefect : His Eminence Leonardo Cardinal Sandri Governments. Besides, it handles the matters which are entrusted by Secretary : Archbishop Mar Cyril Vasil SJ the Roman Pontiff with regard to the civil laws and administration of In charge of the Syro-Malabar Church the Pontifical Commission for Social Communication. : Mgr. Maclean Camings Secretary : Most Rev. Dominique Francois Joseph Mambertie Address : Via della Conciliazione 34 Apostolic Palace I - 00193 Rome, Italy I - 00120 Vatican City Phone : 0039-06-6988-4282; 6988-4490 Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3014 Fax : 0039-06-6988-4300 Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 – 5364 (iii)Congregation for the Divine Cult and Discipline of the iii. Secretariat for the Pontifical Economical affairs: Sacraments It is to coordinate and oversee the financial affairs of the State of All matters regarding Divine worship, Liturgy, Para-liturgies except Vatican & the Apostolic See those reserved to the Congregations for the Doctrine of Faith, the President : George Cardinal Pell Eastern Churches and for the Clergy, and the dispensation from the b. Congregations Ratified and Non-consummated marriages . Prefect : His Eminence Antonio Canizares Llovera (i) Congregation for the Docrine of Faith Secretary : Most Rev. Arthur Roche All matters pertaining to faith and morals and customs connected with Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni 10, faith and morals and examination of new teachings and promotion of Piazza Pio XII, I - 00193 Rome, Italy studies concerning such teachings come under this dicastery. It is also Phone : 0039-06-6988-4316, 6988-4318, 6988-4326 endowed with the scrutiny of any teaching contrary to the principles Fax : 0039-06-6988-3499 of faith and the examination and censorship of books. Prefect : His Eminence Gerhard Ludwig Cardinal Mueller (iv) Congregation for the Cause of Saints Secretary : Most. Rev. Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer SJ The matters connected with beatification and canonization of saints Address : Piazza del S. Ufficio - II come under this dicastery I - 00193 Rome, Italy Prefect : His Eminence Angelo Cardinal Amato SDB Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3357, 6988 - 3413 Secretary : Most. Rev. Marcello Bartolucci Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3409 Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni (ii) Congregation for the Eastern Churches 10, Piazza Pio XII I - 00193, Rome, Italy This dicastery deals with persons and things pertaining to the Eastern Phone : 0039-06-6988-4247 12 13 Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 5088 Churches except in those matters, which come under the Congregations for the Doctrine of Faith, for the Cause of Saints and ii) Relationship with Civil Governments for the Divine Cult and the Discipline of the Sacraments. This Section deals with the diplomatic relationship with the Civil Prefect : His Eminence Leonardo Cardinal Sandri Governments. Besides, it handles the matters which are entrusted by Secretary : Archbishop Mar Cyril Vasil SJ the Roman Pontiff with regard to the civil laws and administration of In charge of the Syro-Malabar Church the Pontifical Commission for Social Communication. : Mgr. Maclean Camings Secretary : Most Rev. Dominique Francois Joseph Mambertie Address : Via della Conciliazione 34 Apostolic Palace I - 00193 Rome, Italy I - 00120 Vatican City Phone : 0039-06-6988-4282; 6988-4490 Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3014 Fax : 0039-06-6988-4300 Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 – 5364 (iii)Congregation for the Divine Cult and Discipline of the iii. Secretariat for the Pontifical Economical affairs: Sacraments It is to coordinate and oversee the financial affairs of the State of All matters regarding Divine worship, Liturgy, Para-liturgies except Vatican & the Apostolic See those reserved to the Congregations for the Doctrine of Faith, the President : George Cardinal Pell Eastern Churches and for the Clergy, and the dispensation from the b. Congregations Ratified and Non-consummated marriages . Prefect : His Eminence Antonio Canizares Llovera (i) Congregation for the Docrine of Faith Secretary : Most Rev. Arthur Roche All matters pertaining to faith and morals and customs connected with Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni 10, faith and morals and examination of new teachings and promotion of Piazza Pio XII, I - 00193 Rome, Italy studies concerning such teachings come under this dicastery. It is also Phone : 0039-06-6988-4316, 6988-4318, 6988-4326 endowed with the scrutiny of any teaching contrary to the principles Fax : 0039-06-6988-3499 of faith and the examination and censorship of books. Prefect : His Eminence Gerhard Ludwig Cardinal Mueller (iv) Congregation for the Cause of Saints Secretary : Most. Rev. Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer SJ The matters connected with beatification and canonization of saints Address : Piazza del S. Ufficio - II come under this dicastery I - 00193 Rome, Italy Prefect : His Eminence Angelo Cardinal Amato SDB Phone : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3357, 6988 - 3413 Secretary : Most. Rev. Marcello Bartolucci Fax : 0039 - 06 - 6988 - 3409 Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni (ii) Congregation for the Eastern Churches 10, Piazza Pio XII I - 00193, Rome, Italy This dicastery deals with persons and things pertaining to the Eastern Phone : 0039-06-6988-4247 12 13 Fax : 0039-06-6988-1935 clergy and the dispensation from the diaconate and priesthood are the competence of this Congregation. (v) Congregation for the Bishops. Prefect : His Eminence Beniamino Cardinal Stella The matters that concern the person and office of bishops and state of Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni 3, the dioceses of the territory which comes under this congregation, Piazza Pio XII,1-00193, Rome, Italy examination of the Quinquennial Report, arranging the visit to the Phone : 0039-06-6988-4151 Apostolic See of Bishop in the territory which comes under this dicastery and all matters pertaining to particular councils and Fax : 0039-06-6988-4845 Episcopal conferences, drawing up the norms for the pastoral (viii) Congregation for the Institutes of the Consecrated Life and guidance of Bishops and the arrangment of “Ad Limina” visit of Societies of Apostolic Life: Bishops belong to this congregation. It promotes and supervises the practice of the Evangelical Counsels Prefect : His Eminence Marc Quellet PSS in the institutes of the Consecrated life and the Societies of the Secretary : Most Rev. Ilson de Jesus Montanari Apostolic Life of the Latin church . Perfect : Most Rev. Dr. Joao Braz de Aviz Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni Secretary : Most Rev. Jose Rodriguez Carbalo OFM 10, Piazza Pio XII Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni I - 00193 Rome, Italy 3, Piazza Pio XII, I - 00193 Rome, Italy Phone : 0039-06-6988-4217 Phone : 0039-06-6988-4128 Fax : 0039-06-6988-4526 Fax : 0039-06-6988-5303 (ix) Congregation for the Catholic Education: (vi) Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Propaganda Fide) To this Congregation is entrusted the erection, direction, temporal administration of Seminaries and Theological faculties and the It deals with the persons and things of the Latin dioceses of the promotion and organization of Catholic Education. Mission territories entrusted to its care. Prefect : His Eminence Zenon Cardinal Grocholewski Prefect : Most Rev. Fernando Cardinal Filoni Secretary : Most Rev. Angelo Vincenzo Zani Secretary : Most Rev. Savio Hon Tai-Fai, SDB Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni Address : Palazzo di Propaganda Fide 3, Piazza Pio XII, I-00193 Rome, Italy Piazza di Spagna 48, I - 00187 Rome, Italy Phone : 0039-06-6988-4167 Phone : 0039-06-6987-9299 Fax : 0039-06-6988-4172 Fax : 0039-06-6988-0118,6988-0246 c. Tribunals (vii) Congregation for the Clegy (i) The Apostolic Penitentiary Promotion of the spiritual, pastoral and intellectual renewal of the This dicastery is competent on matters related to the internal forum 14 15 Fax : 0039-06-6988-1935 clergy and the dispensation from the diaconate and priesthood are the competence of this Congregation. (v) Congregation for the Bishops. Prefect : His Eminence Beniamino Cardinal Stella The matters that concern the person and office of bishops and state of Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni 3, the dioceses of the territory which comes under this congregation, Piazza Pio XII,1-00193, Rome, Italy examination of the Quinquennial Report, arranging the visit to the Phone : 0039-06-6988-4151 Apostolic See of Bishop in the territory which comes under this dicastery and all matters pertaining to particular councils and Fax : 0039-06-6988-4845 Episcopal conferences, drawing up the norms for the pastoral (viii) Congregation for the Institutes of the Consecrated Life and guidance of Bishops and the arrangment of “Ad Limina” visit of Societies of Apostolic Life: Bishops belong to this congregation. It promotes and supervises the practice of the Evangelical Counsels Prefect : His Eminence Marc Quellet PSS in the institutes of the Consecrated life and the Societies of the Secretary : Most Rev. Ilson de Jesus Montanari Apostolic Life of the Latin church . Perfect : Most Rev. Dr. Joao Braz de Aviz Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni Secretary : Most Rev. Jose Rodriguez Carbalo OFM 10, Piazza Pio XII Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni I - 00193 Rome, Italy 3, Piazza Pio XII, I - 00193 Rome, Italy Phone : 0039-06-6988-4217 Phone : 0039-06-6988-4128 Fax : 0039-06-6988-4526 Fax : 0039-06-6988-5303 (ix) Congregation for the Catholic Education: (vi) Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Propaganda Fide) To this Congregation is entrusted the erection, direction, temporal administration of Seminaries and Theological faculties and the It deals with the persons and things of the Latin dioceses of the promotion and organization of Catholic Education. Mission territories entrusted to its care. Prefect : His Eminence Zenon Cardinal Grocholewski Prefect : Most Rev. Fernando Cardinal Filoni Secretary : Most Rev. Angelo Vincenzo Zani Secretary : Most Rev. Savio Hon Tai-Fai, SDB Address : Palazzo delle Congregazioni Address : Palazzo di Propaganda Fide 3, Piazza Pio XII, I-00193 Rome, Italy Piazza di Spagna 48, I - 00187 Rome, Italy Phone : 0039-06-6988-4167 Phone : 0039-06-6987-9299 Fax : 0039-06-6988-4172 Fax : 0039-06-6988-0118,6988-0246 c. Tribunals (vii) Congregation for the Clegy (i) The Apostolic Penitentiary Promotion of the spiritual, pastoral and intellectual renewal of the This dicastery is competent on matters related to the internal forum 14 15 and indulgence. ii Ponticial Council for Promotion of Christian Unity Major Penitentiary: His Eminence Mauro Cardinal Piacenza iii Pontifical Council for the Family Regent : Mgr. Krizyszrof Nykiel iv Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Address : Palazzo della Cancelleria Apostolica, v Pontifical Council for “Cor Unum” Piazza della Cancelleria, 1 vi Pontifical Council for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Tourists I - 00186 Rome, Italy vii Ponticical Concil for Health Care Workers Phone : 0039-06-6988-7619 viii Pontifical Council for Interpretation of the Legislative Texts Fax : 0039-06-6988-7557 ix Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue (ii) Supreme Tribunal of Apostolic Signature x Pointifical Council for Culture xi Pontifical Council for Social Communications The Apostolic Signature has the role of a moderator in the xii. Pontifical Council for New Evangelization administration of justice and functions as the Supreme Tribunal of the Catholic Church. It sees that justice in the Church is correctly e. Offices administered. i Apostolic Chamber Prefect : His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke ii Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See Secretary : Most Rev. Frans Daneels O. Praem iii Prefecture of the Economic Affairs of the Apostolic See Address : Palazzo della Cancelleria Apostolica f. Other Organs of the Roman Curia Piazza della Cancelleria 1, i Prefecture of the Pontifical House-hold I - 00186 Rome, Italy ii Office of the Liturgical Celebration of the Roman Pontiff Phone : 0039-06-6988-7520 iii Central Office of the Statistics of the Church Fax : 0039-06-6899-7553 g. Pontifical Commissions and Committees (iii) The Roman Rota i Pontifical Commission for Cultural Goods of the Church This is the Tirbunal of third instance for the Latin Church at the ii Pontifical Commission for the Sacred Archeology Apostolic see. It safeguards rights within the Church. It fosters unity iii Pontifical Biblical Commission of jurisprudence. iv Pontifical Commission for the Revision and Improvement of the Dean : Most Rev. Pio Vito Pinto Vulgate Piazza della Cancelleria 1, v Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” I - 00186 Rome, Italy vi International Theological Commission Phone : 0039-06-6988-7502 vii Pontifical Commission for History, Science etc. Fax : 0039-06-6988-7554 viii Pontifical Commission for the Eucharistic Congress d. Pontifical Councils ix. Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors I Pontifical Council for the Laity

16 17 and indulgence. ii Ponticial Council for Promotion of Christian Unity Major Penitentiary: His Eminence Mauro Cardinal Piacenza iii Pontifical Council for the Family Regent : Mgr. Krizyszrof Nykiel iv Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace Address : Palazzo della Cancelleria Apostolica, v Pontifical Council for “Cor Unum” Piazza della Cancelleria, 1 vi Pontifical Council for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Tourists I - 00186 Rome, Italy vii Ponticical Concil for Health Care Workers Phone : 0039-06-6988-7619 viii Pontifical Council for Interpretation of the Legislative Texts Fax : 0039-06-6988-7557 ix Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue (ii) Supreme Tribunal of Apostolic Signature x Pointifical Council for Culture xi Pontifical Council for Social Communications The Apostolic Signature has the role of a moderator in the xii. Pontifical Council for New Evangelization administration of justice and functions as the Supreme Tribunal of the Catholic Church. It sees that justice in the Church is correctly e. Offices administered. i Apostolic Chamber Prefect : His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke ii Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See Secretary : Most Rev. Frans Daneels O. Praem iii Prefecture of the Economic Affairs of the Apostolic See Address : Palazzo della Cancelleria Apostolica f. Other Organs of the Roman Curia Piazza della Cancelleria 1, i Prefecture of the Pontifical House-hold I - 00186 Rome, Italy ii Office of the Liturgical Celebration of the Roman Pontiff Phone : 0039-06-6988-7520 iii Central Office of the Statistics of the Church Fax : 0039-06-6899-7553 g. Pontifical Commissions and Committees (iii) The Roman Rota i Pontifical Commission for Cultural Goods of the Church This is the Tirbunal of third instance for the Latin Church at the ii Pontifical Commission for the Sacred Archeology Apostolic see. It safeguards rights within the Church. It fosters unity iii Pontifical Biblical Commission of jurisprudence. iv Pontifical Commission for the Revision and Improvement of the Dean : Most Rev. Pio Vito Pinto Vulgate Piazza della Cancelleria 1, v Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” I - 00186 Rome, Italy vi International Theological Commission Phone : 0039-06-6988-7502 vii Pontifical Commission for History, Science etc. Fax : 0039-06-6988-7554 viii Pontifical Commission for the Eucharistic Congress d. Pontifical Councils ix. Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors I Pontifical Council for the Laity

16 17 h. Official Publications an Apostolic Nunciature. The Nuncio represents the Pope both before i “Acta Apostolicae Sedis” (Official Bullettin of the Roman Curia) the Civil Government and the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy. ii “L'Osservatore Romano” (Weekly) The Apostolic Nuncio : Most Rev. Salvatore Pennacchio Address : Apostolic Nunciature, 50-C Niti Marg, 5. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ASIA Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 FEDERATION OF ASIAN BISHOPS' CONFERENCE (FABC) Phone : 011-26889184, 26889187 The Fedreation of Asian Bishops' Conference is a Catholic Organization 42492300 for Co-operation among Bishops' Confrences in Asia. FABC was Fax : 011-26874286 founded by 180 Asian Bishops gathered at Manila in the presence of Website : www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com His Holiness Pope Paul VI in November 1970 during his historic visit E-mail : [email protected] to the East and South East Asia. FABC Plenary Assembly consists of all the Bishops of Asia who come together once in four years. The b. Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) central Committee includes presidents of all the Episcopal The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) which is a Conferences of Asia and meets once in every two years. permanent association of the Catholic Hierarchy of India was Officials: constituted at Chennai during the Metropolitans' conference held in President : His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias September 1944. Its purpose is to facilitate common interests of the Catholic Church in India. Its national office was in Bangalore. The Archbishop's House, 21 Nathalal Parekh Marg resolutions of the Conference are considered to be the voice of the Mumbai – 400 001, MS, INDIA Indian Catholic Church. In 1962 its national headquarters was Secretary General : Most Rev. Raymond L.O. Toole, SFM transferred from Bangalore to New Delhi within the campus of the Central Sacretariat, FABC Archbishop's House. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India is a P. B. No. 2984, 16 Caine Road, Hongkong registered society under Registration Act XXI of 1860 (Reg. No. Phone : (00825) 25258021, 25223992 S/5962 of 15-10-1973) Fax : 25213095 President : Moran Mor Baselios Mar Cardinal Cleemis Website : fabc.org (Trivandrum) E-mail : [email protected] Vice Presidents : Most Rev. Archbishop Andrews Thazhath (Trichur) 6. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN INDIA : Most Rev. Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao a. The Apostolic Nunciature (Goa & Daman) The Apostolic Delegation of the East Indies established in 1881 was Secretary General : Most. Rev. Archbishop Albert D'Souza (Agra) raised to the rank of an Apostolic Inter-Nunciature in 1948 with the Deputy Secretary General establishment of diplomatic relation between India and the Apostolic & Spokesperson : Rev. Dr. Joseph Chinnayan See. In 1967 the Apostolic Inter-Nunciature was raised to the status of CBCI Centre, Ashok Place I,

18 19 h. Official Publications an Apostolic Nunciature. The Nuncio represents the Pope both before i “Acta Apostolicae Sedis” (Official Bullettin of the Roman Curia) the Civil Government and the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy. ii “L'Osservatore Romano” (Weekly) The Apostolic Nuncio : Most Rev. Salvatore Pennacchio Address : Apostolic Nunciature, 50-C Niti Marg, 5. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ASIA Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 FEDERATION OF ASIAN BISHOPS' CONFERENCE (FABC) Phone : 011-26889184, 26889187 The Fedreation of Asian Bishops' Conference is a Catholic Organization 42492300 for Co-operation among Bishops' Confrences in Asia. FABC was Fax : 011-26874286 founded by 180 Asian Bishops gathered at Manila in the presence of Website : www.apostolicnunciatureindia.com His Holiness Pope Paul VI in November 1970 during his historic visit E-mail : [email protected] to the East and South East Asia. FABC Plenary Assembly consists of all the Bishops of Asia who come together once in four years. The b. Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) central Committee includes presidents of all the Episcopal The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) which is a Conferences of Asia and meets once in every two years. permanent association of the Catholic Hierarchy of India was Officials: constituted at Chennai during the Metropolitans' conference held in President : His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias September 1944. Its purpose is to facilitate common interests of the Catholic Church in India. Its national office was in Bangalore. The Archbishop's House, 21 Nathalal Parekh Marg resolutions of the Conference are considered to be the voice of the Mumbai – 400 001, MS, INDIA Indian Catholic Church. In 1962 its national headquarters was Secretary General : Most Rev. Raymond L.O. Toole, SFM transferred from Bangalore to New Delhi within the campus of the Central Sacretariat, FABC Archbishop's House. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India is a P. B. No. 2984, 16 Caine Road, Hongkong registered society under Registration Act XXI of 1860 (Reg. No. Phone : (00825) 25258021, 25223992 S/5962 of 15-10-1973) Fax : 25213095 President : Moran Mor Baselios Mar Cardinal Cleemis Website : fabc.org (Trivandrum) E-mail : [email protected] Vice Presidents : Most Rev. Archbishop Andrews Thazhath (Trichur) 6. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN INDIA : Most Rev. Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao a. The Apostolic Nunciature (Goa & Daman) The Apostolic Delegation of the East Indies established in 1881 was Secretary General : Most. Rev. Archbishop Albert D'Souza (Agra) raised to the rank of an Apostolic Inter-Nunciature in 1948 with the Deputy Secretary General establishment of diplomatic relation between India and the Apostolic & Spokesperson : Rev. Dr. Joseph Chinnayan See. In 1967 the Apostolic Inter-Nunciature was raised to the status of CBCI Centre, Ashok Place I,

18 19 Near Goldakkhana, New Delhi - 110001 (estd-1967) E-mail : [email protected] Chairman : Most Rev. Thomas Dabre Website : www.cbcisite.com, www.indiancatholicb.in Director : Fr. Sagaya John nd Phone : 011-23344470, 23362956, 23344695 Address : Post bag No. 8426, Hutchins road, 2 Cross Fax : 011-23364615, 23715146 Bangalore- 560 084, Karnataka c. Three Episcopal Bodies: Phone : 080- 25472369 1. Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) of the Latin E-mail : [email protected] Church: Website : www.nbclcindia.in President : His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias 2. National Vocation Service Centre (NVSC) (estd: 1969) Office : CCBI Secretariat, CCBI Centre Chairman : Most Rev. Anil Joseph Thomas Couto nd PB No. 8490, Hutchins road, 2 Cross, Director : Fr. Gratian Carlo, SJ Bangalore – 560 084 Karnataka Address : National Vocation Service Centre (NVSC) Phone : 080-25498282 Near Christ the King church Website : www.ccbi.in Sainikwadi, Wadgaonsheri road 2. Syro-Malabar Bishops' Synod: Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra President : His Eminence Mar George Cardinal Alencherry Phone : 020-27030918, 27036125 (Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church) E-mail : [email protected] Office : The Major Archiepiscopal Curia Website : www.nvscpune.com Mount St. Thomas, P.B. No. 3110 3. Caritas India (estd: 1962) P.O. Kakkanad – 682 030, Kochi, KERALA Chairman : Most Rev. Lumen Monteiro, CSC Phone : 0484-2424768,2424780, 2426235 (off.) Executive director : Fr. Frederick D'Souza Website : www.smcim.org Address : CBCI centre, 1 Ashok Place 3. Holy Episcopal Synod (Syro-Malankara) New Delhi – 110 001 President : Moran Mor Baselios Mar Cardinal Cleemis Phone : 011-23363390, 23742339, 23362735 (Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro- E-mail : [email protected] Malankara Church) Website : www.caritasindia.org Office : The Major Archiepiscopal Curia, Catholicate Centre Pattam, Trivandrum, Kerala- 695 004 4. St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences (estd: Medical Phone : 0471-2553244, 2558864, 2555262 (off.) college-1963; Hospital-1975; Nursing college-1980) Chairman : Most Rev. Francis Kallarackal d. Common Centres of CBCI: Director : Fr. Paul V. Parathazham 1. National Biblical, Catechetical & Liturgical centre (NBCLC) 20 21 Near Goldakkhana, New Delhi - 110001 (estd-1967) E-mail : [email protected] Chairman : Most Rev. Thomas Dabre Website : www.cbcisite.com, www.indiancatholicb.in Director : Fr. Sagaya John nd Phone : 011-23344470, 23362956, 23344695 Address : Post bag No. 8426, Hutchins road, 2 Cross Fax : 011-23364615, 23715146 Bangalore- 560 084, Karnataka c. Three Episcopal Bodies: Phone : 080- 25472369 1. Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) of the Latin E-mail : [email protected] Church: Website : www.nbclcindia.in President : His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias 2. National Vocation Service Centre (NVSC) (estd: 1969) Office : CCBI Secretariat, CCBI Centre Chairman : Most Rev. Anil Joseph Thomas Couto nd PB No. 8490, Hutchins road, 2 Cross, Director : Fr. Gratian Carlo, SJ Bangalore – 560 084 Karnataka Address : National Vocation Service Centre (NVSC) Phone : 080-25498282 Near Christ the King church Website : www.ccbi.in Sainikwadi, Wadgaonsheri road 2. Syro-Malabar Bishops' Synod: Pune – 411 014, Maharashtra President : His Eminence Mar George Cardinal Alencherry Phone : 020-27030918, 27036125 (Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church) E-mail : [email protected] Office : The Major Archiepiscopal Curia Website : www.nvscpune.com Mount St. Thomas, P.B. No. 3110 3. Caritas India (estd: 1962) P.O. Kakkanad – 682 030, Kochi, KERALA Chairman : Most Rev. Lumen Monteiro, CSC Phone : 0484-2424768,2424780, 2426235 (off.) Executive director : Fr. Frederick D'Souza Website : www.smcim.org Address : CBCI centre, 1 Ashok Place 3. Holy Episcopal Synod (Syro-Malankara) New Delhi – 110 001 President : Moran Mor Baselios Mar Cardinal Cleemis Phone : 011-23363390, 23742339, 23362735 (Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro- E-mail : [email protected] Malankara Church) Website : www.caritasindia.org Office : The Major Archiepiscopal Curia, Catholicate Centre Pattam, Trivandrum, Kerala- 695 004 4. St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences (estd: Medical Phone : 0471-2553244, 2558864, 2555262 (off.) college-1963; Hospital-1975; Nursing college-1980) Chairman : Most Rev. Francis Kallarackal d. Common Centres of CBCI: Director : Fr. Paul V. Parathazham 1. National Biblical, Catechetical & Liturgical centre (NBCLC) 20 21 Address : St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences 4. Education and Culture- Chairman: Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios Johnnagar, Sarjapur road 5. Health Care- Chairman: Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu Bangalore – 560 034, Karnataka 6. Justice, Peace & Development – Chairman: Most Rev. Gerald Almeida Phone : 080-25505555, 26274010, 25530139 (P) 7. Desk for Prison Ministry- Convenor: Most Rev. Peter Remigius E-mail : [email protected] 8. Labour-Chairman : Most Rev. Oswald Lewis Website : www.stjohns.in 9. Laity-Chairman : Most Rev. Mathew Arackal 5. National Institute of Social Communications, Research & Training 10. SC, ST & Backward Classes- Chairman: (NISCORT) (estd: 1997) Most. Rev. Dr. Anthonisamy Neethimathan Chairman : Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo 11. Committee for Tribal affairs-Convenor: Most Rev. Vincent Barwa Director : Fr. Jose Murickan, O'Pream. 12. Social Communications-Chairman : Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo Address : NISCORT, A-2, Sector I, Vaishali 13. Women- Chairman: Most. Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas Ghaziabad – 201 012 (Uttar Pradesh), NCR – 14. Youth-Chairman : Most Rev. Henry D'Souza Delhi 15. Media/Information office-Chairman : Most. Rev. Albert D'souza Phone : 0120-2771050 f. Ecclesiastical Provinces of India E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.niscort.com 1. AGRA: Agra, Ajmeer, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bijnor (SM), Gorakhpur (SM), Jaipur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Meerut, Udaipur, 6. CBCI Society for Medical Education, North India (estd:2009): Varanasi. President : His Eminence Baselios Cardinal Cleemis 2. BANGALORE : Bangalore, Bellary, Belgaum, Chikmangalur, Vice President : His Eminence Telesphore P. Cardinal Toppo Gulbarga, Karwar, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi. Project director : Fr. Biju Kanichery, MSFS 3. BHOPAL : Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khandwa, Address : Social Development centre Sagar (SM), Satna (SM), Ujjain (SM). P.B. No. 51, Dr. Camil Bulcke Path Ranchi – 834 001, Jharkhand 4. BOMBAY : Bombay, Kalyan (SM), Nashik, Poona, Vasai. Phone : 0651-2210454 5. CALCUTTA : Calcutta, Asansol, Bagdogra, Baruipur, E-mail : [email protected] Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Krishnanagar, Raiganji. Website : www.cbciheal.org 6. CHANGANACHERRY (SM) : Changanacherry, Kanjirapally, e. Various Commissions, Councils and Committees of the CBCI Palai, Thuckalay. 1. Clergy and Religious- Chariman: Most. Rev. Anil Joseph Thomas Couto 7. CUTTACK-BHUBANESWAR : Cuttak-Bhubaneswar, 2. Dialogue and Desk for Ecumenism- Chairman : Balasore, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur. Most. Rev. Felix Anthony Machado 8. DELHI : Delhi, Jammu-Srinagar, Jalandhar, Simla-Chandigarh, 3. Doctrine- Chairman : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Faridabad (SM), Gudgau (SML). 22 23 Address : St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences 4. Education and Culture- Chairman: Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios Johnnagar, Sarjapur road 5. Health Care- Chairman: Most Rev. Prakash Mallavarapu Bangalore – 560 034, Karnataka 6. Justice, Peace & Development – Chairman: Most Rev. Gerald Almeida Phone : 080-25505555, 26274010, 25530139 (P) 7. Desk for Prison Ministry- Convenor: Most Rev. Peter Remigius E-mail : [email protected] 8. Labour-Chairman : Most Rev. Oswald Lewis Website : www.stjohns.in 9. Laity-Chairman : Most Rev. Mathew Arackal 5. National Institute of Social Communications, Research & Training 10. SC, ST & Backward Classes- Chairman: (NISCORT) (estd: 1997) Most. Rev. Dr. Anthonisamy Neethimathan Chairman : Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo 11. Committee for Tribal affairs-Convenor: Most Rev. Vincent Barwa Director : Fr. Jose Murickan, O'Pream. 12. Social Communications-Chairman : Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo Address : NISCORT, A-2, Sector I, Vaishali 13. Women- Chairman: Most. Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas Ghaziabad – 201 012 (Uttar Pradesh), NCR – 14. Youth-Chairman : Most Rev. Henry D'Souza Delhi 15. Media/Information office-Chairman : Most. Rev. Albert D'souza Phone : 0120-2771050 f. Ecclesiastical Provinces of India E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.niscort.com 1. AGRA: Agra, Ajmeer, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bijnor (SM), Gorakhpur (SM), Jaipur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Meerut, Udaipur, 6. CBCI Society for Medical Education, North India (estd:2009): Varanasi. President : His Eminence Baselios Cardinal Cleemis 2. BANGALORE : Bangalore, Bellary, Belgaum, Chikmangalur, Vice President : His Eminence Telesphore P. Cardinal Toppo Gulbarga, Karwar, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi. Project director : Fr. Biju Kanichery, MSFS 3. BHOPAL : Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khandwa, Address : Social Development centre Sagar (SM), Satna (SM), Ujjain (SM). P.B. No. 51, Dr. Camil Bulcke Path Ranchi – 834 001, Jharkhand 4. BOMBAY : Bombay, Kalyan (SM), Nashik, Poona, Vasai. Phone : 0651-2210454 5. CALCUTTA : Calcutta, Asansol, Bagdogra, Baruipur, E-mail : [email protected] Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Krishnanagar, Raiganji. Website : www.cbciheal.org 6. CHANGANACHERRY (SM) : Changanacherry, Kanjirapally, e. Various Commissions, Councils and Committees of the CBCI Palai, Thuckalay. 1. Clergy and Religious- Chariman: Most. Rev. Anil Joseph Thomas Couto 7. CUTTACK-BHUBANESWAR : Cuttak-Bhubaneswar, 2. Dialogue and Desk for Ecumenism- Chairman : Balasore, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur. Most. Rev. Felix Anthony Machado 8. DELHI : Delhi, Jammu-Srinagar, Jalandhar, Simla-Chandigarh, 3. Doctrine- Chairman : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Faridabad (SM), Gudgau (SML). 22 23 9. ERNAKULAM-ANGAMALY (SM) : Ernakulam-Angamaly, 25 TIRUVALLA (SML) : Thiruvalla, Bathery, Muvattupuzha, Idukki, Kothamangalam. Puthur. 10. GANDHINGAR : Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot 26. TRICHUR (SM) : Trichur, Irinjalakuda, Palghat, (SM). Ramanathapuram. 11. GOA & DAMAN : Goa & Daman, Sindhudurg. 27. TRIVANDRUM (SML) : Trivandrum, Marthandam, 12. GUWAHATI : Guwahati, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Mavelikara, Pathanamthitta Itanagar, Miao, Tezpur . 28. TRIVANDRUM : Trivandrum, Alleppey, Neyyattinkara, 13. HYDERABAD : Hyderabad, Adilabad (SM), Cuddapah, Punalur, Quilon. Khammam, Kurnool, Nalgonda, Warangal. 29. VERAPOLY : Verapoly, Calicut, Cochin, Kannur, Kottapuram, 14. IMPHAL : Imphal, Kohima Sulthanpet, Vijayapuram. 15. KOTTAYAM (SM) : (Kottayam) 30. VISAKHAPATTANAM : Visakapattanam, Eluru, Guntur, Nellore, Srikakulam, Vijayawada. 16 MADRAS-MYLAPORE : Madras & Mylapore, Chingleput, Coimbatore, Ootacamund, Vellore. 7. CATHOLIC CHURCH IN TAMILNADU 17. MADURAI : Madurai, Dindigul, Kottar, Kuzhithurai, Tamilnadu Bishops' Council (TNBC) Palayamkottai, Sivagangai, Tiruchirapalli, Tuticorin. President : Most. Rev. Dr. Peter Remigius (Kottar) 18. NAGPUR : Nagpur, Amravati, Aurangabad, Chanda (SM). Vice President : Most Rev. Dr. Antony Devota (Trichy) 19. PATNA : Patna, Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Muzaffarpur, Secretary : Most Rev. Dr. Bishop Jebamalia Susaimanickam Purnea. (Sivagangai) Treasurer : Most Rev. Dr. Bishop Yvon Ambrose (Tuticorin) 20. PONDICHERRY-CUDDALORE : Pondicherry-Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Kumbakonam, Salem, Thanjavur. A. Latin Dioceses I. Province of Madras-Mylapore: 21. RAIPUR : Raipur, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur (SM), Jashpur, 1. Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore, 13 Nov. 1952 (Estd.) Raigarh. Archbishop : Most Rev. George Antonysamy (2005) 22. RANCHI : Ranchi, Daltonganj, Dumka, Gumla, Jamshedupur, Address : Archbishops' House, 41 Santhom High Road, Khunti, Port-Blair, Simdega, Hazaribag. Chennai - 600 004 23. SHILLONG : Shillong, Agartala, Aizawl, Jowai, Nongstion, Tel : 044-24641102, 24640833 Tura. E-mail : [email protected] 24. THALASSERY (SM) : Thalassery, Belthangady, Bhadravathi, 2. Diocese of Chingelput, 28 Jan. 2002 (Estd.) Mandya, Mananthavady, Thamarassery. Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Anthomsamy Neethinathan (2002)

24 25 9. ERNAKULAM-ANGAMALY (SM) : Ernakulam-Angamaly, 25 TIRUVALLA (SML) : Thiruvalla, Bathery, Muvattupuzha, Idukki, Kothamangalam. Puthur. 10. GANDHINGAR : Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot 26. TRICHUR (SM) : Trichur, Irinjalakuda, Palghat, (SM). Ramanathapuram. 11. GOA & DAMAN : Goa & Daman, Sindhudurg. 27. TRIVANDRUM (SML) : Trivandrum, Marthandam, 12. GUWAHATI : Guwahati, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Mavelikara, Pathanamthitta Itanagar, Miao, Tezpur . 28. TRIVANDRUM : Trivandrum, Alleppey, Neyyattinkara, 13. HYDERABAD : Hyderabad, Adilabad (SM), Cuddapah, Punalur, Quilon. Khammam, Kurnool, Nalgonda, Warangal. 29. VERAPOLY : Verapoly, Calicut, Cochin, Kannur, Kottapuram, 14. IMPHAL : Imphal, Kohima Sulthanpet, Vijayapuram. 15. KOTTAYAM (SM) : (Kottayam) 30. VISAKHAPATTANAM : Visakapattanam, Eluru, Guntur, Nellore, Srikakulam, Vijayawada. 16 MADRAS-MYLAPORE : Madras & Mylapore, Chingleput, Coimbatore, Ootacamund, Vellore. 7. CATHOLIC CHURCH IN TAMILNADU 17. MADURAI : Madurai, Dindigul, Kottar, Kuzhithurai, Tamilnadu Bishops' Council (TNBC) Palayamkottai, Sivagangai, Tiruchirapalli, Tuticorin. President : Most. Rev. Dr. Peter Remigius (Kottar) 18. NAGPUR : Nagpur, Amravati, Aurangabad, Chanda (SM). Vice President : Most Rev. Dr. Antony Devota (Trichy) 19. PATNA : Patna, Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Muzaffarpur, Secretary : Most Rev. Dr. Bishop Jebamalia Susaimanickam Purnea. (Sivagangai) Treasurer : Most Rev. Dr. Bishop Yvon Ambrose (Tuticorin) 20. PONDICHERRY-CUDDALORE : Pondicherry-Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Kumbakonam, Salem, Thanjavur. A. Latin Dioceses I. Province of Madras-Mylapore: 21. RAIPUR : Raipur, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur (SM), Jashpur, 1. Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore, 13 Nov. 1952 (Estd.) Raigarh. Archbishop : Most Rev. George Antonysamy (2005) 22. RANCHI : Ranchi, Daltonganj, Dumka, Gumla, Jamshedupur, Address : Archbishops' House, 41 Santhom High Road, Khunti, Port-Blair, Simdega, Hazaribag. Chennai - 600 004 23. SHILLONG : Shillong, Agartala, Aizawl, Jowai, Nongstion, Tel : 044-24641102, 24640833 Tura. E-mail : [email protected] 24. THALASSERY (SM) : Thalassery, Belthangady, Bhadravathi, 2. Diocese of Chingelput, 28 Jan. 2002 (Estd.) Mandya, Mananthavady, Thamarassery. Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Anthomsamy Neethinathan (2002)

24 25 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, E-mail : [email protected] Kancheepuram Road,Thimmavaram, 2. Diocese of Dindigul, 30th Oct 2003 (Estd.) Chingleput, PIN - 603 101, TN Administrator : Fr. K.S. Arogyasamy Tel : 044-27426649 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 6, E-mail : [email protected] Mullipadi Post, B.K. Pudur SD, Dindigul - 624 005 3. Diocese of Coimbatore, Ist Sep. 1886 (Estd.) Tel : 0451-2411551; 2411552 Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Aquinas (2002) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 6, 3. Diocese of Kottar, 26th May 1930 (Estd.) Coimbatore - 641 001, Tamilnadu Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Peter Remegius (1990) Tel : 0422 2382806 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.O. Box 17, E-mail : [email protected] Nagercoil - 629 001, Kanyakumari Dt., TN 4. Diocese of Ottacamund, 3rd July 1955 (Estd.) Tel : 04652-278343, 278863 Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Amalraj Arulappan (2006) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 5, 4. Diocese of Kuzhithurai, (estd:2014) Udhagamandalam, 643 001, Nilgiris (Dt.) TN Bishop : Most Rev. Jerome Dhas Varuvel, SDB (2015) Tel : 0423-2442366 Address : C/o Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity E-mail : [email protected] Thirithuvapuram, Kuzhithurai – 629 163 Kanyakumari (Dt.), TN 5. Diocese of Vellore, 13th Nov. 1952 (Estd.) Mob. : 09486274682 Bishop : Most. Rev. Dr. Soundaraj Periyanayagam, SDB (2006) 5. Diocese of Palayamkottai, 17th May 1973 (Estd.) Address : Catholic Bishop's House, 34 Officer's Lane, Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Arokiasamy Jude P.B. No. 107, Vellore-632 001, TN Gerald Paulraj (2000) Tel : 0416-2232570 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 108, E-mail : [email protected] Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tirunelvely (Dt.), TN Tel : 0462 - 2522114 II. Province of Madurai: E-mail : [email protected] 1. Archdiocese of Madurai, 21 Oct. 1950 (Estd.) 6. Diocese of Sivagangai, 3rd July 1987 (Estd.) Archbishop : Most Rev. Dr. Antony Pappusamy (1999) Bishop : Jebamalai Susaimanickam (2005) Address : Catholic Archbishop's House, Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Britto Nagar, Kosakulam Pudur, Madurai - 625 007 Melur Road, Sivagangai - 630 561, TN Tel : 0452 - 2566198 Tel : 04575-241744; 246666

26 27 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, E-mail : [email protected] Kancheepuram Road,Thimmavaram, 2. Diocese of Dindigul, 30th Oct 2003 (Estd.) Chingleput, PIN - 603 101, TN Administrator : Fr. K.S. Arogyasamy Tel : 044-27426649 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 6, E-mail : [email protected] Mullipadi Post, B.K. Pudur SD, Dindigul - 624 005 3. Diocese of Coimbatore, Ist Sep. 1886 (Estd.) Tel : 0451-2411551; 2411552 Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Aquinas (2002) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 6, 3. Diocese of Kottar, 26th May 1930 (Estd.) Coimbatore - 641 001, Tamilnadu Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Peter Remegius (1990) Tel : 0422 2382806 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.O. Box 17, E-mail : [email protected] Nagercoil - 629 001, Kanyakumari Dt., TN 4. Diocese of Ottacamund, 3rd July 1955 (Estd.) Tel : 04652-278343, 278863 Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Amalraj Arulappan (2006) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 5, 4. Diocese of Kuzhithurai, (estd:2014) Udhagamandalam, 643 001, Nilgiris (Dt.) TN Bishop : Most Rev. Jerome Dhas Varuvel, SDB (2015) Tel : 0423-2442366 Address : C/o Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity E-mail : [email protected] Thirithuvapuram, Kuzhithurai – 629 163 Kanyakumari (Dt.), TN 5. Diocese of Vellore, 13th Nov. 1952 (Estd.) Mob. : 09486274682 Bishop : Most. Rev. Dr. Soundaraj Periyanayagam, SDB (2006) 5. Diocese of Palayamkottai, 17th May 1973 (Estd.) Address : Catholic Bishop's House, 34 Officer's Lane, Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Arokiasamy Jude P.B. No. 107, Vellore-632 001, TN Gerald Paulraj (2000) Tel : 0416-2232570 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 108, E-mail : [email protected] Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tirunelvely (Dt.), TN Tel : 0462 - 2522114 II. Province of Madurai: E-mail : [email protected] 1. Archdiocese of Madurai, 21 Oct. 1950 (Estd.) 6. Diocese of Sivagangai, 3rd July 1987 (Estd.) Archbishop : Most Rev. Dr. Antony Pappusamy (1999) Bishop : Jebamalai Susaimanickam (2005) Address : Catholic Archbishop's House, Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Britto Nagar, Kosakulam Pudur, Madurai - 625 007 Melur Road, Sivagangai - 630 561, TN Tel : 0452 - 2566198 Tel : 04575-241744; 246666

26 27 E-mail : [email protected] Tel : 0435 - 2432232; 2431927 6. Diocese of Tiruchirapalli, 21st Oct. 1950 (Estd.) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Most. Rev. Dr. Antony Devotta (2001) 4. Diocese of Salem, 26th May 1930 (Estd.) Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 14, 12A Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Singaroyan Sebastianappan Convent Road, Tiruchirapalli - 620 001, TN (2000) Tel : 0431- 2415635, 2401568 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 703, E-mail : [email protected] 2 Court Road, Maravanery, Salem - 636 007, TN 7. Diocese of Tuticorin, 12th June 1923 (Estd.) Tel : 0427 - 2415641 Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Yvon Ambrose (2005) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Tuticorin 628 001, TN Tel : 0461- 2320035 5. Diocese of Thanchavoor, 13th Nov. 1952 (Estd.) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss (1997) III Province of Pondicherry - Cuddalore 1. Archdiocese of Pondicherry - Cuddalore, Ist Sept. 1886 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 204, (Estd.) Thanjavoor - 613 007, TN Archbishop : Most Rev. Dr. Antony Anandarayar (1997) Tel : 04362-231252 Address : Catholic Archbishop's House, P. B. No. 193, E-mail : [email protected] 206 Cathedral St., Puducherry - 605 001, TN B. Oriental Eparchies Tel : 0413-2342181, 2334748 1. Eparchy of Thuckalay, 11th Nov. 1996 (Estd.) (Syro-Malabar) E-mail : [email protected] Biahop : Mar George Rajendran, SDB (2012) 2. Diocese of Dharmapuri, 24th Jan 1997 (Estd.) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Bishop : Most Rev. Lawrence Pius (1999) P. B. No.-12, Thuckalay - 629 175 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 32, Kanyakumari (Dt), Tamil Nadu Nethaji Bye-Pass Road, Dharmapuri - 636 701, TN Tel. : 04651-250633, Fax : 04651-253167 Tel : 04342- 264403 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.thuckalaydiocese.org E-mail : [email protected] 2. Eparchy of Marthandam, 16th Dec. 1996 (Estd.) 3. Diocese of Kumbakonam, Ist Sept. 1899 (Estd.) (Syro- Malankara) Bishop : Most. Rev. Dr. Antonysamy Francis (2008) Bishop : Vincent Mar Paulos Kulappuravilai (2010) Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 3, Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Kumbakonam - 612 001, Thanchavoor, TN Christu Rajapuram,Marthandam - 629 165, 28 29 E-mail : [email protected] Tel : 0435 - 2432232; 2431927 6. Diocese of Tiruchirapalli, 21st Oct. 1950 (Estd.) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Most. Rev. Dr. Antony Devotta (2001) 4. Diocese of Salem, 26th May 1930 (Estd.) Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 14, 12A Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Singaroyan Sebastianappan Convent Road, Tiruchirapalli - 620 001, TN (2000) Tel : 0431- 2415635, 2401568 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 703, E-mail : [email protected] 2 Court Road, Maravanery, Salem - 636 007, TN 7. Diocese of Tuticorin, 12th June 1923 (Estd.) Tel : 0427 - 2415641 Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Yvon Ambrose (2005) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Tuticorin 628 001, TN Tel : 0461- 2320035 5. Diocese of Thanchavoor, 13th Nov. 1952 (Estd.) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Most Rev. Dr. Devadass Ambrose Mariadoss (1997) III Province of Pondicherry - Cuddalore 1. Archdiocese of Pondicherry - Cuddalore, Ist Sept. 1886 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P.B. No. 204, (Estd.) Thanjavoor - 613 007, TN Archbishop : Most Rev. Dr. Antony Anandarayar (1997) Tel : 04362-231252 Address : Catholic Archbishop's House, P. B. No. 193, E-mail : [email protected] 206 Cathedral St., Puducherry - 605 001, TN B. Oriental Eparchies Tel : 0413-2342181, 2334748 1. Eparchy of Thuckalay, 11th Nov. 1996 (Estd.) (Syro-Malabar) E-mail : [email protected] Biahop : Mar George Rajendran, SDB (2012) 2. Diocese of Dharmapuri, 24th Jan 1997 (Estd.) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Bishop : Most Rev. Lawrence Pius (1999) P. B. No.-12, Thuckalay - 629 175 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 32, Kanyakumari (Dt), Tamil Nadu Nethaji Bye-Pass Road, Dharmapuri - 636 701, TN Tel. : 04651-250633, Fax : 04651-253167 Tel : 04342- 264403 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.thuckalaydiocese.org E-mail : [email protected] 2. Eparchy of Marthandam, 16th Dec. 1996 (Estd.) 3. Diocese of Kumbakonam, Ist Sept. 1899 (Estd.) (Syro- Malankara) Bishop : Most. Rev. Dr. Antonysamy Francis (2008) Bishop : Vincent Mar Paulos Kulappuravilai (2010) Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 3, Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Kumbakonam - 612 001, Thanchavoor, TN Christu Rajapuram,Marthandam - 629 165, 28 29 Kanyakumari Dt., TN. Secretary General: Most Rev. Joseph Kariyil Tel : 04651-270180; 271722 Deputy Secretary &Spokesperson E-mail : [email protected] : Rev. Dr. Varghese Vallikkatt 3. Eparchy of Ramanathapuram, 18th Jan. 2010 (Estd.) B. Common Concerns of KCBC: (Syro-Malabar) 1. Pastoral Orientation centre (POC), estd. 1967, Kochi Bishop : Mar Paul Alappatt (2010) 2. Cherupushpa Mission League (CML), estd. 1947, POC, Kochi Address : Catholic Bishop's House, C/o Holy Trinity 3. Kerala Catholic Students' League (KCSL), Kochi Cathedral, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, 4. Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) Coimbatore - 641 045, TN 5. Catholic Students' Movement (CSM) Tel : 0422 - 24221795, 2317366 6. Kerala Vocation Service Centre (KVSC), Bharananganam E-mail : [email protected], 7. Jesus' Fraternity, POC, Kochi [email protected] 8. Kerala Catholic Council (KCC) website : www.ramanathapuramdiocese.com 9. Kerala Catholic Federation (KCF) : www.ramanathapuramdiocese.org 10. Reconciliation committee 11. Dalith Catholic Mahajana Sabha (DCMS), Palai 8. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN KERALA 12. Kerala Social Service Forum (KSSF) The Catholic Church in Kerala is constituted of the faithful belonging 13. Catholica Congress to three sui iuris Chures like Syro-Malabar, Latin and Syro- 14. Kerala Labour Movement (KLM) Malankara. a. Syro-Malabar in 17 dioceses of four provinces + Archdiocese of C. Office Bearers of the Various Commissions of KCBC: Kottayam with approximately 36,74,115 faithful 1. P. O. C. Commission b. Latin in 12 dioceses of two provinces with approximately Chairman : Mar Baselios Cardinal Cleemis 14,71,110 faithful Vice-Chairman : Mar Joseph Perumthottam c. Syro-Malankara in 8 dioceses of two provinces with Vice-Chairman : Most Rev. Joseph Kariyil approximately 3,35,480 faithful. Secretary : Rev. Dr. Varghese Vallikkatt Total: 37 dioceses of 8 provinces +Archdiocese of Kottayam with 2. Bible Commission / Kerala Cathoilc Bible Society approximately 51,42,124 faithful. Chairman : Most Rev. Maria Callist Soosaipakiam A. Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) Secretary : Rev. Dr. Joshy Myyattil Secretariat, POC, Cochin - 25 3. Media Commission / Vatican Radio e-mail : [email protected], www.kcbcsite.com Chairman : Most Rev. Sebastian Thekkethecheril President : His Eminence Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Secretary : Rev. Fr. Jolly Vadakkan Vice President : Archbishop Mar Joseph Perumthottam 4. Family Commission

30 31 Kanyakumari Dt., TN. Secretary General: Most Rev. Joseph Kariyil Tel : 04651-270180; 271722 Deputy Secretary &Spokesperson E-mail : [email protected] : Rev. Dr. Varghese Vallikkatt 3. Eparchy of Ramanathapuram, 18th Jan. 2010 (Estd.) B. Common Concerns of KCBC: (Syro-Malabar) 1. Pastoral Orientation centre (POC), estd. 1967, Kochi Bishop : Mar Paul Alappatt (2010) 2. Cherupushpa Mission League (CML), estd. 1947, POC, Kochi Address : Catholic Bishop's House, C/o Holy Trinity 3. Kerala Catholic Students' League (KCSL), Kochi Cathedral, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, 4. Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) Coimbatore - 641 045, TN 5. Catholic Students' Movement (CSM) Tel : 0422 - 24221795, 2317366 6. Kerala Vocation Service Centre (KVSC), Bharananganam E-mail : [email protected], 7. Jesus' Fraternity, POC, Kochi [email protected] 8. Kerala Catholic Council (KCC) website : www.ramanathapuramdiocese.com 9. Kerala Catholic Federation (KCF) : www.ramanathapuramdiocese.org 10. Reconciliation committee 11. Dalith Catholic Mahajana Sabha (DCMS), Palai 8. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN KERALA 12. Kerala Social Service Forum (KSSF) The Catholic Church in Kerala is constituted of the faithful belonging 13. Catholica Congress to three sui iuris Chures like Syro-Malabar, Latin and Syro- 14. Kerala Labour Movement (KLM) Malankara. a. Syro-Malabar in 17 dioceses of four provinces + Archdiocese of C. Office Bearers of the Various Commissions of KCBC: Kottayam with approximately 36,74,115 faithful 1. P. O. C. Commission b. Latin in 12 dioceses of two provinces with approximately Chairman : Mar Baselios Cardinal Cleemis 14,71,110 faithful Vice-Chairman : Mar Joseph Perumthottam c. Syro-Malankara in 8 dioceses of two provinces with Vice-Chairman : Most Rev. Joseph Kariyil approximately 3,35,480 faithful. Secretary : Rev. Dr. Varghese Vallikkatt Total: 37 dioceses of 8 provinces +Archdiocese of Kottayam with 2. Bible Commission / Kerala Cathoilc Bible Society approximately 51,42,124 faithful. Chairman : Most Rev. Maria Callist Soosaipakiam A. Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) Secretary : Rev. Dr. Joshy Myyattil Secretariat, POC, Cochin - 25 3. Media Commission / Vatican Radio e-mail : [email protected], www.kcbcsite.com Chairman : Most Rev. Sebastian Thekkethecheril President : His Eminence Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Secretary : Rev. Fr. Jolly Vadakkan Vice President : Archbishop Mar Joseph Perumthottam 4. Family Commission

30 31 Chairman : Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath Secretary : Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuttikkattil Secretary : Rev. Fr. Jose Kottayil 13. Temperance Commission 5. Laity Commission, KCF Chairman : Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Chairman : Most Rev. Varghese Chakkalackal Secretary : Rev. Fr. T. J. Antony Secretary : Adv. Antony Ambatt 14. Theology Commission 6. Women's Commission Chairman : Abraham Mar Julios Chairman : Joseph Mar Thomas Secretary : Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil, OIC Secretary : Prof. Dr. Thara Johns 15. Health Commission 7. Education Commission, KCSL Chairman : Mar Jacob Manathodath Chairman : Mar Andrews Thazhath Secretary : Rev. Fr. Sunil Chiriyankandath Secretary : Rev. Fr. Jacob Palackappillil 16. Vocation Commission, Pontifical Mission Organization, CML 8. Social Harmony & Vigilance Commission Chairman : Most Rev. Vincent Samuel Chairman : Joshua Mar Ignathios Secretary : Rev. Fr. Raju Chakkanatt, SDB Secretary : Rev. Fr. Josey Ponnambal, MSFS PMO Director : Reg. Fr. Paul Valloppilly 9. Youth Commission / KCYM, CLC CML Director : Rev. Fr. Mathew Mulayolil Chairman : Mar Joseph Pandarasseril 17. Episcopal Advisor for INFARM Secretary : Rev. Fr. Mathew Jacob Thiruvalil, OIC Chairman : Mar Mathew Arackal CLC Promoter : Rev. Fr. Roy Joseph Nedumthanam Secretary : Rev. Fr. Joseph Ottaplackal 10. Labour Commission, KLM 18. Charismatic Movement Commission (KST) Chairman : Mar Jose Porunnedam Chairman : Mar Raphael Thattil Secretary : Rev. Fr. George Thomas Nirappukalayil Secretary : Rev. Fr. Sebastian Karukappillil President KLM: Mr. Joy Gothuruth 19. Dialogue Commission 11. Justice, Peace & Development Commission: Chariman : Mar Mathew Moolakatt KSS Forum, Jesus Fraternity, Sarathi Secretary : Rev. Fr. Roby Kannamchira Chirman : Thomas Mar Koorilos 20. Commission for the Religious/KCMS: Secretary : Rev. Fr. George Vettikattil Chairman : Mar Joseph Perumthottam Jesus Fraternity :Rev. Fr. Yesudas Kodiveettil Secretary : Rev. Francis Kodiyan, MCBS Director, Sarathi:Rev. Fr. Varghese Karippery 21. Ecological commission: Director, Care Home: Rev. Fr. Roy Mathew Vadakkel Episcopal advisor: Abraham Mar Julios 12. Dalit, SC/ST/BC Commission: Chairman : Most Rev. Selvister Ponnumuthan

32 33 Chairman : Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath Secretary : Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuttikkattil Secretary : Rev. Fr. Jose Kottayil 13. Temperance Commission 5. Laity Commission, KCF Chairman : Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Chairman : Most Rev. Varghese Chakkalackal Secretary : Rev. Fr. T. J. Antony Secretary : Adv. Antony Ambatt 14. Theology Commission 6. Women's Commission Chairman : Abraham Mar Julios Chairman : Joseph Mar Thomas Secretary : Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil, OIC Secretary : Prof. Dr. Thara Johns 15. Health Commission 7. Education Commission, KCSL Chairman : Mar Jacob Manathodath Chairman : Mar Andrews Thazhath Secretary : Rev. Fr. Sunil Chiriyankandath Secretary : Rev. Fr. Jacob Palackappillil 16. Vocation Commission, Pontifical Mission Organization, CML 8. Social Harmony & Vigilance Commission Chairman : Most Rev. Vincent Samuel Chairman : Joshua Mar Ignathios Secretary : Rev. Fr. Raju Chakkanatt, SDB Secretary : Rev. Fr. Josey Ponnambal, MSFS PMO Director : Reg. Fr. Paul Valloppilly 9. Youth Commission / KCYM, CLC CML Director : Rev. Fr. Mathew Mulayolil Chairman : Mar Joseph Pandarasseril 17. Episcopal Advisor for INFARM Secretary : Rev. Fr. Mathew Jacob Thiruvalil, OIC Chairman : Mar Mathew Arackal CLC Promoter : Rev. Fr. Roy Joseph Nedumthanam Secretary : Rev. Fr. Joseph Ottaplackal 10. Labour Commission, KLM 18. Charismatic Movement Commission (KST) Chairman : Mar Jose Porunnedam Chairman : Mar Raphael Thattil Secretary : Rev. Fr. George Thomas Nirappukalayil Secretary : Rev. Fr. Sebastian Karukappillil President KLM: Mr. Joy Gothuruth 19. Dialogue Commission 11. Justice, Peace & Development Commission: Chariman : Mar Mathew Moolakatt KSS Forum, Jesus Fraternity, Sarathi Secretary : Rev. Fr. Roby Kannamchira Chirman : Thomas Mar Koorilos 20. Commission for the Religious/KCMS: Secretary : Rev. Fr. George Vettikattil Chairman : Mar Joseph Perumthottam Jesus Fraternity :Rev. Fr. Yesudas Kodiveettil Secretary : Rev. Francis Kodiyan, MCBS Director, Sarathi:Rev. Fr. Varghese Karippery 21. Ecological commission: Director, Care Home: Rev. Fr. Roy Mathew Vadakkel Episcopal advisor: Abraham Mar Julios 12. Dalit, SC/ST/BC Commission: Chairman : Most Rev. Selvister Ponnumuthan

32 33 D. LATIN CHURCH Phone : 0484-2215400, 401, 402 1. PROVINCE OF VERAPOLY Fax : 0484-2215404 a. ARCHDIOCESE OF VERAPOLY: MARCH 13, 1709 (Estd) E-mail : [email protected]. Archbishop : Most Rev. Francis Kallarackal (1987) [email protected]. Address : Latin Archbishop's House e. DIOCESE OF KOTTAPPURAM - JULY 3, 1987 (Estd) P. B. No. 2581, Kochi-682031 Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikkassery (2006) Phone : 0484-2372892, 2360988, 2380474 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Kottappuram Fax : 0484-2360911 Trichur (Dt.) - 680 677 E-mail : [email protected] Phone : 0488-2802865, 2802165 Archbishop Emeritus Fax : 0488-2802865 : Most Rev. Dr. Cornelius Elanjickal (1971) E-mail : [email protected] b. DIOCESE OF ALAPPEY : JUNE 19, 1952 (ESTD). f. DIOCESE OF CALICUT - June 12, 1923 (Estd). Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephan Athipozhiyil (2000) Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakkalackal (1999) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Address : Catholic Bishop's House P.B. No. 4804, Alappuzha- 688012 Malaparamba, Kozhikode, 673 009. Phone : 0477-2243362, 2243363 Phone : 0495-2370313, 2372577 Fax : 0477-2243362 Fax : 0495-2370271, Mob : 9847800782 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Bishop Emeritus: Bp. Peter M. Chenaprambil (1983) Bishop Emeritus: Rt. Rev. Dr. Maxwell Neronha (1980) c. DIOCESE OF KANNUR - NOV. 5, 1998 (Estd) g. DIOCESE OF SULTANPET - Feb.16, 2014 (Estd). Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala (2014) Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Antonysamy Peter Abir (2014) Address : Bishop's House Address : Catholic Bishop's House Chovva, Kannur-670 006, Kerala Chedayankolayi Post, Kanjikode West, Phone : 0497-2729977, 2729988, 2768800 (Per.) Palakkad - 678 623, Kerala Mob : 9847167863 Phone : 0491-2803420 Fax : 0497-2768877 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] 2. PROVINCE OF TRIVANDRUM d. DIOCESE OF COCHIN - FEBRUARY 4, 1557 (Estd.) a. ARCHIDOCESE OF TRIVANDRUM - JULY 1, 1937 (Estd). Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kariyil Archbishop : Most. Rev. M. C. Soosai Pakiam - 1990 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Fort Kochi Address : Catholic Archbishop's House Ernakulam (Dt.) - 682 001 P. B. No. 805, Vellayambalam

34 35 D. LATIN CHURCH Phone : 0484-2215400, 401, 402 1. PROVINCE OF VERAPOLY Fax : 0484-2215404 a. ARCHDIOCESE OF VERAPOLY: MARCH 13, 1709 (Estd) E-mail : [email protected]. Archbishop : Most Rev. Francis Kallarackal (1987) [email protected]. Address : Latin Archbishop's House e. DIOCESE OF KOTTAPPURAM - JULY 3, 1987 (Estd) P. B. No. 2581, Kochi-682031 Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikkassery (2006) Phone : 0484-2372892, 2360988, 2380474 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Kottappuram Fax : 0484-2360911 Trichur (Dt.) - 680 677 E-mail : [email protected] Phone : 0488-2802865, 2802165 Archbishop Emeritus Fax : 0488-2802865 : Most Rev. Dr. Cornelius Elanjickal (1971) E-mail : [email protected] b. DIOCESE OF ALAPPEY : JUNE 19, 1952 (ESTD). f. DIOCESE OF CALICUT - June 12, 1923 (Estd). Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephan Athipozhiyil (2000) Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakkalackal (1999) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Address : Catholic Bishop's House P.B. No. 4804, Alappuzha- 688012 Malaparamba, Kozhikode, 673 009. Phone : 0477-2243362, 2243363 Phone : 0495-2370313, 2372577 Fax : 0477-2243362 Fax : 0495-2370271, Mob : 9847800782 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Bishop Emeritus: Bp. Peter M. Chenaprambil (1983) Bishop Emeritus: Rt. Rev. Dr. Maxwell Neronha (1980) c. DIOCESE OF KANNUR - NOV. 5, 1998 (Estd) g. DIOCESE OF SULTANPET - Feb.16, 2014 (Estd). Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala (2014) Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Antonysamy Peter Abir (2014) Address : Bishop's House Address : Catholic Bishop's House Chovva, Kannur-670 006, Kerala Chedayankolayi Post, Kanjikode West, Phone : 0497-2729977, 2729988, 2768800 (Per.) Palakkad - 678 623, Kerala Mob : 9847167863 Phone : 0491-2803420 Fax : 0497-2768877 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] 2. PROVINCE OF TRIVANDRUM d. DIOCESE OF COCHIN - FEBRUARY 4, 1557 (Estd.) a. ARCHIDOCESE OF TRIVANDRUM - JULY 1, 1937 (Estd). Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kariyil Archbishop : Most. Rev. M. C. Soosai Pakiam - 1990 Address : Catholic Bishop's House, Fort Kochi Address : Catholic Archbishop's House Ernakulam (Dt.) - 682 001 P. B. No. 805, Vellayambalam

34 35 Thiruvananthapuram - 695 003 Fax : 0481-2565863 Phone : 0471-2724001, 2724002, 2723001 E-mail : [email protected] Fax : 0471-2725001, Mobile: 9447026840 Bishop Emeritus: Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Thuruthikonam - 1988 E-mail : [email protected] E. SYRO-MALANKARA CHURCH b. DIOCESE OF QUILON - SEPTEMBER 1, 1886 (Estd). 1. PROVINCE OF TRIVANDRUM Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanly Roman - 2001 a. ARCHEPARCHY OF TRIVANDRUM, JUNE 11, 1932 (Estd) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Archbishop : His Beatitude Isaac Mar Cleemis - 2000 Thangassery P. O., Kollam - 691 007 Address : Major Archbishop's House Phone : 0474-27966140, 2796688 Pattom, TVM - 695 004 Fax : 0474-2791850 Phone : 0471-2541642, 2541643, 2540446 Bishop Emeritus: Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Fernandes - 1978 Fax : 0471-254135 c. DIOCESE OF NEYYATINKARA - JUNE 14, 1996 (Estd.) e-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel - 1996 Auxilary Bishop: Samuel Mar Irenios Address : Catholic Bishop's House, b. EPARCHY OF MAVELIKKARA, 2007 (Estd.) P. B. No. 7, Neyyatinkara, Aralumood P. O. Bishop : Joshna Mar Ignations - 1997 TVM - 695 121 Address : Bishop's House Phone : 0471-2223133 Punnamode P. O., Mavelikkara Fax : 0471-2220693 Phone : 9447141642 E-mail : [email protected] Fax : 0479-2307558 d. DIOCESE OF PUNALUR - DEC. 21, 1985 (Estd) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan - 2009 Address : Catholic Bishop's House c. EPARCHY OF MARTHANDAM, DEC. 16, 1996 (Estd.) P. B. No. 48, Punalur, Kollam - 691 305 Bishop : Vincent Mar Paulose - 2010 Phone : 0475-2222240, 2225419 (P) Address : Catholic Bishops' House Fax : 0475-2227283 Vettuvenny Junction, Marthandom E-mail : [email protected] Kannyakumari (Dt.) TN 629 165 e. DIOCESE OF VIJAYAPURAM - JUNE 14, 1930 (Estd.) Phone : 04651-2701180, 271722 Bishop : Rt. Rev. Sebastian Thekkethecheril - 2007 Fax : 04651-272910 Address : Vijayapuram Bishop's House E-mail : [email protected] P. B. No. 82, Kottayam - 686 001 d. EPARCHY OF PATHANAMTHITTA, 25th Jan. 2010 (Estd.) Phone : 0481-2563747, 2565863 (P) Bishop : Yoohannan Mar Chrysostom - 1997 Address : Catholic Bishop's House

36 37 Thiruvananthapuram - 695 003 Fax : 0481-2565863 Phone : 0471-2724001, 2724002, 2723001 E-mail : [email protected] Fax : 0471-2725001, Mobile: 9447026840 Bishop Emeritus: Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Thuruthikonam - 1988 E-mail : [email protected] E. SYRO-MALANKARA CHURCH b. DIOCESE OF QUILON - SEPTEMBER 1, 1886 (Estd). 1. PROVINCE OF TRIVANDRUM Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Stanly Roman - 2001 a. ARCHEPARCHY OF TRIVANDRUM, JUNE 11, 1932 (Estd) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Archbishop : His Beatitude Isaac Mar Cleemis - 2000 Thangassery P. O., Kollam - 691 007 Address : Major Archbishop's House Phone : 0474-27966140, 2796688 Pattom, TVM - 695 004 Fax : 0474-2791850 Phone : 0471-2541642, 2541643, 2540446 Bishop Emeritus: Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Fernandes - 1978 Fax : 0471-254135 c. DIOCESE OF NEYYATINKARA - JUNE 14, 1996 (Estd.) e-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Samuel - 1996 Auxilary Bishop: Samuel Mar Irenios Address : Catholic Bishop's House, b. EPARCHY OF MAVELIKKARA, 2007 (Estd.) P. B. No. 7, Neyyatinkara, Aralumood P. O. Bishop : Joshna Mar Ignations - 1997 TVM - 695 121 Address : Bishop's House Phone : 0471-2223133 Punnamode P. O., Mavelikkara Fax : 0471-2220693 Phone : 9447141642 E-mail : [email protected] Fax : 0479-2307558 d. DIOCESE OF PUNALUR - DEC. 21, 1985 (Estd) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan - 2009 Address : Catholic Bishop's House c. EPARCHY OF MARTHANDAM, DEC. 16, 1996 (Estd.) P. B. No. 48, Punalur, Kollam - 691 305 Bishop : Vincent Mar Paulose - 2010 Phone : 0475-2222240, 2225419 (P) Address : Catholic Bishops' House Fax : 0475-2227283 Vettuvenny Junction, Marthandom E-mail : [email protected] Kannyakumari (Dt.) TN 629 165 e. DIOCESE OF VIJAYAPURAM - JUNE 14, 1930 (Estd.) Phone : 04651-2701180, 271722 Bishop : Rt. Rev. Sebastian Thekkethecheril - 2007 Fax : 04651-272910 Address : Vijayapuram Bishop's House E-mail : [email protected] P. B. No. 82, Kottayam - 686 001 d. EPARCHY OF PATHANAMTHITTA, 25th Jan. 2010 (Estd.) Phone : 0481-2563747, 2565863 (P) Bishop : Yoohannan Mar Chrysostom - 1997 Address : Catholic Bishop's House

36 37 St. Peter's Junction, Pathanamthitta - 689 645 E-mail : [email protected] Phone : 0468-2223100, 2223200 d. EPARCHY OF PUTHUR, 25 JAN. 2010 (Estd.) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Geervarghese Mar Divannasios 2 PROVINCE OF THIRUVALLA Address : ShanthiBhavan, Catholic Bishop's House a. ARCHEPARCHY OF THIRUVALLA, JUNE 11, 1932, (Estd). Parladka, Puthur-574 203 Archbishop : Thomas Mar Koorilos - 1997 Phone : 08251-238538 Address : Catholic Archbishop's House E-mail : [email protected]. P. B. No. 4. Marygiri, Thiruvalla e. ECCLESIASTICAL STRUCTURES OUTSIDE THE PROPER Pathanamthitta Dt. - 698 101 TERRITORY IN INDIA: Phone : 0469-2701319, 2730620, 2700820 I. Eparchy of Gurgav (St. John Chrysostem) : Fax : 0469-2700822 Bishop : Jacob Mar Barnabas, OIC E-mail : [email protected] ii. Exarchate of Pune (Mar Aphrem) [email protected] : Thomas Mar Anthonios, OIC Auxiliary Bishop: Philipose Mar Stephanos F. THE SYRO-MALABAR CHURCH Bishop Emeritus: Bishop Geevarghese Mar Timotheos 1988 1. Historical Overview b. EPARCHY OF MUVATTUPUZHA, JAN. 15, 2003 (Estd.) Bishop : Abraham Mar Julios - 2008 St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, after the Address : Catholic Bishop's House Pentecosal experience set about with the mission of propagating His Gospel throughout the whole world. Vazhappilly, Mudavoor P. O. Muvattupuzha - 686 669 According to the Indian tradition, St. Thomas came by sea and landed Phone : 0485-2812650 at Kodungalloor (formerly it was known as Cranganore), the capital Fax : 0485-2814191 of the then Chera Empire about the year 52 A.D. He is said to have converted high caste Hindu families in Kodungalloor and Palayoor E-mail : [email protected] (Trichur). From there he went to Coromandal and underwent c. EPARCHY OF BATHERY, OCT 28, 1978 (Estd). martyrdom near the Little Mount at Madras in Tamilnadu in 72 A.D. Bishop : Joseph Mar Thomas - 2005 His body was brought to Mylapore and buried in a holy shrine. Address : Catholic Bishop's House Both written and oral traditions gathered from all classes of people in Sultan Bathery, Wayanad- 673 592 and around Mylapore indicate that St. Thomas, whom the inhabitants Phone : 04936-220207, 222312 called “the holy man” arrived at Mylapore and lived there for some Fax : 04936-221287 time, preached and worked miracles and built a Holy House which was called by the natives “the House of the Holy Man” and after his death, he was buried in that house.

38 39 St. Peter's Junction, Pathanamthitta - 689 645 E-mail : [email protected] Phone : 0468-2223100, 2223200 d. EPARCHY OF PUTHUR, 25 JAN. 2010 (Estd.) E-mail : [email protected] Bishop : Geervarghese Mar Divannasios 2 PROVINCE OF THIRUVALLA Address : ShanthiBhavan, Catholic Bishop's House a. ARCHEPARCHY OF THIRUVALLA, JUNE 11, 1932, (Estd). Parladka, Puthur-574 203 Archbishop : Thomas Mar Koorilos - 1997 Phone : 08251-238538 Address : Catholic Archbishop's House E-mail : [email protected]. P. B. No. 4. Marygiri, Thiruvalla e. ECCLESIASTICAL STRUCTURES OUTSIDE THE PROPER Pathanamthitta Dt. - 698 101 TERRITORY IN INDIA: Phone : 0469-2701319, 2730620, 2700820 I. Eparchy of Gurgav (St. John Chrysostem) : Fax : 0469-2700822 Bishop : Jacob Mar Barnabas, OIC E-mail : [email protected] ii. Exarchate of Pune (Mar Aphrem) [email protected] : Thomas Mar Anthonios, OIC Auxiliary Bishop: Philipose Mar Stephanos F. THE SYRO-MALABAR CHURCH Bishop Emeritus: Bishop Geevarghese Mar Timotheos 1988 1. Historical Overview b. EPARCHY OF MUVATTUPUZHA, JAN. 15, 2003 (Estd.) Bishop : Abraham Mar Julios - 2008 St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, after the Address : Catholic Bishop's House Pentecosal experience set about with the mission of propagating His Gospel throughout the whole world. Vazhappilly, Mudavoor P. O. Muvattupuzha - 686 669 According to the Indian tradition, St. Thomas came by sea and landed Phone : 0485-2812650 at Kodungalloor (formerly it was known as Cranganore), the capital Fax : 0485-2814191 of the then Chera Empire about the year 52 A.D. He is said to have converted high caste Hindu families in Kodungalloor and Palayoor E-mail : [email protected] (Trichur). From there he went to Coromandal and underwent c. EPARCHY OF BATHERY, OCT 28, 1978 (Estd). martyrdom near the Little Mount at Madras in Tamilnadu in 72 A.D. Bishop : Joseph Mar Thomas - 2005 His body was brought to Mylapore and buried in a holy shrine. Address : Catholic Bishop's House Both written and oral traditions gathered from all classes of people in Sultan Bathery, Wayanad- 673 592 and around Mylapore indicate that St. Thomas, whom the inhabitants Phone : 04936-220207, 222312 called “the holy man” arrived at Mylapore and lived there for some Fax : 04936-221287 time, preached and worked miracles and built a Holy House which was called by the natives “the House of the Holy Man” and after his death, he was buried in that house.

38 39 The tradition holds that St. Thomas founded seven churches priest with the title “Archdeacon of all India” (Jathikukarthavyan). (communities) in South India: They were at Kodungalloor, Niranam, The Archdeacon carried out the administration through general and Kollam, Chayal, Kottakkavu, Kokkamangalam and Palayoor. local assemblies called palliyogam. Because of the close association According to the Ramban song, St. Thomas converted 17,550 people of St. Thomas Christians with the East Syrian Church, the Indian of whom 6850 were Brahmins. He ordained priests and consecrated Church of St. Thomas is classified in history as belonging to the Bishops. The Apostle consecrated Kepa, a native as Bishop of Chaldean ritual family as mentioned in CCEO c. 28#2. Kodungalloor and the head of St. Thomas Christians and Paul as the As Pope Pius XII remarked, “During the centuries that India was cut Bishop of Mylapore. It is worth mentioning that the Apostle gave his off from the West and despite many trying vicissitudes, the Christian converts a way of worship suited to their culture in their own native communities formed by the Apostle conserved intact the legacy he language and that he did not impose any jewish customs on them. th left them, and as soon as the sea passage at the close of the 15 century From the fourth century A.D. onwards, the Church of St.Thomas offered a link with their fellow Christians of the West, the union with Christians came into intimate relationship with the Christian them was spontaneous [AAS, XLV (1953), pp. 96-97]. Thus the Syro- communities in Asia Minor. It is one of the four Eastern Churches Malabar Church, as the Blessed Pope John Paul II said, never severed having in common the East Syrian Liturgical traditions. The others from the communion with the Church of Rome, in a continuity that are those of Edessa, Seleucia-Ctesiphon and Persia. On account of the enormous geographic distance has never been able to break” this common heritage the Syro-Malabar Church continued its (Insegnamenti Giovanni Paulo II , III/2, Roma 1980, p. 513). This hierarchical relations with the Chaldean Church under the uninterrupted continuity in the relationship between the Apostolic Catholicate of Seleucia-Ctesiphon. The St. Thomas Christians shared See of Rome and the Church of St. Thomas Christians in India is very the liturgical, spiritual, theological and canonical traditions with the evident from the fact that in the XV and XVI centuries their East Syrian Church. However, they kept their distinctive character Metropolitans who were then East Syrians had taken Angamaly as especially in Church administration and socio-cultural and spiritual their Residential See (cf. Bulls of Pope Julius III dated 10 March 1553 life. and 4 May 1553 in Giamil, Genuinae relations… , Romae 1902, pp. Today the Syro-Malabar faithful are found mostly in the Federal 17-18, 24). States of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka and in the big cities of As the Portuguese came to India in 16th centuries, the Latin India as well as in the Arabian Gulf countries, U.S.A. and Europe. But missionaries, suspecting the St. Thomas Christians as heretics, started there are evidences to believe that there were communities of these Latinizing them and gradually they were brought hierarchically under Christians in other parts of India right from the early centuries and for the Latin bishops, especially through the decrees of the Synod of some reasons unknown they seem to have ceased to exist. Diamper (Udayamperoor) (1599). With this synod St. Thomas In those days the head of the Indian Church was called “the Christians were brought under Latin jurisdiction of the Portuguese Metropolitan and Gate of all India” and had jurisdiction all over the Padroado through the appointment of Mgr. Francis Roz, a Portuguese country. When the Chaldean bishops came to India as the spiritual missionary as the first Latin bishop of the Metropolitan See of St. nd heads of the Independent Metropolitan provinces under the East Thomas Christians. On the 22 December 1610 Archbishop Menezes Syrian Patriarch, the administration of the Church was done by a of Goa issued a decree restricting the jurisdictional rights of the

40 41 The tradition holds that St. Thomas founded seven churches priest with the title “Archdeacon of all India” (Jathikukarthavyan). (communities) in South India: They were at Kodungalloor, Niranam, The Archdeacon carried out the administration through general and Kollam, Chayal, Kottakkavu, Kokkamangalam and Palayoor. local assemblies called palliyogam. Because of the close association According to the Ramban song, St. Thomas converted 17,550 people of St. Thomas Christians with the East Syrian Church, the Indian of whom 6850 were Brahmins. He ordained priests and consecrated Church of St. Thomas is classified in history as belonging to the Bishops. The Apostle consecrated Kepa, a native as Bishop of Chaldean ritual family as mentioned in CCEO c. 28#2. Kodungalloor and the head of St. Thomas Christians and Paul as the As Pope Pius XII remarked, “During the centuries that India was cut Bishop of Mylapore. It is worth mentioning that the Apostle gave his off from the West and despite many trying vicissitudes, the Christian converts a way of worship suited to their culture in their own native communities formed by the Apostle conserved intact the legacy he language and that he did not impose any jewish customs on them. th left them, and as soon as the sea passage at the close of the 15 century From the fourth century A.D. onwards, the Church of St.Thomas offered a link with their fellow Christians of the West, the union with Christians came into intimate relationship with the Christian them was spontaneous [AAS, XLV (1953), pp. 96-97]. Thus the Syro- communities in Asia Minor. It is one of the four Eastern Churches Malabar Church, as the Blessed Pope John Paul II said, never severed having in common the East Syrian Liturgical traditions. The others from the communion with the Church of Rome, in a continuity that are those of Edessa, Seleucia-Ctesiphon and Persia. On account of the enormous geographic distance has never been able to break” this common heritage the Syro-Malabar Church continued its (Insegnamenti Giovanni Paulo II , III/2, Roma 1980, p. 513). This hierarchical relations with the Chaldean Church under the uninterrupted continuity in the relationship between the Apostolic Catholicate of Seleucia-Ctesiphon. The St. Thomas Christians shared See of Rome and the Church of St. Thomas Christians in India is very the liturgical, spiritual, theological and canonical traditions with the evident from the fact that in the XV and XVI centuries their East Syrian Church. However, they kept their distinctive character Metropolitans who were then East Syrians had taken Angamaly as especially in Church administration and socio-cultural and spiritual their Residential See (cf. Bulls of Pope Julius III dated 10 March 1553 life. and 4 May 1553 in Giamil, Genuinae relations… , Romae 1902, pp. Today the Syro-Malabar faithful are found mostly in the Federal 17-18, 24). States of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka and in the big cities of As the Portuguese came to India in 16th centuries, the Latin India as well as in the Arabian Gulf countries, U.S.A. and Europe. But missionaries, suspecting the St. Thomas Christians as heretics, started there are evidences to believe that there were communities of these Latinizing them and gradually they were brought hierarchically under Christians in other parts of India right from the early centuries and for the Latin bishops, especially through the decrees of the Synod of some reasons unknown they seem to have ceased to exist. Diamper (Udayamperoor) (1599). With this synod St. Thomas In those days the head of the Indian Church was called “the Christians were brought under Latin jurisdiction of the Portuguese Metropolitan and Gate of all India” and had jurisdiction all over the Padroado through the appointment of Mgr. Francis Roz, a Portuguese country. When the Chaldean bishops came to India as the spiritual missionary as the first Latin bishop of the Metropolitan See of St. nd heads of the Independent Metropolitan provinces under the East Thomas Christians. On the 22 December 1610 Archbishop Menezes Syrian Patriarch, the administration of the Church was done by a of Goa issued a decree restricting the jurisdictional rights of the

40 41 Metropolitan of St. Thomas Christians to certain areas in the present situation Fr. Thomas Paremmakkal was made Governador States of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Andra Pradesh (cf. (administrator) of Kodungalloor. Bullarium Romanum…, vol. XI, pp. 606-608). Though the Western Gradually the St. Thomas Christians who continued under the Latin missionaries helped the growth of the Indian Church as a whole, they rule assumed the form of the present Syro-Malabar Church. Those distorted the ecclesial and juridical identity of St. Thomas Christians. who were opposing the Portuguese later came into contact with the The latter protested it under the leadership of the Archdeacon Jacobite Patriarch in Syria and thus became Jacobites. A fraction of Thomas Parambil and their protest culminated in what is known as the these Jacobites was reunited with the Catholic communion in 1930 “Coonan Cross Oath” of 1653. This revolt eventually split them first under the leadership of the Servant of God Mar Ivanios and is now into two groups- one in communion with Rome and the other with the known as the Syro-Malankara Church. West Syrian Church of Antioch. In 1865 the jurisdiction of the East Syrian Patriarch over St. Thomas In order to pacify the situation and avoid unfortunate division of the Christians was formally terminated by the Apostolic See. In 1886 the Syro-Malabar faithful, Propaganda Fide rule was also introduced on Metropolitan See of Crangannore was suppressed and St. Thomas St. Thomas Christians. Thus they were divided among themselves Christians were put under Verapoly which was then raised to the under the two Latin Jurisdictions of Padroado and Propaganda. status of an Archdiocese with the establishment of the Latin Unfortunately, the rebel bishops in course of time separated Hierarchy in India under the Propaganda Fide. The title of themselves from the Catholic communion. In order to avoid further 'Metropolitan of Crangannore' was given ad honorem to the Bishop of divisions in the Church, Propaganda Fide appointed Mgr. Joseph Damao. When the See of Damao was joined to that of Goa the Goan Sebastiani OCD as the Vicar Apostolic of Malabar in 1661. Archbishop began to carry also the honorary title of Crangannore. Meanwhile, the Dutch captured Cochin and asked Mgr. Sebastiani to th leave India. In that situation Fr. Chandy Parambil, a native priest, was After 230 years of Latin rule, on 20 May 1887, Pope Leo XIIIth of ordained bishop and appointed Vicar Apostolic of Malabar. Later, due happy memory by the bull Quod iam pridem decreed the separation of to the confusion that arose in the Church subsequent to the death of St. Thomas Christians from the Latins and erected two Vicariates Bishop Chandy, as per the agreement between the Apostolic See and apostolic- Trichur and Kottayam- with two Latin vicars apostolic the Dutch, the Propagande Fide, Rome appointed in 1770 an Italian Bishops Adolf Medlicott and Charles Lavigne. These Catholic St. Carmelite as the Vicar Apostolic of Malabar and he resided at Thomas Christians began to be called from then onwards as “the th Varapuzha. At the same time there were also Archbishops or Syro-Malabar Church”. On 28 July 1896, the same Pope by the bull administrators appointed by the Portuguese Padroado and they Quae rei sacrae reorganized the two vicariates into three vicariates of resided at Kodungalloor. Thus St. Thomas Christians came under two Trichur, Ernakulam and Changanassery with three native vicars jurisdictions: Propaganda Fide and Padroado. Gradually the apostolic John Menachery, Louis Pazheparambil and Mathew Makkil grievances of St. Thomas Christians reached such a stage that a respectively. In 1911 Pope Pius X erected a fourth vicariate Kottayam delegation consisting of Fr. Joseph Kariyattil and Fr. Thomas for the suddists. On 21st December 1923, Pope Pius XI, by the epoch Paremmakkal was sent to Rome and Portugal. In 1782 Fr. Kariyattil making Constitution Romani Pontifices restored the Syro-Malabar was ordained in Lisbon as the Archbishop of Kodungalloor. Hierarchy in the model of a Latin Metropolitan province, Ernakulam Unfortunately, on the way back to India he died in Goa in 1786. In that being the Archeparchy and other three as its suffragan eparchies. Thus

42 43 Metropolitan of St. Thomas Christians to certain areas in the present situation Fr. Thomas Paremmakkal was made Governador States of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Andra Pradesh (cf. (administrator) of Kodungalloor. Bullarium Romanum…, vol. XI, pp. 606-608). Though the Western Gradually the St. Thomas Christians who continued under the Latin missionaries helped the growth of the Indian Church as a whole, they rule assumed the form of the present Syro-Malabar Church. Those distorted the ecclesial and juridical identity of St. Thomas Christians. who were opposing the Portuguese later came into contact with the The latter protested it under the leadership of the Archdeacon Jacobite Patriarch in Syria and thus became Jacobites. A fraction of Thomas Parambil and their protest culminated in what is known as the these Jacobites was reunited with the Catholic communion in 1930 “Coonan Cross Oath” of 1653. This revolt eventually split them first under the leadership of the Servant of God Mar Ivanios and is now into two groups- one in communion with Rome and the other with the known as the Syro-Malankara Church. West Syrian Church of Antioch. In 1865 the jurisdiction of the East Syrian Patriarch over St. Thomas In order to pacify the situation and avoid unfortunate division of the Christians was formally terminated by the Apostolic See. In 1886 the Syro-Malabar faithful, Propaganda Fide rule was also introduced on Metropolitan See of Crangannore was suppressed and St. Thomas St. Thomas Christians. Thus they were divided among themselves Christians were put under Verapoly which was then raised to the under the two Latin Jurisdictions of Padroado and Propaganda. status of an Archdiocese with the establishment of the Latin Unfortunately, the rebel bishops in course of time separated Hierarchy in India under the Propaganda Fide. The title of themselves from the Catholic communion. In order to avoid further 'Metropolitan of Crangannore' was given ad honorem to the Bishop of divisions in the Church, Propaganda Fide appointed Mgr. Joseph Damao. When the See of Damao was joined to that of Goa the Goan Sebastiani OCD as the Vicar Apostolic of Malabar in 1661. Archbishop began to carry also the honorary title of Crangannore. Meanwhile, the Dutch captured Cochin and asked Mgr. Sebastiani to th leave India. In that situation Fr. Chandy Parambil, a native priest, was After 230 years of Latin rule, on 20 May 1887, Pope Leo XIIIth of ordained bishop and appointed Vicar Apostolic of Malabar. Later, due happy memory by the bull Quod iam pridem decreed the separation of to the confusion that arose in the Church subsequent to the death of St. Thomas Christians from the Latins and erected two Vicariates Bishop Chandy, as per the agreement between the Apostolic See and apostolic- Trichur and Kottayam- with two Latin vicars apostolic the Dutch, the Propagande Fide, Rome appointed in 1770 an Italian Bishops Adolf Medlicott and Charles Lavigne. These Catholic St. Carmelite as the Vicar Apostolic of Malabar and he resided at Thomas Christians began to be called from then onwards as “the th Varapuzha. At the same time there were also Archbishops or Syro-Malabar Church”. On 28 July 1896, the same Pope by the bull administrators appointed by the Portuguese Padroado and they Quae rei sacrae reorganized the two vicariates into three vicariates of resided at Kodungalloor. Thus St. Thomas Christians came under two Trichur, Ernakulam and Changanassery with three native vicars jurisdictions: Propaganda Fide and Padroado. Gradually the apostolic John Menachery, Louis Pazheparambil and Mathew Makkil grievances of St. Thomas Christians reached such a stage that a respectively. In 1911 Pope Pius X erected a fourth vicariate Kottayam delegation consisting of Fr. Joseph Kariyattil and Fr. Thomas for the suddists. On 21st December 1923, Pope Pius XI, by the epoch Paremmakkal was sent to Rome and Portugal. In 1782 Fr. Kariyattil making Constitution Romani Pontifices restored the Syro-Malabar was ordained in Lisbon as the Archbishop of Kodungalloor. Hierarchy in the model of a Latin Metropolitan province, Ernakulam Unfortunately, on the way back to India he died in Goa in 1786. In that being the Archeparchy and other three as its suffragan eparchies. Thus

42 43 the hierarchical rule of St. Thomas Christians was restored to some God seem to have been well-rooted in the Syro-Malabar Church. extent. The Syro-Malabar church had only twelve eparchies inside Kerala By the middle of the 20th century there were lot of migrations from the under two Metropolitan provinces of Ernakulam and Changanachery Southern as well as Central part of Kerala to Northern Kerala, to the and nine eparchies outside Kerala when CCEO was promulgated in Southern parts of Karnataka and the South Western parts of 1990 by Pope St. John Paul. At that time, the Syro- Malabar Church Tamilnadu. Therefore, the need of establishing new eparchies outside was in such an anomalous situation that it could not be included in any the previously permitted territory became unavoidable. In 1953 the of the four categories of the Churches sui iuris envisaged by CCEO eparchy of Tellicherry was erected including some districts in (cf. cc. 55-176). In this situation, taking into consideration the age old Karnataka and Tamilnadu also, apart from the Malabar area of Kerala. traditions and the growth of this apostolic Church and as part of the 1n 1955 the proper territory of the Syro-Malabar Church was rectification of the anomaly referred above, the same Pope with the extended to some districts in Tamilnadu and Karnataka. In 1956 the constitution Quae maiori dated 16th December 1992 raised the Syro- eparchy of Changanacherry was also raised to the status of a Malabar Church to the status of a Major Archiepiscopal sui iuris Metropolitan Archeparchy. Thus by this time the number of the Syro- Church with the title of Ernakulam-Angamaly, limiting the proper Malabar eparchies had increased to seven. territory to the territories of the two existing metropolitan provinces As the population increased in the eparchies of Trichur, of Ernakulam and Changanachery. The Metropolitan of Ernakulam Changanacherry, Ernakulam and Tellichery, their bifurcation was Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara was appointed the first Major found very essential. Thus eventually, the eparchies of Palai, Archbishop. However, the powers of the Major Archbishop were Kothamangalam, Manathavady, Palakkad, Kanjirappilly, vested temporarily on the Pontifical delegate in the person of Mar Irinjalakuda, Thamarassery and Thucklay were established. Abraham Kattumana. The installation of the Major Archbishop and the inauguration of the first Synod of Bishops was held at Ernakulam It was in 1962 that the Syro-Malabar Church got opportunity to open on 20th May 1993. With the sudden demise of the Pontifical delegate its own mission territory with the erection of the exarchy of Chanda. Mar Abraham Kattumana in 1995 the powers proper to the major Later it was raised to the status of an eparchy. In the similar way, seven archbishop were given to Major Archbishop Mar Antony Cardinal more Syro-Malabar Mission eparchies-Bijnor, Rajkot, Jagadalpur, Padiyara. Sagar, Satna, Ujjain, Gorakhpur and Adilabad- were erected. In the light of the teachings of Vatican II that the faithful have the right to In 1995 the Eparchies of Trichur and Tellicherry were elevated to the practice and preserve their own liturgy wherever they are, the eparchy status of the Metropolitan Archeparchies. The eparchies of Palghat of Kalyan was established in 1988 for the Syro-Malabar migrants in and Irinjalakuda were the suffragan eparchies of Trichur while the Mumbai, Pune and Nasik. eparchies of Mananthavady and Thamarassery were the suffragan eparchies of Tellicherry. Bishops Joseph Kundukulam and George In the similar way the number of the Institutes of the Consecrated Life Valiamattam were promoted respectively to be their Metropolitan and the Societies of the Apostolic Life also increased. At present there Archbishops. are more than 40 such congregations for men and about 130 for women. In spite of the fact that most of them are of the Latin origin With the resignation of the Major Archbishop Mar Antony Cardinal being founded in the European countries, all of them by the grace of Padiyara in 1996, Mar Varkey Vithayathil CSsR was appointed the

44 45 the hierarchical rule of St. Thomas Christians was restored to some God seem to have been well-rooted in the Syro-Malabar Church. extent. The Syro-Malabar church had only twelve eparchies inside Kerala By the middle of the 20th century there were lot of migrations from the under two Metropolitan provinces of Ernakulam and Changanachery Southern as well as Central part of Kerala to Northern Kerala, to the and nine eparchies outside Kerala when CCEO was promulgated in Southern parts of Karnataka and the South Western parts of 1990 by Pope St. John Paul. At that time, the Syro- Malabar Church Tamilnadu. Therefore, the need of establishing new eparchies outside was in such an anomalous situation that it could not be included in any the previously permitted territory became unavoidable. In 1953 the of the four categories of the Churches sui iuris envisaged by CCEO eparchy of Tellicherry was erected including some districts in (cf. cc. 55-176). In this situation, taking into consideration the age old Karnataka and Tamilnadu also, apart from the Malabar area of Kerala. traditions and the growth of this apostolic Church and as part of the 1n 1955 the proper territory of the Syro-Malabar Church was rectification of the anomaly referred above, the same Pope with the extended to some districts in Tamilnadu and Karnataka. In 1956 the constitution Quae maiori dated 16th December 1992 raised the Syro- eparchy of Changanacherry was also raised to the status of a Malabar Church to the status of a Major Archiepiscopal sui iuris Metropolitan Archeparchy. Thus by this time the number of the Syro- Church with the title of Ernakulam-Angamaly, limiting the proper Malabar eparchies had increased to seven. territory to the territories of the two existing metropolitan provinces As the population increased in the eparchies of Trichur, of Ernakulam and Changanachery. The Metropolitan of Ernakulam Changanacherry, Ernakulam and Tellichery, their bifurcation was Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara was appointed the first Major found very essential. Thus eventually, the eparchies of Palai, Archbishop. However, the powers of the Major Archbishop were Kothamangalam, Manathavady, Palakkad, Kanjirappilly, vested temporarily on the Pontifical delegate in the person of Mar Irinjalakuda, Thamarassery and Thucklay were established. Abraham Kattumana. The installation of the Major Archbishop and the inauguration of the first Synod of Bishops was held at Ernakulam It was in 1962 that the Syro-Malabar Church got opportunity to open on 20th May 1993. With the sudden demise of the Pontifical delegate its own mission territory with the erection of the exarchy of Chanda. Mar Abraham Kattumana in 1995 the powers proper to the major Later it was raised to the status of an eparchy. In the similar way, seven archbishop were given to Major Archbishop Mar Antony Cardinal more Syro-Malabar Mission eparchies-Bijnor, Rajkot, Jagadalpur, Padiyara. Sagar, Satna, Ujjain, Gorakhpur and Adilabad- were erected. In the light of the teachings of Vatican II that the faithful have the right to In 1995 the Eparchies of Trichur and Tellicherry were elevated to the practice and preserve their own liturgy wherever they are, the eparchy status of the Metropolitan Archeparchies. The eparchies of Palghat of Kalyan was established in 1988 for the Syro-Malabar migrants in and Irinjalakuda were the suffragan eparchies of Trichur while the Mumbai, Pune and Nasik. eparchies of Mananthavady and Thamarassery were the suffragan eparchies of Tellicherry. Bishops Joseph Kundukulam and George In the similar way the number of the Institutes of the Consecrated Life Valiamattam were promoted respectively to be their Metropolitan and the Societies of the Apostolic Life also increased. At present there Archbishops. are more than 40 such congregations for men and about 130 for women. In spite of the fact that most of them are of the Latin origin With the resignation of the Major Archbishop Mar Antony Cardinal being founded in the European countries, all of them by the grace of Padiyara in 1996, Mar Varkey Vithayathil CSsR was appointed the

44 45 Apostolic Administrator of the Syro-Malabar Church and of the of the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly. In the Synod held at Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly in the same year. He took Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad from 23rd to 27th May 2011 Mar George charge of the office on 18th January 1997. In November 1999 the first Alanchery, the Bishop of Thucklay was elected the third Major Major Archiepiscopal Assembly took place at Mount St. Thomas. Archbishop of the Church (the first elected Major Archbishop in the Mar Varkey Vithayathil became the second Major Archbishop on 18th history of the Syro-Malabar Church). He took canonical possession December 1999 and took charge of the office on 26th January 2000. of the new office on 29th May 2011 at St. Mary's Basilica, Ernakulam. Through the bifurcation of the Archeparchy of Tellichery, a new Thus the Syro-Malabar Church is the apostolic, Indian, Catholic and eparchy of Belthangady was erected in 1999. The erection of St. eastern (Major Archiepiscopal sui iuris) Church of St. Thomas Thomas eparchy of Chicago in February 2001 was a mile stone and Christians. Syro-Malabar Church could also be qualified in this way: remarkable event in the history of the Syro-Malabar Church. It is Christian in faith, oriental in worship and Indian in culture. Similarly, the new eparchy of Idukki was formed in January 2003, 2. Major Archiepiscopal Curia bifurcating the eparchy of Kothamangalam. Meanwhile, in January Major Archbishop: H. B. Mar George Cardinal Alencherry 2004 Pope St. John Paul granted the Syro-Malabar Church the full Curia Bishop autonomy in jurisdiction as per the norms of CCEO. The faculty The Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Curia included also the authority given to the Synod of Bishops for Address : Major Archiepiscopal Curia appointing bishops and creating eparchies in the proper territory. Mount St. Thomas P. B. No. 3110, Kakkanad P. O. Later, by bifurcating the eparchy of Mananthavady the eparchy of Kochi - 682 030, Kerala Bhadravathi in Karnataka was established in 2007. The other two Tel : 0484-2424780, 2424768, 2425724, th eparchies of Ramanathapuram and Mandya were erected on 18 2426235, 2426236 January 2010 by bifurcating the eparchies of Palghat and Fax : 0484-2422727, 2355010 (P) Mananthavady respectively. In the same way, the eparchies of E-mail : [email protected] Faridabad (2012) and Melbourne (Australia) (2014) were erected. [email protected] Thus, at present, the Syro-Malabar Church is having 17 eparchies Website : www.smcim.org inside its proper territory under four Metropolitan Sees and the Permanent Synod: Major Archbishop Archeparchy of Kottayam and thirteen eparchies outside the proper Mar George Cardinal Alencherry territory, including those in USA and Australia, with 04 million Syro- Mar Andrews Thazhath Malabar Catholics. Mar Joseph Perumthottam The second Major Archbishop of the Church Mar Varkey Cardinal Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSB Vithayathil slept in the Lord on the 01st of April 2011 and was buried at Mar Jose Porunnedam (Nominated) St. Mary's Basilica, Ernakulam on the 10th April 2011. As per the law Secretary of the Permanent Synod: Mar Bosco Puthur, the Curia bishop took charge on the 01st of April : Rev. Dr. Antony Kollannoor (Chancellor) 2011 as the ex-officio administrator of the Syro-Malabar Church and Subsitute Members: Mar Jacob Manathodath Mar Mathew Arackal

46 47 Apostolic Administrator of the Syro-Malabar Church and of the of the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly. In the Synod held at Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly in the same year. He took Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad from 23rd to 27th May 2011 Mar George charge of the office on 18th January 1997. In November 1999 the first Alanchery, the Bishop of Thucklay was elected the third Major Major Archiepiscopal Assembly took place at Mount St. Thomas. Archbishop of the Church (the first elected Major Archbishop in the Mar Varkey Vithayathil became the second Major Archbishop on 18th history of the Syro-Malabar Church). He took canonical possession December 1999 and took charge of the office on 26th January 2000. of the new office on 29th May 2011 at St. Mary's Basilica, Ernakulam. Through the bifurcation of the Archeparchy of Tellichery, a new Thus the Syro-Malabar Church is the apostolic, Indian, Catholic and eparchy of Belthangady was erected in 1999. The erection of St. eastern (Major Archiepiscopal sui iuris) Church of St. Thomas Thomas eparchy of Chicago in February 2001 was a mile stone and Christians. Syro-Malabar Church could also be qualified in this way: remarkable event in the history of the Syro-Malabar Church. It is Christian in faith, oriental in worship and Indian in culture. Similarly, the new eparchy of Idukki was formed in January 2003, 2. Major Archiepiscopal Curia bifurcating the eparchy of Kothamangalam. Meanwhile, in January Major Archbishop: H. B. Mar George Cardinal Alencherry 2004 Pope St. John Paul granted the Syro-Malabar Church the full Curia Bishop autonomy in jurisdiction as per the norms of CCEO. The faculty The Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Curia included also the authority given to the Synod of Bishops for Address : Major Archiepiscopal Curia appointing bishops and creating eparchies in the proper territory. Mount St. Thomas P. B. No. 3110, Kakkanad P. O. Later, by bifurcating the eparchy of Mananthavady the eparchy of Kochi - 682 030, Kerala Bhadravathi in Karnataka was established in 2007. The other two Tel : 0484-2424780, 2424768, 2425724, th eparchies of Ramanathapuram and Mandya were erected on 18 2426235, 2426236 January 2010 by bifurcating the eparchies of Palghat and Fax : 0484-2422727, 2355010 (P) Mananthavady respectively. In the same way, the eparchies of E-mail : [email protected] Faridabad (2012) and Melbourne (Australia) (2014) were erected. [email protected] Thus, at present, the Syro-Malabar Church is having 17 eparchies Website : www.smcim.org inside its proper territory under four Metropolitan Sees and the Permanent Synod: Major Archbishop Archeparchy of Kottayam and thirteen eparchies outside the proper Mar George Cardinal Alencherry territory, including those in USA and Australia, with 04 million Syro- Mar Andrews Thazhath Malabar Catholics. Mar Joseph Perumthottam The second Major Archbishop of the Church Mar Varkey Cardinal Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSB Vithayathil slept in the Lord on the 01st of April 2011 and was buried at Mar Jose Porunnedam (Nominated) St. Mary's Basilica, Ernakulam on the 10th April 2011. As per the law Secretary of the Permanent Synod: Mar Bosco Puthur, the Curia bishop took charge on the 01st of April : Rev. Dr. Antony Kollannoor (Chancellor) 2011 as the ex-officio administrator of the Syro-Malabar Church and Subsitute Members: Mar Jacob Manathodath Mar Mathew Arackal

46 47 Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Web : www.cepcm.org Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy (Nominated) Laity : Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil (Chairman) Superior Tribunal: Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSB Mar Mathew Arackal (Moderator General) Mar Joseph Pandarasseril Mar Sebastian Vadakkel, MST Secretary : Adv. V.C. Sebastian Mar George Madathikandathil Institutes of the Consecrated Life Secretary of the Synod : Mar Bosco Puthur : Mar Jose Porunnedam (Chairman) Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy Members of the Synodal Commissions Mar Jose Chittooparambil, CMI Liturgy : Mar Thomas Elavanal (Chairman) Secretary : Sr. Vimal Jose, CMC Mar Pauly Kannukadan Syro-Malabar Church Internet Mission (SMCIM) Mar George Madathikandathil : Mar Jose Porunnedam (Chairman) Secretary : Fr. Pauly Maniyatt Executive director : Fr. Joby Joseph Maprakavil, MST Doctrine : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt (Chairman) Finance Committee : Mar Mathew Arackal (Chairman) Mar George Njaralakatt Mar Bosco Puthur Mar Joseph Arumachadath, MCBS Mar Raphael Thattil Secretary : Fr. Joseph Pamplani Mar Gregory Karotemprel, CMI Catechism : Mar Jacob Manathodath (Chairman) Mar Jose Porunnedam Mar Joseph Pandarasseril Secretary : Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy Public Affairs committee: Mar Andrews Thazhath (Convenor) Secretary : Fr. George Danavelil Mar Joseph Powathil Website : www.syromalabarcatechesis.org Mar Mathew Moolakatt, OSB Ecumenism : Mar Joseph Perumthottam (Chairman) Mar Mathew Arackal Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakel, VC Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam, CST Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Secretary : Fr. Cherian Karukaparambil Mar Jose Porunnedam Clergy : Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath (Chairman) Secretary : Fr. George Madathiparambil : Mar John Vadakel, CMI Committee for the Major Archiepiscopal Assembly Mar Jacob Murickan : Mar Bosco Puthur (Chairman) Secretary : Fr. Jimmy Poochakatt Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath Evangelization & Pastral Care of the Migrants Mar George Rajendran, SDB : Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MST (Chairman) Committee for Canonical Questions Mar Mathew Arackal : Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara (Chairman) Mar Mathew Moolakatt Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Secretary : Fr. Shaji Kochupurayil, MCBS Mar Paul Alappatt 48 49 Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Web : www.cepcm.org Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy (Nominated) Laity : Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil (Chairman) Superior Tribunal: Mar Mathew Moolakkatt OSB Mar Mathew Arackal (Moderator General) Mar Joseph Pandarasseril Mar Sebastian Vadakkel, MST Secretary : Adv. V.C. Sebastian Mar George Madathikandathil Institutes of the Consecrated Life Secretary of the Synod : Mar Bosco Puthur : Mar Jose Porunnedam (Chairman) Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy Members of the Synodal Commissions Mar Jose Chittooparambil, CMI Liturgy : Mar Thomas Elavanal (Chairman) Secretary : Sr. Vimal Jose, CMC Mar Pauly Kannukadan Syro-Malabar Church Internet Mission (SMCIM) Mar George Madathikandathil : Mar Jose Porunnedam (Chairman) Secretary : Fr. Pauly Maniyatt Executive director : Fr. Joby Joseph Maprakavil, MST Doctrine : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt (Chairman) Finance Committee : Mar Mathew Arackal (Chairman) Mar George Njaralakatt Mar Bosco Puthur Mar Joseph Arumachadath, MCBS Mar Raphael Thattil Secretary : Fr. Joseph Pamplani Mar Gregory Karotemprel, CMI Catechism : Mar Jacob Manathodath (Chairman) Mar Jose Porunnedam Mar Joseph Pandarasseril Secretary : Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy Public Affairs committee: Mar Andrews Thazhath (Convenor) Secretary : Fr. George Danavelil Mar Joseph Powathil Website : www.syromalabarcatechesis.org Mar Mathew Moolakatt, OSB Ecumenism : Mar Joseph Perumthottam (Chairman) Mar Mathew Arackal Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakel, VC Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam, CST Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Secretary : Fr. Cherian Karukaparambil Mar Jose Porunnedam Clergy : Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath (Chairman) Secretary : Fr. George Madathiparambil : Mar John Vadakel, CMI Committee for the Major Archiepiscopal Assembly Mar Jacob Murickan : Mar Bosco Puthur (Chairman) Secretary : Fr. Jimmy Poochakatt Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath Evangelization & Pastral Care of the Migrants Mar George Rajendran, SDB : Mar Sebastian Vadakkel MST (Chairman) Committee for Canonical Questions Mar Mathew Arackal : Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara (Chairman) Mar Mathew Moolakatt Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Secretary : Fr. Shaji Kochupurayil, MCBS Mar Paul Alappatt 48 49 Public Relation Office : Spokesperson: Fr. Paul Thelakatt Tel. : 0039-06-4820028 Fr. Jose Palakeel, MST Mob. : 00393663124882 Fr. Jolly Vadakan Officials of the Curia Association of the Supporters of the Syro-Malabar Mission Chancellor : Rev. Dr. Antony Kollannoor : Mar Raphael Thattil (Director) Assistant Chancellor : Rev. Fr. Sebastian Vaniapurackal Secretary : Fr. Joseph Pulivelil, MST Finance Officer : Rev. Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil Website : www.assmmission.org Official Publication : “Synodal News” Liturgical Research Centre Editor, “Synodal News” : Mar Pauly Kannookadan (Chairman) Major Archiepiscopal Curia Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Mount St. Thomas, P. B. No. 3110, Fr. Peter Kannampuzha (Executive Director) Kakkanad P. O., 682 030 Fr. Jose Puliyurumbil Tel : 0484-2424780, 2424768 Fr. Tony Neelamkavil Fax : 0484-2422727 Higher Education office/Desk:Mar Bosco Puthur (Convenor) Mar Andrews Thazhath Major Archiepiscopal Tribunal Mar Mathew Arackal President : Rev. Dr. Jose Chiramel Secretary for Higher education: Fr. George Madathiparambil Vice - President : Rev. Dr. Joseph Varanath Secretary for School education : Fr. Jacob Palackappilly Defenders of Bond/ Promoters of Justice Commission for St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha : Rev. Dr. Saju Augustine : Mar Andrews Thazhath (Chairman) Kuthodiputhenpurackal CST Mar Mathew Anilkuzhikkattil Rev. Dr. George Thekkekara Mar George Madathikandathil Rev. Dr. Joseph Velinjalil Commission for St. Thomas' Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor Judges : Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal : Mar Joseph Perumthottam (Chairman) Rev. Dr. John Kochupurackal CST Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Rev. Dr. Jose Pathiyamoola MCBS Mar Jose Puthenveettil Rev. Dr. Joseph Thoompumkal Commission for Good Shepherd Seminary, Kunnoth Rev. Dr. Joseph Mundakathil : Mar George Valiamattam (Chairman) Rev. Dr. Berchmans Kodackal Mar Joseph Kallarangattu Rev. Dr. Michael Vattapalam Mar Jose Porunnedom Rev. Dr. Thomas Adoppilil Rev. Dr. James Thalachelloor Procura of the Major Archbishop at the Apostolic See Rev. Dr. Vincent Chittilapilly Procurator : Mgr. Stephen Chirappanath Address : Abbazia di S. Bernardo alle Terme 3. Syro-malabar Statistics Via Torino-94, I-00184 Rome, Italy Syro Malabar Catholics - 40,00,000 (Approximately) 50 51 Public Relation Office : Spokesperson: Fr. Paul Thelakatt Tel. : 0039-06-4820028 Fr. Jose Palakeel, MST Mob. : 00393663124882 Fr. Jolly Vadakan Officials of the Curia Association of the Supporters of the Syro-Malabar Mission Chancellor : Rev. Dr. Antony Kollannoor : Mar Raphael Thattil (Director) Assistant Chancellor : Rev. Fr. Sebastian Vaniapurackal Secretary : Fr. Joseph Pulivelil, MST Finance Officer : Rev. Fr. Mathew Pulimoottil Website : www.assmmission.org Official Publication : “Synodal News” Liturgical Research Centre Editor, “Synodal News” : Mar Pauly Kannookadan (Chairman) Major Archiepiscopal Curia Mar Remigius Inchananiyil Mount St. Thomas, P. B. No. 3110, Fr. Peter Kannampuzha (Executive Director) Kakkanad P. O., 682 030 Fr. Jose Puliyurumbil Tel : 0484-2424780, 2424768 Fr. Tony Neelamkavil Fax : 0484-2422727 Higher Education office/Desk:Mar Bosco Puthur (Convenor) Mar Andrews Thazhath Major Archiepiscopal Tribunal Mar Mathew Arackal President : Rev. Dr. Jose Chiramel Secretary for Higher education: Fr. George Madathiparambil Vice - President : Rev. Dr. Joseph Varanath Secretary for School education : Fr. Jacob Palackappilly Defenders of Bond/ Promoters of Justice Commission for St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha : Rev. Dr. Saju Augustine : Mar Andrews Thazhath (Chairman) Kuthodiputhenpurackal CST Mar Mathew Anilkuzhikkattil Rev. Dr. George Thekkekara Mar George Madathikandathil Rev. Dr. Joseph Velinjalil Commission for St. Thomas' Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor Judges : Rev. Dr. Varghese Palathingal : Mar Joseph Perumthottam (Chairman) Rev. Dr. John Kochupurackal CST Mar Joseph Kallarangatt Rev. Dr. Jose Pathiyamoola MCBS Mar Jose Puthenveettil Rev. Dr. Joseph Thoompumkal Commission for Good Shepherd Seminary, Kunnoth Rev. Dr. Joseph Mundakathil : Mar George Valiamattam (Chairman) Rev. Dr. Berchmans Kodackal Mar Joseph Kallarangattu Rev. Dr. Michael Vattapalam Mar Jose Porunnedom Rev. Dr. Thomas Adoppilil Rev. Dr. James Thalachelloor Procura of the Major Archbishop at the Apostolic See Rev. Dr. Vincent Chittilapilly Procurator : Mgr. Stephen Chirappanath Address : Abbazia di S. Bernardo alle Terme 3. Syro-malabar Statistics Via Torino-94, I-00184 Rome, Italy Syro Malabar Catholics - 40,00,000 (Approximately) 50 51 Eparchies (in total) - 31 Centres for the mentally and Eparchies inside the territory - 18 physically handicapped - 172 Eparchies outside the territory in India - 11 Eparchies outside India - 02 4. Common Institutions Bishops in service including a. St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary Major Archbishop and four Metropolitans - 35 Rector : V. Rev. Dr. Mathew Illathuparambil Bishops emeriti - 18 Address : Mangalapuzha, P. B. No. 1, Aluva - 683 102 Vacant eparchial Sees - 02 Phone : 0484-2606745, 2606746 Nuncios from the Church - 04 Eparchial Priests - 4285 b. St. Thomas' Apostolic Seminary Religious & Missionary Priests - 4836 Rector : V. Rev. Dr. Joy Ainiyadan Religious Brothers - 745 Address : Vadavathoor, Kottayam - 686 010 Religious Sisters - 32855 Phone : 0481 - 2571807, 2571809, 578319 Seminarians - 2607 c. Paurastya Vidyapitham, Kottayam Parishes - 3200 President : V.Rev. Dr. Vincent Alappatt Semi - Parishes - 538 Address : Vadavathoor, Kottayam - 686 010 Missions - 490 d. Pontifical Institute, Aluva Institutes of Consecrated Life-Men & Women - 53 President : Rev. Dr. Vincent Kundukulam Major & Minor Seminaries - 71 Address : Mangalapuzha, Aluva - 683 102 Regular, Technical & Other Colleges - 503 Teachers Training Institutes - 23 e. Good Shepherd Seminary, Kunnoth Higher Secondary & Primary Schools - 2639 Rector : V. Rev. Fr. Immanuel Attelmani Kindergartens - 1685 Address : Good Shepherd Seminary Non-Formal & Adult Education - 503 Kunnoth, Kiliathara, Kannur - 670 706 Special Schools - 390 Phone : 0490 -2491095 Health Care Institutions - 700 f. St. Ephrem Major Seminary, Satna Nurses Training Schools - 44 Rector : V.Rev. Dr. Thomas Kochuthara Hospitals, Dispensaries & Health Centres - 670 Address : St. Ephrem's Theological College, Specialized Health Care Centres, Ephremnagar, P.B. No. 26 Incurable & Leprosy Care Centres - 54 Satna – 485 001 Old Age Homes - 211 Phone : 07671-272208; 272323, 08989062420 Children's Homes - 185 Fax : 07671-272316 Orphanages - 240 Rehabilitation Centers and other institutions- 1444

52 53 Eparchies (in total) - 31 Centres for the mentally and Eparchies inside the territory - 18 physically handicapped - 172 Eparchies outside the territory in India - 11 Eparchies outside India - 02 4. Common Institutions Bishops in service including a. St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary Major Archbishop and four Metropolitans - 35 Rector : V. Rev. Dr. Mathew Illathuparambil Bishops emeriti - 18 Address : Mangalapuzha, P. B. No. 1, Aluva - 683 102 Vacant eparchial Sees - 02 Phone : 0484-2606745, 2606746 Nuncios from the Church - 04 Eparchial Priests - 4285 b. St. Thomas' Apostolic Seminary Religious & Missionary Priests - 4836 Rector : V. Rev. Dr. Joy Ainiyadan Religious Brothers - 745 Address : Vadavathoor, Kottayam - 686 010 Religious Sisters - 32855 Phone : 0481 - 2571807, 2571809, 578319 Seminarians - 2607 c. Paurastya Vidyapitham, Kottayam Parishes - 3200 President : V.Rev. Dr. Vincent Alappatt Semi - Parishes - 538 Address : Vadavathoor, Kottayam - 686 010 Missions - 490 d. Pontifical Institute, Aluva Institutes of Consecrated Life-Men & Women - 53 President : Rev. Dr. Vincent Kundukulam Major & Minor Seminaries - 71 Address : Mangalapuzha, Aluva - 683 102 Regular, Technical & Other Colleges - 503 Teachers Training Institutes - 23 e. Good Shepherd Seminary, Kunnoth Higher Secondary & Primary Schools - 2639 Rector : V. Rev. Fr. Immanuel Attelmani Kindergartens - 1685 Address : Good Shepherd Seminary Non-Formal & Adult Education - 503 Kunnoth, Kiliathara, Kannur - 670 706 Special Schools - 390 Phone : 0490 -2491095 Health Care Institutions - 700 f. St. Ephrem Major Seminary, Satna Nurses Training Schools - 44 Rector : V.Rev. Dr. Thomas Kochuthara Hospitals, Dispensaries & Health Centres - 670 Address : St. Ephrem's Theological College, Specialized Health Care Centres, Ephremnagar, P.B. No. 26 Incurable & Leprosy Care Centres - 54 Satna – 485 001 Old Age Homes - 211 Phone : 07671-272208; 272323, 08989062420 Children's Homes - 185 Fax : 07671-272316 Orphanages - 240 Rehabilitation Centers and other institutions- 1444

52 53 5. SYRO - MALABAR METROPOLITAN PROVINCES Mob : 09003594422 a. Province of Trichur Tel : 0422-4221795 (I) Archeparchy of Trichur : (estd. 20.5.1887) Email : [email protected] Mar Andrews Thazhath (2004) Tel (Per) & Fax : 0422-2318413 Aux. Bishop : Mar Raphael Thattil (2010) Websites : www.ramanathapuramdiocese.com Address Archbishop's House, P.B. No. 706 www.ramanathapuramdiocese.org Trichur, Kerala - 680 005 b. Province of Changanacherry Tel : 0487 - 2333325, 2338203, 2333542 (i) Archeparchy of Changanacherry: (estd. 20.5.1887) Fax : 0487-2338204 : Mar Joseph Perumthottam (2002) E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] Address : Archbishop's House, P. B. No. 20 web : www.trichurarchdiocese.org Changanacherry, Kerala - 686 101 (ii) Eparchy of Palghat : (estd. 27.6.1974) Tel : 0481-2420040, 2420614, 2420379 : Mar Jacob Manathodath (1992) Fax : 0481-2422540 Address : Bishop's House E-mail : [email protected] Noorani P. O., Post Bag No. 4 website : www. archdiocesechanganacherry.org Palakkad, Kerala-678 004 Tel : 0491-2515277, (P) 2525129 (ii) Eparchy of Palai: (estd. 25.7.1950) Fax : 0491-2525129 : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt E-mail : [email protected] Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 18 Website : www.palghatdiocese.org Palai, Kerala - 686 575 Tel. : 04822-202000; 212216, 212217, 214338, (iii) Eparchy of Irinjalakuda : (estd. 22.6.1978) Fax : 04822-211379 : Mar Pauly Kannookadan (2010) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 59 Website : www.palaidiocese.com Irinjalakuda, Kerala-680 121 Tel. : 0480-2826830, 2826820, 2821582(P) (iii) Eparchy of Kanjirappally: (estd. 26.2.1977) Fax : 0480-2825050 : Mar Mathew Arackal (2001) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 22 Kanjirappally - 686 507 (iv) Eparchy of Ramanathapuram : (estd. 18.1.2010) Tel. (Office) : 04828-202906, 202665 : Mar Paul Alappatt (2010) (P) 04828-206040, Address : C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral Fax : 04828-206022 Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram E-mail : [email protected]; Coimbatore - 641 045 [email protected] Tamilnadu, India Website : www.kanjirapallydiocese.com

54 55 5. SYRO - MALABAR METROPOLITAN PROVINCES Mob : 09003594422 a. Province of Trichur Tel : 0422-4221795 (I) Archeparchy of Trichur : (estd. 20.5.1887) Email : [email protected] Mar Andrews Thazhath (2004) Tel (Per) & Fax : 0422-2318413 Aux. Bishop : Mar Raphael Thattil (2010) Websites : www.ramanathapuramdiocese.com Address Archbishop's House, P.B. No. 706 www.ramanathapuramdiocese.org Trichur, Kerala - 680 005 b. Province of Changanacherry Tel : 0487 - 2333325, 2338203, 2333542 (i) Archeparchy of Changanacherry: (estd. 20.5.1887) Fax : 0487-2338204 : Mar Joseph Perumthottam (2002) E-mail : [email protected]; [email protected] Address : Archbishop's House, P. B. No. 20 web : www.trichurarchdiocese.org Changanacherry, Kerala - 686 101 (ii) Eparchy of Palghat : (estd. 27.6.1974) Tel : 0481-2420040, 2420614, 2420379 : Mar Jacob Manathodath (1992) Fax : 0481-2422540 Address : Bishop's House E-mail : [email protected] Noorani P. O., Post Bag No. 4 website : www. archdiocesechanganacherry.org Palakkad, Kerala-678 004 Tel : 0491-2515277, (P) 2525129 (ii) Eparchy of Palai: (estd. 25.7.1950) Fax : 0491-2525129 : Mar Joseph Kallarangatt E-mail : [email protected] Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 18 Website : www.palghatdiocese.org Palai, Kerala - 686 575 Tel. : 04822-202000; 212216, 212217, 214338, (iii) Eparchy of Irinjalakuda : (estd. 22.6.1978) Fax : 04822-211379 : Mar Pauly Kannookadan (2010) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Catholic Bishop's House, P. B. No. 59 Website : www.palaidiocese.com Irinjalakuda, Kerala-680 121 Tel. : 0480-2826830, 2826820, 2821582(P) (iii) Eparchy of Kanjirappally: (estd. 26.2.1977) Fax : 0480-2825050 : Mar Mathew Arackal (2001) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 22 Kanjirappally - 686 507 (iv) Eparchy of Ramanathapuram : (estd. 18.1.2010) Tel. (Office) : 04828-202906, 202665 : Mar Paul Alappatt (2010) (P) 04828-206040, Address : C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral Fax : 04828-206022 Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram E-mail : [email protected]; Coimbatore - 641 045 [email protected] Tamilnadu, India Website : www.kanjirapallydiocese.com

54 55 (iv) Eparchy of Thuckalay: (estd. 11.11.1996) Tel. (O) : 04862-230266, 230204, 230150 : Mar George Rajendran, SDB (2012) Fax : 04862-230204(P) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Website : www.idukkidiocese.org P. B. No.-12, Thuckalay - 629 175 d. Province of Tellichery Kanyakumari (Dt), Tamil Nadu Tel. : 04651-250633, Fax : 04651-253167 (i) Archeparchy of Tellichery : (estd. 31.12.1953) E-mail : [email protected] : Mar George Njaralakatt ( 2010) Website : www.thuckalaydiocese.org Address : Archbishop's House, P. B. No. 70 Thalassery, Kerala - 670 101 c. Province of Ernakulam - Angamaly E-mail : [email protected] (i) Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly : (estd. 28.7.1896) Tel : 0490-2341058, (P) 0490 - 2344977 : Mar George Cardinal Alencherry Fax : 0490 - 2341412 Address : Major Archbishop's House E-mail : [email protected] Post. Box No. 2580 - Ernakulam Website : www.archdioceseoftellicherry.org Kochi - 682 031 (Kerala) (ii) Eparchy of Mananthavady : (estd. 1.3.1973) Tel. (O) : 0484-2352906, 2352629, 2355010(P) : Mar Jose Porunnedom (2004) Fax (O) : 0484-2355010 Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 1 E-mail : [email protected] Mananthavady, Wayanad - 670 645 Website : www.ernakulamarchdiocese.org Tel. : 04935-240735, 240745, 242613. Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath- Aux. Bp. (2002) Fax : 04935-240265, (P) 04935-241955 Tel. 0484-2355352; e-mail: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Mar Jose Puthenveettil- Aux. Bp. (2013) Website : www.diocesemdy.org Tel. 0484-2351513; e-mail: [email protected] (iii) Eparchy of Thamarassery: (estd. 28.4.1986) (ii) Eparchy of Kothamangalam: (estd. 10.1.1957) : Mar Remigius Inchananiyil (2010) : Mar George Madathikandathil(2013) Address : Bishop's House, P.B. No. 1 Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 6 Thamarassery, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673 573 Kothamangalam - 686 691 Tel. : 0495-2223376, 2222569, 2223019(P) Tel : 0485-2862236, 2861555(P) Fax : 0495-2223019 Email : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.kothamangalamdiocese.org Website : www.dioceseofthamarassery.org (iii) Eparchy of Idukki : (estd. 19.12.2002) (iv) Eparchy of Belthangady : (estd. 24.4.1999) : Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil (2003) : Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy (1999) Address : Bishop's House, Karimban Address : Bishop's House, P.B. No. 13 Manippara P. O., Idukki - 685 602 56 57 (iv) Eparchy of Thuckalay: (estd. 11.11.1996) Tel. (O) : 04862-230266, 230204, 230150 : Mar George Rajendran, SDB (2012) Fax : 04862-230204(P) Address : Catholic Bishop's House Website : www.idukkidiocese.org P. B. No.-12, Thuckalay - 629 175 d. Province of Tellichery Kanyakumari (Dt), Tamil Nadu Tel. : 04651-250633, Fax : 04651-253167 (i) Archeparchy of Tellichery : (estd. 31.12.1953) E-mail : [email protected] : Mar George Njaralakatt ( 2010) Website : www.thuckalaydiocese.org Address : Archbishop's House, P. B. No. 70 Thalassery, Kerala - 670 101 c. Province of Ernakulam - Angamaly E-mail : [email protected] (i) Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly : (estd. 28.7.1896) Tel : 0490-2341058, (P) 0490 - 2344977 : Mar George Cardinal Alencherry Fax : 0490 - 2341412 Address : Major Archbishop's House E-mail : [email protected] Post. Box No. 2580 - Ernakulam Website : www.archdioceseoftellicherry.org Kochi - 682 031 (Kerala) (ii) Eparchy of Mananthavady : (estd. 1.3.1973) Tel. (O) : 0484-2352906, 2352629, 2355010(P) : Mar Jose Porunnedom (2004) Fax (O) : 0484-2355010 Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 1 E-mail : [email protected] Mananthavady, Wayanad - 670 645 Website : www.ernakulamarchdiocese.org Tel. : 04935-240735, 240745, 242613. Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath- Aux. Bp. (2002) Fax : 04935-240265, (P) 04935-241955 Tel. 0484-2355352; e-mail: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Mar Jose Puthenveettil- Aux. Bp. (2013) Website : www.diocesemdy.org Tel. 0484-2351513; e-mail: [email protected] (iii) Eparchy of Thamarassery: (estd. 28.4.1986) (ii) Eparchy of Kothamangalam: (estd. 10.1.1957) : Mar Remigius Inchananiyil (2010) : Mar George Madathikandathil(2013) Address : Bishop's House, P.B. No. 1 Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 6 Thamarassery, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673 573 Kothamangalam - 686 691 Tel. : 0495-2223376, 2222569, 2223019(P) Tel : 0485-2862236, 2861555(P) Fax : 0495-2223019 Email : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.kothamangalamdiocese.org Website : www.dioceseofthamarassery.org (iii) Eparchy of Idukki : (estd. 19.12.2002) (iv) Eparchy of Belthangady : (estd. 24.4.1999) : Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil (2003) : Mar Lawrence Mukkuzhy (1999) Address : Bishop's House, Karimban Address : Bishop's House, P.B. No. 13 Manippara P. O., Idukki - 685 602 56 57 Court Road, Udayanagar f. Eparchies Outside the Proper Territory in India Belthangady P. O. - 574 214, D. K. Karnadaka (I) Chanda : (estd. 31-3-1962) Tel : 08256-232439, Fax : 08256-233056 (P) : Mar Ephrem Narikulam (2014) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Bishop's House Website : www.belthangadydiocese.com Ballarpur, Chandrapur Dt, (v) Eparchy of Bhadravathi: (estd. 21.8.2007) Maharastra - 442 701 : Mar Joseph Arumachadath MCBS (2007) Tel. : 07172-240537, 241068 (P) Address : Bishop's House, C/o St. Joseph's Church Fax : 07172-242729 Sagar Road, Shimoga - 577204 E-mail : [email protected] Karnataka, India (ii)Satna : (estd. 26-2-1977) Tel : 08182-254126(P), : Administrator Fax/General : 256549 Address : Bishop's House E-mail : [email protected] Rewa Road P. O., P. B. No. 22 (vi) Eparchy of Mandya : (estd. 18.1.2010) Satna- 485 001, MP : Administrator Tel : 07672-224167, 225506 (P) Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 5. Fax : 07672-400454 Kalenahalli, Mandya, 571 402, Karnataka, E-mail : [email protected] India, Ph : 08232-291220 (iii)Bijnor : (estd. 26-2-1977) E-mail : [email protected] : Mar John Vadakel CMI (2009) Website : www.mandyadiocese.org Address : Bishop's House, P.O. Kotdwar e. Archeparchy of Kottayam: (estd. 29.8.1911) Pauri Dt., Uttarakhand-246 149 : Mar Mathew Moolakkattu (1999) Tel : 01382-222231, 222902 (P) Address : Catholic Archbishop's House Fax : 01382-222511 P. B. No. 71, Kottayam, Kerala - 686 001 E-mail : [email protected] Tel : 0481-2563527, 2563812, 2564256 (P) Website : www.bijnordiocese.com Fax : 0481-2563327 (iv) Rajkot : (estd. 26.2.1977) E-mail : [email protected] : Mar Jose Chittooparambil, CMI (2010) Website : www.kottayamdiocese.com Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 1501 Mar Joseph Pandarassery (Aux.Bp.) (2006) Kalawad road, Rajkot- 360 005 (Gujarat) : Sreepuram Bishop's house Tel : 0281-2563889 (P) P.O. Pallikunnu – 670 004, Kannur, Kerala Tel Office : 0281-2563203, 2563891, 2563415 Tel. 0497-2701333; 2702133; Fax: 2708333 Fax : 0281-2563427 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.kottayamad.org 58 59 Court Road, Udayanagar f. Eparchies Outside the Proper Territory in India Belthangady P. O. - 574 214, D. K. Karnadaka (I) Chanda : (estd. 31-3-1962) Tel : 08256-232439, Fax : 08256-233056 (P) : Mar Ephrem Narikulam (2014) E-mail : [email protected] Address : Bishop's House Website : www.belthangadydiocese.com Ballarpur, Chandrapur Dt, (v) Eparchy of Bhadravathi: (estd. 21.8.2007) Maharastra - 442 701 : Mar Joseph Arumachadath MCBS (2007) Tel. : 07172-240537, 241068 (P) Address : Bishop's House, C/o St. Joseph's Church Fax : 07172-242729 Sagar Road, Shimoga - 577204 E-mail : [email protected] Karnataka, India (ii)Satna : (estd. 26-2-1977) Tel : 08182-254126(P), : Administrator Fax/General : 256549 Address : Bishop's House E-mail : [email protected] Rewa Road P. O., P. B. No. 22 (vi) Eparchy of Mandya : (estd. 18.1.2010) Satna- 485 001, MP : Administrator Tel : 07672-224167, 225506 (P) Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 5. Fax : 07672-400454 Kalenahalli, Mandya, 571 402, Karnataka, E-mail : [email protected] India, Ph : 08232-291220 (iii)Bijnor : (estd. 26-2-1977) E-mail : [email protected] : Mar John Vadakel CMI (2009) Website : www.mandyadiocese.org Address : Bishop's House, P.O. Kotdwar e. Archeparchy of Kottayam: (estd. 29.8.1911) Pauri Dt., Uttarakhand-246 149 : Mar Mathew Moolakkattu (1999) Tel : 01382-222231, 222902 (P) Address : Catholic Archbishop's House Fax : 01382-222511 P. B. No. 71, Kottayam, Kerala - 686 001 E-mail : [email protected] Tel : 0481-2563527, 2563812, 2564256 (P) Website : www.bijnordiocese.com Fax : 0481-2563327 (iv) Rajkot : (estd. 26.2.1977) E-mail : [email protected] : Mar Jose Chittooparambil, CMI (2010) Website : www.kottayamdiocese.com Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 1501 Mar Joseph Pandarassery (Aux.Bp.) (2006) Kalawad road, Rajkot- 360 005 (Gujarat) : Sreepuram Bishop's house Tel : 0281-2563889 (P) P.O. Pallikunnu – 670 004, Kannur, Kerala Tel Office : 0281-2563203, 2563891, 2563415 Tel. 0497-2701333; 2702133; Fax: 2708333 Fax : 0281-2563427 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.kottayamad.org 58 59 Website : www.rajkotdiocese.org E-mail : [email protected] (v) Jagdalpur : (estd. 26.2.1977) (ix) Kalyan : (estd. 30.4.1988) : Mar Joseph Kollamparambil, CMI (1993) : Mar Thomas Elavanal, MCBS (1997) Address : Bishop's House Address : Bishop's House, Plot No. B/38 Lal Bagh, Jagdalpur - 494 001 Powai, I. I. T. P. O., Mumbai-400 076 (M. S.) Dt. Bastar, Chattisgarh. Tel : 022-25785515, 25782385, 25792016 (P) Tel : 07782-228293, 228307 (P) Fax (Office) : 022-25776100 Fax : 07782-228307 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.dioceseofkalyan.org Website : www.jagdalpurdiocese.org x) Adilabad : (estd. 23.7.1999) (vi) Sagar : (estd. 26.2.1977) : Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI (1999) : Mar Antony Chirayath (2006) Address : Bishop's House Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 32 Mancherial P. O. 504 208, Adilabad Dt. Sagar Cantt. M. P. - 470 001 Telangana Tel : 07582-222633, 222175 (P) Tel : 08736-258262, 255933 (P) Fax : 07582-222175 Fax : 08736-255933 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.sagardiocese.com xi) Faridabad-Delhi:( estd. 6.3.2012) (vii) Ujjain : (estd. 29-7-1968) : Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara (2012) : Mar Sebastian Vadakkel, MST (1998) Address : Bishop's House, IB/32, N.E.A. Old Rajender Nagar Address : Bishop's House P. B. No. 234 New Delhi- 110 060 Ujjain, M. P. - 456 010 Tel. : 011-25759160; 42411803 Tel : 0734-2515970, 2521155 (P) Fax. : 25759160 Fax : 0734-2513201 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : dioceseof [email protected] Website : www.faridabaddiocese.in Website : www.ujjaindiocese.org g. Eparchies outside India: (viii) Gorakpur : (estd. 19.6.1984) (I) Chicago : (estd. 13.3.2001) : Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam, CST (2006) : Mar Jacob Angadiath (2001) Address : Bishop's House Address : Catholic Diocese of Chicago Civil Lines, University P. O. 372 S. Prairi Avenue Gorakhpur - 273 009 (U. P.) : Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, USA. Tel : 0551-2332723, 2342357 (P) Tel : 001-630-279-1383, 630-279-1386 Fax : 0551-2342357 Fax : 630-279-1479

60 61 Website : www.rajkotdiocese.org E-mail : [email protected] (v) Jagdalpur : (estd. 26.2.1977) (ix) Kalyan : (estd. 30.4.1988) : Mar Joseph Kollamparambil, CMI (1993) : Mar Thomas Elavanal, MCBS (1997) Address : Bishop's House Address : Bishop's House, Plot No. B/38 Lal Bagh, Jagdalpur - 494 001 Powai, I. I. T. P. O., Mumbai-400 076 (M. S.) Dt. Bastar, Chattisgarh. Tel : 022-25785515, 25782385, 25792016 (P) Tel : 07782-228293, 228307 (P) Fax (Office) : 022-25776100 Fax : 07782-228307 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.dioceseofkalyan.org Website : www.jagdalpurdiocese.org x) Adilabad : (estd. 23.7.1999) (vi) Sagar : (estd. 26.2.1977) : Mar Joseph Kunnath CMI (1999) : Mar Antony Chirayath (2006) Address : Bishop's House Address : Bishop's House, P. B. No. 32 Mancherial P. O. 504 208, Adilabad Dt. Sagar Cantt. M. P. - 470 001 Telangana Tel : 07582-222633, 222175 (P) Tel : 08736-258262, 255933 (P) Fax : 07582-222175 Fax : 08736-255933 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.sagardiocese.com xi) Faridabad-Delhi:( estd. 6.3.2012) (vii) Ujjain : (estd. 29-7-1968) : Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara (2012) : Mar Sebastian Vadakkel, MST (1998) Address : Bishop's House, IB/32, N.E.A. Old Rajender Nagar Address : Bishop's House P. B. No. 234 New Delhi- 110 060 Ujjain, M. P. - 456 010 Tel. : 011-25759160; 42411803 Tel : 0734-2515970, 2521155 (P) Fax. : 25759160 Fax : 0734-2513201 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : dioceseof [email protected] Website : www.faridabaddiocese.in Website : www.ujjaindiocese.org g. Eparchies outside India: (viii) Gorakpur : (estd. 19.6.1984) (I) Chicago : (estd. 13.3.2001) : Mar Thomas Thuruthimattam, CST (2006) : Mar Jacob Angadiath (2001) Address : Bishop's House Address : Catholic Diocese of Chicago Civil Lines, University P. O. 372 S. Prairi Avenue Gorakhpur - 273 009 (U. P.) : Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, USA. Tel : 0551-2332723, 2342357 (P) Tel : 001-630-279-1383, 630-279-1386 Fax : 0551-2342357 Fax : 630-279-1479

60 61 E-mail : [email protected]. (vi) Mar Joseph Pastor Neelankavil CMI Aux. Bishop : Mar Joy Alappatt (2014) Bishop Emeritus of Sagar Tel. : 001-201-9511701 Sagar Mission Home, Attoor road E-mail : [email protected] Kuttur P. O. - 680 013 (ii)Melbourne : (estd: 2014) Trichur, KERALA : Mar Bosco Puthur (2010) Tel : (O) 0487 2387235 Address : 30, Parkland Crescent (vii)Mar Joseph Powathil Mickleham, VIC 3064, Australia Archbishop Emeritus of Changanacherry Tel. : 0061-397452299 Archbishop's House, Changanacherry - 686 101 Fax. : 397452299 Tel : 0481-2420614, 2420040, 2420379, (F) 2422540 E-mail : [email protected] Email : [email protected] g. Bishops Emeriti (viii) Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy Archbishop Emeritus of Trichur (I) Mar Abraham Mattam VC (2000) St. Mary's Minor Seminary, Bishop Emeritus of Satna Madona Nagar, Thrissur - 680 005 Vincentian Generalate, Edappally, Cochin-682024 Tel : (O) 0487 2444444, (P) 2444488 (Fax) 2444488 Tel : (O) 0484 2540506, (P) 3244491 (F) 2541633 Email : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] (ix) Mar Dominic Kokattu CST (iii) Mar Joseph Pallickaprampil Bishop Emeritus of Gorakhpur Bishop Emeritus of Palai Pastoral Centre, St. Joseph's Campus, Civil Lines Bishop's House, Pala- 686 575 University P. O., Gorakhpur, U. P. 273 009 Tel : (O) 04822-212216, 212217, 214338 (F) 211379 Tel : (P) 0551 2332723, Mob : 09415212911 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] (iv) Mar Kuriakose Kunnacherry (x) Mar Paul Chittilappally Archbishop Emeritus of Kottayam Bishop Emeritus of Thamarassery Catholic Archbishop's House Alphonsa Bhavan P. B. No. 1, P. B. No. 71, Kottayam - 686 001, Kerala Thamarassery - 673 573 Tel : (O) 0481 2563527, 2563812, 2564256 Kozhikode, Kerala E-mail: [email protected] Ph : 0495 2225919, Mob : 09447123019 (v) Mar Mathew Vattakkuzhy E-mail: [email protected] Bishop Emeritus of Kanjirappally (xi) Mar James Pazhayattil Bishop's House, Pastoral Centre Bishop Emertius of Irinjalakuda Kanjirapally - 686 507, Tel : 04828 202441 E-mail: [email protected] 62 63 E-mail : [email protected]. (vi) Mar Joseph Pastor Neelankavil CMI Aux. Bishop : Mar Joy Alappatt (2014) Bishop Emeritus of Sagar Tel. : 001-201-9511701 Sagar Mission Home, Attoor road E-mail : [email protected] Kuttur P. O. - 680 013 (ii)Melbourne : (estd: 2014) Trichur, KERALA : Mar Bosco Puthur (2010) Tel : (O) 0487 2387235 Address : 30, Parkland Crescent (vii)Mar Joseph Powathil Mickleham, VIC 3064, Australia Archbishop Emeritus of Changanacherry Tel. : 0061-397452299 Archbishop's House, Changanacherry - 686 101 Fax. : 397452299 Tel : 0481-2420614, 2420040, 2420379, (F) 2422540 E-mail : [email protected] Email : [email protected] g. Bishops Emeriti (viii) Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy Archbishop Emeritus of Trichur (I) Mar Abraham Mattam VC (2000) St. Mary's Minor Seminary, Bishop Emeritus of Satna Madona Nagar, Thrissur - 680 005 Vincentian Generalate, Edappally, Cochin-682024 Tel : (O) 0487 2444444, (P) 2444488 (Fax) 2444488 Tel : (O) 0484 2540506, (P) 3244491 (F) 2541633 Email : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] (ix) Mar Dominic Kokattu CST (iii) Mar Joseph Pallickaprampil Bishop Emeritus of Gorakhpur Bishop Emeritus of Palai Pastoral Centre, St. Joseph's Campus, Civil Lines Bishop's House, Pala- 686 575 University P. O., Gorakhpur, U. P. 273 009 Tel : (O) 04822-212216, 212217, 214338 (F) 211379 Tel : (P) 0551 2332723, Mob : 09415212911 E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] (iv) Mar Kuriakose Kunnacherry (x) Mar Paul Chittilappally Archbishop Emeritus of Kottayam Bishop Emeritus of Thamarassery Catholic Archbishop's House Alphonsa Bhavan P. B. No. 1, P. B. No. 71, Kottayam - 686 001, Kerala Thamarassery - 673 573 Tel : (O) 0481 2563527, 2563812, 2564256 Kozhikode, Kerala E-mail: [email protected] Ph : 0495 2225919, Mob : 09447123019 (v) Mar Mathew Vattakkuzhy E-mail: [email protected] Bishop Emeritus of Kanjirappally (xi) Mar James Pazhayattil Bishop's House, Pastoral Centre Bishop Emertius of Irinjalakuda Kanjirapally - 686 507, Tel : 04828 202441 E-mail: [email protected] 62 63 St. Paul's Minor Seminary Vinayalaya Novitiate, Bhanpuri Irinjalakuda, Kerala - 680 125 Bastar- 494 224, Chhattisgarh Tel. 0480-2832737; Mobile: 09447466524 Tel. 07867-282622, mob. 09479289654 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (xii)Mar Gregory Karotemprel, CMI (xvii) Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakkel, VC St. Xavier's Provincial House Bishop emeritus of Satna P.B. No. 1504, Kalawad road Vincentian Vidyabhavan Rajkot – 360 005 U.C. College P.O., P.B. No. 603 Tel : 0281-2562013 (P) Aluva – 683 102, KERALA Tel.Office : mob. 09427269346 Mob. 09446133280 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (xiii) Mar George Punnakottil (xviii) Mar Gratian Mundadan, CMI Bishop emeritus of Kothamangalam Bishop emeritus of Bijnor NESTT, Muvattupuzha- 686 661 St. John's Ashram, Rajarampur KERALA P.O. Jalalabad, Najibabad, Bijnor Tel. 04852-830066, mob. 09447365119 Uttarpradesh – 246 763 E-mail: [email protected] Mob. 08281083839 (xiv) Mar George Valiamattam E-mail: [email protected] Archbishop emeritus of Tellichery G. METROPOLITAN PROVINCE OF TRICHUR Archbishop's house 1. Historical Sketch Hollow Way road, P.B. No. 70 St. Thomas the Apostle according to the Indian tradition landed at Thalassery – 670 101 Kodungalloor (Cranganore), the capital of the then Chera Empire in Kannur, KERALA the year 52 A.D. Persians, Greeks and Romans found Kodungalloor Tel. 0490-2344977, mob. 09447386601 as an important centre for their trade. E-mail: [email protected] St. Thomas preached the Gospel wherever he went, and founded (xv) Mar Thomas Chakiath churches in the places, including Palayur of this Archeparchy. The Auxiliary Bishop emeritus of Ernakulam-Angamaly apostolate of St. Thomas was fruitful among the people of Kerala. Niveditha, Chunangamvely According to the Malabar tradition, seven Christian communities Erumathala, Ernakulam- 683 112 were established by him in seven different places before he was Tel. 0484-2837375, Mob. 09947577771 martyred in 72 A.D. His body was brought to Mylapore and buried in E-mail: [email protected] a holy Shrine. (xvi) Mar Simon Stock Palathra, CMI From the 4th century onwards St. Thomas Christians established Bishop emeritus of Jagdalpur relationship with the Church of Persia. Bishops who came to India

64 65 St. Paul's Minor Seminary Vinayalaya Novitiate, Bhanpuri Irinjalakuda, Kerala - 680 125 Bastar- 494 224, Chhattisgarh Tel. 0480-2832737; Mobile: 09447466524 Tel. 07867-282622, mob. 09479289654 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (xii)Mar Gregory Karotemprel, CMI (xvii) Mar Mathew Vaniakizhakkel, VC St. Xavier's Provincial House Bishop emeritus of Satna P.B. No. 1504, Kalawad road Vincentian Vidyabhavan Rajkot – 360 005 U.C. College P.O., P.B. No. 603 Tel : 0281-2562013 (P) Aluva – 683 102, KERALA Tel.Office : mob. 09427269346 Mob. 09446133280 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (xiii) Mar George Punnakottil (xviii) Mar Gratian Mundadan, CMI Bishop emeritus of Kothamangalam Bishop emeritus of Bijnor NESTT, Muvattupuzha- 686 661 St. John's Ashram, Rajarampur KERALA P.O. Jalalabad, Najibabad, Bijnor Tel. 04852-830066, mob. 09447365119 Uttarpradesh – 246 763 E-mail: [email protected] Mob. 08281083839 (xiv) Mar George Valiamattam E-mail: [email protected] Archbishop emeritus of Tellichery G. METROPOLITAN PROVINCE OF TRICHUR Archbishop's house 1. Historical Sketch Hollow Way road, P.B. No. 70 St. Thomas the Apostle according to the Indian tradition landed at Thalassery – 670 101 Kodungalloor (Cranganore), the capital of the then Chera Empire in Kannur, KERALA the year 52 A.D. Persians, Greeks and Romans found Kodungalloor Tel. 0490-2344977, mob. 09447386601 as an important centre for their trade. E-mail: [email protected] St. Thomas preached the Gospel wherever he went, and founded (xv) Mar Thomas Chakiath churches in the places, including Palayur of this Archeparchy. The Auxiliary Bishop emeritus of Ernakulam-Angamaly apostolate of St. Thomas was fruitful among the people of Kerala. Niveditha, Chunangamvely According to the Malabar tradition, seven Christian communities Erumathala, Ernakulam- 683 112 were established by him in seven different places before he was Tel. 0484-2837375, Mob. 09947577771 martyred in 72 A.D. His body was brought to Mylapore and buried in E-mail: [email protected] a holy Shrine. (xvi) Mar Simon Stock Palathra, CMI From the 4th century onwards St. Thomas Christians established Bishop emeritus of Jagdalpur relationship with the Church of Persia. Bishops who came to India

64 65 from that Church also had their residence at Kodungalloor while they Trichur. held the title of the “Metropolitan and Gate of all India”. The Pope Pius XII, by the bull Saepe fidelis of April 29, 1955 extended the 'Metropolitan' changed his residence from Kodungalloor to jurisdiction of the bishop of Trichur to the Civil district of Angamaly in the 16th century due to certain political reasons. After Coimbatore. On June 20, 1974, Pope Paul VI by the Apostolic bull the death of Mar Abraham in 1577 St. Thomas Christians were Apostolico requirente bifurcated the Eparchy of Trichur and erected subjected to the Latin Bishops from 1599 and continued to be so until the Eparchy of Palghat adding into the territory of the new eparchy a 1887. few parishes from the then eparchy of Tellichery, which were in the H.H. Pope Leo XIII of illustrious memory, by the epoch- making bull district of Palghat. Thus the new eparchy of Palghat consisted of the Quod jam pridem of May 20, 1887, separated the Syrian Catholics of whole civil districts of Palakkad and Coimbatore. Mar Joseph Malabar from the Jurisdictions of Padroado as well as the Vicariate of Irimpan who was the Vicar General of the then eparchy of Trichur was Verapoly and erected for them two Apostolic Vicariates of Trichur appointed its first bishop. Again on June 22, 1978, Pope Paul VI and Kottayam. The Vicariate of Trichur had within its territory two of separated the entire taluk of Kodungalloor, greater part of the most ancient christian centres, i.e., Kodungalloor and Palayoor, Mukundapuram and small portions of Paravoor and Aluva to the the former being the cradle of Christianity in India. Mgr. Adolphus north of the river Chalakudy from the Eparchy of Trichur and erected Edwin Medlycott was the first Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. the Eparchy of Irinjalakuda by the Apostolic bull Trichuriensis Nine Years later, by the Brief Quae rei sacrae of July 28, 1896 the Eparchiae.Thus this eparchy consists of the southern part of the then same Holy Father reorganised the two Vicariates into three: Trichur, eparchy of Trichur, i.e., from the Karuvannoor river and the Ernakulam and Changanasserry with Indians of the Syro-Malabar rite Kurumaly river on the North to Chalakudy river on the South. Mar as their Vicars Apostolic. Accordingly, Mar John Menacherry became James Pazhayattil, a priest of the eparchy of Trichur was appointed its the first native Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. first bishop. The rapid and remarkable progress that the Syrian Catholics made Pope John Paul II inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the under the Indian bishops in the course of a few years was highly Vicariate apostolic of Trichur on 7th February, 1986 at “St. Thomas appreciated by the Apostolic See and as a result, on 21st December Nagar”, Trichur on the occasion of his first historic visit to India, in 1923 by the bull Romani Pontifices of Pope Pius XI, the Syro- the presence of about one million people. On 20th May, 1987 the Malabar Hierarchy was established, raising Ernakulam to the status centenary was celebrated. The concluding functions on 9th August of a Metropolitan See and having Trichur, Changanasserry and 1987 were presided over by His Eminence Simon Cardinal Kottayam as its suffragan Eparchies. Mar Francis Vazhappilly was Lourdusamy, the then Prefect of the Congregation for the Eastern the first Bishop of Trichur. Churches. In 1887, the Vicariate of Trichur was bounded on the East by the The long awaited expectation of the faithful of the Eparchy of Trichur Western Ghats, on the south by the Periyar (Aluva), on the West by the was fulfilled on 18th May 1995 when the Pope John Paul II raised the Arabian Sea and on the North by the river Bharatha. When by Quae Eparchy to the Metropolitan status and the Eparchies of Irinjalakuda rei sacrae of July 28, 1896 the three Syrian Vicariates were erected, and Palakkad as its suffragans and Bishop Mar Joseph Kundukulam the river Chalakudy was made southern boundary of the vicariate of as its first Metropolitan Archbishop.

66 67 from that Church also had their residence at Kodungalloor while they Trichur. held the title of the “Metropolitan and Gate of all India”. The Pope Pius XII, by the bull Saepe fidelis of April 29, 1955 extended the 'Metropolitan' changed his residence from Kodungalloor to jurisdiction of the bishop of Trichur to the Civil district of Angamaly in the 16th century due to certain political reasons. After Coimbatore. On June 20, 1974, Pope Paul VI by the Apostolic bull the death of Mar Abraham in 1577 St. Thomas Christians were Apostolico requirente bifurcated the Eparchy of Trichur and erected subjected to the Latin Bishops from 1599 and continued to be so until the Eparchy of Palghat adding into the territory of the new eparchy a 1887. few parishes from the then eparchy of Tellichery, which were in the H.H. Pope Leo XIII of illustrious memory, by the epoch- making bull district of Palghat. Thus the new eparchy of Palghat consisted of the Quod jam pridem of May 20, 1887, separated the Syrian Catholics of whole civil districts of Palakkad and Coimbatore. Mar Joseph Malabar from the Jurisdictions of Padroado as well as the Vicariate of Irimpan who was the Vicar General of the then eparchy of Trichur was Verapoly and erected for them two Apostolic Vicariates of Trichur appointed its first bishop. Again on June 22, 1978, Pope Paul VI and Kottayam. The Vicariate of Trichur had within its territory two of separated the entire taluk of Kodungalloor, greater part of the most ancient christian centres, i.e., Kodungalloor and Palayoor, Mukundapuram and small portions of Paravoor and Aluva to the the former being the cradle of Christianity in India. Mgr. Adolphus north of the river Chalakudy from the Eparchy of Trichur and erected Edwin Medlycott was the first Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. the Eparchy of Irinjalakuda by the Apostolic bull Trichuriensis Nine Years later, by the Brief Quae rei sacrae of July 28, 1896 the Eparchiae.Thus this eparchy consists of the southern part of the then same Holy Father reorganised the two Vicariates into three: Trichur, eparchy of Trichur, i.e., from the Karuvannoor river and the Ernakulam and Changanasserry with Indians of the Syro-Malabar rite Kurumaly river on the North to Chalakudy river on the South. Mar as their Vicars Apostolic. Accordingly, Mar John Menacherry became James Pazhayattil, a priest of the eparchy of Trichur was appointed its the first native Vicar Apostolic of Trichur. first bishop. The rapid and remarkable progress that the Syrian Catholics made Pope John Paul II inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the under the Indian bishops in the course of a few years was highly Vicariate apostolic of Trichur on 7th February, 1986 at “St. Thomas appreciated by the Apostolic See and as a result, on 21st December Nagar”, Trichur on the occasion of his first historic visit to India, in 1923 by the bull Romani Pontifices of Pope Pius XI, the Syro- the presence of about one million people. On 20th May, 1987 the Malabar Hierarchy was established, raising Ernakulam to the status centenary was celebrated. The concluding functions on 9th August of a Metropolitan See and having Trichur, Changanasserry and 1987 were presided over by His Eminence Simon Cardinal Kottayam as its suffragan Eparchies. Mar Francis Vazhappilly was Lourdusamy, the then Prefect of the Congregation for the Eastern the first Bishop of Trichur. Churches. In 1887, the Vicariate of Trichur was bounded on the East by the The long awaited expectation of the faithful of the Eparchy of Trichur Western Ghats, on the south by the Periyar (Aluva), on the West by the was fulfilled on 18th May 1995 when the Pope John Paul II raised the Arabian Sea and on the North by the river Bharatha. When by Quae Eparchy to the Metropolitan status and the Eparchies of Irinjalakuda rei sacrae of July 28, 1896 the three Syrian Vicariates were erected, and Palakkad as its suffragans and Bishop Mar Joseph Kundukulam the river Chalakudy was made southern boundary of the vicariate of as its first Metropolitan Archbishop.

66 67 Following the retirement of Bishop Joseph Irimpen on 06th December (Kuzhikattussery in the eparchy of Irinjalakuda) and St. Euphrasia 1994 Mgr. Joseph Veliyathil served the eparchy of Palghat as its (Ollur in the Archeparchy of Trichur) and the Servants of God Joseph administrator during the interim period from 06th December 1994 to Vithayathil (Kuzhikkattussery, Irinjalakuda), Augustine J. Ukken 01st February 1997. Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Jacob (Chowannur, Trichur) and Antony Thachuparambil (Chelakara, Manathodath who was the auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Trichur). Ernakulam-Angamaly as the second bishop of the eparchy of Palghat th on 11 November 1996. He took canonical possession of the eparchy 2. THE PRELATES & VICARS GENERAL OF THE st on 01 February 1997. UNDIVIDED EPARCHY OF PALGHAT The establishment of Marymatha Major Seminary on 01st June 1998 A. PRELATES at Mulayam, Thrissur as the Archeparchial Major seminary under the a. Mar Joseph Irimpen (1921-1997) leadership of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, the second Archbishop of the He was born at Poovathussery in the Civil Archeparchy of Trichur was a land mark in the history of the district of Trichur (in the undivided eparchy Archeparchy. It was he who initiated Jeevan TV as its founder of Trichur and presently in the eparchy of chairman. During his ministry, the Archeparchy was also previlaged th Irinjalakuda) on 25 February 1919. After his to get an auxiliary bishop for the first time in the person of Mar High school studies at St. Aloysius High Andrews Thazhath. At the retirement of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy on school, Elthuruth and Pre-degree at St. 18th March 2007, Mar Andrews Thazhath became the third Thomas College, Trichur he graduated from Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur. Madras University. He had his priestly Bishop Pauly Kannookadan was nominated as the second bishop of formation at Papal seminary, Kandy and was th the eparchy of Irinjalakuda on 18 January 2010 in connection with ordained priest on 06th May 1950. While he the retirement of Bishop James Pazhayattil and the former took its was the Vicar General of the undivided eparchy of Trichur he was th canonical possession on 18 April 2010. nominated the first bishop of the newly erected eparchy of Palghat on Taking into consideration the cultural as well as linguistic difference 27th June 1974. He was ordained bishop on 08th September 1974 by of the people and the extensiveness of the undivided eparchy of His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Parekattil, the then Archbishop of Palghat it was bifurcated and the new eparchy of Ramanathapuram Ernakulam. Mar Joseph Kundukulam, the then bishop of the eparchy was erected on 18th January 2010. It consists of the civil districts of of Trichur and Mar Sebastian Valloppilly, the then bishop of the Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and Karur in Tamilnadu. Fr. Paul eparchy of Tellichery were the co-consecretors on that occasion. He Alappatt from the Archeparchy of Trichur was nominated its first took charge of the eparchy the same day. He preached what he lived. bishop and he took charge of the eparchy on 11th April 2010, the same He led a simple, humble and silent life. He was very zealous in day of his Episcopal ordination. constructing churches wherever possible and taking care of the th It is a matter of God's blessings and great pride that the undivided spiritual and pastoral needs of the faithful. He retired on 06 eparchy of Trichur, i.e., the present Metropolitan province of Trichur, December 1994 after 20 years of his Episcopal ministry and died on rd is privileged to have the tombs of Blessed Mariam Thressia 23 August 1997.

68 69 Following the retirement of Bishop Joseph Irimpen on 06th December (Kuzhikattussery in the eparchy of Irinjalakuda) and St. Euphrasia 1994 Mgr. Joseph Veliyathil served the eparchy of Palghat as its (Ollur in the Archeparchy of Trichur) and the Servants of God Joseph administrator during the interim period from 06th December 1994 to Vithayathil (Kuzhikkattussery, Irinjalakuda), Augustine J. Ukken 01st February 1997. Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Jacob (Chowannur, Trichur) and Antony Thachuparambil (Chelakara, Manathodath who was the auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Trichur). Ernakulam-Angamaly as the second bishop of the eparchy of Palghat th on 11 November 1996. He took canonical possession of the eparchy 2. THE PRELATES & VICARS GENERAL OF THE st on 01 February 1997. UNDIVIDED EPARCHY OF PALGHAT The establishment of Marymatha Major Seminary on 01st June 1998 A. PRELATES at Mulayam, Thrissur as the Archeparchial Major seminary under the a. Mar Joseph Irimpen (1921-1997) leadership of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, the second Archbishop of the He was born at Poovathussery in the Civil Archeparchy of Trichur was a land mark in the history of the district of Trichur (in the undivided eparchy Archeparchy. It was he who initiated Jeevan TV as its founder of Trichur and presently in the eparchy of chairman. During his ministry, the Archeparchy was also previlaged th Irinjalakuda) on 25 February 1919. After his to get an auxiliary bishop for the first time in the person of Mar High school studies at St. Aloysius High Andrews Thazhath. At the retirement of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy on school, Elthuruth and Pre-degree at St. 18th March 2007, Mar Andrews Thazhath became the third Thomas College, Trichur he graduated from Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur. Madras University. He had his priestly Bishop Pauly Kannookadan was nominated as the second bishop of formation at Papal seminary, Kandy and was th the eparchy of Irinjalakuda on 18 January 2010 in connection with ordained priest on 06th May 1950. While he the retirement of Bishop James Pazhayattil and the former took its was the Vicar General of the undivided eparchy of Trichur he was th canonical possession on 18 April 2010. nominated the first bishop of the newly erected eparchy of Palghat on Taking into consideration the cultural as well as linguistic difference 27th June 1974. He was ordained bishop on 08th September 1974 by of the people and the extensiveness of the undivided eparchy of His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Parekattil, the then Archbishop of Palghat it was bifurcated and the new eparchy of Ramanathapuram Ernakulam. Mar Joseph Kundukulam, the then bishop of the eparchy was erected on 18th January 2010. It consists of the civil districts of of Trichur and Mar Sebastian Valloppilly, the then bishop of the Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and Karur in Tamilnadu. Fr. Paul eparchy of Tellichery were the co-consecretors on that occasion. He Alappatt from the Archeparchy of Trichur was nominated its first took charge of the eparchy the same day. He preached what he lived. bishop and he took charge of the eparchy on 11th April 2010, the same He led a simple, humble and silent life. He was very zealous in day of his Episcopal ordination. constructing churches wherever possible and taking care of the th It is a matter of God's blessings and great pride that the undivided spiritual and pastoral needs of the faithful. He retired on 06 eparchy of Trichur, i.e., the present Metropolitan province of Trichur, December 1994 after 20 years of his Episcopal ministry and died on rd is privileged to have the tombs of Blessed Mariam Thressia 23 August 1997.

68 69 b. Mar Jacob Manathodath (1947-) specialization in Indian Philosophy, for a long He was born on 22nd February 1947 at time he was the professor of Philosophy at St. Kodamthuruthu in the District of Alappuzha. Joseph's Pontifical seminary, Mangalapuzha After his studies at Kodamthuruth and and served in between as the Vice Rector of Kuthiathode he joined the Sacred Heart the same seminary also. He continued there Minor seminary, Ernakulam. He had his until he was appointed the Vicar General of philosophical and theological formation at the eparchy of Palghat. When Mar Joseph Papal seminary, Pune. He got opportunity Irimpen, the first bishop of the eparchy of for taking Master's degree in Philosophy and Palghat retired from his Episcopal ministry Theology in the Papal Athenaeum, Pune. He he was appointed administrator of the vacant th was ordained priest on 04th November 1972. eparchy on 06 December 1994. He continued in that office until the He took doctorate in Theology from the Gregorian University, Rome. new Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath took charge of the eparchy on st After his return from Rome he served the Archeparchy of Ernakulam 01 February 1997. in various capacities like Archeparchical secretary, Secretary to Mar B. VICARS GENERAL Antony Cardinal Padiyara, Promoter of Justice and Defender of Bond a. Mgr. Jacob Adambukulam (24.4.1978-02.6.1983) of the Metropolitan Tribunal, Parish priest etc. He also served as b. Mgr. Joseph Veliyathil (02.6.1983-06.12.1994 & 03.2.1997 - 30.4.1997) professor of Theology at St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Aluva. On c. Mgr. Jose P. Chittilappilly (30.4.1997-18.2.2004) 06th September 1992 he was nominated the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Ernakulam. He was ordained bishop on 28th d. Mgr. Sebastian Irimpen (18.2.2004-20.2.2007) November 1992 and became proto-syncellus of the Archeparchy of e. Mgr. Joseph Chittilappilly (20.2.2007-11.4.2011) Ernakulam. His Holiness Pope John Paul II appointed him as the H. THE EPARCHY OF RAMANATHAPURAM th second bishop of the Eparchy of Palghat on 11 November 1996. He a. Historical Sketch st took canonical possession of the eparchy on 1 February 1997. The Syrian Catholics, mostly the Syro-Malabar Catholics, from It is he who paved the way for erection of the eparchy of Ramanathapuram. various parts of Kerala had started migrating to different areas of He took initiative for its establishment, taking into consideration the Tamilnadu years back, i.e., in the first half of the 20th century, for the linguistic and cultural difference and extensive nature of this area. As purpose of job, business etc. The Syrian Catholics who thus came in the bishop of the undivided eparchy of Palghat and the one who was the beginning were going to the churches of the Latin Rite for immediate instrument in facilitating its establishment, this eparchy fulfilling their spiritual needs. But as the territory of the undivided owes much to His Lordship. eparchy of Trichur was extended on 29th April 1955 with the decree Saepe fidelis to the areas of Tamilnadu, co extensive with those of the c. Mgr. Joseph Veliyathil, Former Administrator (1931-) diocese of Coimbatore they got opportunity to get their spiritual needs th He was born at Thalayolaparambu on 13 August 1931. Now he fulfilled according totheir own Mother rite. It was the late Mgr. belongs to the Parish Chittady (Maria Nagar) in the eparchy of Zacharias Vazhappilly, the Vicar General of the eparchy of Trichur at th Palghat. He was ordained priest on 11 March 1957. After his that time, who was appointed to coordinate the pastoral care for the 70 71 b. Mar Jacob Manathodath (1947-) specialization in Indian Philosophy, for a long He was born on 22nd February 1947 at time he was the professor of Philosophy at St. Kodamthuruthu in the District of Alappuzha. Joseph's Pontifical seminary, Mangalapuzha After his studies at Kodamthuruth and and served in between as the Vice Rector of Kuthiathode he joined the Sacred Heart the same seminary also. He continued there Minor seminary, Ernakulam. He had his until he was appointed the Vicar General of philosophical and theological formation at the eparchy of Palghat. When Mar Joseph Papal seminary, Pune. He got opportunity Irimpen, the first bishop of the eparchy of for taking Master's degree in Philosophy and Palghat retired from his Episcopal ministry Theology in the Papal Athenaeum, Pune. He he was appointed administrator of the vacant th was ordained priest on 04th November 1972. eparchy on 06 December 1994. He continued in that office until the He took doctorate in Theology from the Gregorian University, Rome. new Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath took charge of the eparchy on st After his return from Rome he served the Archeparchy of Ernakulam 01 February 1997. in various capacities like Archeparchical secretary, Secretary to Mar B. VICARS GENERAL Antony Cardinal Padiyara, Promoter of Justice and Defender of Bond a. Mgr. Jacob Adambukulam (24.4.1978-02.6.1983) of the Metropolitan Tribunal, Parish priest etc. He also served as b. Mgr. Joseph Veliyathil (02.6.1983-06.12.1994 & 03.2.1997 - 30.4.1997) professor of Theology at St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Aluva. On c. Mgr. Jose P. Chittilappilly (30.4.1997-18.2.2004) 06th September 1992 he was nominated the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Ernakulam. He was ordained bishop on 28th d. Mgr. Sebastian Irimpen (18.2.2004-20.2.2007) November 1992 and became proto-syncellus of the Archeparchy of e. Mgr. Joseph Chittilappilly (20.2.2007-11.4.2011) Ernakulam. His Holiness Pope John Paul II appointed him as the H. THE EPARCHY OF RAMANATHAPURAM th second bishop of the Eparchy of Palghat on 11 November 1996. He a. Historical Sketch st took canonical possession of the eparchy on 1 February 1997. The Syrian Catholics, mostly the Syro-Malabar Catholics, from It is he who paved the way for erection of the eparchy of Ramanathapuram. various parts of Kerala had started migrating to different areas of He took initiative for its establishment, taking into consideration the Tamilnadu years back, i.e., in the first half of the 20th century, for the linguistic and cultural difference and extensive nature of this area. As purpose of job, business etc. The Syrian Catholics who thus came in the bishop of the undivided eparchy of Palghat and the one who was the beginning were going to the churches of the Latin Rite for immediate instrument in facilitating its establishment, this eparchy fulfilling their spiritual needs. But as the territory of the undivided owes much to His Lordship. eparchy of Trichur was extended on 29th April 1955 with the decree Saepe fidelis to the areas of Tamilnadu, co extensive with those of the c. Mgr. Joseph Veliyathil, Former Administrator (1931-) diocese of Coimbatore they got opportunity to get their spiritual needs th He was born at Thalayolaparambu on 13 August 1931. Now he fulfilled according totheir own Mother rite. It was the late Mgr. belongs to the Parish Chittady (Maria Nagar) in the eparchy of Zacharias Vazhappilly, the Vicar General of the eparchy of Trichur at th Palghat. He was ordained priest on 11 March 1957. After his that time, who was appointed to coordinate the pastoral care for the 70 71 Syro-Malabar migrants in this area. Under the leadership of Mgr. Tamilnadu. The area developed enough to be raised into an eparchy. Zacharias a team of priests and religious who were zealous, dedicated The culture in Tamilnadu is significantly different from that of and hardworking continued their pastoral care. Kerala. Our people in the district of Palghat are mainly farmers living Eventually the number of migrants increased and it led to the on the hills and planes of the district. Our people in Tamilnadu live in arrangement of more infra-structures as the part of the pastoral the cities and towns and are either self-employed or otherwise coordination. In that way, the first Forane in this area, i.e., employed. They live among Tamilians and speak their language, Coimbatore Forane was formed centralizing Ramanathapuram, in the namely, Tamil and work with them. Their children can hardly read or Month of November 1973. That forane comprised of all the parishes write Malayalam. Through their constant living together and and stations in the extended area of Tamilnadu of the eparchy of mingling with the local people they slowly appropriate Tamil culture. Trichur. It was a milestone in the history of the pastoral care of the They began to form therefore a unit of their own in the Eparchy, Syro Malabar migrants and the erection of the epachy of Palghat. having their own distinguishing traits. b. The Erection of the Eparchy of Palghat: ii) Pastoral Difficulties The Eparchy of Palghat which was erected on 20th June 1974 with the The linguistic and cultural differences created pastoral problems. decree from the Apostolic See Apostolico Requirente and inaugurated Transfer of priests from the district of Palghat to those of Tamilnadu on 08th September 1974, bifurcating the then existing Eparchy of was becoming difficult. Some priests did not like to work in Trichur and adding some parishes from the then eparchy of Tamilnadu. Those who go to Tamilnadu for pastoral work must learn Tellicherry, had the total area of 28,515 sq.kms. with 16 parishes, 08 well Tamil for efficient pastoral work, which cannot be expected from stations, 14 priests and 20,810 faithful in the beginning. It comprised all priests. Similarly there is real difficulty in arranging common of the civil district of Palakkad in the State of Kerala and the civil programmes for the youth and students of the Eparchy. The main district of Coimbatore and a part of the district of Trichy in the State of problem is again the language. Moreover the vacation days for Tamilnadu. The district of Coimbatore was later divided and the schools and colleges in Kerala do not correspond with those in the district of Erode was formed. Meanwhile the district of Trichy was schools and colleges in Tamilnadu. The people and the priests have also divided and thus the district of Karur was created. The district of also to travel a long distance to attend programmes held at the Coimbatore was further divided in 2008 and the district of Tiruppur diocesan head quarters at Palghat. Often they excuse themselves from was formed. Thus the Eparchy of Palghat at the time of the erection of attending common programmes on the ground of long and hazardous the new Eparchy of Ramanathapuram had jurisdiction over the Syro- travel. This is especially true in the case of priests. Some of them have Malabar faithful spread over the entire district of Palakkad in Kerala to travel two to three or even four hours to reach Palghat. The same and the entire districts Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tiruppur in amount of time is needed for return. As the programmes are of one Tamilnadu with 93 parishes, 56 stations, 130 priests and 69,057 day, they do not get enough time for a fruitful participation. faithful. iii) Need of the Student Community c. The Erection of the New Eparchy of Ramanathapuram: It is also to be noted that there are over 3000 Catholic students i) Geographical, Cultural and Linguistic Differences studying in various schools and colleges and an equal number of youth working in different institutions in the four districts of Among five, four districts of the Eparchy of Palghat were situated in Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tirupur. They all need pastoral care,

72 73 Syro-Malabar migrants in this area. Under the leadership of Mgr. Tamilnadu. The area developed enough to be raised into an eparchy. Zacharias a team of priests and religious who were zealous, dedicated The culture in Tamilnadu is significantly different from that of and hardworking continued their pastoral care. Kerala. Our people in the district of Palghat are mainly farmers living Eventually the number of migrants increased and it led to the on the hills and planes of the district. Our people in Tamilnadu live in arrangement of more infra-structures as the part of the pastoral the cities and towns and are either self-employed or otherwise coordination. In that way, the first Forane in this area, i.e., employed. They live among Tamilians and speak their language, Coimbatore Forane was formed centralizing Ramanathapuram, in the namely, Tamil and work with them. Their children can hardly read or Month of November 1973. That forane comprised of all the parishes write Malayalam. Through their constant living together and and stations in the extended area of Tamilnadu of the eparchy of mingling with the local people they slowly appropriate Tamil culture. Trichur. It was a milestone in the history of the pastoral care of the They began to form therefore a unit of their own in the Eparchy, Syro Malabar migrants and the erection of the epachy of Palghat. having their own distinguishing traits. b. The Erection of the Eparchy of Palghat: ii) Pastoral Difficulties The Eparchy of Palghat which was erected on 20th June 1974 with the The linguistic and cultural differences created pastoral problems. decree from the Apostolic See Apostolico Requirente and inaugurated Transfer of priests from the district of Palghat to those of Tamilnadu on 08th September 1974, bifurcating the then existing Eparchy of was becoming difficult. Some priests did not like to work in Trichur and adding some parishes from the then eparchy of Tamilnadu. Those who go to Tamilnadu for pastoral work must learn Tellicherry, had the total area of 28,515 sq.kms. with 16 parishes, 08 well Tamil for efficient pastoral work, which cannot be expected from stations, 14 priests and 20,810 faithful in the beginning. It comprised all priests. Similarly there is real difficulty in arranging common of the civil district of Palakkad in the State of Kerala and the civil programmes for the youth and students of the Eparchy. The main district of Coimbatore and a part of the district of Trichy in the State of problem is again the language. Moreover the vacation days for Tamilnadu. The district of Coimbatore was later divided and the schools and colleges in Kerala do not correspond with those in the district of Erode was formed. Meanwhile the district of Trichy was schools and colleges in Tamilnadu. The people and the priests have also divided and thus the district of Karur was created. The district of also to travel a long distance to attend programmes held at the Coimbatore was further divided in 2008 and the district of Tiruppur diocesan head quarters at Palghat. Often they excuse themselves from was formed. Thus the Eparchy of Palghat at the time of the erection of attending common programmes on the ground of long and hazardous the new Eparchy of Ramanathapuram had jurisdiction over the Syro- travel. This is especially true in the case of priests. Some of them have Malabar faithful spread over the entire district of Palakkad in Kerala to travel two to three or even four hours to reach Palghat. The same and the entire districts Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tiruppur in amount of time is needed for return. As the programmes are of one Tamilnadu with 93 parishes, 56 stations, 130 priests and 69,057 day, they do not get enough time for a fruitful participation. faithful. iii) Need of the Student Community c. The Erection of the New Eparchy of Ramanathapuram: It is also to be noted that there are over 3000 Catholic students i) Geographical, Cultural and Linguistic Differences studying in various schools and colleges and an equal number of youth working in different institutions in the four districts of Among five, four districts of the Eparchy of Palghat were situated in Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tirupur. They all need pastoral care,

72 73 lest they should lose their faith and morality. The erection of a new as syncellus in charge of this region. This arrangement was made by eparchy at the earliest possible was found out to be the most fitting His Excellency with a view to the eventual erection of new eparchy solution in this matter. for the region. iv) Lack of Local Vocations d. The New Eparchy: There are only six priests and a few sisters from the area now working In the light of the application of His Excellency Mar Jacob in the eparchy. There are at present only two candidates for priesthood Manathodath, the Bishop of Palghat, the XVIth Synod of Bishops of from that area who are studying in the Seminary. The religious the Syro-Malabar Church held at Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad in congregations have much less candidates from the area. Candidates August 2008, after having considered the great distance from the are to be recruited from that area itself and they need to be given eparchial headquarters at Palghat and the geographical, linguistic and formation in the Seminary situated in the area. If a new eparchy is cultural differences of the faithful in both areas, unanimously gave its erected this problem can be effectively attended to. The local clergy approval for the erection of the eparchy of Ramanathapuram. Thus, can take better pastoral care of the people of the area than others. after due consultation in the Synod of Bishops and having obtained its v) Urgency of the Need consent and the assent of the Apostolic See, and having fulfilled th The area under consideration being industrial has been fast everything required by law, as per the decree of 18 January 2010 with developing. Unless the people were given effective and timely Prot. No 57/2010, His Beatitude Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, the pastoral care they would drift away from faith and become Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, by virtue of the indifferent, sign of which has been very conspicuous. The 3000 authority vested in him and in accordance with CCEO c. 85#1, strong student community of our Church needed to be taken special erected the Eparchy of Ramanathapuram, bifurcating the eparchy of care of. The pastoral care needed to be given to the people taking into Palghat. Thus the new eparchy has its territory comprising the four account their life situation and that of the students. civil districts of Tamil Nadu namely, Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tirupur and its See in the City of Ramanathapuram in the civil district vi) The request of the Clergy and Laity of Coimbatore. Fr. Paul Alappatt, a priest from the Archeparchy of Very often the clergy and laity in the area of Coimbatore used to Trichur was appointed as its first Bishop the same day (Prot. request the bishops about the need of the erection of an eparchy in the 58/2010). He was ordained bishop by His Grace Mar Andrews area. Immediate step was taken in this regard, following the Thazhath, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur, on the White resolution passed in February 2008 by the representatives of the Sunday, the 11th April 2010 at Ramanathapuram (Alvernia school clergy and the laity of the parishes in Tamilnadu with the request to ground). His Grace Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, Archbishop emeritus of expedite eventual erection of an eparchy in the area. Trichur and His Excellency Mar Jacob Manathodath, Bishop of vii.The Formation of Coimbatore Region Palghat were the co-consecrators in the Ordination ceremony. The As the craving for a new Eparchy became stronger H.E. Mar Jacob eparchy was inaugurated the same day. About 12,000 faithful Manathodath, the Bishop of the undivided Eparchy of Palghat including bishops, civil dignitaries, priests, religious and laity were bifurcated Coimbatore Forane into three: Ramanathapuram, present on the occasion. Gandhipuram and Erode and formed a region called Coimbatore including these three foranes and appointing Mgr. George Narikuzhi

74 75 lest they should lose their faith and morality. The erection of a new as syncellus in charge of this region. This arrangement was made by eparchy at the earliest possible was found out to be the most fitting His Excellency with a view to the eventual erection of new eparchy solution in this matter. for the region. iv) Lack of Local Vocations d. The New Eparchy: There are only six priests and a few sisters from the area now working In the light of the application of His Excellency Mar Jacob in the eparchy. There are at present only two candidates for priesthood Manathodath, the Bishop of Palghat, the XVIth Synod of Bishops of from that area who are studying in the Seminary. The religious the Syro-Malabar Church held at Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad in congregations have much less candidates from the area. Candidates August 2008, after having considered the great distance from the are to be recruited from that area itself and they need to be given eparchial headquarters at Palghat and the geographical, linguistic and formation in the Seminary situated in the area. If a new eparchy is cultural differences of the faithful in both areas, unanimously gave its erected this problem can be effectively attended to. The local clergy approval for the erection of the eparchy of Ramanathapuram. Thus, can take better pastoral care of the people of the area than others. after due consultation in the Synod of Bishops and having obtained its v) Urgency of the Need consent and the assent of the Apostolic See, and having fulfilled th The area under consideration being industrial has been fast everything required by law, as per the decree of 18 January 2010 with developing. Unless the people were given effective and timely Prot. No 57/2010, His Beatitude Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, the pastoral care they would drift away from faith and become Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, by virtue of the indifferent, sign of which has been very conspicuous. The 3000 authority vested in him and in accordance with CCEO c. 85#1, strong student community of our Church needed to be taken special erected the Eparchy of Ramanathapuram, bifurcating the eparchy of care of. The pastoral care needed to be given to the people taking into Palghat. Thus the new eparchy has its territory comprising the four account their life situation and that of the students. civil districts of Tamil Nadu namely, Coimbatore, Erode, Karur and Tirupur and its See in the City of Ramanathapuram in the civil district vi) The request of the Clergy and Laity of Coimbatore. Fr. Paul Alappatt, a priest from the Archeparchy of Very often the clergy and laity in the area of Coimbatore used to Trichur was appointed as its first Bishop the same day (Prot. request the bishops about the need of the erection of an eparchy in the 58/2010). He was ordained bishop by His Grace Mar Andrews area. Immediate step was taken in this regard, following the Thazhath, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur, on the White resolution passed in February 2008 by the representatives of the Sunday, the 11th April 2010 at Ramanathapuram (Alvernia school clergy and the laity of the parishes in Tamilnadu with the request to ground). His Grace Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy, Archbishop emeritus of expedite eventual erection of an eparchy in the area. Trichur and His Excellency Mar Jacob Manathodath, Bishop of vii.The Formation of Coimbatore Region Palghat were the co-consecrators in the Ordination ceremony. The As the craving for a new Eparchy became stronger H.E. Mar Jacob eparchy was inaugurated the same day. About 12,000 faithful Manathodath, the Bishop of the undivided Eparchy of Palghat including bishops, civil dignitaries, priests, religious and laity were bifurcated Coimbatore Forane into three: Ramanathapuram, present on the occasion. Gandhipuram and Erode and formed a region called Coimbatore including these three foranes and appointing Mgr. George Narikuzhi

74 75 e. Bishop Mar Paul Alappatt Archiepiscopal Ordinary Tribunal Kakkanad (2005-'10), He was born as the sixth child and the Archdiocesan Vocation Director (2007-'10), member of the second son of Mr. Varunny & Mrs. Eliakutty Archdiocesan College of Consultors (1998-'2010), Convenor of the Alappatt Mecherippady at Edathiruthy in the Archdiocesan Statutes committee (2002-2009); Vice President of the present eparchy of Irinjalakuda on 21st April Administrative Tribunal of the Archeparchy (1998-2010), President 1962. He belongs to the parish Porathur in the of the Commission for Interpretation of the Archdiocesan Legislative Archeparchy of Trichur. After his primary Texts (2009-'10), Promoter of Justice for the Cause of the Servant of education at GLPS Alappad, SNMUPS God Augustine John Ukken (2009-'10). Promotor of Justice for the Chazhoor and GHS Peringottukara he joined Cause of the Servant of God Fr. Joseph Vithayathil; Promoter of St. Mary's Minor Seminary, Thope, Thrissur Justice for the Investigation of the Tomb of the Ven. Euphrasia, on 19th June 1977 for priestly formation. Convenor of the Palliyogam statutes & Shrine committees, Visiting After his Minor seminary formation he was sent to St. Thomas' Lecturer at Marymatha Major Seminary Thrissur etc. Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam for his Philosophical and Theological While he was serving as the Rector of the Minor seminary and the formation. During his regency period he had graduation from Judicial vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archeparchy of Osmania University, AP. He was ordained priest by the late Trichur he was nominated bishop of the newly erected eparchy of Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur Mar Joseph Kundukulam on 27th Ramanathapuram on 18th January 2010. He was ordained bishop on December 1987. After four years of priestly ministry in the parishes the white Sunday, 11th April 2010 at Alvernia school ground, (Mattam, Pudussery, Parannur, Puthur and Mundur), eparchial minor Coimbatore. seminary and bishop's house he was sent to Rome for specialization in His vision of life is “Be faithful to the vocation and a man of the Eastern Canon Law at Pontifical Oriental Institute. On 12th March convictions”. 1997 he defended his doctoral thesis “The Election of Patriarch in the Eastern Catholic Canonical Tradition”. He also secured diploma in The motto of his Episcopal ministry is “My grace is sufficient for jurisprudence from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. you” (II Cor. 12:9). After having come back to the Archeparchy, he did the following 3. Various Organs of the Eparchial Administration ministries: Vice Chancellor in the Archeparchial Curia (1997-'98) & a. Curia: Judge (1997- 2010) and Adj. Judicial Vicar (1999-2001) of the 1. Syncellus (Vicar General): Mgr. George Narikuzhi Metropolitan Tribunal Trichur, Chancellor (1998-2007) & the 2. Finance Officer : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy Director of the Public Relations of the Archdiocese (2002-'07), 3. Chancellor : Fr. Thomas Kavungal member of the Archdiocesan Finance Council (1998-2007), member 4. Asst. Finance Officer : Fr. Joseph Alappadan of the Core and Advisory committees of St. Thomas' college Thrissur; 5. Vice Chancellor & Rector of the Minor Seminary (2007- '10), Judicial Vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal Trichur (2001-10), Judge of the Major Secretary to the Bishop : Fr. Alex Chundatt, O'Carm. 6. Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV: Notary, Eparchial Curia

76 77 e. Bishop Mar Paul Alappatt Archiepiscopal Ordinary Tribunal Kakkanad (2005-'10), He was born as the sixth child and the Archdiocesan Vocation Director (2007-'10), member of the second son of Mr. Varunny & Mrs. Eliakutty Archdiocesan College of Consultors (1998-'2010), Convenor of the Alappatt Mecherippady at Edathiruthy in the Archdiocesan Statutes committee (2002-2009); Vice President of the present eparchy of Irinjalakuda on 21st April Administrative Tribunal of the Archeparchy (1998-2010), President 1962. He belongs to the parish Porathur in the of the Commission for Interpretation of the Archdiocesan Legislative Archeparchy of Trichur. After his primary Texts (2009-'10), Promoter of Justice for the Cause of the Servant of education at GLPS Alappad, SNMUPS God Augustine John Ukken (2009-'10). Promotor of Justice for the Chazhoor and GHS Peringottukara he joined Cause of the Servant of God Fr. Joseph Vithayathil; Promoter of St. Mary's Minor Seminary, Thope, Thrissur Justice for the Investigation of the Tomb of the Ven. Euphrasia, on 19th June 1977 for priestly formation. Convenor of the Palliyogam statutes & Shrine committees, Visiting After his Minor seminary formation he was sent to St. Thomas' Lecturer at Marymatha Major Seminary Thrissur etc. Apostolic Seminary, Kottayam for his Philosophical and Theological While he was serving as the Rector of the Minor seminary and the formation. During his regency period he had graduation from Judicial vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archeparchy of Osmania University, AP. He was ordained priest by the late Trichur he was nominated bishop of the newly erected eparchy of Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur Mar Joseph Kundukulam on 27th Ramanathapuram on 18th January 2010. He was ordained bishop on December 1987. After four years of priestly ministry in the parishes the white Sunday, 11th April 2010 at Alvernia school ground, (Mattam, Pudussery, Parannur, Puthur and Mundur), eparchial minor Coimbatore. seminary and bishop's house he was sent to Rome for specialization in His vision of life is “Be faithful to the vocation and a man of the Eastern Canon Law at Pontifical Oriental Institute. On 12th March convictions”. 1997 he defended his doctoral thesis “The Election of Patriarch in the Eastern Catholic Canonical Tradition”. He also secured diploma in The motto of his Episcopal ministry is “My grace is sufficient for jurisprudence from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. you” (II Cor. 12:9). After having come back to the Archeparchy, he did the following 3. Various Organs of the Eparchial Administration ministries: Vice Chancellor in the Archeparchial Curia (1997-'98) & a. Curia: Judge (1997- 2010) and Adj. Judicial Vicar (1999-2001) of the 1. Syncellus (Vicar General): Mgr. George Narikuzhi Metropolitan Tribunal Trichur, Chancellor (1998-2007) & the 2. Finance Officer : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy Director of the Public Relations of the Archdiocese (2002-'07), 3. Chancellor : Fr. Thomas Kavungal member of the Archdiocesan Finance Council (1998-2007), member 4. Asst. Finance Officer : Fr. Joseph Alappadan of the Core and Advisory committees of St. Thomas' college Thrissur; 5. Vice Chancellor & Rector of the Minor Seminary (2007- '10), Judicial Vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal Trichur (2001-10), Judge of the Major Secretary to the Bishop : Fr. Alex Chundatt, O'Carm. 6. Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV: Notary, Eparchial Curia

76 77 b. College of Consultors: 8. Eparchial Director of Catechism 1. Mgr. George Narikuzhi : Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 2. Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy 9. Provincial : Fr. Winson Moyalan, CMI 3. Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 10. Corporate Manager of the eparchial educational institutions 4. Fr. Joseph Puthur II. Elected: 5. Fr. Francis Pottathuparambil 1. Representatives of the permanently opted priests: 6. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady a. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady (Group I) c. Finance Council: b. Fr. Shaji Panadaraparambil (Group II 1. Mar Paul Alappatt (President) c. Fr. Prinson Manjaly (Group III) 2. Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Vice President) 2. Representative of other eparchial priests: 3. Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy (Convenor & Secretary) a. Fr. Jaison Pulikottil (Group IV) 4. Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil (Member) 3. Representatives of the religious priests: 5. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady (Member) a. Fr. Sajan Chakkalackal, MST (Group V) 6. Dr. Joseph Alappatt (Member) b. Fr. Tolas Alukkal, SDV (Group VI) 7. Mr. K.V. Sebastian (Mani) Konikara (Member) 4. Representatives of the Protopresbyterates: 8. Mr. Joseph Valayathil (Member) a. Ramanathapuram: b. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady (Gandhipuram) d. Presbyteral Council (2014-'17 c. Erode: Fr. Joseph Alappadan The list of members 5. Delegate of the Pious Associations & Movements: I. Ex-officio (CCEO c. 266, n. 2): Fr. Jaison Pulikottil 1. Eparchial bishop (President) : Mar Paul Alappatt III. Nominated: 2. Syncellus (Vice President) : Mgr. George Narikuzhi 1. Fr. Wilson Plackal 3. Judicial vicar 2. Fr. Francis Pottathuparambil 4. Eparchial Finance officer : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi 3. Fr. Thomas Kavungal 5. Chancellor : Fr. Thomas Kavungal IV. Members of Agenda Committee 6. Rector of the Minor seminary : Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 1. Mgr. George Narikuzhi 7. Protopresbyters - Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 2. Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil (Ramanathapuram) 3. Fr. Thomas Kavungal - Fr. Joseph Puthur (Gandhipuram) 4. Fr. Jaison Pulikottil - Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, SDV 5. Fr. Joseph Alappadan (Erode)

78 79 b. College of Consultors: 8. Eparchial Director of Catechism 1. Mgr. George Narikuzhi : Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 2. Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy 9. Provincial : Fr. Winson Moyalan, CMI 3. Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 10. Corporate Manager of the eparchial educational institutions 4. Fr. Joseph Puthur II. Elected: 5. Fr. Francis Pottathuparambil 1. Representatives of the permanently opted priests: 6. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady a. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady (Group I) c. Finance Council: b. Fr. Shaji Panadaraparambil (Group II 1. Mar Paul Alappatt (President) c. Fr. Prinson Manjaly (Group III) 2. Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Vice President) 2. Representative of other eparchial priests: 3. Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy (Convenor & Secretary) a. Fr. Jaison Pulikottil (Group IV) 4. Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil (Member) 3. Representatives of the religious priests: 5. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady (Member) a. Fr. Sajan Chakkalackal, MST (Group V) 6. Dr. Joseph Alappatt (Member) b. Fr. Tolas Alukkal, SDV (Group VI) 7. Mr. K.V. Sebastian (Mani) Konikara (Member) 4. Representatives of the Protopresbyterates: 8. Mr. Joseph Valayathil (Member) a. Ramanathapuram: b. Fr. Varghese Puthanangady (Gandhipuram) d. Presbyteral Council (2014-'17 c. Erode: Fr. Joseph Alappadan The list of members 5. Delegate of the Pious Associations & Movements: I. Ex-officio (CCEO c. 266, n. 2): Fr. Jaison Pulikottil 1. Eparchial bishop (President) : Mar Paul Alappatt III. Nominated: 2. Syncellus (Vice President) : Mgr. George Narikuzhi 1. Fr. Wilson Plackal 3. Judicial vicar 2. Fr. Francis Pottathuparambil 4. Eparchial Finance officer : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi 3. Fr. Thomas Kavungal 5. Chancellor : Fr. Thomas Kavungal IV. Members of Agenda Committee 6. Rector of the Minor seminary : Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 1. Mgr. George Narikuzhi 7. Protopresbyters - Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 2. Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil (Ramanathapuram) 3. Fr. Thomas Kavungal - Fr. Joseph Puthur (Gandhipuram) 4. Fr. Jaison Pulikottil - Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, SDV 5. Fr. Joseph Alappadan (Erode)

78 79 e. Pastoral council (2014-'17) - Vice Chancellor : Fr. Alexander Chundatt O.Carm. I. Office-bearers: - Protopresbyters (Forane vicars): Ramanathapuram 1. Eparchial Bishop (President): Mar Paul Alappatt (Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil) 2. Syncellus (Vicar General) (Vice President): Mgr. George Narikuzhi : Gandhipuram (Fr. Joseph Puthur) 3. Finance Officer (Treasurer) : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi : Erode (Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, 4. Chancellor (General Secretary): Fr. Thomas Kavungal SDV ) 5. Elected Lay secretary: Dr. Joshy Cherian - Other priests, including the religious, involved in the pastoral 6. Nominated Acting secretary: Mr. Feasty Mampally ministry of the eparchy: 7. Elected Joint secretary: Mrs. Alpha Vincent : Fr. Wilson Plackal : Fr. Varghese Puthanangadi II. Members of the Agenda Committee: : Fr. Johnson Kattiakaran 1. Mgr. George Narikuzhi (President) : Fr. Joy Kolengadan CMI 2. Fr. Thomas Kavungal (Secretary) : Fr. Francis Pottathuparambil 3. Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi (Member) : Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil 4. Dr. Joshy Cherian (Member) : Fr. Joseph Alappadan 5. Mr. Feasty Mampally (Member) : Fr. Thomas Kavungal 6. Mrs. Alpha Vincent (Member) : Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 7. Fr. Seby Vellanikaran, CMI (Member) : Fr. Prinson Manjaly 8. Sr. Soona, CMC (Member) : Fr. Johnson Anthikadan 9. Mrs. Annie Poulose (Member) : Fr. Jaison Pulikottil 10. Mr. Kevin Alphonse (Member) : Fr. Jaju Elamkunnapuzha III. The List of Members: : Fr. Sanish Panthaplackal, MST A. Ex-officio: : Fr. Bijo Palayil a. Eparchial Curia: : Fr. George Kunnathuparambil - Eparchial Bishop (President) : Mar Paul Alappatt : Fr. Tomy Punnathanath - Syncellus (Vicar General) : Fr. Jose Mundackal (Vice President) : Mgr. George Narikuzhi : Fr. Tolas Alukkal, SDV - Judicial vicar : Fr. Vineeth O'Praem. - Finance Officer (Treasurer) : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi : Fr. Alex Chundatt, O'Carm. - Chancellor (General Secretary) : Fr. Thomas Kavungal : Fr. Sinto Vaidyakaran, CMI b. Other Ex-officio Members : Fr. Denny Mandapathil, VC : Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV - Minor Seminary Rector : Fr. Joy Chittilappilly : Fr. Rejeesh Chamakalayil, CSJB

80 81 e. Pastoral council (2014-'17) - Vice Chancellor : Fr. Alexander Chundatt O.Carm. I. Office-bearers: - Protopresbyters (Forane vicars): Ramanathapuram 1. Eparchial Bishop (President): Mar Paul Alappatt (Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil) 2. Syncellus (Vicar General) (Vice President): Mgr. George Narikuzhi : Gandhipuram (Fr. Joseph Puthur) 3. Finance Officer (Treasurer) : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi : Erode (Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, 4. Chancellor (General Secretary): Fr. Thomas Kavungal SDV ) 5. Elected Lay secretary: Dr. Joshy Cherian - Other priests, including the religious, involved in the pastoral 6. Nominated Acting secretary: Mr. Feasty Mampally ministry of the eparchy: 7. Elected Joint secretary: Mrs. Alpha Vincent : Fr. Wilson Plackal : Fr. Varghese Puthanangadi II. Members of the Agenda Committee: : Fr. Johnson Kattiakaran 1. Mgr. George Narikuzhi (President) : Fr. Joy Kolengadan CMI 2. Fr. Thomas Kavungal (Secretary) : Fr. Francis Pottathuparambil 3. Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi (Member) : Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil 4. Dr. Joshy Cherian (Member) : Fr. Joseph Alappadan 5. Mr. Feasty Mampally (Member) : Fr. Thomas Kavungal 6. Mrs. Alpha Vincent (Member) : Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 7. Fr. Seby Vellanikaran, CMI (Member) : Fr. Prinson Manjaly 8. Sr. Soona, CMC (Member) : Fr. Johnson Anthikadan 9. Mrs. Annie Poulose (Member) : Fr. Jaison Pulikottil 10. Mr. Kevin Alphonse (Member) : Fr. Jaju Elamkunnapuzha III. The List of Members: : Fr. Sanish Panthaplackal, MST A. Ex-officio: : Fr. Bijo Palayil a. Eparchial Curia: : Fr. George Kunnathuparambil - Eparchial Bishop (President) : Mar Paul Alappatt : Fr. Tomy Punnathanath - Syncellus (Vicar General) : Fr. Jose Mundackal (Vice President) : Mgr. George Narikuzhi : Fr. Tolas Alukkal, SDV - Judicial vicar : Fr. Vineeth O'Praem. - Finance Officer (Treasurer) : Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi : Fr. Alex Chundatt, O'Carm. - Chancellor (General Secretary) : Fr. Thomas Kavungal : Fr. Sinto Vaidyakaran, CMI b. Other Ex-officio Members : Fr. Denny Mandapathil, VC : Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV - Minor Seminary Rector : Fr. Joy Chittilappilly : Fr. Rejeesh Chamakalayil, CSJB

80 81 c. Delegates of the Religious: Pazhayamkottai, Erode, 638 108 - The Provincial CMI : Fr. Wilson Moyalan, CMI, Little Flower - Delegate CSN : Sr. Superior, CSN, Holy Family convent, Sree Vari Mission centre, Maruthamalai, P.O. Bharathiar University, Gardens, Edayapalayam, Coimbatore – 641 108 Coimbatore- 641 046 - Delegate LSMS : Sr. Alphonsa, LSMS, St. Mary's Minor - Regional coordinator CMC: Sr. Soona, CMC, Avila convent, seminary, Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur P.O., Pollachi – 642 005, Venkitapuram, Coimbatore – 641 025 Coimbatore - Regional coordinator FCC: Sr. Maria Deena FCC, St. George - SMRC, Eparchial Unit President: Fr. Wilson Moyalan, CMI Convent, (Alvernia School), Trichy road, Ramanathapuram, - SMRC, Eparchial Unit secretary: Sr. Soona CMC Coimbatore – 641 045 - Fr. Superior, “Udayam”, Thoppupalayam, Chennimalai, Erode – - Regional coordinator CHF : Sr. Rose Ainickal, CHF, Holy 638 051 Family convent, Mahalingapuram, Pollachi- 642 002 - Fr. Superior, “Divyodaya”, 91 Geetha Hall road, Coimbatore – 641 018 - Regional coordinator SABS : Sr. Roselin Moothedan, SABS, - Fr. Superior, Carmel Monastery, Kollempalayam, Erode – 638 002 Nirmalamatha convent,Kuniamuthur- 641 008 - Fr. Superior, Karunai Illam, Senthil Nagar, Kaundampalayam, - Delegate SKD : Sr. Superior, SKD, ST. Mary's convent, AnnuR, Coimbatore – 641 030 Allikarampalayam, Oderpalayam, Coimbatore - 641653 - Fr. Superior, Viswadeepthi, Unjavelampatty, Pollachi, Coimbatore- - Delegate VC : Fr. Antony Payyappilly, VC, Divine Dhyana 642 003 Illam, Chinthamanipudur, Coimbatore – 641 103 - Fr. Superior, Little Flower Monastery, Ujavelampatty, Pollachi, - Delegate CST :Fr. Jojan Kurichikunnel, CST, Sirumalar Illam, Coimbatore- 642 003, Thanthondrimalai, Manavadi, Karur – 639 005 - Fr. Superior, Arul Malar Illam, Viswasapuram, Saravanampatty, - Delegate OFM Conv. : Fr. Delegate superior, OFM Conv., Assissi Coimbatore – 641 035 Snehalaya, Thirumalayampalayam, Chavady, Coimbatore – 641 - Sr. Superior, Infant Jesus Convent, Periyanaikampalayam, 105 Thekkumpalayam, Coimabtore -641020 - Delegate MST : Fr. Salas Karikandathil, MST, Santhome,House - Sr. Superior, Vimal Jyothi hospital convent, Saravanampatty, No. 378, Senbagapudur, Sathyamangalam, Erode- 638 402 Coimbatore – 641 035 - Delegate MMB : Bro. Cleetus, MMB, Zion Illam, Selvapuram - Sr. Superior, Vimal Jyothi school convent, Saravanampatty, North, Jyothipuram, Coimbatore – 641 047 Coimbatore – 641 035 - Delegate CSM : Sr. Paduva, CSC, Nazareth Bhavan, - Sr. Superior, Little Flower convent, Tirupur – 641 687 Bommanampalayam, P.O., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046 - Sr. Superior, CMC, Lourdematha convent, Bodipatty, Udumalpettu, Tirupur – 642 154 - Delegate CSS : Sr. Superior, CSS, St. Joseph's Old Age Home, Susai Nagar, Podannur – 641 023, Coimbatore - Sr. Superior, FCC, Vimala convent, Chennimalai, Thoppupalayam, Erode- 638 051 - Delegate CSM : Sr. Superior, CSM, St. Antony's convent, - Sr. Superior, FCC, Annai Mary convent, Karavaickal, Erode – 638 001 82 83 c. Delegates of the Religious: Pazhayamkottai, Erode, 638 108 - The Provincial CMI : Fr. Wilson Moyalan, CMI, Little Flower - Delegate CSN : Sr. Superior, CSN, Holy Family convent, Sree Vari Mission centre, Maruthamalai, P.O. Bharathiar University, Gardens, Edayapalayam, Coimbatore – 641 108 Coimbatore- 641 046 - Delegate LSMS : Sr. Alphonsa, LSMS, St. Mary's Minor - Regional coordinator CMC: Sr. Soona, CMC, Avila convent, seminary, Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur P.O., Pollachi – 642 005, Venkitapuram, Coimbatore – 641 025 Coimbatore - Regional coordinator FCC: Sr. Maria Deena FCC, St. George - SMRC, Eparchial Unit President: Fr. Wilson Moyalan, CMI Convent, (Alvernia School), Trichy road, Ramanathapuram, - SMRC, Eparchial Unit secretary: Sr. Soona CMC Coimbatore – 641 045 - Fr. Superior, “Udayam”, Thoppupalayam, Chennimalai, Erode – - Regional coordinator CHF : Sr. Rose Ainickal, CHF, Holy 638 051 Family convent, Mahalingapuram, Pollachi- 642 002 - Fr. Superior, “Divyodaya”, 91 Geetha Hall road, Coimbatore – 641 018 - Regional coordinator SABS : Sr. Roselin Moothedan, SABS, - Fr. Superior, Carmel Monastery, Kollempalayam, Erode – 638 002 Nirmalamatha convent,Kuniamuthur- 641 008 - Fr. Superior, Karunai Illam, Senthil Nagar, Kaundampalayam, - Delegate SKD : Sr. Superior, SKD, ST. Mary's convent, AnnuR, Coimbatore – 641 030 Allikarampalayam, Oderpalayam, Coimbatore - 641653 - Fr. Superior, Viswadeepthi, Unjavelampatty, Pollachi, Coimbatore- - Delegate VC : Fr. Antony Payyappilly, VC, Divine Dhyana 642 003 Illam, Chinthamanipudur, Coimbatore – 641 103 - Fr. Superior, Little Flower Monastery, Ujavelampatty, Pollachi, - Delegate CST :Fr. Jojan Kurichikunnel, CST, Sirumalar Illam, Coimbatore- 642 003, Thanthondrimalai, Manavadi, Karur – 639 005 - Fr. Superior, Arul Malar Illam, Viswasapuram, Saravanampatty, - Delegate OFM Conv. : Fr. Delegate superior, OFM Conv., Assissi Coimbatore – 641 035 Snehalaya, Thirumalayampalayam, Chavady, Coimbatore – 641 - Sr. Superior, Infant Jesus Convent, Periyanaikampalayam, 105 Thekkumpalayam, Coimabtore -641020 - Delegate MST : Fr. Salas Karikandathil, MST, Santhome,House - Sr. Superior, Vimal Jyothi hospital convent, Saravanampatty, No. 378, Senbagapudur, Sathyamangalam, Erode- 638 402 Coimbatore – 641 035 - Delegate MMB : Bro. Cleetus, MMB, Zion Illam, Selvapuram - Sr. Superior, Vimal Jyothi school convent, Saravanampatty, North, Jyothipuram, Coimbatore – 641 047 Coimbatore – 641 035 - Delegate CSM : Sr. Paduva, CSC, Nazareth Bhavan, - Sr. Superior, Little Flower convent, Tirupur – 641 687 Bommanampalayam, P.O., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046 - Sr. Superior, CMC, Lourdematha convent, Bodipatty, Udumalpettu, Tirupur – 642 154 - Delegate CSS : Sr. Superior, CSS, St. Joseph's Old Age Home, Susai Nagar, Podannur – 641 023, Coimbatore - Sr. Superior, FCC, Vimala convent, Chennimalai, Thoppupalayam, Erode- 638 051 - Delegate CSM : Sr. Superior, CSM, St. Antony's convent, - Sr. Superior, FCC, Annai Mary convent, Karavaickal, Erode – 638 001 82 83 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Christu Jyothi convent, Peria Agraharam, Erode- - Sr. Superior, SABS, Nirmalamatha convent, Moolakarai, 638 005 Nazhinoor, Erode- 638 107 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Jyothi Bhavan convent, Peria Agraharam, Erode- - Sr. Superior, SABS, Karunyamatha convent, Sakthi Eashwar 638 005 Nagar, Vellalore, Coimbatore – 641 023 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Mary Rani convent, Sathy road, Gandhipuram, - Sr. Superior, SABS, Amaithi Illam, VCV road, Poomarket, R.S. Coimbatore – 641 012 Puram, Coimbatore – 641 002 - Sr. Superior, FCC, O.L. of Mercy convent, Kadaiyoor, Kangeyam, Erode- - Sr. Superior, ASMI, Assissi convent, Kasipalayam, 638 701 Akkarakoduvery, Erode – 638 454 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Karunai Illam, Belladi, Karamadai, Coimbatore – - Sr. Superior, ASMI, Assissi convent, 15/102 A, Bharathi Park road, 641 104 Coimbatore – 641 043 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Good Shepherd convent, Karamadai, Coimbatore – - Sr. Superior, SKD, Kristudasi convent, Shivanagar, 641 104 Koundampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 030 - Sr. Superior, FCC, St. Antony's convent, Andankovil, Karur- 639 002 - Sr. Superior, SAB, C/o St. Joseph's Matri. Higher Sec. school, - Sr. Superior, FCC, Anto Bhavan convent, Thanthonrimalai, Jadayampalayam, Karamadai pirivu, Mettupalayam – 641 302, Manavadi, Karur- 639 005 Coimbatore. - Sr. Superior, FCC, Little Flower convent, Kumarapuram, d. Former Lay secretaries of the Pastoral council: Mettupalayam, Coimbatore – 641 301 - Mr. A.R. Jose, 66A, V.G. Rao Nagar, E.B. Colony, Ganapathy, - Sr. Superior, FCC, San Jose convent, Kandiyoor road, Coimbatore – 641 006 Mettupalayam, Coimbatore – 641 305 e. Forane Council secretaries: - Sr. Superior, FCC, Infant Jesus' convent, Sukkumpalayam, - Ramanathapuram: Mr. Tomy Abraham, 7/28, Aero Nagar, Palladam- 641 664, Tirupur, TN Kadambadi, Kangeyampalayam P.O, Sulur 641401 Email: - Sr. Superior, FCC, Clare Illam, Thottipalayam, Belladi, Karamadai, [email protected] Coimbatore – 641 104 - Gandhipuram: Mr. C.I. Poulose, 1780, Fire Station road, - Sr. Superior, FCC, Karunya convent, 8/393, Co-operative colony, Gandhimanagar, Peelamedu,Coimbatore- 641 004 Valparai, Coimbatore – 642 127 - Erode: Mr. K.L. Jose, C/o 1/299 AKG Pudur, Mangalam road, - Sr. Superior, CHF, Arogymatha convent, Makkinampatti, Andipalayam, Tirupur – 641 687 Udumalai road, Pollachi- 642 003 f. Secretary of the Coordination committee of the Associations & - Sr. Superior, CHF, Holy Family Bhavan, Kangayampalayam, Sulur – Movements: 641 106, Coimbatore - Sr. Superior, CHF, Holy Family convent, Bye-pass road, Ukkadam, g. Delegates of the Associations & Movements: Coimbatore- 641 001 - President, Eparchial Pithrusangam: Mr. C.O. Varghese, Kandath House, D/N 64, Chinnasubannan street, Coimbatore – 641 010

84 85 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Christu Jyothi convent, Peria Agraharam, Erode- - Sr. Superior, SABS, Nirmalamatha convent, Moolakarai, 638 005 Nazhinoor, Erode- 638 107 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Jyothi Bhavan convent, Peria Agraharam, Erode- - Sr. Superior, SABS, Karunyamatha convent, Sakthi Eashwar 638 005 Nagar, Vellalore, Coimbatore – 641 023 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Mary Rani convent, Sathy road, Gandhipuram, - Sr. Superior, SABS, Amaithi Illam, VCV road, Poomarket, R.S. Coimbatore – 641 012 Puram, Coimbatore – 641 002 - Sr. Superior, FCC, O.L. of Mercy convent, Kadaiyoor, Kangeyam, Erode- - Sr. Superior, ASMI, Assissi convent, Kasipalayam, 638 701 Akkarakoduvery, Erode – 638 454 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Karunai Illam, Belladi, Karamadai, Coimbatore – - Sr. Superior, ASMI, Assissi convent, 15/102 A, Bharathi Park road, 641 104 Coimbatore – 641 043 - Sr. Superior, FCC, Good Shepherd convent, Karamadai, Coimbatore – - Sr. Superior, SKD, Kristudasi convent, Shivanagar, 641 104 Koundampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 030 - Sr. Superior, FCC, St. Antony's convent, Andankovil, Karur- 639 002 - Sr. Superior, SAB, C/o St. Joseph's Matri. Higher Sec. school, - Sr. Superior, FCC, Anto Bhavan convent, Thanthonrimalai, Jadayampalayam, Karamadai pirivu, Mettupalayam – 641 302, Manavadi, Karur- 639 005 Coimbatore. - Sr. Superior, FCC, Little Flower convent, Kumarapuram, d. Former Lay secretaries of the Pastoral council: Mettupalayam, Coimbatore – 641 301 - Mr. A.R. Jose, 66A, V.G. Rao Nagar, E.B. Colony, Ganapathy, - Sr. Superior, FCC, San Jose convent, Kandiyoor road, Coimbatore – 641 006 Mettupalayam, Coimbatore – 641 305 e. Forane Council secretaries: - Sr. Superior, FCC, Infant Jesus' convent, Sukkumpalayam, - Ramanathapuram: Mr. Tomy Abraham, 7/28, Aero Nagar, Palladam- 641 664, Tirupur, TN Kadambadi, Kangeyampalayam P.O, Sulur 641401 Email: - Sr. Superior, FCC, Clare Illam, Thottipalayam, Belladi, Karamadai, [email protected] Coimbatore – 641 104 - Gandhipuram: Mr. C.I. Poulose, 1780, Fire Station road, - Sr. Superior, FCC, Karunya convent, 8/393, Co-operative colony, Gandhimanagar, Peelamedu,Coimbatore- 641 004 Valparai, Coimbatore – 642 127 - Erode: Mr. K.L. Jose, C/o 1/299 AKG Pudur, Mangalam road, - Sr. Superior, CHF, Arogymatha convent, Makkinampatti, Andipalayam, Tirupur – 641 687 Udumalai road, Pollachi- 642 003 f. Secretary of the Coordination committee of the Associations & - Sr. Superior, CHF, Holy Family Bhavan, Kangayampalayam, Sulur – Movements: 641 106, Coimbatore - Sr. Superior, CHF, Holy Family convent, Bye-pass road, Ukkadam, g. Delegates of the Associations & Movements: Coimbatore- 641 001 - President, Eparchial Pithrusangam: Mr. C.O. Varghese, Kandath House, D/N 64, Chinnasubannan street, Coimbatore – 641 010

84 85 - President, Eparchial Mathrusangam: Mrs. Shiny Joseph, 152, 04252221849) Easwaran Layout, Puliakulam, Coimbatore- 641 045, Tel. 0422- - CML State President: Mr. A.F. Paulson, “Grace Land”, Plot No. 57, 2321923; 9486124377 Park Town, Opp. to Nirmalamatha convent school, Kuniyamuthur, - Coordinator, Eparchial Charismatic Movement: Mr. George E.R., Coimbatore – 641 008 (mob. 09444807731) 10/A Kripanilayam, 3rd Railway lane, Chakkan Thottam, - CML State Joint secretary: Miss Jismy Jose, Nellissery house, Ganapathy, Coimbatore .641 006, Mob. 9442161222 10/64, X – 7, Vadivu nagar, Eachanari pirivu, Chettipalayam Main - President, Eparchial Catholic Youth Movement: Mr. Vinod r o a d , C o i m b a t o r e - ( M o b . 0 9 4 4 3 11 8 9 0 8 ; e - m a i l : Johnson, Arangassery house, C/o St. Thomas' church, Sulur Aero, [email protected]) Kadambadi, P.O. Kangeyampalayam, Coimbatore- 641 401 - CML General organizer: Mr. K.J. Wilson, 9A, Thannarai Nagar, - Lay Animator, Eparchial Jesus Youth: Koundampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 030 (Mob. 09442630337; e- - Convener, Eparchial Kudumbakoottaima Coordination committee: mail: [email protected]) Mr. Roy Poovathingal, 21/1 Anbu Nagar, Edayapalayam, Cbe: - CML Regional organizer: Mrs. Deepa Antony, Kottapadikaran 641025, [email protected] House, Periya Samy Layout, Rathinapuri, Sanganur, Coimbatore- - Secretary, Eparchial Kudumbakoottaima Coordination committee: 641 027 (Mob. 09843778433; e-mail: [email protected] Mr. Shaji Chazoor, No: 3 Siruvani Nagar, Nirmala Matha School h. Representatives of the Institutions: Rd. Kuniamuthur Coimbatore – 641 008 - Secretary, Eparchial Catechetical commission: Mr. John Antony - Secretary, Eparchial Bible Apostolate (Thankachan Master), Kalluveettil house, No. 12, Aiswarayam - Secretary, Eparchial Family Apostolate: Mrs. Jolly Paul, Cheeran Gardens, Aravind Nagar, St. Paul's road, Coimbatore- 641 025 House, 18/48 J.J Nagar,Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore – 641 008 - President, Eparchial Catechism PTA - Secretary, Eparchial Medical Fraternity: Sr. Sudeepa, CMC, Vimal - Secretary, Eparchial Catechism PTA Jyothi hospital convent, Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 641 035 - General Manager, Santhome Creations, Avinashi: Mr. Biju - Secretary, Eparchial Vocation Commission: Sr. Anjaly, CMC, Avila Maliekal, General Manager “Santhome Creations, No. 161/410 H convent, Venkitapuram, Coimbatore – 641 025 Bharathi Nagar West, Gobald Mill Bus Stop, P.O. Anuparpalayam, - Coordinator, Eparchial Campus Ministry: Dr. George Zacharia, Tirupur- 641 652, TN 162, G.V. Residency, Sowripalayam, Coimbatore – 641 028 B.Elected: - Coordinator, Eparchial Public Relation a. Parishes: - Secretary, Eparchial Media 1. Ramanathapuram: i. Mr K.M Mathew, 96 – C, - Secretary, Eparchial Vigilance cell: Pastoral Council Secretary Sathyanarayanapuram, Chinthamanipudur, Coimbatore - 641 - Coordinator, Eparchial Ecumenism & Inter-religious Dialogue 103, Phone No. – 9843640009,Email - [email protected] - Coordinator, Eparchial Social Service: ii. Mrs. Mercy Joseph, 20, Mayflower Avenue, Sowripalayam, - CML National Vice President: Sr. Juliet, CMC, Lourdematha Coimbatore - 641 028 , Phone No. – 9585134011, 9442531042 convent, Bodipatty, Udumalpet –642 154, Tirupur (tel. 86 87 - President, Eparchial Mathrusangam: Mrs. Shiny Joseph, 152, 04252221849) Easwaran Layout, Puliakulam, Coimbatore- 641 045, Tel. 0422- - CML State President: Mr. A.F. Paulson, “Grace Land”, Plot No. 57, 2321923; 9486124377 Park Town, Opp. to Nirmalamatha convent school, Kuniyamuthur, - Coordinator, Eparchial Charismatic Movement: Mr. George E.R., Coimbatore – 641 008 (mob. 09444807731) 10/A Kripanilayam, 3rd Railway lane, Chakkan Thottam, - CML State Joint secretary: Miss Jismy Jose, Nellissery house, Ganapathy, Coimbatore .641 006, Mob. 9442161222 10/64, X – 7, Vadivu nagar, Eachanari pirivu, Chettipalayam Main - President, Eparchial Catholic Youth Movement: Mr. Vinod r o a d , C o i m b a t o r e - ( M o b . 0 9 4 4 3 11 8 9 0 8 ; e - m a i l : Johnson, Arangassery house, C/o St. Thomas' church, Sulur Aero, [email protected]) Kadambadi, P.O. Kangeyampalayam, Coimbatore- 641 401 - CML General organizer: Mr. K.J. Wilson, 9A, Thannarai Nagar, - Lay Animator, Eparchial Jesus Youth: Koundampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 030 (Mob. 09442630337; e- - Convener, Eparchial Kudumbakoottaima Coordination committee: mail: [email protected]) Mr. Roy Poovathingal, 21/1 Anbu Nagar, Edayapalayam, Cbe: - CML Regional organizer: Mrs. Deepa Antony, Kottapadikaran 641025, [email protected] House, Periya Samy Layout, Rathinapuri, Sanganur, Coimbatore- - Secretary, Eparchial Kudumbakoottaima Coordination committee: 641 027 (Mob. 09843778433; e-mail: [email protected] Mr. Shaji Chazoor, No: 3 Siruvani Nagar, Nirmala Matha School h. Representatives of the Institutions: Rd. Kuniamuthur Coimbatore – 641 008 - Secretary, Eparchial Catechetical commission: Mr. John Antony - Secretary, Eparchial Bible Apostolate (Thankachan Master), Kalluveettil house, No. 12, Aiswarayam - Secretary, Eparchial Family Apostolate: Mrs. Jolly Paul, Cheeran Gardens, Aravind Nagar, St. Paul's road, Coimbatore- 641 025 House, 18/48 J.J Nagar,Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore – 641 008 - President, Eparchial Catechism PTA - Secretary, Eparchial Medical Fraternity: Sr. Sudeepa, CMC, Vimal - Secretary, Eparchial Catechism PTA Jyothi hospital convent, Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 641 035 - General Manager, Santhome Creations, Avinashi: Mr. Biju - Secretary, Eparchial Vocation Commission: Sr. Anjaly, CMC, Avila Maliekal, General Manager “Santhome Creations, No. 161/410 H convent, Venkitapuram, Coimbatore – 641 025 Bharathi Nagar West, Gobald Mill Bus Stop, P.O. Anuparpalayam, - Coordinator, Eparchial Campus Ministry: Dr. George Zacharia, Tirupur- 641 652, TN 162, G.V. Residency, Sowripalayam, Coimbatore – 641 028 B.Elected: - Coordinator, Eparchial Public Relation a. Parishes: - Secretary, Eparchial Media 1. Ramanathapuram: i. Mr K.M Mathew, 96 – C, - Secretary, Eparchial Vigilance cell: Pastoral Council Secretary Sathyanarayanapuram, Chinthamanipudur, Coimbatore - 641 - Coordinator, Eparchial Ecumenism & Inter-religious Dialogue 103, Phone No. – 9843640009,Email - [email protected] - Coordinator, Eparchial Social Service: ii. Mrs. Mercy Joseph, 20, Mayflower Avenue, Sowripalayam, - CML National Vice President: Sr. Juliet, CMC, Lourdematha Coimbatore - 641 028 , Phone No. – 9585134011, 9442531042 convent, Bodipatty, Udumalpet –642 154, Tirupur (tel. 86 87 iii. Mr. Mervin Abraham Thomas, 108/ Sreepathy Nagar, 9486426639 Nanjundapuram Road, Coimbatore – 641036, Phone No. – ii. Mrs. Beena Antony, Alappatt Mecherippady house, 78, Raja 7845580448 Muthaya Nagar, 02nd Street, Podannur, Coimbatore – 641 023, iv. Mr. K.V. Varghese (kaikaran), Kaitharath, 318/A Indira Nagar, Mob. 9843321343 Nanjundapuram, Coimbatore – 641 036, Phone 9894403556 iii. Mr. Alex Punnassery (Kaikaran), 7/7.b, Asbesto Street, Podannur, 2. Gandhipuram: i. E.R. George, 10-A, Krupa Nilayam, 3rd Coimbatore- 641 023, Mob. 09843029710 Railway line, Rathinapuri , Coimbatore -27, Ph: 0422 2526058 7. Pollachi: i. Mr. Joseph Elavuthingal, 5/144, Anna Nagar, ii. Mrs. Omana Johnson, Muthukattil, 132, 6th Street Extn., Coimabatore road, Pollachi- 642 002, Mob: 09442423868 Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641 012, Mob: 934655574. ii. Mrs. Mary Selvaraj Puthenpurakkal, No. 10, Venkannarao street, iii. Kaikaran Mr. P. J. Vincent, Erinjery House, 649, New No: 599, Pollachi- 642 001, Mob: 9843721525 Eswaran Chettiyar Layout, Ponni Street, Coimbatore – 641 012, Kaikaran: Mr. Varghese Arimboor (Mob.9442612290) Address. 1 Ph: 2235914, 9843057467. Matha Nagar, Kurubupalayam road , Puliyampeetty, 3. Erode: i. Mr. Saigal Puthuvelil, House No. 9, Periannan Street, Pollachi.642002. Thaikollam Thottam, Erode -638 001, Mob: 936680075 8. Suleswarampatty: i. Mr. Benny Thekkekunnel Address 2/277, ii. Mrs. Silvy Johnson, Mechery House, Pattel 3rd Street, Erode- 638 Vanchiyapuram Pirivu, Sulesvarampetty. 642006 ( 009, Mob: 9486668534. Mob.09944960701) iii. Kaikaran: Mr. Thomas Kakkassery, 27/A Vivekanandha Street, ii. Kaikaran: Mr. Cicil Kannissery, ( Mob. 9843122316) Address- Behind Carmel School, Kollampalayam, Erode - 638002 2/189, Anath Nagar, Vanchiyapuram Pirivu,Sulesvarampetty. 4. Ukkadam: i. Mr. Thomas Kodiyan, 162/GM Nagar, Bye Pass 642006 Road, Ukkadam, Coimbatore – 641 001, Ph: 9363266733 9. Udumalpettu: i. Mr. V.L. Thomas, Vadakkekalam House, 9/6 ii. Mr. K.V.Joseph (Kaikaran), S.A. Nagar, 6A/1, Muthusamy CheckPost, Manupatti, Udumalpet – 642 112 Colony, Kumarapalayam P.O. , Coimbatore – 641 026, Ph: ii. Kaikaran: Mr. Jose Kochukudi, D/52 Ramasamy Nagar, 9443334832 Ramasamy Road, Udumalpettu 642126 5. Kuniamuthur: i. Mr. Chakkochan Kannanaikkal, 45 Sublakshmi 10. Valparai: i. Mr. T.D. Poly & Family, Thekkinedath house, T.M.D. Nagar, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore- 641 008 Agencies, 9/114 Main road, Valparai- 642 127, Mob: 9443028675 ii. Mrs. Josephina Antony, Komban House, J.J. Nagar, Kuniamuthur ii. K.M. Vincent Kainattumpilly (kaikaran), Door No. 9/877, Near P.O., Coimbatore- 641 008 CSI Girls' Hostel, Kalanganagar, Valparai – 642127, Ph. iii. Kaikaran- Mr. K.A. Biju, Kandathil house, 51 – Vallavarathu 9442910914, 04253222817 Konar street, Behind Nirmalamatha school, Kuniamuthur, 11. Palladam: i. Mr. Paul Antony, 2/302- B, Deevan Thottam, Coimbatore – 641 008 Kalivelampatty, Palladam- 641 664, Tirupur, TN., Mob: 6. Podannur: i. Mr. K.D. Jose, Kachappilly house, 14/24, 9626665606 Velankanni Nagar, Podannur, Coimbatore- 641 023, Mob: ii. Kaikaran Mr. Joban Jose. A, Alappadan House, 290, Rose villa,

88 89 iii. Mr. Mervin Abraham Thomas, 108/ Sreepathy Nagar, 9486426639 Nanjundapuram Road, Coimbatore – 641036, Phone No. – ii. Mrs. Beena Antony, Alappatt Mecherippady house, 78, Raja 7845580448 Muthaya Nagar, 02nd Street, Podannur, Coimbatore – 641 023, iv. Mr. K.V. Varghese (kaikaran), Kaitharath, 318/A Indira Nagar, Mob. 9843321343 Nanjundapuram, Coimbatore – 641 036, Phone 9894403556 iii. Mr. Alex Punnassery (Kaikaran), 7/7.b, Asbesto Street, Podannur, 2. Gandhipuram: i. E.R. George, 10-A, Krupa Nilayam, 3rd Coimbatore- 641 023, Mob. 09843029710 Railway line, Rathinapuri , Coimbatore -27, Ph: 0422 2526058 7. Pollachi: i. Mr. Joseph Elavuthingal, 5/144, Anna Nagar, ii. Mrs. Omana Johnson, Muthukattil, 132, 6th Street Extn., Coimabatore road, Pollachi- 642 002, Mob: 09442423868 Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641 012, Mob: 934655574. ii. Mrs. Mary Selvaraj Puthenpurakkal, No. 10, Venkannarao street, iii. Kaikaran Mr. P. J. Vincent, Erinjery House, 649, New No: 599, Pollachi- 642 001, Mob: 9843721525 Eswaran Chettiyar Layout, Ponni Street, Coimbatore – 641 012, Kaikaran: Mr. Varghese Arimboor (Mob.9442612290) Address. 1 Ph: 2235914, 9843057467. Matha Nagar, Kurubupalayam road , Puliyampeetty, 3. Erode: i. Mr. Saigal Puthuvelil, House No. 9, Periannan Street, Pollachi.642002. Thaikollam Thottam, Erode -638 001, Mob: 936680075 8. Suleswarampatty: i. Mr. Benny Thekkekunnel Address 2/277, ii. Mrs. Silvy Johnson, Mechery House, Pattel 3rd Street, Erode- 638 Vanchiyapuram Pirivu, Sulesvarampetty. 642006 ( 009, Mob: 9486668534. Mob.09944960701) iii. Kaikaran: Mr. Thomas Kakkassery, 27/A Vivekanandha Street, ii. Kaikaran: Mr. Cicil Kannissery, ( Mob. 9843122316) Address- Behind Carmel School, Kollampalayam, Erode - 638002 2/189, Anath Nagar, Vanchiyapuram Pirivu,Sulesvarampetty. 4. Ukkadam: i. Mr. Thomas Kodiyan, 162/GM Nagar, Bye Pass 642006 Road, Ukkadam, Coimbatore – 641 001, Ph: 9363266733 9. Udumalpettu: i. Mr. V.L. Thomas, Vadakkekalam House, 9/6 ii. Mr. K.V.Joseph (Kaikaran), S.A. Nagar, 6A/1, Muthusamy CheckPost, Manupatti, Udumalpet – 642 112 Colony, Kumarapalayam P.O. , Coimbatore – 641 026, Ph: ii. Kaikaran: Mr. Jose Kochukudi, D/52 Ramasamy Nagar, 9443334832 Ramasamy Road, Udumalpettu 642126 5. Kuniamuthur: i. Mr. Chakkochan Kannanaikkal, 45 Sublakshmi 10. Valparai: i. Mr. T.D. Poly & Family, Thekkinedath house, T.M.D. Nagar, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore- 641 008 Agencies, 9/114 Main road, Valparai- 642 127, Mob: 9443028675 ii. Mrs. Josephina Antony, Komban House, J.J. Nagar, Kuniamuthur ii. K.M. Vincent Kainattumpilly (kaikaran), Door No. 9/877, Near P.O., Coimbatore- 641 008 CSI Girls' Hostel, Kalanganagar, Valparai – 642127, Ph. iii. Kaikaran- Mr. K.A. Biju, Kandathil house, 51 – Vallavarathu 9442910914, 04253222817 Konar street, Behind Nirmalamatha school, Kuniamuthur, 11. Palladam: i. Mr. Paul Antony, 2/302- B, Deevan Thottam, Coimbatore – 641 008 Kalivelampatty, Palladam- 641 664, Tirupur, TN., Mob: 6. Podannur: i. Mr. K.D. Jose, Kachappilly house, 14/24, 9626665606 Velankanni Nagar, Podannur, Coimbatore- 641 023, Mob: ii. Kaikaran Mr. Joban Jose. A, Alappadan House, 290, Rose villa,

88 89 Somuchettiyar thottam, Trichy Road, Palladam 641664 Mahadevapuram, Mettupalayam- 641 305, Mob. 944121837 12. Sulur: i. Mr. T.V. Poulose, Thettayil House, T-1/1 MES Quarters, 18. Viswasapuram: i. Mr. Baiju Jacob, Kappiyaruthottathil, No 221, P.O. Kangayampalayam, Sulur, Coimbatore – 641 401, Mob: Sathy Road, Saravana Building, Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 9362912135 641 035, Mob: 9443409720 ii. Kaikaran Mr. Rarichan Peter, Arasarkadavil House, Airforce ii. Kaikaran Quarters, 166/1 Kalpha Vihar, Kangayapalayam (PO), Sulur, 19.Kaundampalayam: i. Mr. Johnson K.P., 28, V.R.S.Nagar, PIN -641 401. M0b: 8015439748 Kaundampalayam, Coimbatore- 641 030 13. Sastri Nagar: i. Dominic Kaithavalappil (Kaikaran & Pastoral ii. Mrs Reena Robert, 190, Ashok Nagar East, Kaundampalayam, Council Member), Gandhiji Street, Kannam House, Sastri Nagar, Coimbatore – 641 030 Erode - 638 002, Mob: 8760980302 iii. Kaikaran 14. Tirupur: i. Mr.Joju Arackaparambil, Prime Enclave Vistas, Ruby th 2 0 . P e r i y a n a i k a m p a l a y a m : i . M r. M a t h e w K . , -18, 5 Floor, Gandhi Nagar P.O., Tirupur- 641 603, Mob: Kulakkadamthadathil, 5/592, Naikanpalayam, P.O. SRKD Via, 8870004083 Coimbatore -641 020 ii. Mrs. Sheeba Varghese, 18- Century Foundation Mt. H.S. School, ii. Kaikaran Vijayapuram, Tirupur, Mob. 9486214181, 8940336343 21. Edayapalayam: i. Mr. Alexander, 13/26 A New No.64, iii. Kaikaran Mr. Aloshious P.S, 1/299 - Kullegunden Pudur, Opp:- Manjeswary Colony, K.K. Pudur Road, Velandipalayam Post, L.F. Convent, Mangalam Road, Andipalayam P.O, Tirupur- 641 Kovil Medu, Coimbatore -641 025, Mobile: 90036 79410. 687, Mb: 9367792209 ii. Mrs.Alphonsa Jose, 396/2C Rajalakshmi Colony Extn., TVS 15. Dharapuram: i. Mrs. G. Usha Stephen, Kakkassery house, Nagar, Coimbatore -641 025, Mobile : 99436 36846, Email: 35/61 Kottapulipalayam road, Dharapuram, Tirupur- 638 656, TN [email protected]. ii. Kaikaran: Mr. P.T. Shajan, 112, Hanumanthapuram road, iii. Mr. Roy Kallarakkal (Kaikaran), 10 Gandhi nagar west, near Dharapuram, Tirupur- 638 656, TN church, Edayarpalayam P.O., Coimbatore – 641 045, Mobile 16. Ganapathy (Gandhipuram): i. Mr. K.L. Johny, Kattassery :9944178286 Email: [email protected]. house, 20/1 Gem Colony, Bharathi Nagar, Ganapathy, 22. Poomarket (R.S. Puram): i. Mr. E.J. Johnson, Edakkara house, Coimbatore- 641 006, Mob: 9345403444. 289/2 Bannarimari amman Kovil Street, Lawly Road, R.S. ii. Mrs. Baby Davis, Pulikoden, 4091, EWSB, Gandhimanagar, Puram, Coimbatore- 641 002, Mob:9894152595. Peelamedu P.O., Coimbatore- 641 004, Mob: 9790693735, ii. Kaikaran Mr. B. Simon, 632, Annanagar Housing Unit, 9566315702. Veerakeralam, Coimbatore 641 007 17. Mettupalayam: i. Mr. C.J. Mathew, No 34/D-8-1B,Municipal 23. Saibaba Colony: i. Mr. A.O. Louis, 3/2 Deepalaya, Bharathi Colony, Brindavan Nagar,Dhasampalayam Road, Mettupalayam- Park, Cross – III, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore- 641 011, Mob. 641 305, Mob. 890183461. 9443175636 iii. Mr. Nelson Poovakkatt (Kaikaran), 28/2A Kendiyoor road, ii. Mrs. Vini Jibu, No. F3, North Block, Palteeswarar Park

90 91 Somuchettiyar thottam, Trichy Road, Palladam 641664 Mahadevapuram, Mettupalayam- 641 305, Mob. 944121837 12. Sulur: i. Mr. T.V. Poulose, Thettayil House, T-1/1 MES Quarters, 18. Viswasapuram: i. Mr. Baiju Jacob, Kappiyaruthottathil, No 221, P.O. Kangayampalayam, Sulur, Coimbatore – 641 401, Mob: Sathy Road, Saravana Building, Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 9362912135 641 035, Mob: 9443409720 ii. Kaikaran Mr. Rarichan Peter, Arasarkadavil House, Airforce ii. Kaikaran Quarters, 166/1 Kalpha Vihar, Kangayapalayam (PO), Sulur, 19.Kaundampalayam: i. Mr. Johnson K.P., 28, V.R.S.Nagar, PIN -641 401. M0b: 8015439748 Kaundampalayam, Coimbatore- 641 030 13. Sastri Nagar: i. Dominic Kaithavalappil (Kaikaran & Pastoral ii. Mrs Reena Robert, 190, Ashok Nagar East, Kaundampalayam, Council Member), Gandhiji Street, Kannam House, Sastri Nagar, Coimbatore – 641 030 Erode - 638 002, Mob: 8760980302 iii. Kaikaran 14. Tirupur: i. Mr.Joju Arackaparambil, Prime Enclave Vistas, Ruby th 2 0 . P e r i y a n a i k a m p a l a y a m : i . M r. M a t h e w K . , -18, 5 Floor, Gandhi Nagar P.O., Tirupur- 641 603, Mob: Kulakkadamthadathil, 5/592, Naikanpalayam, P.O. SRKD Via, 8870004083 Coimbatore -641 020 ii. Mrs. Sheeba Varghese, 18- Century Foundation Mt. H.S. School, ii. Kaikaran Vijayapuram, Tirupur, Mob. 9486214181, 8940336343 21. Edayapalayam: i. Mr. Alexander, 13/26 A New No.64, iii. Kaikaran Mr. Aloshious P.S, 1/299 - Kullegunden Pudur, Opp:- Manjeswary Colony, K.K. Pudur Road, Velandipalayam Post, L.F. Convent, Mangalam Road, Andipalayam P.O, Tirupur- 641 Kovil Medu, Coimbatore -641 025, Mobile: 90036 79410. 687, Mb: 9367792209 ii. Mrs.Alphonsa Jose, 396/2C Rajalakshmi Colony Extn., TVS 15. Dharapuram: i. Mrs. G. Usha Stephen, Kakkassery house, Nagar, Coimbatore -641 025, Mobile : 99436 36846, Email: 35/61 Kottapulipalayam road, Dharapuram, Tirupur- 638 656, TN [email protected]. ii. Kaikaran: Mr. P.T. Shajan, 112, Hanumanthapuram road, iii. Mr. Roy Kallarakkal (Kaikaran), 10 Gandhi nagar west, near Dharapuram, Tirupur- 638 656, TN church, Edayarpalayam P.O., Coimbatore – 641 045, Mobile 16. Ganapathy (Gandhipuram): i. Mr. K.L. Johny, Kattassery :9944178286 Email: [email protected]. house, 20/1 Gem Colony, Bharathi Nagar, Ganapathy, 22. Poomarket (R.S. Puram): i. Mr. E.J. Johnson, Edakkara house, Coimbatore- 641 006, Mob: 9345403444. 289/2 Bannarimari amman Kovil Street, Lawly Road, R.S. ii. Mrs. Baby Davis, Pulikoden, 4091, EWSB, Gandhimanagar, Puram, Coimbatore- 641 002, Mob:9894152595. Peelamedu P.O., Coimbatore- 641 004, Mob: 9790693735, ii. Kaikaran Mr. B. Simon, 632, Annanagar Housing Unit, 9566315702. Veerakeralam, Coimbatore 641 007 17. Mettupalayam: i. Mr. C.J. Mathew, No 34/D-8-1B,Municipal 23. Saibaba Colony: i. Mr. A.O. Louis, 3/2 Deepalaya, Bharathi Colony, Brindavan Nagar,Dhasampalayam Road, Mettupalayam- Park, Cross – III, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore- 641 011, Mob. 641 305, Mob. 890183461. 9443175636 iii. Mr. Nelson Poovakkatt (Kaikaran), 28/2A Kendiyoor road, ii. Mrs. Vini Jibu, No. F3, North Block, Palteeswarar Park

90 91 Apartment, Velandipalayam, Coimbatore – 641 025, Mob. 2. Sr. Philo Pavana FCC, St. Thomas Old Age Home, (Alvernia 9443436247 School Campus), Trichy road, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641 045 iii. Mr. E.V. Bernard (Kaikaran), 11 Ramaswamy Layout, 1st Street, d. Forane delegates for Catechism: Venkitapuram, Coimbatore – 641 025, Mob. 9443777182 1. Ramanathapuram Forane 24. Vadavally: i. Mr. Joy K. P., 4/5 Bommanampalayam, Bharathiyar I. University P. O. Coimbatore – 641046, Ph: 8148479196. ii. 25. Karamadai: i. Mr. Sebastian Vadakken, 197 KNP road, P.O. 2. Gandhipuram Forane Karamadai- 641 104, Coimbatore, Mob. 9944008324 i. Mr. Georgekutty Augustine, 27,Ganga Naidu Street, ii. Mr. Paulson Ponmani (Kaikaran), Near Good Shepherd church, Venkitapuram, Coimbatore- 641 025 , Ph: 9443793074, 2446325 Karamadai – 641 104, Coimbatore, Mob. 9842537952 ii. 26. Chinnathottipalayam: Mr. C. Jayaraj (Kanakaraj), 2/6 Vijaya 3. Erode Forane: Foundari, Anna Nagar, Karamadai, Coimbatore- 641 104, Ph: 9994473065. I. 27. Chennimalai : Mr. Yesudas Anthikkad, C/o Rev. Priest-in charge, ii. St. Antony's Mission, Vimala Matri. School, Thoppupalayam, e. Delegate of the sacristans: Chennimalai, Erode- 638 051 1. Mr. Siby Mathew, C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy road, 28. Kangeyam: Mr. James Varghese, Chiramel house C/o Kangeyam Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641 045 Trading Company, NSN complex, Chennimalai road, Kangeyam, C. Nominated: Erode – 638 701 1. Mr. M.C. Joseph, 111 Sri Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore- - Mr. George Vadekemury (Kaikaran), C/o O.L. of Mercy convent, 641 045 Kadaiyoor, Kangeyam, Erode- 638 701 2. Mrs. Alpha Vincent, No. 212/6, V3L Orange Orchid Apartment, 29. Karur: Mr. Glendon Vivera, C/o St. Antony's church, Andankovil, Dr. Radhakrishnan road (West), Behind Indian Bank, Sivanandha Karur – 639 002, TN. (Mob. 09367142374; e-mail: Colony, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 [email protected]) 3. Mr. A.K. Johnnson, C/o St. Thomas' church, Sulur Aero, b. Delegates of the educational institutions: Kangeyampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 401 1. Sr. Lisieux Maria, SABS, Nirmala Matha convent, Kuniamuthur, 4. Mr. Mathew Joseph, Konathappally House, 1/487-A, John Jyothi Coimbatore- 641008 Gardens, Behind Little Flower School, Mangalam road, 2. Nil Andipalayam- 641 687, Tirupur, TN 5. Mr. N.J. Babu, Nilayattingal house, John Iron Traders, 61 Sengupta c. Delegates of the Socio-Charitable institutions: street, Ramnagar, Coimbatoree-641 009 1. Fr. Seby Vellanikaran CMI, Karunai Illam, Senthil Nagar, CBE- 6. Dr. Joshy Cherian, No. 1A, IInd Street, Raghupathy Lay out, 641030 Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore – 641 011

92 93 Apartment, Velandipalayam, Coimbatore – 641 025, Mob. 2. Sr. Philo Pavana FCC, St. Thomas Old Age Home, (Alvernia 9443436247 School Campus), Trichy road, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641 045 iii. Mr. E.V. Bernard (Kaikaran), 11 Ramaswamy Layout, 1st Street, d. Forane delegates for Catechism: Venkitapuram, Coimbatore – 641 025, Mob. 9443777182 1. Ramanathapuram Forane 24. Vadavally: i. Mr. Joy K. P., 4/5 Bommanampalayam, Bharathiyar I. University P. O. Coimbatore – 641046, Ph: 8148479196. ii. 25. Karamadai: i. Mr. Sebastian Vadakken, 197 KNP road, P.O. 2. Gandhipuram Forane Karamadai- 641 104, Coimbatore, Mob. 9944008324 i. Mr. Georgekutty Augustine, 27,Ganga Naidu Street, ii. Mr. Paulson Ponmani (Kaikaran), Near Good Shepherd church, Venkitapuram, Coimbatore- 641 025 , Ph: 9443793074, 2446325 Karamadai – 641 104, Coimbatore, Mob. 9842537952 ii. 26. Chinnathottipalayam: Mr. C. Jayaraj (Kanakaraj), 2/6 Vijaya 3. Erode Forane: Foundari, Anna Nagar, Karamadai, Coimbatore- 641 104, Ph: 9994473065. I. 27. Chennimalai : Mr. Yesudas Anthikkad, C/o Rev. Priest-in charge, ii. St. Antony's Mission, Vimala Matri. School, Thoppupalayam, e. Delegate of the sacristans: Chennimalai, Erode- 638 051 1. Mr. Siby Mathew, C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy road, 28. Kangeyam: Mr. James Varghese, Chiramel house C/o Kangeyam Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641 045 Trading Company, NSN complex, Chennimalai road, Kangeyam, C. Nominated: Erode – 638 701 1. Mr. M.C. Joseph, 111 Sri Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore- - Mr. George Vadekemury (Kaikaran), C/o O.L. of Mercy convent, 641 045 Kadaiyoor, Kangeyam, Erode- 638 701 2. Mrs. Alpha Vincent, No. 212/6, V3L Orange Orchid Apartment, 29. Karur: Mr. Glendon Vivera, C/o St. Antony's church, Andankovil, Dr. Radhakrishnan road (West), Behind Indian Bank, Sivanandha Karur – 639 002, TN. (Mob. 09367142374; e-mail: Colony, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 [email protected]) 3. Mr. A.K. Johnnson, C/o St. Thomas' church, Sulur Aero, b. Delegates of the educational institutions: Kangeyampalayam, Coimbatore – 641 401 1. Sr. Lisieux Maria, SABS, Nirmala Matha convent, Kuniamuthur, 4. Mr. Mathew Joseph, Konathappally House, 1/487-A, John Jyothi Coimbatore- 641008 Gardens, Behind Little Flower School, Mangalam road, 2. Nil Andipalayam- 641 687, Tirupur, TN 5. Mr. N.J. Babu, Nilayattingal house, John Iron Traders, 61 Sengupta c. Delegates of the Socio-Charitable institutions: street, Ramnagar, Coimbatoree-641 009 1. Fr. Seby Vellanikaran CMI, Karunai Illam, Senthil Nagar, CBE- 6. Dr. Joshy Cherian, No. 1A, IInd Street, Raghupathy Lay out, 641030 Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore – 641 011

92 93 7. Mr. K.L. Mani (Sebastian), Konikara House, 18, E.M.S. Park sSyncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Vice President) Avenue, Kuniamuthur – 641 008, Coimbatore sFinance Officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi (Member) 8. Mr. Lijo Sunny, C/o Pavizham Jewellers, 276, 277, & 278 Cross sChancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal Cut road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 sRector of the Minor seminary Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 9. Mr. K.T. Antony, Keettickal House, 80/12, Vasanthanagar, sPresident, SMRC of Ramanathapuram unit (Fr. Wilson Singanelloor – 641 005, Coimbatore, TN Moyalan, CMI) 10. Mrs. A.J. Margarett (Geetha), 18/2 Abirami Nagar, Opp. to J.J. sF o r a n e v i c a r, R a m a n a t h a p u r a m ( F r. J o h n s o n nd Nagar, 02 street, Kuniamuthur – 641 008, Coimbatore Veeppattuparambil) 11. Mr. Kevin Alphonse, Thareparambil house, C/o Rev. Fr. Vicar, St. sForane vicar, Gandhipuram (Fr. Joseph Puthur) Mark's church, Edayarpalayam road, Kuniamuthur – 641 008, sForane vicar, Erode (Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil) Coimbatore sThe Secretary of the Presbyteral council (Fr. Shaji 12. Mrs. Unni Magi Baiju, C/o Mr. P.K. Jose, Padinjaremangalassery Pandaraparambil) house, 38/25 P & T Colony, Ganapathy- 641 006, Coimbatore sThe Eparchial Director of Catechism (Fr. Joby Thekkinedath) 13. Mr. Thomas Suresh, C/o St. Antony's church, Viswasapuram, sThe Director of the Family Apostolate (Fr. Johnson Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 641 035 Anthikadan) 14. Mr. Feasty Mampilly, C/o Infant Jesus' church, Edayapalayam, sThe secretary of the SMRC Ramanathapuram unit (Sr. Soona, 5/223, A2, K.N.G. Pudur, Coimbatore – 641 108 CMC) 15. Mr. Robin (MCR), C/o Lourdematha Forane church, Bhavani road, sThe Secretary of the Pastoral Council (Dr. Joshy Cherian) B.P. Agraharam, Erode – 638 005 s 16. Mr. Alex Abraham, 127 A, Balaji Nagar, Chettipalayam road, The Secretary of the Coordination Committee of the Palladam – 641 664, Tirupur, TN Associations and Movements s 17. Mrs. Annie Poulose, C/o St. Clotilda's church, Vellalore road, The Joint secretary of the Coordination Committee of the Podannur – 641 023, Coimbatore Associations and Movements s 18. Mr. Shaji George Maliekal, C/o St. Luke's church, 8/338, Co- Representative of the Sacristans of the Eparchy (Mr. Sibi, operative Colony, Coimbatore- 642 127 Ramanathapuram) s 19. Mr. Mathachan Pallivathukal, C/o St. Clotilda's church, Vellalore The Member of the Syro-Malabar Central Liturgical road, Podannur – 641 023, Coimbatore committee ( Fr. Joseph Puthur) (Convenor & Secretary) 20. Mr. George Thomas, Akkanath House, Western Valley, g. Construction Committee Onampalayam, Via Thondamuthur, Coimbatore – 641 109 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (President) 21. Mr. Wilson Chiriyankandath, C/o St. Paul's church, 2. Finance Officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy (Convenor & Mahalingapuram, Pollachi – 642 002, Coimbat ore Secretary) f. Liturgical commission of the Eparchy 3. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal sBishop Paul Alappatt (President) 4. Asst. Finance Officer Fr. Joseph Alappadan (Joint convenor & 94 95 7. Mr. K.L. Mani (Sebastian), Konikara House, 18, E.M.S. Park sSyncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Vice President) Avenue, Kuniamuthur – 641 008, Coimbatore sFinance Officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi (Member) 8. Mr. Lijo Sunny, C/o Pavizham Jewellers, 276, 277, & 278 Cross sChancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal Cut road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 sRector of the Minor seminary Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 9. Mr. K.T. Antony, Keettickal House, 80/12, Vasanthanagar, sPresident, SMRC of Ramanathapuram unit (Fr. Wilson Singanelloor – 641 005, Coimbatore, TN Moyalan, CMI) 10. Mrs. A.J. Margarett (Geetha), 18/2 Abirami Nagar, Opp. to J.J. sF o r a n e v i c a r, R a m a n a t h a p u r a m ( F r. J o h n s o n nd Nagar, 02 street, Kuniamuthur – 641 008, Coimbatore Veeppattuparambil) 11. Mr. Kevin Alphonse, Thareparambil house, C/o Rev. Fr. Vicar, St. sForane vicar, Gandhipuram (Fr. Joseph Puthur) Mark's church, Edayarpalayam road, Kuniamuthur – 641 008, sForane vicar, Erode (Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil) Coimbatore sThe Secretary of the Presbyteral council (Fr. Shaji 12. Mrs. Unni Magi Baiju, C/o Mr. P.K. Jose, Padinjaremangalassery Pandaraparambil) house, 38/25 P & T Colony, Ganapathy- 641 006, Coimbatore sThe Eparchial Director of Catechism (Fr. Joby Thekkinedath) 13. Mr. Thomas Suresh, C/o St. Antony's church, Viswasapuram, sThe Director of the Family Apostolate (Fr. Johnson Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 641 035 Anthikadan) 14. Mr. Feasty Mampilly, C/o Infant Jesus' church, Edayapalayam, sThe secretary of the SMRC Ramanathapuram unit (Sr. Soona, 5/223, A2, K.N.G. Pudur, Coimbatore – 641 108 CMC) 15. Mr. Robin (MCR), C/o Lourdematha Forane church, Bhavani road, sThe Secretary of the Pastoral Council (Dr. Joshy Cherian) B.P. Agraharam, Erode – 638 005 s 16. Mr. Alex Abraham, 127 A, Balaji Nagar, Chettipalayam road, The Secretary of the Coordination Committee of the Palladam – 641 664, Tirupur, TN Associations and Movements s 17. Mrs. Annie Poulose, C/o St. Clotilda's church, Vellalore road, The Joint secretary of the Coordination Committee of the Podannur – 641 023, Coimbatore Associations and Movements s 18. Mr. Shaji George Maliekal, C/o St. Luke's church, 8/338, Co- Representative of the Sacristans of the Eparchy (Mr. Sibi, operative Colony, Coimbatore- 642 127 Ramanathapuram) s 19. Mr. Mathachan Pallivathukal, C/o St. Clotilda's church, Vellalore The Member of the Syro-Malabar Central Liturgical road, Podannur – 641 023, Coimbatore committee ( Fr. Joseph Puthur) (Convenor & Secretary) 20. Mr. George Thomas, Akkanath House, Western Valley, g. Construction Committee Onampalayam, Via Thondamuthur, Coimbatore – 641 109 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (President) 21. Mr. Wilson Chiriyankandath, C/o St. Paul's church, 2. Finance Officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy (Convenor & Mahalingapuram, Pollachi – 642 002, Coimbat ore Secretary) f. Liturgical commission of the Eparchy 3. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal sBishop Paul Alappatt (President) 4. Asst. Finance Officer Fr. Joseph Alappadan (Joint convenor & 94 95 Joint secretary) 3. Vigilance Cell: 5. Fr. Johnson Anthikadan (member) 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Chairman) (09790100174) 6. Mr. K.P. Jose Kuzhuppilly (Member) 2. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal (09443937675) 7. Mr. K.J. Francis Kallikadan (Member) 3. Public Relations' Director Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 8. Mr. P.J. Joseph Pallineerackal (Member) (Convenor) (08124000281) 9. Mr. Alex Punnassery (Member) 4. Secretary of the Presbyteral council Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil (joint convenor) (09500952014) f. OTHER COMMITTEES 5. Fr. Antony Kalliyath CMI 1. Management committee for St. Joseph's Matri. HSS, 6. Dr. George Zacharia (09894759956) Jadayampalayam: 7. Dr. Joseph Alappatt (09443709182) 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (correspondent) 8. Mr. John Mathew, CA (04232445075) 2. Finance Officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi 9. Acting secretary Pastoral council Mr. Feasty Mampally 3. Forane vicar Fr. Joseph Puthur (07373753703) 4. Local Parish priest Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil (Member) 10. Mr. Lijo Chungath (09842223043), Gandhipuram 5. Director, Jeevan Jyothi centre Fr. Wilson Plackal (Member) 7. Vice Principal Sr. Sheeja, SAB (Secretary) 11. Mr. K.A. Kuriachan (09843677777), Ramanathapuram 8. Secretary, Pastoral council Dr. Joshy Cherian (Member) 12. Mr. K.L. Sebastian (Mani) (09843012474), Kuniamuthur 9. Fr. Joseph Alappadan (Nominated member) 13. Mr. A.R. Jose (09894031020) 10. Mr. K.A. Kuriachan Kattookaran (Nominated member) 4. Santhom Creations, Tiruppur 2. Management committee for Jeevan Jyothi Centre, 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Chairman) Thottipalayam: 2. Finance officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi (Managing Trustee) 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Chairman) 3. Fr. Joseph Alappadan, Executive Director 2. Director Fr. Wilson Plackal 4. Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil, Vice Chairman 3. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal (Member) 5. Fr. Jaison Pulikottil, Joint Executive Director 4. Forane vicar Fr. Joseph Puthur (Member) 6. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal (Secretary) 5. Local Parish priest Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil (Member) 7. Forane vicar Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, SDV 6. Correspondent, St. Joseph's Mat. Higher Sec. School, 8. Sr. Vineetha, ASMI (Joint secretary) Jadaympalayam 9. Mr. Mathews Joseph (Consultant) 7. Sr. Superior, FCC (Clare Illam, Thottipalayam) 10. Mr. Benny Mathew (Consultant) 8. Dr. George Zacharia (Nominated) 9. Mr. Jose Chathely (Nominated) 11. Dr. George Zacharia (Member)

96 97 Joint secretary) 3. Vigilance Cell: 5. Fr. Johnson Anthikadan (member) 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Chairman) (09790100174) 6. Mr. K.P. Jose Kuzhuppilly (Member) 2. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal (09443937675) 7. Mr. K.J. Francis Kallikadan (Member) 3. Public Relations' Director Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 8. Mr. P.J. Joseph Pallineerackal (Member) (Convenor) (08124000281) 9. Mr. Alex Punnassery (Member) 4. Secretary of the Presbyteral council Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil (joint convenor) (09500952014) f. OTHER COMMITTEES 5. Fr. Antony Kalliyath CMI 1. Management committee for St. Joseph's Matri. HSS, 6. Dr. George Zacharia (09894759956) Jadayampalayam: 7. Dr. Joseph Alappatt (09443709182) 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (correspondent) 8. Mr. John Mathew, CA (04232445075) 2. Finance Officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi 9. Acting secretary Pastoral council Mr. Feasty Mampally 3. Forane vicar Fr. Joseph Puthur (07373753703) 4. Local Parish priest Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil (Member) 10. Mr. Lijo Chungath (09842223043), Gandhipuram 5. Director, Jeevan Jyothi centre Fr. Wilson Plackal (Member) 7. Vice Principal Sr. Sheeja, SAB (Secretary) 11. Mr. K.A. Kuriachan (09843677777), Ramanathapuram 8. Secretary, Pastoral council Dr. Joshy Cherian (Member) 12. Mr. K.L. Sebastian (Mani) (09843012474), Kuniamuthur 9. Fr. Joseph Alappadan (Nominated member) 13. Mr. A.R. Jose (09894031020) 10. Mr. K.A. Kuriachan Kattookaran (Nominated member) 4. Santhom Creations, Tiruppur 2. Management committee for Jeevan Jyothi Centre, 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Chairman) Thottipalayam: 2. Finance officer Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi (Managing Trustee) 1. Syncellus Mgr. George Narikuzhi (Chairman) 3. Fr. Joseph Alappadan, Executive Director 2. Director Fr. Wilson Plackal 4. Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil, Vice Chairman 3. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal (Member) 5. Fr. Jaison Pulikottil, Joint Executive Director 4. Forane vicar Fr. Joseph Puthur (Member) 6. Chancellor Fr. Thomas Kavungal (Secretary) 5. Local Parish priest Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil (Member) 7. Forane vicar Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, SDV 6. Correspondent, St. Joseph's Mat. Higher Sec. School, 8. Sr. Vineetha, ASMI (Joint secretary) Jadaympalayam 9. Mr. Mathews Joseph (Consultant) 7. Sr. Superior, FCC (Clare Illam, Thottipalayam) 10. Mr. Benny Mathew (Consultant) 8. Dr. George Zacharia (Nominated) 9. Mr. Jose Chathely (Nominated) 11. Dr. George Zacharia (Member)

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Holy Trinity Cathedral (Forane) Ramanathapuram

Lourdematha Forane Lourdes ForaneChurch, Church, Erode Gandhipuram

G. PARISHES & STATIONS Parish / No. Parish Patron Founded Families Male Female Vicar & Asst. Station Phone 1 Chennimalai St. Antony 1992 11 23 17 Fr. Rijo Chirayath, CMI S 04294-250245 Thoppupalayam 08940200475 Erode – 638 051 2 Chinna.palayam JeevanJyothi 1991 28 31 46 Fr. Wilson Plackal S 04254-272873 Belladi Karamadai

99 Coimbatore – 641 104 3 Dharapuram St. Jude 2012 08 13 11 Fr. Bijo Palayil S 09092229668 4 Edayapalayam Infant Jesus 1994 183 290 295 Fr. Jose Mundackal P 0422-2401501 5/223, A 2 , K.N.G. Pudur Coimbatrore – 641 108 5 Erode Lourde Matha 1975 108 211 220 Fr. Satheesh Forane P 0424-2292322 B. P. Agraharam Kanjiraparambil Bhavani Road Fr. Denny Mandapathil,VC Erode – 638 005 6 Ettimadai 2013 Fr. Johnson Anthikadan S 0422-2250687 7 Gandhipuram O.L. of Lourde 1968 274 557 610 Fr. Joseph Puthur Forane P 0422-2525284 Sathy Road Fr. Sinto Vaidyakaran, CMI Coimbatore – 641 012 8 Ganapathi Holy Family 2013 144 311 321 Fr. Joseph Puthur S 0422-2525284 98

Holy Trinity Cathedral (Forane) Ramanathapuram

Lourdematha Forane Lourdes ForaneChurch, Church, Erode Gandhipuram

9 Karamadai Good Shepherd 1977 63 114 122 Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil P 04254-272231 Coimbatore - 641 104 09487476605 10 Kangeyam St. Antony 1996 11 18 17 Fr. Joseph Alappadan S 0425-7247278 Kadaiyoor Erode- 638 701 11 Karunyanagar O.L. of Mercy 2011 Fr. Johnson S 0422-2317366 (New Church) Veeppattuparambil 12 Karur St. Antony 1992 10 12 13 Fr. Sanish Panthaplackal, C/o 0432-4225153 Andankovil MST S 09626803189 Karur – 639 002 13 Kavundamapalayam St. Joseph 1986 182 368 342 Fr. Varghese Puthanangady P 0422-2442556

100 St. Joseph's Nagar Coimbatore- 641 030 14 Kuniamuthur St. Mark 1980 148 295 300 Fr. Johnson Anthikkadan P 0422-2250687 Edayarpalayam Pirivu Coimbatore – 641 008 15 Lisieux Nagar Little Flower 1968 143 163 173 Fr. Joy Kolengadan, CMI P 0422-244889 Sai Baba Colony Coimbatore – 641 011 16 Mettupalayam St. Joseph 1982 68 92 102 Fr. Jaju Elamkunnapuzha P 04254-222707 Kandiyoor Road, Kattoor, Cbe – 641 305

No. Parish Patron Founded Families Male Female Vicar & Asst. Parish / Phone Station

17 Mettupalayam St. Alphonsa 2013 Fr. Jaju Elamkunnapuzha S 04254-222707 18 Palladam St. Alphonsa 1993 18 35 38 Fr. Bijo Palayil S 0425-5251984 Perumpali, Sukkumpalayam Tirupur – 641 662 19 Peelamedu-Citra St. Joseph 2014 Fr. Johnson S 0422-2317366 (RNpuram) Veeppattuparambil 101 20 Perianaickenpalayam St. John Paul 2010 43 85 88 Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy S C/o 0422-2693551 21 Podanur St. Clotilda 1979 151 270 251 Fr. George P 0422-2410972 Opp. Gee Dee Wieler Kunnathuparambil 100, Vellalore Road Coimbatore -641 023 22 Pollachi St. Paul 1972 95 165 160 Fr. Thomas Kavungal P 04259- 223689 Mahalingapuram Coimbatore – 642 002 23 Pollachi Arogyamatha 2010 Fr. Thomas Kavungal S 04259- 223689 (PP) Udumalpettu Road Coimbatore – 642 002 24 Ramanathapuram Holy Trinity 1965 492 1152 1028 Fr. Johnson Forane P 0422-2317366 Trichy Road Cathedral Veeppattuparambil Coimbatore - 641 045 Fr. Alex Chundatt, O'Carm. Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV No. Parish Patron Founded Families Male Female Vicar & Asst. Parish / Phone Station

No. Parish Patron Founded Families Male Female Vicar & Asst. Parish / Phone Station

25 R.S.Puram(Poomarket) St. Joseph 1991 38 74 87 Fr. Flergin Thayyalackal P 0422-2550741 V.V. Lay Out, R.S.Puram Coimbatore- 641 002 26 Sasthrinagar St. Antony 1989 36 70 73 Fr. Satheesh S 0424-2292322 Railway Colony Kanjiraparambil, SDV Erode – 638 002 Fr. Denny Mandapathil, VC 27. Sowripalayam 2013 Fr. Johnson S 0422-2317366 Veeppattuparambil 28 Suleswarampatty St. Elizabeth 1989 50 63 80 Fr. Thomas Kavungal S 04259- 223689(PP) Vanchiyapuram Pirivu Pollachi – 642 005 29 Sulur Aero St. Thomas 1979 60 110 90 Fr. Prinson Manjaly P 0422-2683232

102 Kadambadi Kangeyamplayam Post Coimbatore – 641 401 30 Tirupur Mount Carmel 1981 152 268 258 Fr. Jaison Pulikottil P 0421-2262203 Andipalayam Road Fr. Rejeesh Chamkalayil, Tirupur – 641 687 CSJB 31 Udumalpettu St. Sebastian 1998 38 75 80 Fr. Tolas Alukkal, SDV P 0425-2222060 V. V.Lay Out, Dhali Road Tiruppur – 642 126 32 Ukkadam St. Sebastian 1988 70 141 125 Fr. Joby Thekkinedath P 0422-2261011 By Pass Road Coimbatore – 641 001

No. Parish Patron Founded Families Male Female Vicar & Asst. Parish / Phone Station

33 Vadavally 2007/ 54 100 104 Fr. Flergin Thayyalackal S 0422-2550741(PP) C/o St. Joseph's Church 2013 Poomarket V.V. Lay Out R.S.Puram Coimbatore- 641 002 34 Valparai St. Luke 1980 62 132 116 Fr. Vineeth Karukaparambil, P 04253-222269 8/338, Co-operative O'Praem. 103 Colony, Cbe- 642 127 35 Viswasapuram St. Antony 2004 80 157 165 Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil P 0422-2668858 Saravanampatty P.O. Coimbatore - 641 035

H. PRIESTS 1. PRIESTS OF THE EPARCHY

No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

No. Parish Patron Founded Families Male Female Vicar & Asst. Parish / Phone Station

H. PRIESTS 1. PRIESTS OF THE EPARCHY

No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

1 Alappadan Joseph B. Th, M.A, MSW Gandhipuram 21-Oct-1972 Mar-19 26-Dec-2000 C/o O.L. Mount Carmel Church, Andipalayam road, Tirupur – 641 687 2 Kannumkuzhy Jose B.A. Karakurussi 30-11-1967 May-1 28-4-1994 Bishop’s House, C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, Cbe -641 045 No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address 3 Kattiakaran Johnson M.A., B. Th. Erode 01-3-1968 Dec. 27 30-Dec-1991 24 Westminister Road, West Hampstead, New York-11552, USA 4 Kavungal Thomas M. A., B. Th., LOCL, Gandhipuram 17-11-1973 July 3 01-1-2002 St. Paul’s church, Mahalingapuram , Pollachi – 642 002, Coimbatore 5 Kundukulam Seby BA, BPh, LOCL Gandhipuram 17-9-1979 Jan-20 30-12-2008 C/o Mr. K.O. Cherus, Kundukulam house Rathinapuri, Coimbatore 6. Kunnathuparambil George, BA, B.Th Mannampetta 8-12-1984 April 24 30-12-2012 St. Clotilda’s Church, 100, Vellalore Road, Podannur – 641 023 Coimbatore 7. Manjaly Prinson B. A., B. Th Elavampadam 03-10-1979 Dec. 3 31-12-2005 St. Thomas’ church, Sulur Aero, Kadambadi, P.O. Kangeyampalayam- 641 401, Coimbatore 104 8. Narikuzhi George B. Th Dhoni 25-7-1957 Apr-24 18-12-1984 St. Joseph’s Matri. Higher sec. school, Jadayampalayam, Karamadai pirivu, Mettupalayam – 641 302, Coimbatore 9. Palayil Bijo Gandhipuram 11-4-1981 June 13 01-1-2013 St. Alphonsa church, Palladam, Perumpali, Semmipalayam, Sukkumpalayam, Palladam – 641 662, Tirupur 10 Pandaraparambil Shaji B. A. Kottody 10-5-1967 July 15 26-4-1994 St. Antony’s church, Viswasapuram, Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 641 035 11 Plackal Wilson Ramanathapuram 12-1-1956 Sep-27 18-12-1984 Jeevan Jyothi Centre, Chinnathottipalayam, Bellady, Karamadai, Cbe – 641 104

No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address 12 Pottathuparambil Francis B. A., B. Th. Potta 25-2-1966 Dec. 3 28-12-1993 St. Thomas’ International Shrine, Malayattoor-Kurishumudi, Ernakulam – 683 587, Kerala 13. Punnathanath Joseph (Tomy) Marykulam 17-1-1984 Mar. 19 30-12-2014 St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur, Pollachi – 642 005, Cbe 14 Puthanangady Varghese Pulinkara 03-4-1960 Apr-24 06-1-1988 St. Joseph’s church, St. Joseph’s Nagar, Kaundampalayam, Cbe – 641 030 15 Puthur Joseph M. A. Arimpur 17-8-1971 Mar-19 01-1-2000 O.L. of Lourde’s Forane church,

105 Sathy road, Gandhipuram, Cbe – 641 012, 16 Thekkinedath Joby B.A., B. Th. Valparai 02-11-1977 April 24 29-12-2003 St. Sebastian’s church, Bye-Pass road, Ukkadam, Coimbatore – 641 001 17 Veeppattuparambil Johnson M.A., B.Th Kumbidy 19-10-1962 June 24 04-1-1990 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy road, Ramanathapuram, Cbe - 641 045

2. PRIESTS WORKING IN THE EPARCHY No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

1. Alukkal Tolas, SDV Chittissery 12-11-1966 July 3 3012-2010 St. Sebastian's Church, V.V. Layout, Dhali Road, Udumalpettu, Tirupur- 642 126 2. Anthikadan Johnson B.A., B.Th Olarikkara 03-08-1968 Jan.31 27-12-1994 St. Mark's Church , Edayarpalayam Pirivu, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore – 641 008 No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address 3 Kattiakaran Johnson M.A., B. Th. Erode 01-3-1968 Dec. 27 30-Dec-1991 24 Westminister Road, West Hampstead, New York-11552, USA 4 Kavungal Thomas M. A., B. Th., LOCL, Gandhipuram 17-11-1973 July 3 01-1-2002 St. Paul’s church, Mahalingapuram , Pollachi – 642 002, Coimbatore 5 Kundukulam Seby BA, BPh, LOCL Gandhipuram 17-9-1979 Jan-20 30-12-2008 C/o Mr. K.O. Cherus, Kundukulam house Rathinapuri, Coimbatore 6. Kunnathuparambil George, BA, B.Th Mannampetta 8-12-1984 April 24 30-12-2012 St. Clotilda’s Church, 100, Vellalore Road, Podannur – 641 023 Coimbatore 7. Manjaly Prinson B. A., B. Th Elavampadam 03-10-1979 Dec. 3 31-12-2005 St. Thomas’ church, Sulur Aero, Kadambadi, P.O. Kangeyampalayam- 641 401, Coimbatore 104 8. Narikuzhi George B. Th Dhoni 25-7-1957 Apr-24 18-12-1984 St. Joseph’s Matri. Higher sec. school, Jadayampalayam, Karamadai pirivu, Mettupalayam – 641 302, Coimbatore 9. Palayil Bijo Gandhipuram 11-4-1981 June 13 01-1-2013 St. Alphonsa church, Palladam, Perumpali, Semmipalayam, Sukkumpalayam, Palladam – 641 662, Tirupur 10 Pandaraparambil Shaji B. A. Kottody 10-5-1967 July 15 26-4-1994 St. Antony’s church, Viswasapuram, Saravanampatty, Coimbatore – 641 035 11 Plackal Wilson Ramanathapuram 12-1-1956 Sep-27 18-12-1984 Jeevan Jyothi Centre, Chinnathottipalayam, Bellady, Karamadai, Cbe – 641 104

2. PRIESTS WORKING IN THE EPARCHY No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

3. Chamakalayil Rejeesh,CSJB Kacherikadavu 13-5-1980 Sept. 21 03-01-2011 O.L. Mount Carmel Church, Andipalayam Road, Tirupur – 641 687 4. Chirayath Rijo, CMI Marathakara 30-4-1984 June 30 29-12-2014 Udayam, Chennimalai, Thoppupalayam, Erode – 638 051 5. Chittilappilly Joy B.A., B.Th. Puranattukara 23-12-1977 Jan.20 27-12-2003 St. Mary's Minor Seminary,Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur – 642 005, Pollachi, Cbe. 6. Chundatt Alexander, O'Carm. Velielchal 06-12-1985 July 17 01-01-2015 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, Cbe - 641 045 7. Elamkunnapuzha Jaju Anandapuram 27-07-1975 June 29 28-12-2004 St. Joseph's Church, Kendiyoor Road, Kattoor, Mettupalayam – 641 305 8. Kanjiraparambil Satheesh SDV Peringottukara 13-07-1979 June 13 31-12-2007 Lourdematha Forane Church, Bhavani Road, B.P. Agraharam, Erode – 638 005 106 9. Karukaparambil Vineeth, O'Praem. 29-051970 Mar. 19 15-04-1998 St. Luke, 8/338, Co-operative Colony, Valparai – 642 127 10. Kolengadan Joy CMI Thiroor 02-03-1952 June 24 09-05-1984 Little Flower Monastry, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore – 641 011 11. Kollannur Vibin, SDV Wadakanchery 02-07-1984 Dec. 3 20-09-2014 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641 045 12. Mandapathil Denny, VC Kuruppampady 24-11-1986 Mar.19 28-12-2014 Lourdematha Forane Church, Bhavani Road, B.P. Agraharam, Erode – 638 005 13. Mundackal Jose Koorachundu 08-05-1955 Mar. 19 27-12-1982 Infant Jesus' Church, Edayapalayam, 5/223, A2, K.N.G. Pudur, Cbe – 641 108

No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

14 Palathadathil Jinoj Pazhoor 21-05-1982 Apr. 24 28-12-2010 Good Shepherd Church, Karamadai, Coimbatore – 641 104 15. Pulikottil Jaison Thoyakavu 22-10-1971 Mar. 19 27-12-1998 O.L. Mount Carmel Church, Andipalayam road, Tirupur – 641 687 16. Thayyalackal Flergin Thykattussery 30-04-1982 Dec. 14 29-12-2007 St. Joseph's Church, V.V. Layout, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore – 641 002 17. Vaidyakaran Sinto, CMI Chevoor 01-04-1984 Dec. 3 30-12-2014 O.L. Lourde's Forane Church, Sathy Road, Gandhipuram- 641 012, Cbe 107 I. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES a. Institutes for Men 1. Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) Generalate: Prior General Fr. Paul Achandy CMI Prior General's House, Chavara Hills, P.B. No. 3105, P.O. Kakkanad, Kochi – 682 030, KERALA Preshitha Province, Coimbatore Provincial: Fr. Winson Moyalan, Councilors: Frs. Varghese Kokkadan, Antony Kalliath, Jacob Chungath, Davis Thattil, Sheejo Attupuram (auditor) Little Flower Mission Centre, Bharathiar University P.O., Coimbatore – 641 046, Tel: 0422-2422789, 2423018

No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1 Maruthumalai Little Flower Little Flower Mission Centre 1983 Fr. Hadrian Ambooken 5 0422-2422789 Bharathiar University, 2423018 CBE - 641 046 No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

No. Name Parish Birth Feast Ordination Address

2 Saibaba Colony Little Flower Monastery Saibaba Colony 1966 Fr. Joy Kolengadan 4 0422-2442889 Coimbatore - 641 011 3 Chennimalai Udayam Thoppupalayam, 2003 Fr. Jose Kannampilly 2 0429 - 42533219 Erode-638 051 4 Coimbatore Divyodaya 91, Geetha Hall Road 1983 Fr. Anotny Kalliyath 1 0422-2300966 CBE - 641 018 5 Erode Carmel Kollempalayam, 1982 Fr. Paul Savio Pudussery 3 0424-2401532 Erode - 638 002 6 Kaundampalayam Preshitha Nilayam Senthil Nagar, 1991 Fr. Poly Payyappilly 1 0422-2666681 CBE - 641 030 7 Kaundampalayam Karunai Illam Senthil Nagar, 2010 Fr. Sebi Vellanikaran 1 0422-2448839 CBE - 641 030 8 Pollachi Viswadeepthi Unjavelampatty 1976 Fr. Raphael Kannanaickal 4 04259-237564

108 CBE- 642 003 9 Pollachi Little Flower Unjavelampatty 2009 Fr. Joby Thekkethala 1 04259-237080 Minor seminary CBE- 642 003 10 Saravanampatty Arul Malar Illam Saravanampatty 2007 Fr. Paul Thekkinieth 3 0422-2666681 CBE- 641 035 2. Congregation of St. Theresa (CST) St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode St. Thomas Bhavan, Chelavoor P. O., Kozhikode,- 673 571, Kerala, Ph: 0495-2730196, E-mail: [email protected] No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone

1 Karur Sirumalar Illam Thanthondrimalai, 2006 Fr. Jojan Kurichikunnel 3 0432-4281910 Manavadi- 639 005 09843813896

3. Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv) St. Maxmillian Kolbe Province, Karukutty Assissi Shanthi Kendra, Provincialate OFM Conv., Karukutty- 683 576, Kerala

No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1 Chavady Assisi Snehalaya Thirumalayampalayam 2004 Fr. Titus 3 0422-2656594 CBE - 641 105 4. Vincentian Congregation (VC) Mary Matha Province, Angamaly

109 Provincial Superior: V. Rev. Fr. Paul Puduva Marymatha Provincial House, P.B. No. 1, Angamaly South - 683 573 Ph: 0484-2452336, 2453878 No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1 Coimbatore Divine Dhiyana Illam Chinthamanipudur 2004 Fr. Antony Payyappilly 2 0422-6575919 CBE - 641 103

5.Missionaries of St. Thomas (MST) Regional House (Mandya): MST Regional Superior, Santhome, PB No. 42, PES Engineering college road, Mandya – 571 401, Karnataka

No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1. Sathyamangalam Santhome, House No. 378, Fr. Salas Karikandathil 2 0890315151 Senbagapudur, Sathyamangalam, Erode- 638 402 No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone

1 Karur Sirumalar Illam Thanthondrimalai, 2006 Fr. Jojan Kurichikunnel 3 0432-4281910 Manavadi- 639 005 09843813896

3. Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv) St. Maxmillian Kolbe Province, Karukutty Assissi Shanthi Kendra, Provincialate OFM Conv., Karukutty- 683 576, Kerala

No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1 Chavady Assisi Snehalaya Thirumalayampalayam 2004 Fr. Titus 3 0422-2656594 CBE - 641 105 4. Vincentian Congregation (VC) Mary Matha Province, Angamaly

5.Missionaries of St. Thomas (MST) Regional House (Mandya): MST Regional Superior, Santhome, PB No. 42, PES Engineering college road, Mandya – 571 401, Karnataka

No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1. Sathyamangalam Santhome, House No. 378, Fr. Salas Karikandathil 2 0890315151 Senbagapudur, Sathyamangalam, Erode- 638 402 6. MALABAR MISSIONARY BROTHERS (MMB) Generalate: General Bro. Franco Kannampuzha MMB Generalate, Bye-Pass road, P.O. Marathakara Thrissur – 680 320, Kerala, Tel. 0487-2355203 St. Thomas Province, Trichur Provincial Superior: Rev. Bro. Jose Chungath St. Thomas Provincial House, Mariapuram, Kuttanellur P. O., Trichur - 680 014 Ph: 0487-2351617, 2357323, Mob: 09447100617 No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1 Selvapuram Zion Ashram Selvapuram North 2003 Bro. Cletus Chittilappilly 2 0422-2902968 Jyothipuram Coimbatore- 641 047

b. Institutes for Women 1. Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC) Generalate: Superior General Mother Sancta 110 CMC Generalate, Thaikkattukara, Aluva- 683 106, Ernakulam, Kerala. Tel. 0484-2620408, 2624270, 2627050 Provincialate: Provincial Sr. Patrick, Councilors: Srs Hitha, Lucella, Leoni, Laya Jai Christo Provincial House, P.O. Noorani, Palakkad – 678 004, Kerala. Te. 0491-2534929, E-mail: [email protected]

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Coimbatore Avila, Venkitapuram 1967 Sr. Soona Fr. Joy Kolengadan, CMI 10 0422-2430190 CBE - 641 025 2 Periyanaykampalayam Infant Jesus, 1997 Sr. Jincy Maria Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhy 9 0422-2693551 Thekkumpalayam, 09942655641 CBE-641 020

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 3 Saravanampatty Carmel, Viswasapuram, 1984 Sr. Priya Fr. Xavier Elanjickal, CMI 16 0422-2667531 CBE-641035 09597287879 4 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi, 1981 Sr. Joselin Fr. Shaji Pandaraparambil 9 0422-2667065 CBE-641035 5 Tirupur Little Flower, 1977 Sr. Vigi Fr. Jaison Pulikottil 9 0421-2261167 Tirupur - 641 687 6 Udumalpettu Lourd Matha, Bodipatti, 2006 Sr. Pavana Fr. Tolas Alukkal, SDV 9 04252-290639 Kural Kuttai pirivu, Tirupur - 642 154 111 2. FRANCISCAN CLARIST CONGREGATION (FCC) Generalate: Superior General Mother Sinclare FCC Generalate, Portiancula, Asokapuram, Aluva – 683 101, Tel. 0484-2838588, E-mail: [email protected] Seraphic Province, Palakkad Provincial Superior: Sr. Hippolita. Councilors: Srs. Brenda, Ansmin, Little Flower, Mary Francis, Treasurer: Sr. Ceelia, Secretary: Sr. Rosma Seraphic Provincial House, 18/415 West Fort Road, Palakkad - 678 001, Ph: 0491 - 2534939, 2504939, 2500436, E-mail: [email protected]

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Chennimalai Vimala, Thoppupalayam 1985 Sr. Rose Fr. Rijo Chirayath CMI 8 04294-250245 Erode - 638 051 2 Erode Annai Mary, Karavaickal 1984 Sr. Justin Fr. Joy karippai CMI 5 0424-2210197 Erode - 638 001 3 Erode Christu Jyothi, Peria 1974 Sr. Alphy John Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil 13 0424-2293218 Agraharam - 638 005 6. MALABAR MISSIONARY BROTHERS (MMB) Generalate: General Bro. Franco Kannampuzha MMB Generalate, Bye-Pass road, P.O. Marathakara Thrissur – 680 320, Kerala, Tel. 0487-2355203 St. Thomas Province, Trichur Provincial Superior: Rev. Bro. Jose Chungath St. Thomas Provincial House, Mariapuram, Kuttanellur P. O., Trichur - 680 014 Ph: 0487-2351617, 2357323, Mob: 09447100617 No. Place Name Address Estd Superior Frs Phone 1 Selvapuram Zion Ashram Selvapuram North 2003 Bro. Cletus Chittilappilly 2 0422-2902968 Jyothipuram Coimbatore- 641 047

4 Erode Jyothi Bhavan, Peria 1989 Sr. Daisy Rose Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil 12 0424-2292772 Agraharam - 638 005 SDV 5 Gandhipuram Mary Rani, Gandhipuram 1969 Sr. Delphy Rose Fr. Joseph Puthur 13 0422-2529493 CBE - 641 012 6 Kangayam Mercy, Kadaiyoor 1995 Sr. Vimal Jose Fr. Joseph Alappadan 8 0425-7247278 Erode - 638 701 7 Karamadai Karunai Illam, Belladi 1999 Sr. Rose Leema Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil 7 04254-275463 CBE - 641 104 8 Karamadai Good Shepherd, 1977 Sr. Ancina Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil 9 04254-272231 Karamadai, CBE - 641 104 9 Karur St. Antony's, Andankovil 1982 Sr. Maria Celine Fr. Saneesh Panthaplackal, 12 04324-225153 Karur - 639 002 MST 10 Karur Anto Bhavan, 2006 Sr. Philamin Fr. Jojan Kurichukunnel CST 6 09750579849 112 Thanthonrimalai, Manavadi - 639 005 11 Kumarapuram Little Flower, 1989 Sr. Therese Jose Fr. Jaju Elamkunnapuzha 4 04254-222798 Mettupalayam, CBE - 641301 12 Mettupalayam San Jose, Kandiyoor Road 1980 Sr. Jancelit Fr. Jaju Elamkunnapuzha 9 04254-222701 CBE - 641 305 13 Palladam Infant Jesus, Perumpali 1983 Sr. Leena Fr. Bijo Palayil 10 04255-254485, Sukkumpalayam, 291485 Tirupur- 641 662 14 Ramanathapuram St. George, 1966 Sr. Mary Deena Fr. Johnson 22 0422-2314109 Ramanathapuram, Veeppattuparambil CBE - 641 045

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone

15 Thottipalayam Clare Illam, Belladi 1991 Sr. Suma Jose Fr. Wilson Plackal 3 09443899881 Karamadai, CBE - 641 104 16 Valparai Karunya, 8/393, 2005 Sr. Beena George Fr. Vineeth 4 04253-222036 Co-operative Colony - 642 127 Karukaparambil, O'Praem.

3. CONGREGATION OF THE HOLY FAMILY (CHF) Generalate: Superior General Mother Udaya CHF Generalate, Mannuthy Thrissur – 680 651, Tel. 0487-370584, Fax: 0487-374 249 113 Marian Province, Palakkad Marian Provincial House, Maryland, Muttikulangara P.O., Palakkad- 678 594, Tel. 0491-2555234, E-mail: [email protected]

Provincial Superior: Sr. Annie Maria, Councilors: Srs. Rose Kavungal, Pavana, Linsy Jose, Sr. Ranjitha

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone

Provincial Superior: Sr. Annie Maria, Councilors: Srs. Rose Kavungal, Pavana, Linsy Jose, Sr. Ranjitha

1 Pollachi Arokiamatha, 1970 Sr. Shine Rose Fr. Raphael Kannanaickal 8 04259-237724 Makkinampatti P. O., CMI Udumalai Road, CBE- 642 003 2 Pollachi Holy Family, 1981 Sr. Briji Joseph Fr. Thomas Kavungal 5 04259-222563 Mahalingapuram-642 002 3 Sulur Holy Family Bhavan, 1984 Sr. Latha Fr. Prinson Manjaly 5 0422-2687641 Kangayampalayam-641106 4 Ukkadam Holy Family, 1993 Sr. Nirmala Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 7 0422-2260322 Bye Pass Road, Ukkadam - 641 001 4. SISTERS OF THE ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (SABS) Generalate : Superior General Mother Rose Kate Cenacle Adoration Generalate, U.C. College, Aluva – 683 102, Tel. 0484-2670166, 671166 Vimal Rani Adoration Province, Palakkad Provincial Superior : Sr. Vincentia, Councillors: Srs. Lambert, Annie Grace, Roselin, Tincy Finance Officer : Sr. Vimala, Secretary: Sr. Teena, Vimal Rani Provincial House, Mundur, Palakkad - 678 592 Ph: 0491-2833318, E-mail : [email protected] No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Kuniamuthur Nirmala Matha, 1993 Sr. Roselin Fr. Johnson Anthikadan 5 0422-2251632 Kuniamuthur, CBE-641 008 2 Moolakarai Nirmala Matha, 2000 Sr. Salini Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, 4 0424-2555314 Nazhinoor, Erode - 638 107 SDV 3 Moolakarai Novitiate house, 2014 Sr. Antonitto Fr. Davis Thattil,CMI 4 0424-2555314 Perumthurai, Erode 638 107 (Master) 4 Podanur Karunya Matha, 2002 Sr. Gails Fr. George 4 0422-2413074 Sakthi Eashwar Nagar, Kunnathuparambil 114 Vellalore, CBE - 641 111 5 Poomarket Amaithi Illam, V.C.V. Road, 2000 Sr. Crucifix Fr. Flergin Thayyalackal 5 0422-2550765 R.S. Puram – 641 002 5. ASSISI SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE (ASMI) Generalate: Superior General Mother Sebastina Mary Assissi convent, Green Gardens, Sherthala, Alappuzha (Dt), Kerala, Tel. 0478-2818943 Provincial Superior: Sr. Regis Mary, Couoncilors: Srs. Felicia Mary, Titty Francis, Smitha Mary, Vineetha Francis St. Joseph Provintialate, Golden Street, Vaduthala, Kochi- 682 023, Tel. Ph: 0484-2393228, 2392286

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Akkarakoduvery Assisi, Kasipalayam P.O. 1996 Sr. Mariyatta Fr. Salas MST 4 04285-264250 Erode - 638 454 264393

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 2 Avinashi Assisi, Kulathupalayam 1994 Sr. Suso Francis Fr. Joseph Alappadan 5 04296-275223 Palanigiri, 302302 Avinashi - 641 645 09842242602 3 Coimbatore Assisi, 15/102 A, Bharathi 1993 Sr. Jency Fr. Joy Kolengadan CMI 4 0422-2441973 Park Road, CBE - 641 043 6. CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY (CSC) Generalate: Superior General Mother Lucina Maria Bhavan Generalate, Kolazhy – 680 010, Thrissur, Kerala, Tel. 0487-2200272, 2201966

115 Maria Province, Koorkenchery Provincial Superior : Rev. Sr. Symphoria, Councilors: Srs. Daya, Seelia, Jilcy, Shelty Maria Provincial House, Koorkenchery P.O. - 680 007, Thrissur, Kerala, Ph: 0487-2421362, 2426516, 2427344, E-mail: [email protected] No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Coimbatore Nazareth Bhavan 1990 Sr. Paduva Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 3 0422-2422696 Bharathiar University 09789246636 Bommanampalayam, CBE - 641 046 7. CONGREGATION OF SAMARITAN SISTERS (CSS) Generalate: Superior General Mother Rose Cornelia Holy Spirit Generalate, Samaritan sisters, P.O. Mannuthy, Thrissur – 680 651, Kerala. Tel. 0487- 2371685,2373412, E-mail: [email protected] Snehodaya Province, Mannuthy Provincial Superior: Sr. Annie Thomasia, councilors: Srs. Sophia, Alphonsa, Leo Thomas & Lucy Snehodaya Provincial house, Mannuthy - 680 651, Ph: 0487-2372484, E-mail: [email protected] 4. SISTERS OF THE ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (SABS) Generalate : Superior General Mother Rose Kate Cenacle Adoration Generalate, U.C. College, Aluva – 683 102, Tel. 0484-2670166, 671166 Vimal Rani Adoration Province, Palakkad Provincial Superior : Sr. Vincentia, Councillors: Srs. Lambert, Annie Grace, Roselin, Tincy Finance Officer : Sr. Vimala, Secretary: Sr. Teena, Vimal Rani Provincial House, Mundur, Palakkad - 678 592 Ph: 0491-2833318, E-mail : [email protected] No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Kuniamuthur Nirmala Matha, 1993 Sr. Roselin Fr. Johnson Anthikadan 5 0422-2251632 Kuniamuthur, CBE-641 008 2 Moolakarai Nirmala Matha, 2000 Sr. Salini Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil, 4 0424-2555314 Nazhinoor, Erode - 638 107 SDV 3 Moolakarai Novitiate house, 2014 Sr. Antonitto Fr. Davis Thattil,CMI 4 0424-2555314 Perumthurai, Erode 638 107 (Master) 4 Podanur Karunya Matha, 2002 Sr. Gails Fr. George 4 0422-2413074 Sakthi Eashwar Nagar, Kunnathuparambil 114 Vellalore, CBE - 641 111 5 Poomarket Amaithi Illam, V.C.V. Road, 2000 Sr. Crucifix Fr. Flergin Thayyalackal 5 0422-2550765 R.S. Puram – 641 002 5. ASSISI SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE (ASMI) Generalate: Superior General Mother Sebastina Mary Assissi convent, Green Gardens, Sherthala, Alappuzha (Dt), Kerala, Tel. 0478-2818943 Provincial Superior: Sr. Regis Mary, Couoncilors: Srs. Felicia Mary, Titty Francis, Smitha Mary, Vineetha Francis St. Joseph Provintialate, Golden Street, Vaduthala, Kochi- 682 023, Tel. Ph: 0484-2393228, 2392286

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Akkarakoduvery Assisi, Kasipalayam P.O. 1996 Sr. Mariyatta Fr. Salas MST 4 04285-264250 Erode - 638 454 264393

116 No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Palayamkottai St. Antony's, convent 2003 Sr. Navya Fr. Satheesh 5 0424-2335559 Sahayapuram, P.O. Kanjiaraparambil, SDV 08883311009 Komarapalayam, Palayamkottai, Erode - 638 101 9. CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF NAZARETH (CSN) Generalate: Superior General Mother Mother Caroline, Nazareth Generalate, Choondy, Aluva – 683 112, Kerala. Tel. 0484-2837895, 2839088, E-Mail: [email protected], St. Joseph Province, Angamaly Provincial Superior: Sr. Gracia, Councilors: Srs. Annett, Pushpa, Rani, Mary Therese & Ashly St. Joseph's Provincial House, Sisters of Nazareth, St. Joseph Provincial House, Angamaly South - 683 573 Kerala, Tel. 0484-2452438, Fax: 2459791, E-mail: [email protected],

No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Edayapalayam Holy Family, 2009 Sr. Ramya Fr. Jose Mundackal 4 0422-2400045 14/29, Sree Vari Gardens, 09442557210 2nd cross, K.N.G. Pudur, Thadagam Road, Coimbatore- 641 108

10. SOCIETY OF KRISTU DASIS (SKD) Kristu Dasi Generalate, Thonichal, Naloornadu Post, Mananthavady, Wayana- 670 645, Kerala

117 No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Annur St. Mary's 1995 Sr. Nancy Mgr. George Narikuzhy 8 04254-263423 Allikarampalayam, Odderpalayam, CBE - 641 653 1 Kaundampalayam Kristu Dasi convent , 1996 Sr. Starly Fr. Varghese 4 0422-2435753 Shiva Nagar, Cbe - 641 030 Puthanangady

J. Seminarians of the Eparchy: (Total=41) a.St. Mary's Minor Seminary, Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur, Pollachi- 642 005, Coimbatore 1st Year - 11 2nd Year - 10 3rd Year - 05, Total=26 b. Philosophy: 1st Year - 04 2nd year - 05 3rd year - 04, Total =13 c. Theology : 1st Year - 01 2nd Year -1 Total=2 No. Place Name & Address Estd Superior Chaplain Srs Phone 1 Podanur St. Joseph's Home, 1968 Sr. Sicy Fr. Geo Kunnathuparambil 7 0422-2413298 Susai Nagar, Mettoor Road 08903016686 Coimbatore – 641 023 2 Pollachi Lisieux Bhavan, 1988 Sr. Mariana 5 04252-258429 C/o Preshitha Trust hospital Poosaripatty, A. Nagore, Pollachi, CBE - 642 205 (Service station) 8. CONGREGATION OF SISTERS OF ST. MARTHA (CSM) Generalate: Superior General Mother Geo Maria Kripabhavan Generalate, Mannampetta, Varakara – 680 325, Thrissur, Kerala. Tel. 0480-2751859 Lourdenatha Province, Thrissur Provincial Sr. Beatrice, Councilors: Srs. Merin Anto, Beata, Jancy Maria, Resmy Lourdenatha Provincial House, East Fort, Thrissur – 680 005, Kerala, Tel. 0487-2333430

10. SOCIETY OF KRISTU DASIS (SKD) Kristu Dasi Generalate, Thonichal, Naloornadu Post, Mananthavady, Wayana- 670 645, Kerala

No. Place Name Rector Estd Telephone Address

1 Vadakkukad St. Mary's Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 12-6-2011 09447602300 St. Mary's Minor seminary Fr. Joseph (Tomy) Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur Punnathanath Pollachi- 642 005 (Finance officer & Prefect) Coimbatore 2 Pollachi Little Flower Fr. Joby Thekkethala CMI 2009 04259-237080 Unjavelampatty, Pollachi CBE – 642 003 b. Retreat Centres 1 Coimbatore Divine Dhiyana Illam Fr.Antony Payyappilly, VC 2004 0422-6575919 Chinthamanipudur, 118 CBE – 641 103 c. Animation Centres 1 Gandhipuram Diocesan Catechetical Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 2010 09443477540 C/o Lourde Forane church Centre Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil 09447869014 Sathy road 09092924025 Gandipuram, CBE-641 012 2 Ukkadam Diocesan Animation Fr. Joby Thekkinedath 2010 09443477540 C/o St. Sebastian's church Centre Bypass Road, Ukkadam CBE-641 001 3 Thottipalayam Jeevan Jyothi Centre Fr. Wilson Plackal 1998 04254-272873 Belladi, Karamadai CBE – 641 104

d. Perpetual Adoration Centre No. Place Name Rector Estd Telephone Address

1 Poomarket Amaithi Illam Sr. Crucifix SABS 2000 0422-2550765 VCV Road, RS Puram, CBE-641 002 2. Gandhipuram Perpetual Adoration Centre Fr. Joseph Puthur 2014 0422-2525284 C/o Lourde's Forane church Sathy road, Gandhipuram Coimbatore – 641 012

B. Educational Institutions

119 a. Colleges No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

1 Saravanampatty Lisieux College of Fr. Thekkiniyeth Paul CMI 2008 0422-2666342 12 88 Education (Secretary) b. Higher Secondary Schools 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKD 1996 04254-263626 12 14 2 Chennimala Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 2011 04294-251033 13 29 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1978 0422-2316205 0 345 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 688 5 Somayampalayam Chavara Vidhya Bhavan Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 1986 0422-2423451 1355 1235 (CBE) 6 Saibabacolony Lisieux Fr. Philips Ponthekkan CMI 1972 0422-2440537 2700 0 (CBE) 7 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 162 0 K. INSTITUTIONS A. Ecclesiastical a. Minor Seminaries

No. Place Name Rector Estd Telephone Address

d. Perpetual Adoration Centre No. Place Name Rector Estd Telephone Address

B. Educational Institutions

119 a. Colleges No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

8 Erode Carmel Fr. Philips Panackal CMI 1982 0424-2400872 1419 747 9 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 0 182 10 Erode Nrimalamatha Sr. Suna SABS 2012 0424-2555778 15 12 11 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 1996 04254-226260 11 17 12 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 2008 04257-247287 39 44 13 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Annies FCC 2007 04324-227353 39 55 14 Kuniyamuthur Nirmala Matha Sr. Lisieux Maria SABS 1993 0422-2250324 110 201 15 Mettupalayam San Jose Sr. Tereseena FCC 2004 04254-222701 74 92 16 Palladam Infant Jesus Sr. Gracy FCC 2010 04255-253485 72 89 17 Periyanayakam Infant Jesus Sr. Little Flower CMC 1998 0422-2692669 5 6 120 palayam 18 Podannur Nirmalamatha Sr. Renjitha SABS 2009 0422-2413074 81 109 19 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Jees Maria CHF 1970 04259-237374 0 202 20 Pollachi Viswadheepthi Fr. Thomas Chalackal CMI 1977 04259-237150 367 231 21 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Fillcy CMC 1982 0422-2666607 0 199 22 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Teresitta CMC 1977 0421-2261167 36 229 23 Udumalpettu Lourdematha Sr. Eushma CMC 2006 04252-290639 26 45 24 Ukkadam Holy Family Sr. Jaicy Maria CHF 1993 0422-2260967 99 48

c. High Schools No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKD 1996 04254-263626 30 56 2 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 1985 04294-251033 40 37 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 466 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 800 5 Coimbatore Chavara Vidhya Bhavan Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 1986 0422-2423451 124 125

121 6 Saibabacolony (CBE) Lisieux Intern.school Fr. Philips Pontheckan CMI 2010 0422-2440537 185 55 7 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 218 0 8 Erode Carmel Intern.school Fr. Philips Panackal, CMI 2010 0424-2400872 130 107 9 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 17 523 10 Erode Nirmalamatha Sr. Suna, SABS 2000 0424-2555778 29 30 11 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 2006 04254-226260 25 25 12 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 1999 04257-247287 69 75 13 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Anice FCC 1983 04324-227353 106 116 14 Kuniyamuthur Nirmala Matha Sr. Lisieux Maria SABS 1993 0422-2250324 274 299 15 Mettupalayam San Jose Sr. Tereceena FCC 1979 04254-222701 131 117 16 Palladam Infant Jesus Sr. Gracy FCC 1993 04255-253485 119 161 17 Periyanaikam Infant Jesus Sr. Little Flower CMC 1998 0422-2692669 50 47 palayam No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

18 Podanur Nirmalamatha Sr. Renjitha SABS 2000 0422-2413074 110 135 19 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Jees Maria CHF 1970 04259-237374 97 208 20 Pollachi Viswadheepthi Fr. Thomas Chalackal CMI1977 0425-9237150 330 72 21 Sahayapuram St. Antony's Sr. Navya, CSM 2006 0424-2335558 190 186 22 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Fillcy CMC 1982 0422-2666607 123 283 23 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Teresitta CMC 1977 0421-2261707 175 296 24 Udumalpettu Lourde Matha Sr. Eushma CMC 2006 04252-290639 73 123 25 Ukkadam Holy Family Sr. Jaicy Maria CHF 1993 0422-2260967 114 92 26 Pollachi Carmel Jyothi CMI Public Fr. Thomas Chalackal, CMI2010 04259-237864 48 35 27 Saravanapatty Lisieux CMI Public school Fr. Paul Thekkinieth, CMI 2010 09489215714 210 121 122 28 Pollachi Arogyamatha Sr. Rose Ainickal, CHF 1979 04259-225330 06 15 (Mahalingapuram) d. Upper Primary Schools No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKD 1996 04254-263626 92 128 2 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 1985 04294-251033 73 72 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 663 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 743 5 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 348 0

No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

6 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 81 641 7 Erode Nirmalamatha Sr. Suna, SABS 2000 04242555778 76 60 8 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 2006 04254-226260 54 52 9 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 1999 04257-247287 157 140 10 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Anice FCC 1983 04324-227353 175 184 11 Kuniyamuthur Nirmala Matha Sr. Lisieux Maria SABS 1993 0422-2250324 304 279 12 Kuniyamuthur Nirmalamatha (ICSE) Sr. Jaya, SABS 2012 0422-2252030 86 73 123 13 Mettupalayam San Jose Sr. Tereceena FCC 1979 04254-222701 276 286 14 Moolakarai Nirmala Matha Sr. Suna Madiyappilly SABS 2000 0424-2555778 62 49 15 Palladam Infant Jesus Sr. Gracy FCC 1993 04255-253485 253 313 16 Palayamkottai St. Antony's Sr. Ruby Paul CSM 2006 9942141086 17 Periyanaikam Infant Jesus Sr. Little Flower CMC 1998 0422-2692669 62 71 palayam 18 Podanur Nirmalamatha Sr. Ranjitha SABS 2000 0422-2413074 317 291 19 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Jees Maria CHF 1970 04259-237374 185 248 20 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Fillcy CMC 1982 0422-2666607 220 424 21 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Teresitta CMC 1977 0421-2261707 271 459 22 Udumalpettu Lourde Matha Sr. Eushma CMC 2006 04252-290639 197 266 23 Ukkadam Holy Family Sr. Jaicy Maria CHF 1993 0422-2260967 174 143 24 Pollachi Arogyamatha Sr. Rose Ainickal, CHF 1979 04259-225330 71 87 (Mahalingapuram) c. Lower Primary Schools No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKD 1996 04254-263626 293 236 2 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 1985 04294-251033 129 151 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 1186 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 993 5 Coimbatore Chavara Vidhya Bhavan Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 1986 0422-2423451 506 463 6 Coimbatore Lisieux Fr. Philips Pontheckan CMI 1972 0422-2440537 1144 0 7 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 578 0 8 Erode Annai Mary Sr. Anitta FCC 1978 0424-2210197 295 263 9 Erode Carmel Fr. Xavier Elenjickal CMI 1982 0424-2400872 961 0 10 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 326 786 124 11 Erode Nirmalamatha Sr. Suna, SABS 2000 0424-2555778 155 140 12 Gandhipuram Mary Rani Sr. Ann Deepthi FCC 1969 0422-2529394 308 387 13 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 2006 04254-226260 85 90 14 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 1999 04257-247287 197 196 15 Karur Little Flower Fr. Jojan Kurichikunnel CST 2006 04324-291530 165 130 16 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Anice, FCC 1983 04324-227353 345 331 17 Kuniyamuthur Nirmala Matha Sr. Lisieux Maria SABS 1993 0422-2250324 387 411 18 Kuniyamuthur Nirmalamatha (ICSE) Sr. Jaya, SABS 2012 0422-2252030 79 71 19 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Rose Ainickal CHF 1979 04259-225330 206 227 (Mahalingapuram)

No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

20 Mettupalayam San Jose Sr. Tereseena FCC 1979 04254-222701 295 260 21 Moolakarai Nirmalamatha Sr. Suna SABS 2000 0424-255778 116 112 22 Palayamkottai St. Antony's Sr. Ruby Paul CSM 2006 9942141086 138 162 23 Palladam Infant Jesus Sr. Gracy FCC 1993 04255-253485 485 584 24 Periyanaikam Infant Jesus Sr. Little Flower CMC 1998 0422-2692669 152 131 palayam 25 Podanur Nirmalamatha Sr. Ranjitha SABS 2000 0422-2413074 338 312 125 26 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Jees Maria CHF 1970 04259-237374 285 400 27 Pollachi Viswadheepthi Fr. Thomas Chalackal CMI 1977 0425-9237150 206 113 28 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Fillcy CMC 1982 0422-2666607 373 685 29 Sulur Holy Family Sr. Lilly Anto, CHF 0422-2687640 29 19 30 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Teresitta CMC 1977 0421-2261707 595 735 31 Udumalpettu Lourde Matha Sr. Eushma CMC 2006 04252-290639 496 480 32 Ukkadam Holy Family Sr. Jaicy Maria CHF 1993 0422-2260967 364 292 f. Nurseries 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKC 1996 04254-263626 205 355 2 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 1985 04294-251033 55 55 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 432 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 455 c. Lower Primary Schools No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKD 1996 04254-263626 293 236 2 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 1985 04294-251033 129 151 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 1186 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 993 5 Coimbatore Chavara Vidhya Bhavan Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 1986 0422-2423451 506 463 6 Coimbatore Lisieux Fr. Philips Pontheckan CMI 1972 0422-2440537 1144 0 7 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 578 0 8 Erode Annai Mary Sr. Anitta FCC 1978 0424-2210197 295 263 9 Erode Carmel Fr. Xavier Elenjickal CMI 1982 0424-2400872 961 0 10 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 326 786 124 11 Erode Nirmalamatha Sr. Suna, SABS 2000 0424-2555778 155 140 12 Gandhipuram Mary Rani Sr. Ann Deepthi FCC 1969 0422-2529394 308 387 13 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 2006 04254-226260 85 90 14 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 1999 04257-247287 197 196 15 Karur Little Flower Fr. Jojan Kurichikunnel CST 2006 04324-291530 165 130 16 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Anice, FCC 1983 04324-227353 345 331 17 Kuniyamuthur Nirmala Matha Sr. Lisieux Maria SABS 1993 0422-2250324 387 411 18 Kuniyamuthur Nirmalamatha (ICSE) Sr. Jaya, SABS 2012 0422-2252030 79 71 19 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Rose Ainickal CHF 1979 04259-225330 206 227 (Mahalingapuram)

No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

20 Mettupalayam San Jose Sr. Tereseena FCC 1979 04254-222701 295 260 21 Moolakarai Nirmalamatha Sr. Suna SABS 2000 0424-255778 116 112 22 Palayamkottai St. Antony's Sr. Ruby Paul CSM 2006 9942141086 138 162 23 Palladam Infant Jesus Sr. Gracy FCC 1993 04255-253485 485 584 24 Periyanaikam Infant Jesus Sr. Little Flower CMC 1998 0422-2692669 152 131 palayam 25 Podanur Nirmalamatha Sr. Ranjitha SABS 2000 0422-2413074 338 312 125 26 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Jees Maria CHF 1970 04259-237374 285 400 27 Pollachi Viswadheepthi Fr. Thomas Chalackal CMI 1977 0425-9237150 206 113 28 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Fillcy CMC 1982 0422-2666607 373 685 29 Sulur Holy Family Sr. Lilly Anto, CHF 0422-2687640 29 19 30 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Teresitta CMC 1977 0421-2261707 595 735 31 Udumalpettu Lourde Matha Sr. Eushma CMC 2006 04252-290639 496 480 32 Ukkadam Holy Family Sr. Jaicy Maria CHF 1993 0422-2260967 364 292 f. Nurseries 1 Annur St. Mary's Sr. Sheeja Rose SKC 1996 04254-263626 205 355 2 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Latha Maria FCC 1985 04294-251033 55 55 3 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Celine FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 432 4 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Shalini CMC 1967 0422-2430190 0 455 No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 5 Coimbatore Chavara Vidhya Bhavan Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 1986 0422-2423451 130 117 6 Coimbatore Lisieux Fr. Philips PontheckanCMI 1972 0422-2440537 567 0 7 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 225 0 8 Erode Annai Mary Sr. Anitta FCC 1978 0424-2210197 150 133 9 Erode Carmel Fr. Xavier Elenjickal CMI 1982 0424-2400872 292 0 10 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 134 366 11 Erode Nirmalamatha Sr. suna 2000 0424-255578 52 65 12 Gandhipuram Mary Rani Sr. Ann Deepthi FCC 1969 0422-2529394 156 183 13 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 2006 04254-226260 32 26 14 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 1999 04257-247287 83 78

126 15 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Anice FCC 1983 04324-227353 116 99 16 Kaundampalayam St. Joseph Fr. Varghese Puthanangady 1998 0422-2523329 37 46 17 Kuniyamuthur Nirmala Matha Sr. Liseux Maria SABS 1993 0422-2250324 193 230 18 Kuniyamuthur Nirmalamatha (ICSE) Sr. Jaya, SABS 2012 0422-2252030 22 18 19 Mahalingapuram Arokiamatha Sr. Rose Ainickal CHF 1979 04259-225330 78 56 20 Mettupalayam St. Joseph Mrs. Marykutty Nelson 1991 04254-222707 193 151 21 Moolakarai Niramalamatha Sr. Suna Madiyappilly SABS 2000 0424-255778 74 71 22 Palayamkottai St. Antony's Sr. Navya CSM 2006 9942141086 61 59 23 Palladam Infant Jesus Sr. Gracy FCC 1993 04255-253485 193 218

No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 24 Periyanaikam Infant Jesus Sr. Little Flower CMC 1998 0422-2692669 101 95 palayam 25 Podanur Nirmalamatha Sr. Ranjitha SABS 2000 0422-2413074 190 165 26 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Jees Maria CHF 1970 04259-237374 117 133 27 Pollachi Viswadheepthi Fr. Thomas Chalackal CMI 1977 0425-9237150 98 54 28 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Fillcy CMC 1982 0422-2666607 166 233 29 Sulur Holy Family Sr. Lilly Anto CHF 2002 0422-2687640 27 24 127 30 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Teresitta CMC 1977 0421-2261707 231 287 31 Udumalpettu Lourde Matha Sr. Eushma CMC 2006 04252-290639 211 175 32 Ukkadam Holy Family Sr. Jaicy Maria CHF 1993 0422-2260967 156 116 g. Creches 1 Eorde Lourdematha Fr. Satheesh Kanjiraparambil 2003 0424-2292322 16 34 2 Mahalingapuram Aokiamatha Sr. Sila CHF 2004 04259-225330 17 22 3 Erode Nirmala Matha Sr. Suna SABS 2000 0424-2555778 10 9 4 Podannur St. Clotilda Mrs. Annie Poulose 2011 0422-2410972 38 35 5 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Maria John CHF 2010 04259-237274 10 8 h. Boarding Houses 1 Chennimalai Vimala Sr. Mary Raphael FCC 1985 0429-4251033 0 24 2 Coimbatore Alvernia Sr. Roseela FCC 1966 0422-2316205 0 60 3 Coimbatore Avila Sr. Athma CMC 1967 0422-2432443 0 No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls 5 Coimbatore Chavara Vidhya Bhavan Fr. Jacob Chungath CMI 1986 0422-2423451 130 117 6 Coimbatore Lisieux Fr. Philips PontheckanCMI 1972 0422-2440537 567 0 7 Coimbatore Trinity Mrs. Pandi Selvi 1993 0422-2312918 225 0 8 Erode Annai Mary Sr. Anitta FCC 1978 0424-2210197 150 133 9 Erode Carmel Fr. Xavier Elenjickal CMI 1982 0424-2400872 292 0 10 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Maria George FCC 1993 0424-2292872 134 366 11 Erode Nirmalamatha Sr. suna 2000 0424-255578 52 65 12 Gandhipuram Mary Rani Sr. Ann Deepthi FCC 1969 0422-2529394 156 183 13 Jadayampalayam St. Joseph Sr. Sheeja SAB 2006 04254-226260 32 26 14 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Cicy FCC 1999 04257-247287 83 78

4 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Jane FCC 1976 0424-2292872 0 45 5 Kangayam Mercy Sr. Vimal Jose FCC 1996 04257-247287 0 25 6 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Anna Clara FCC 1984 04324-227353 0 35 7 Moolakarai Nirmala Matha Sr. Augusta SABS 2000 0424-2555778 0 13 8 Palayamkottai St. Antony's Sr. Superior, CSM 2009 0424-2335559 0 11 9 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Shine Rose CHF 1970 04259-237444 0 50 10 Pollachi Viswadeepthi Fr.Joseph panackal CMI 1977 0425-9237150 11 Poomarket Amaithi Illam Sr. Lilly Rose 2000 0422-2550765 0 13 Kallarackal SABS 12 Saravanampatty Vimal jyothi Sr. Superior CMC 1984 0422-2666469

128 13 Sulur Holy Family Sr. Latha CHF 1999 0422-2687641 50 14 Tirupur Little Flower Sr. Superior CMC 1987 0421-2261167 I. Technical Training Centres 1 Coimbatore Nazarath Tailoring Centre Sr.Paduva CSC 1992 0422-2422696 0 22 2 Karamadai Good Shepherd Sr. Anila Mathew FCC 1995 04254-272029 0 20 Garment Unit 3 Karamadai Good Shepherd Sr. Anila Mathew FCC 1980 04254-272029 0 65 Tailoring Centre 4 Karamadai Good Shepherd Sr. Anila Mathew FCC 2006 04254-272029 0 30 Computer Centre

No. Place Name Principal Estd Telephone Boys Girls

5 Kumarapuram Little Flower Book Binding Sr. Rose Joice FCC 1995 04254-222798 0 8 6 Valparai Karunya Tailoring Sr. Daisy Maria FCC 2006 04253-222036 0 35 j. Evangelization centres: 1. Direct: Kavundampalayam Fr. Poly Payyappilly, CMI 1991 0422-2446170 Preshita Nilayam 2. Indirect: Coimbatore Divyodaya Fr. Antony Kalliath, CMI 1983 0422-2300966 3. Health 129 a. Dispesaries & Hospitals No. Place Name Director Estd Telephone Men Women 1 Pollachi Preshitha Trust Hospital Fr. Varghese Kokkadan, 1981 0425-2258429 /Academy CMI 2 Akkaraikoduvery Assisi Sr. Jaya Francis ASMI 1955 04295-264250 3 Anagoor Preshitha Rural Fr. Seby Vellanikaran CMI 1991 04252-258429 4 Erode Christu Jyothi Sr. Achillus FCC 1989 0424-2292329 5 Saravanampatty Vimal Jyothi Sr. Mithra CMC (Administrator) 1984 0422-2666469 4. Charitable Institutions a. Charitable societies: 1 Tirupur Santhom Creations Fr. Joseph Alappadan 2010 08754044156 No. 161/410 H Bharathi Nagar 0421 2255937 West, Gobald Mill Bus Stop, Anuparpalayam ( PO), Tirupur- 641 652 No. Place Name Director Estd Telephone Men Women 2 Karamadai Deepthi Center Fr. Jose Kannumkuzhi 08122951921 Therampalayam Fr. Jinoj Palathadathil C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, (Asst. Director) Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Coimbatore-641 045 3. Avinashi Assissi Garments, Sr. Vineetha ASMI 1994 04296-302302 a. Counselling & Rehabilitation Centres 1 Avinashi Assisi Sr. Vineetha ASMI 1994 04296-302302 2 Ettimada Assisi Snehalaya Fr.Christy Kallupalathingal 2005 0422-265694 OFM Conv 3. Kavundampalayam Karunai Illam Fr. Seby Vellanikaran, CMI 2010 0422-2448839 30 b. Homes for the Mentally Challenged 130 1 Chennimalai Udayam Fr. Jose Kannampilly CMI 2003 04294-253219 40 2 Karur St. Antony's Sr. Margaret FCC 2006 04324-281490 48 25 c. Homes for the Aged 1 Coimbatore St. Thomas Home Sr. Philo Pavana FCC 1973 0422-2318967 0 40 2 Karamadai Karunai Illam Sr. Rose Leema FCC 1999 04254-275463 0 65 3 Kaundampalayam Karunai Illam Fr. Winson Moyalan CMI 2010 0422-2448839 4 Podanur St. Joseph Sr. Sicy CSS 1968 0422-2413298 45 75 5 Selvapuram Zion Illam Bro. Cleetus Chittilappilly 2007 0422-2902968 20 MMB

d. Homes for the Physically Challenged No. Place Name Director Estd Telephone Men Women 1 Erode Assisi Bhavan Sr. Rincy FCC 1984 0424-2292872 0 16 2. Periyanaickam Infant Jesus CS for palayam hearing impaired Sr. Jees Mary CMC 1984 0422-2695675 26 37 e. Orphanages & Bala Bhavans 1 Chennimalai Udayam Fr. Jose Kannampilly CMI 2005 04294-253219 2 Coimbatore Nazarath Bhavan Sr. Paduva CSC 2001 0422-2422696 134 3 Karamadai Clare Bhavan Sr. Lilly Maria FCC 1990 04254-272231 0 30 131 4 Kuniamuthur Karunai Illam Sr. Kochuthresia SABS 2006 0422-2250441 0 12 5 Pollachi Arokiamatha Sr. Maria John CHF 2010 0 3 5. Media a. Media Centres No. Place Name Director Estd Telephone Managed By 1 Pollachi Preshitha Fr. Paul Parayil CMI 1998 04259-236983 CMI 6. Social a. Welfare Centres 1 Avinashi Assisi Sr. Vineetha ASMI 1994 04296-275223 ASMI 2 Coimbatore CBE Dvpt Society Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil 1992 0422-2317366 Parish 3 Karamadai Good Shepherd Sr. Anila Mathew FCC 1977 04254-272231 FCC 4 Pollachi Preshitha Service Society Fr. Varghese Kokkadan CMI 1981 04259-236983 CMI 5 Ramanathapuram Santhom Social Service Fr. George Kunnathuparambil 2012 09843580300 Catholic Bishop's House C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy Road, CBE-641 045 L. ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS & MOVEMENTS 7. Holy Childhood Director : Fr. Prinson Manjaly 1. Altar Boys' Association C/o St. Thomas' church , Sulur Aero, Director : Fr. Joseph (Tomy) Punnathanathu Kadambadi, P.O. Kangeyampalayam, C/o St. Mary's Minor seminary Coimbatore – 641 401 Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur Mob : 09488470562 Pollachi – 642 005, Coimbatore Animator : Mob : 09629182058 Animator : Sr. Soona Maria, SABS (Tel. 0422-2251632) 8. Vocation Commission Director : Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 2. Cherupushpa Mission League C/o St. Mary's Minor seminary Director : Fr. Bijo Palayil Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur C/o St. Alphonsa church, Palladam Pollachi – 642 005, Coimbatore Perumpali, Sukkumpalayam, Tirupur- 641662 Mob : 09447618382 Mob : 08903219668 Secretary : Sr. Anjaly, CMC Asst. Director : Fr. Alexander Chundatt, O'Carm. C/o Avila convent, Venkitapuram Mob. : 09447189562 Coimbatore – 641 025 Animator : Sr. Grace Paul, FCC (Tel. 04254-222801) (Tel. 0422-2430190) 3. Eparchial Liturgical Commission 9. Pithrusangam Convenor&Secretary : Fr. Joseph Puthur Director : Fr. Jose Mundackal C/o Lourde's Forane church C/o Infant Jesus' church Sathy road, Gandipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 Edayapalayam, 5/223, A2, K.N.G. Pudur, Mob. : 09442629603 Coimbatore – 641 108 4. Priests' Welfare Fund Mob : 09495019373 President : Mgr. George Narikuzhi Asst. Director : Fr. Denny Mandapathil, VC C/o St. Joseph's Matri. Higher Sec. School, Mob. : 09487808794 Jadayampalayam, Nalroad, Karamadai pirivu, 10. Syro-Malabar Mathruvedi Mettupalayam- 641 302, Coimbatore Director : Fr. Thomas Kavungal Mob : 09790100174 C/o St. Paul's church, Mahalingapuram 5. Charismatic Movement Pollachi – 642 002, Coimbatore Director : Fr. Joseph Puthur, C/o Lourde's Forane Church Mob : 09443937675 Sathy road, Gandipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 Asst. Director : Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV Mob. : 09442629603 Mob. : 09597114423 Coordinator : Mr. E.R. George (Mob. 09442161222) Animator : Sr. Soona, CMC (Mob. 09585176828) 6. Co-Ordination Committee 11. Catholic Youth Movement (CYM) Chairman : Mgr. Narikuzhi George Director : Fr. Jaison Pulikottil C/o St. Joseph's Matri. Higher Sec. School, C/o O.L. of Mount Carmel Church, Jadayampalayam, Nalroad, Karamadai pirivu, Andipalayam Road, Tirupur – 641 687 Mettupalayam- 641 302, Coimbatore Mob. : 09944229373 Mob : 09790100174 132 133 L. ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS & MOVEMENTS 7. Holy Childhood Director : Fr. Prinson Manjaly 1. Altar Boys' Association C/o St. Thomas' church , Sulur Aero, Director : Fr. Joseph (Tomy) Punnathanathu Kadambadi, P.O. Kangeyampalayam, C/o St. Mary's Minor seminary Coimbatore – 641 401 Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur Mob : 09488470562 Pollachi – 642 005, Coimbatore Animator : Mob : 09629182058 Animator : Sr. Soona Maria, SABS (Tel. 0422-2251632) 8. Vocation Commission Director : Fr. Joy Chittilappilly 2. Cherupushpa Mission League C/o St. Mary's Minor seminary Director : Fr. Bijo Palayil Vadakkukad, M.G. Pudur C/o St. Alphonsa church, Palladam Pollachi – 642 005, Coimbatore Perumpali, Sukkumpalayam, Tirupur- 641662 Mob : 09447618382 Mob : 08903219668 Secretary : Sr. Anjaly, CMC Asst. Director : Fr. Alexander Chundatt, O'Carm. C/o Avila convent, Venkitapuram Mob. : 09447189562 Coimbatore – 641 025 Animator : Sr. Grace Paul, FCC (Tel. 04254-222801) (Tel. 0422-2430190) 3. Eparchial Liturgical Commission 9. Pithrusangam Convenor&Secretary : Fr. Joseph Puthur Director : Fr. Jose Mundackal C/o Lourde's Forane church C/o Infant Jesus' church Sathy road, Gandipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 Edayapalayam, 5/223, A2, K.N.G. Pudur, Mob. : 09442629603 Coimbatore – 641 108 4. Priests' Welfare Fund Mob : 09495019373 President : Mgr. George Narikuzhi Asst. Director : Fr. Denny Mandapathil, VC C/o St. Joseph's Matri. Higher Sec. School, Mob. : 09487808794 Jadayampalayam, Nalroad, Karamadai pirivu, 10. Syro-Malabar Mathruvedi Mettupalayam- 641 302, Coimbatore Director : Fr. Thomas Kavungal Mob : 09790100174 C/o St. Paul's church, Mahalingapuram 5. Charismatic Movement Pollachi – 642 002, Coimbatore Director : Fr. Joseph Puthur, C/o Lourde's Forane Church Mob : 09443937675 Sathy road, Gandipuram, Coimbatore – 641 012 Asst. Director : Fr. Vibin Kollannur, SDV Mob. : 09442629603 Mob. : 09597114423 Coordinator : Mr. E.R. George (Mob. 09442161222) Animator : Sr. Soona, CMC (Mob. 09585176828) 6. Co-Ordination Committee 11. Catholic Youth Movement (CYM) Chairman : Mgr. Narikuzhi George Director : Fr. Jaison Pulikottil C/o St. Joseph's Matri. Higher Sec. School, C/o O.L. of Mount Carmel Church, Jadayampalayam, Nalroad, Karamadai pirivu, Andipalayam Road, Tirupur – 641 687 Mettupalayam- 641 302, Coimbatore Mob. : 09944229373 Mob : 09790100174 132 133 Asst. Director : Fr. Sinto Vaidyakaran, CMI Mob. : 09048126243 Animators : Sr. Mary Angel FCC (Tel. 0422 - 2314109)

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Mob. : 08124000281 Coimbatore Secretary : Sr. Sudeepa, CMC the

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General Coordinator: Dr. George Zacharia Eparchial Day & Releasing of the Logo st Starting Formation of Coimbatore Forane Inauguration of the Eparchy Palghat Inauguration of Coimbatore Region and Formation 3 Foranes Erection of the Eparchy Palghat Episcopal Ordination of Msgr Erection of the Eparchy Ramanathapuram Inauguration of the Eparchy Ramanathapuram & Inauguration of the 1 1 (Chief Guest : Mar Inauguration & Blessing of Eparchial Catechetical Centre (Gandhipuram) & Inauguration of the 2 Blessing of the Mob. : 09894759956 Blessing & Inauguration of “Santhom Creations”, Blessing Foundation Stone for the Eparchial Minor Seminary (H. E. Mar Jacob Manathodath)

134 135 Asst. Director : Fr. Sinto Vaidyakaran, CMI Mob. : 09048126243 Animators : Sr. Mary Angel FCC (Tel. 0422 - 2314109)

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Mob. : 08903211951 Y Secretary : Sr. Nirmala, CHF OR C/o Holy Family convent, Bye-Pass road

Ukkadam, Coimbatore – 641 001 Anthem

15. Medical Fraternity Mission Director : Fr. Johnson Veeppattuparambil Pastoral Council Pastoral Council st C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trichy road nd Andrews Animation Centre (Ukkadam) (T

Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore – 641 045 M. SNIPPETS FROM Arokiamatha Chapel, Pollachi

Mob. : 08124000281 Coimbatore Secretary : Sr. Sudeepa, CMC the

C/o Carmel convent of Saravanampatty – 641 035, Coimbatore

134 135 Inauguration of 'St Mary's Minor Seminary', at Temporary building at Edayapalayam 12th June 2011 Releasing of the 1st Diocesan Directory (Mar Bosco Puthur) 03rd July 2011 Inauguration of the Mission Year 10th Sept. 2011 Inauguration of the Diocesan Website 10th Sept. 2011 Consecration of the Karunyamatha church, Karunya Nagar (Perur) 08th Dec. 2011 Erection the Parish, Udumalpet 07th Jan. 2012 Starting of the Dharapuram Mission 04th March 2012 Blessing of the Presbytery, Karamadai 06th May 2012 The Pastoral visit of the Major Archbishop

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136 Mar George Cardinal Alencherry 6 -8 July 2012 Blessing of the foundation stones for Bishop's House & Pastoral Centre by the Major Archbishop 8th July 2012 Erection of the Parish, Sulur Aero 15th July 2012 Inauguration of the Eparchial Santhom Social Service Society (SSSS) 18th Aug. 2012 Laying Foundation Stone for the Minor Seminary at Kozhinjampara 18th Jan 2013 Consecration of the Good Shepherd Church, Karamadai 20th Jan 2013 Starting of Vadavally Mission 10th Feb 2013

Starting of Ettimada Mission 17th Feb, 2013 Starting of St. Alphonsa Mission, Edayapalayam, (Mettupalayam) 3rd March 2013 Starting of Holy Family Mission Centre (Athipalayam Pirivu, Ganapathy, Gandhipuram) 11th Aug 2013 Starting of Sowripalayam Mission 20th Oct 2013 Consecration of St. Jude's church, Dharapuram 21st Dec 2013 Shifting of the Minor Seminary to the new building in Vadakkukadu (Pollachi) 06th Jan 2014

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st 137 Consecration of St. Alphonsa church, Palladam 1 Feb 2014 Starting of the Holy Mass at Peelamedu (Sitra) 2nd Feb 2014 Blessing of Presbytery, Dharapuram 23rd Feb 2014 Blessing of the Perpetual Adoration Centre at Lourde Forane church, Gandhipuram 8th Dec 2014 Laying foundation stone for Mother Theresa Peace Home, Tirupur 11th April 2015 Laying foundation stone for the new parish church, Kuniamuthur 25th April 2015 Eparchial Samarpithasangamam in connection with the Year of the Consecrated (30th Nov. 2014-2nd Feb. 2016) 14th June 2015 \º¿ 123/15-C2 AhkcØn¬ ]≈nbnse apJyXncp\mfns‚ A\p-hm-Z-Øn- 03-07-2015N. \p≈ At]£bpw {]Xn\n[ntbmKaps≠¶n¬ tbmKmw-K-ß- fpsS enÃpw ImcymebØn¬ ka¿∏n®v AwKoImcw hmßWw. hm¿jnI sXc´v Ct‚W¬ HmUn‰nßn\pw Nm¿tÚv F°u≠‚v HmUn‰nßn\pw tijw ]≈ntbmKØn¬ 1.cq]XmImcymebw ]mkm°nbn´mbncn°Ww AwKoImcØn\v cq]Xm Imcym-e-b- cq]XmImcymebØn¬ ka¿∏n°s∏Sp∂ At]£Iƒ cq]Xm Øn¬ ka¿∏nt°≠Xv. CSh- I- I- f- ps- Sbpw anj≥ tI{µß- f- p- At]£m t^mdØn¬ ]I¿∏v klnXamWv \¬tI≠Xv. ]I¬ sSbpw sXc´p sIm≠ph- c- pt- ºmƒ hnImc- nb- ®- \pw Nm¿s÷mg- n- 10 aWn apX¬ D®Ign™v 3 aWnhscbmWv Imcymeb kabw. bp∂ ssI°mc- ∑mcpw hcW- w. cq]X ˛ CShI ÿm]\ßfpsSbpw Hmim\ RmbdmgvN apX¬ ]pXpRmbdmgvNhscbpw Unkw_¿ kwLS- \- I- f- ps- Sbpw sXc´pIfpw C∏d™ coXnbn¬ _‘s∏´ 21 apX¬ P\phcn 06 hscbpw F√m ISap≈ Znhkßfnepw kanXnIfn¬ ]m m°nbXn\p tijamWv AwKoImcØn\v sshZnIcpsS hm¿jnI˛amk[ym\ (amkØnse BZysØ cq]Xm ImcymebØn¬ ka¿∏nt°≠Xv. ÿm]-\-ß-fpsS/ sNm∆mgvN) Znhkßfnepw ImcymebØn\v Ah[nbmbncn°pw. kwL-S-\-I-fpsS Ub-d-IvSdpw IΩn‰n `mc-hm-ln-Ifpw Hcp-an-®p-h- CXn¬ hyXymkaps≠¶n¬ _p≈‰n≥ hgn Adnbn°pw. c-Ww. Rm≥ ImcymebØn¬ C√mØ Znhkßfn¬ AXymhiyap≈ ]≈nIfpsS / ÿm]\ßfpsS \n¿±njvT t^mdØn¬ C\ At]£Iƒ am{Xsa kzoIcn°s∏SpIbp≈q. ImcymebØn¬ hnhcßf\pkcn®v FgpXpIbpw AXv sXc´p]pkvXI Øn¬ \n∂p≈ adp]SnIƒ°pw A\phmZßƒ°pw Fs‚ ssIsøm∏n ]I¿ØpIbpw thWw. sXc´v sIm≠phcptºmƒ ]≈n / s√¶n¬Øs∂bpw hnImcn P\dmfns‚tbm (kn≥sN√qkv) ÿm]\\mƒhgn, t]tcSv, ]≈nbnse `‡kwLS \IfpsS Nm≥kedpsStbm sshkv Nm≥kedpsStbm H∏pw Imcymeb IW°pIƒ (_‘s∏´ kwLS\IfpsS \nba]camb kan-Xn- ap{Zbpaps≠¶n¬ Ah Fs‚ adp]Sn AYhm A\phmZw F∂ bn¬ ]m m°nbXn\ptijw) F∂nhIqSn sIm≠phcWw. \nebn¬ kzoIcn°s∏SWw. km[mcW NnehpIƒ° v ]pdtabp≈ ]≈n / ÿm]\/ kwLS- \m Nne-hp-Iƒ ImcymebØns‚ ap≥ Iqńbp≈ A\paXntbmSpIqSn- kz¥w CShI hnImcnbpsS / anj≥ sk‚¿ C≥Nm¿÷ns‚ / bmW v sNtø≠X.v ]≈n / ÿm]\ sXc´pIƒ sIm≠ph- c- p∂- t- Xm- ÿm]\ UbdŒdpsS / k\ymk `h\ Itπms‚ km£yhpw sSm∏w A\p_‘ÿm]\ßfpsSbpw (kvIqfpIƒ, dnt∏m¿´pw ImcymebØnte°v ka¿∏n°s∏Sp∂ Hmtcm t\gvkdnIƒ, a‰p ÿm]-\-ßƒ F∂nh) sXc´pIfpw At]£bnepw D≠mIWw. A{]I- mc- s- amcp km£yhpw dnt∏m¿´pw AwKoImcØn\mbn Imcym-e-b-Øn¬ ka¿∏n°Ww. C√mØ At]£Iƒ Hcp ImcW- h- i- mepw kzoIcn°p∂X√. F∂m¬ hnImcnsb / ÿm]\ UbdŒsd / k\ymk`h\ 3.knhn¬ tImSXnIfntebpw HmôkpIfntebpw Itπms\am{Xw kw_‘n°p∂ At]£bmsW¶n¬ Cu hyhlmcßƒ \n_‘\ _m[Ia√. cq]Xm ImcymebØns‚ ap≥Iqńbp≈ A\paXnbn√msX 2.Xncp\mƒ, ]≈n sXc´v (hm¿jnI hchv Nnehv IW°v), sshZnIsctbm k\ykvXsctbm ]≈n, k\ymk`h\w, kvIqƒ, ssI°mc∑mcpsS \nba\w Bip]{Xn apXemb ÿm]\ßfpsS \S-Øn-∏p-Im-sctbm knhn¬ tImSXnIfnsem k¿°m¿ HmôkpIfnsem {]XnItfm cq]Xbnse ]≈nIƒ hm¿jnI sXc´v ka¿∏n°p∂ km£nItfm B°m≥ ]mSn√. A{]Imcw Xs∂ cq]Xm 138 139 \º¿ 123/15-C2 AhkcØn¬ ]≈nbnse apJyXncp\mfns‚ A\p-hm-Z-Øn- 03-07-2015N. \p≈ At]£bpw {]Xn\n[ntbmKaps≠¶n¬ tbmKmw-K-ß- fpsS enÃpw ImcymebØn¬ ka¿∏n®v AwKoImcw hmßWw. hm¿jnI sXc´v Ct‚W¬ HmUn‰nßn\pw Nm¿tÚv F°u≠‚v HmUn‰nßn\pw tijw ]≈ntbmKØn¬ 1.cq]XmImcymebw ]mkm°nbn´mbncn°Ww AwKoImcØn\v cq]Xm Imcym-e-b- cq]XmImcymebØn¬ ka¿∏n°s∏Sp∂ At]£Iƒ cq]Xm Øn¬ ka¿∏nt°≠Xv. CSh- I- I- f- ps- Sbpw anj≥ tI{µß- f- p- At]£m t^mdØn¬ ]I¿∏v klnXamWv \¬tI≠Xv. ]I¬ sSbpw sXc´p sIm≠ph- c- pt- ºmƒ hnImc- nb- ®- \pw Nm¿s÷mg- n- 10 aWn apX¬ D®Ign™v 3 aWnhscbmWv Imcymeb kabw. bp∂ ssI°mc- ∑mcpw hcW- w. cq]X ˛ CShI ÿm]\ßfpsSbpw Hmim\ RmbdmgvN apX¬ ]pXpRmbdmgvNhscbpw Unkw_¿ kwLS- \- I- f- ps- Sbpw sXc´pIfpw C∏d™ coXnbn¬ _‘s∏´ 21 apX¬ P\phcn 06 hscbpw F√m ISap≈ Znhkßfnepw kanXnIfn¬ ]m m°nbXn\p tijamWv AwKoImcØn\v sshZnIcpsS hm¿jnI˛amk[ym\ (amkØnse BZysØ cq]Xm ImcymebØn¬ ka¿∏nt°≠Xv. ÿm]-\-ß-fpsS/ sNm∆mgvN) Znhkßfnepw ImcymebØn\v Ah[nbmbncn°pw. kwL-S-\-I-fpsS Ub-d-IvSdpw IΩn‰n `mc-hm-ln-Ifpw Hcp-an-®p-h- CXn¬ hyXymkaps≠¶n¬ _p≈‰n≥ hgn Adnbn°pw. c-Ww. Rm≥ ImcymebØn¬ C√mØ Znhkßfn¬ AXymhiyap≈ ]≈nIfpsS / ÿm]\ßfpsS \n¿±njvT t^mdØn¬ C\ At]£Iƒ am{Xsa kzoIcn°s∏SpIbp≈q. ImcymebØn¬ hnhcßf\pkcn®v FgpXpIbpw AXv sXc´p]pkvXI Øn¬ \n∂p≈ adp]SnIƒ°pw A\phmZßƒ°pw Fs‚ ssIsøm∏n ]I¿ØpIbpw thWw. sXc´v sIm≠phcptºmƒ ]≈n / s√¶n¬Øs∂bpw hnImcn P\dmfns‚tbm (kn≥sN√qkv) ÿm]\\mƒhgn, t]tcSv, ]≈nbnse `‡kwLS \IfpsS Nm≥kedpsStbm sshkv Nm≥kedpsStbm H∏pw Imcymeb IW°pIƒ (_‘s∏´ kwLS\IfpsS \nba]camb kan-Xn- ap{Zbpaps≠¶n¬ Ah Fs‚ adp]Sn AYhm A\phmZw F∂ bn¬ ]m m°nbXn\ptijw) F∂nhIqSn sIm≠phcWw. \nebn¬ kzoIcn°s∏SWw. km[mcW NnehpIƒ° v ]pdtabp≈ ]≈n / ÿm]\/ kwLS- \m Nne-hp-Iƒ ImcymebØns‚ ap≥ Iqńbp≈ A\paXntbmSpIqSn- kz¥w CShI hnImcnbpsS / anj≥ sk‚¿ C≥Nm¿÷ns‚ / bmW v sNtø≠X.v ]≈n / ÿm]\ sXc´pIƒ sIm≠ph- c- p∂- t- Xm- ÿm]\ UbdŒdpsS / k\ymk `h\ Itπms‚ km£yhpw sSm∏w A\p_‘ÿm]\ßfpsSbpw (kvIqfpIƒ, dnt∏m¿´pw ImcymebØnte°v ka¿∏n°s∏Sp∂ Hmtcm t\gvkdnIƒ, a‰p ÿm]-\-ßƒ F∂nh) sXc´pIfpw At]£bnepw D≠mIWw. A{]I- mc- s- amcp km£yhpw dnt∏m¿´pw AwKoImcØn\mbn Imcym-e-b-Øn¬ ka¿∏n°Ww. C√mØ At]£Iƒ Hcp ImcW- h- i- mepw kzoIcn°p∂X√. F∂m¬ hnImcnsb / ÿm]\ UbdŒsd / k\ymk`h\ 3.knhn¬ tImSXnIfntebpw HmôkpIfntebpw Itπms\am{Xw kw_‘n°p∂ At]£bmsW¶n¬ Cu hyhlmcßƒ \n_‘\ _m[Ia√. cq]Xm ImcymebØns‚ ap≥Iqńbp≈ A\paXnbn√msX 2.Xncp\mƒ, ]≈n sXc´v (hm¿jnI hchv Nnehv IW°v), sshZnIsctbm k\ykvXsctbm ]≈n, k\ymk`h\w, kvIqƒ, ssI°mc∑mcpsS \nba\w Bip]{Xn apXemb ÿm]\ßfpsS \S-Øn-∏p-Im-sctbm knhn¬ tImSXnIfnsem k¿°m¿ HmôkpIfnsem {]XnItfm cq]Xbnse ]≈nIƒ hm¿jnI sXc´v ka¿∏n°p∂ km£nItfm B°m≥ ]mSn√. A{]Imcw Xs∂ cq]Xm 138 139 sshZnI¿ kz¥w ImcyØn¬ t]mepw B¿s°¶nepw cq]Xm ImcymebØnte°v Ab°Ww. FXncmbn tIkv sImSp°pItbm ]cmXn \¬IpItbm \S-]-Sn- 7.s^mtdm\ hnImcnamcpsS ]≈n kµ¿i\w Iƒ kzoIcn°pItbm km£nbmIpItbm sNøp∂Xn\p apºpw s^mtdm\ hnImcnam¿ h¿jØnsemcn°se¶nepw Xs‚ cq]XmImcymebØns‚ ap≥Iqńbp≈ AwKoImcw s^mtdm\bnse ]≈nIƒ kµ¿in°pIbpw ]≈nbpsS AXy¥mt]£nXamWv. ta¬∏d™ \n_‘\Iƒ ]men- \nPÿnXnbpw ka{K]ptcmKXn°p≈ \n¿t±ißfpw °mØh¿s°Xnsc k`m]camb \S]SnIƒ kzoIc- n°- p∂- X- mW- .v Dƒs°m≈n®psIm≠p≈ dnt∏m¿´pIƒ hm¿jnI 4.cq]X ˛ CShI acmaØpIƒ sXcńt\msSm∏w cq]XmImcymebØnte°v ka¿∏n°pIbpw cq]Xbnse ]≈nIfnepw ]≈n-˛cq-]XhI ÿm]\ßfnepw thWw. {]tXyI acmaØpIƒ \SØp∂Xn\papºv (AXmbXv 2,00,000/˛ cq]bn¬ IqSpX¬ Nnehp hcp∂Xv) πm\pw FÃnta‰pw cq]-Xm- cq]XmImcymebØnte°v At]£Ifb°m\p≈ Im-cym-e-bØn¬ ka¿∏n®v AwKoImcw hmßnbncn°Ww. ta¬hnemkw: A{]Imcw AwKoImcw In´msX ]Wn XpSßm≥ ]mSn√. acm- aØ v ]q¿Ønbmbn Ignbp∂Xpw thKØn¬ AØcw t{]mPI- Sv ns‚ Eparchial Curia, hchp Nnehp IW°pIƒ {]tXyIw sXc´m°n _‘s∏´ kanXnbn¬ C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, ]m m°nbXn\ptijw AwKoImcØn\v cq]XmImcymebØn¬ Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, ka¿∏n°pIbpw thWw. Coimbatore ñ 641 045, TN 5.dnt∏m¿´pIƒ cq]Xbn¬s∏´ F√m hnImcnamcpw / ÿm]\ UbdŒ¿amcpw _‘s∏´ ]≈nbpsS / ÿm]\Øns‚ \nP-ÿn-Xn-sb-∏-‰n- bp≈ dnt∏m¿´pw A`nhr≤n°p th≠nbp≈ \n¿t±ißfpw hm¿jnI sXcńt\msSm∏w Xtc≠XmWv. Hmtcm h¿jhpw am¿ t]mƒ Be∏m´v ]≈nbn¬ \n∂pw ÿm]\Øn¬ \n∂pw sNøp∂ Poh-Im- cma\mY]pcw cq]Xm sa{Xm≥ cpWy {]h¿Ø\ßfpsS hchpNnehp IW°pIfpw CtXm- cq]XmImcymebw sSm∏w ka¿∏n°Ww. C/o tlmfn {Sn\n‰n IØo{U¬ {Sn®n tdmUv, cma\mY]pcw, 6.hnImcnamcpsS / UbdŒ¿amcpsS ÿew am‰w tImbºØq¿-˛ 641 045 3˛-7-˛2015 hnImcnam¿ / ÿm]\ UbdŒ¿am¿ ÿew amdnt]mIptºmƒ ImcymebØn¬ \n∂v \n›bn°s∏Sp∂ sshZnI≥hgn hnImcnbpsS / UbdŒdpsS Nm¿÷v ]pXnb hnImcnsb / UbdŒsd Gev]n®v, AXn\mbp≈ t^mdw ]qcn∏n®v ]gb hnImcnbpw / UbdŒdpw ]pXnb hnImcnbpw / UbdŒdpw, Nm¿÷v hmßn Gev]n-°p∂ sshZnI\pw H∏n´v Hcp tIm∏n

140 141 sshZnI¿ kz¥w ImcyØn¬ t]mepw B¿s°¶nepw cq]Xm ImcymebØnte°v Ab°Ww. FXncmbn tIkv sImSp°pItbm ]cmXn \¬IpItbm \S-]-Sn- 7.s^mtdm\ hnImcnamcpsS ]≈n kµ¿i\w Iƒ kzoIcn°pItbm km£nbmIpItbm sNøp∂Xn\p apºpw s^mtdm\ hnImcnam¿ h¿jØnsemcn°se¶nepw Xs‚ cq]XmImcymebØns‚ ap≥Iqńbp≈ AwKoImcw s^mtdm\bnse ]≈nIƒ kµ¿in°pIbpw ]≈nbpsS AXy¥mt]£nXamWv. ta¬∏d™ \n_‘\Iƒ ]men- \nPÿnXnbpw ka{K]ptcmKXn°p≈ \n¿t±ißfpw °mØh¿s°Xnsc k`m]camb \S]SnIƒ kzoIc- n°- p∂- X- mW- .v Dƒs°m≈n®psIm≠p≈ dnt∏m¿´pIƒ hm¿jnI 4.cq]X ˛ CShI acmaØpIƒ sXcńt\msSm∏w cq]XmImcymebØnte°v ka¿∏n°pIbpw cq]Xbnse ]≈nIfnepw ]≈n-˛cq-]XhI ÿm]\ßfnepw thWw. {]tXyI acmaØpIƒ \SØp∂Xn\papºv (AXmbXv 2,00,000/˛ cq]bn¬ IqSpX¬ Nnehp hcp∂Xv) πm\pw FÃnta‰pw cq]-Xm- cq]XmImcymebØnte°v At]£Ifb°m\p≈ Im-cym-e-bØn¬ ka¿∏n®v AwKoImcw hmßnbncn°Ww. ta¬hnemkw: A{]Imcw AwKoImcw In´msX ]Wn XpSßm≥ ]mSn√. acm- aØ v ]q¿Ønbmbn Ignbp∂Xpw thKØn¬ AØcw t{]mPI- Sv ns‚ Eparchial Curia, hchp Nnehp IW°pIƒ {]tXyIw sXc´m°n _‘s∏´ kanXnbn¬ C/o Holy Trinity Cathedral, ]m m°nbXn\ptijw AwKoImcØn\v cq]XmImcymebØn¬ Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram, ka¿∏n°pIbpw thWw. Coimbatore ñ 641 045, TN 5.dnt∏m¿´pIƒ cq]Xbn¬s∏´ F√m hnImcnamcpw / ÿm]\ UbdŒ¿amcpw _‘s∏´ ]≈nbpsS / ÿm]\Øns‚ \nP-ÿn-Xn-sb-∏-‰n- bp≈ dnt∏m¿´pw A`nhr≤n°p th≠nbp≈ \n¿t±ißfpw hm¿jnI sXcńt\msSm∏w Xtc≠XmWv. Hmtcm h¿jhpw am¿ t]mƒ Be∏m´v ]≈nbn¬ \n∂pw ÿm]\Øn¬ \n∂pw sNøp∂ Poh-Im- cma\mY]pcw cq]Xm sa{Xm≥ cpWy {]h¿Ø\ßfpsS hchpNnehp IW°pIfpw CtXm- cq]XmImcymebw sSm∏w ka¿∏n°Ww. C/o tlmfn {Sn\n‰n IØo{U¬ {Sn®n tdmUv, cma\mY]pcw, 6.hnImcnamcpsS / UbdŒ¿amcpsS ÿew am‰w tImbºØq¿-˛ 641 045 3˛-7-˛2015 hnImcnam¿ / ÿm]\ UbdŒ¿am¿ ÿew amdnt]mIptºmƒ ImcymebØn¬ \n∂v \n›bn°s∏Sp∂ sshZnI≥hgn hnImcnbpsS / UbdŒdpsS Nm¿÷v ]pXnb hnImcnsb / UbdŒsd Gev]n®v, AXn\mbp≈ t^mdw ]qcn∏n®v ]gb hnImcnbpw / UbdŒdpw ]pXnb hnImcnbpw / UbdŒdpw, Nm¿÷v hmßn Gev]n-°p∂ sshZnI\pw H∏n´v Hcp tIm∏n

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School (Diocese) 04254-226260 Zion Illam MMB 0422-2902968, Deepthi Center, Therampalayam 9360846312 Clare Illam FCC 09443899881 + KARUR 09585009645 + EDYAPALAYAM 0422-2401501 St. Antony's Convent FCC 04324-225153 Nazareth Convent CSN 0422-2400045 St. Antony's Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04324-227353 V ERODE 0424-2292322 Sirumalar Illam CST 9952382006 Christu Jyothi Convent FCC 0424-2293218 Little Flower Mat. School CST 04324-291530 Christu Jyothi Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 0424-2292872 Anto Bhavan FCC 04324-281490, Jyothi Bhavan FCC 0424-2292772 09750579849 Christu Jyothi Hospital FCC 0424-2292329 St. Antony's Home for Mentally Challenged FCC 04324-281490 Assisi Bhavan FCC + KAVUNDAMPALAYAM 0422-2442556 Annai Mary F.C. Convent FCC 0424-2210197 St. Joseph's Nursary School (Parish) 0422-2442556 Annai Mary Lower Primary School FCC 0424-2210197 Kristu Dasi Convent SKD 0422-2435753 Carmel Monastry CMI 0424-2401532 Preshitha Nilayam CMI 0422-2446170 Carmel Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI 0424-2400872 Karunai Illam CMI 0422-2448839 Lourdematha Play school (Parish) 0424-2292322 Infant Jesus Convent CMC 0422-2693551 Nirmalamatha Convent SABS 0424-2555314 Infant Jesus School CMC 0422-2693551 Nirmalamatha Novitiate (SABS) 0424-2555314 Infant Jesus School for Deaf and Dumb CMC 0422-2693551 Santhome (MST) International school C/o 08903151516 + KUNIAMUTHUR 0422-2250687 Nirmalamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School SABS 0424-2555778 Nirmalamatha Convent SABS 0422-2251632 Nirmalamatha Ladies Hostel SABS 0424-2555778 Nirmalamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School SABS 0422-2250324 St. Antony's Convent CSM (Sahayapuram) 0424-2335559 Nirmalamatha school (ICSE) 0422-2252030 St. Antony's convent High school (CSM) 0424-2335558 Nirmalamatha Karunai illam (SABS) 0422-2250441 Assisi Convent, Akkarakoduveri, ASMI 04285-264250 Assisi Snehalaya Monastery OFM Conv. 0422-2656594 142 143 Assisi Hospital, Akkarkoduveri, ASMI 04285-264250 O. Telephone Numbers + GANAPATHI C/o 0422-2525284 V GANDHIPURAM 0422-2525284 Mary Rani Convent FCC 0422-2529493 I. Parishes, Religious Houses and Institutions Mary Rani Nursary & Primary School FCC 0422-2529394 + KANGEYAM 04257-247287 ANNUR Mercy Convent FCC 04257-247287 St. Mary's Convent SKD 04254-263423 Mercy Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04257-247287 St. Mary's mat. Hr. Sec. School SKD 04254-263626 + KARAMADAI C/o 09487476605 + CHENNIMALAI 0424-2292322 (pp) Good Shepherd Convent FCC 04254-272231 Vimala Convent FCC 04294-250245 Good Shepherd Garment Unit FCC 04254-272231, Vimala Higher sec. school FCC 04294-251033 272029 Udayam Monastery CMI 04294-253219 Karunai illam FCC 04254-275463 Udayam Home for Mentally Challenged CMI 04294-253219 Clare Bhavan 04254-272231 + CHINNATHOTTIPALAYAM 04254-272873 Zion Ashram MMB 0422-2902968, Jeevan Jyothi Centre 9360846312 St. Joseph. Mat. Hr. Sec. School (Diocese) 04254-226260 Zion Illam MMB 0422-2902968, Deepthi Center, Therampalayam 9360846312 Clare Illam FCC 09443899881 + KARUR 09585009645 + EDYAPALAYAM 0422-2401501 St. Antony's Convent FCC 04324-225153 Nazareth Convent CSN 0422-2400045 St. Antony's Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04324-227353 V ERODE 0424-2292322 Sirumalar Illam CST 9952382006 Christu Jyothi Convent FCC 0424-2293218 Little Flower Mat. School CST 04324-291530 Christu Jyothi Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 0424-2292872 Anto Bhavan FCC 04324-281490, Jyothi Bhavan FCC 0424-2292772 09750579849 Christu Jyothi Hospital FCC 0424-2292329 St. Antony's Home for Mentally Challenged FCC 04324-281490 Assisi Bhavan FCC + KAVUNDAMPALAYAM 0422-2442556 Annai Mary F.C. Convent FCC 0424-2210197 St. Joseph's Nursary School (Parish) 0422-2442556 Annai Mary Lower Primary School FCC 0424-2210197 Kristu Dasi Convent SKD 0422-2435753 Carmel Monastry CMI 0424-2401532 Preshitha Nilayam CMI 0422-2446170 Carmel Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI 0424-2400872 Karunai Illam CMI 0422-2448839 Lourdematha Play school (Parish) 0424-2292322 Infant Jesus Convent CMC 0422-2693551 Nirmalamatha Convent SABS 0424-2555314 Infant Jesus School CMC 0422-2693551 Nirmalamatha Novitiate (SABS) 0424-2555314 Infant Jesus School for Deaf and Dumb CMC 0422-2693551 Santhome (MST) International school C/o 08903151516 + KUNIAMUTHUR 0422-2250687 Nirmalamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School SABS 0424-2555778 Nirmalamatha Convent SABS 0422-2251632 Nirmalamatha Ladies Hostel SABS 0424-2555778 Nirmalamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School SABS 0422-2250324 St. Antony's Convent CSM (Sahayapuram) 0424-2335559 Nirmalamatha school (ICSE) 0422-2252030 St. Antony's convent High school (CSM) 0424-2335558 Nirmalamatha Karunai illam (SABS) 0422-2250441 Assisi Convent, Akkarakoduveri, ASMI 04285-264250 Assisi Snehalaya Monastery OFM Conv. 0422-2656594 142 143 Assisi Snehalaya R. R. C. OFM Conv. 0422-2656594 Amaithi Illam SABS 0422-2550765 + METTUPALAYAM 04254-222707 Amaithi Illam Hostel SABS 0422-2550765 St. Joseph Nursery School (parish) 04254-222707 Nazareth Bhavan CSC 0422-2422696 San Jose Convent FCC 04254-222801 Ashraya Bala Bhavan CSC 0422-2422696 San Jose Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04254-222701 Preshitha Provincial House CMI 0422-2422789, Little Flower Convent FCC (Kumarapuram) 04254-222798 2423018 + PALLADAM C/o 08903219668 Chavara Vidhyabhavan Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI 0422-2423451 Infant Jesus Convet FCC 04255-254485, + SAIBABA COLONY 0422-2442889 291485 Little Flower Monastery CMI 0422-2442889 Infant Jesus Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04255-253485 Lisieux Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI 0422-2440537 + PERIANAICKAMPALAYAM C/o 0422-26933551 Lisieux International school (CMI) 0422-2440537 Infant Jesus' convent 0422-26933551 Avila Convent CMC 0422-2430190 Infant Jesus' Higher sec. school 0422-2692669 Avila Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMC 0422-2430190 Infant Jesus school for Hearing impaired 0422-2695675 Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate ASMI 0422-2441973 + PODANUR 0422-2410972 + SASTHRINAGAR 0424-2292322 Karunyamatha Convent SABS 0422-2413074 + SULESWARAMPATTY 04259-2236689(pp) Nirmalamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School SABS 0422-2413074 + SULUR AERO St. Joseph's Convent CSS 0422-2413298 Holy Family Convent CHF 0900364838 St. Joseph's Home for the Aged (CSS) 0422-2413298 Holy Family School CHF 0422-2687640 + POLLACHI (St. Paul) 04259-223689 + TIRUPUR 0421-2262203 Holy Family Convent CHF 04259-222563 Little Flower Convent CMC 0421-2261167 Arokyamatha school (Mahalingapuam)CHF 04259-225330 Little Flower Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMC 0421-2261707 Arokyamatha Convent CHF 04259-237724 Assisi Convnet, Avinasi, ASMI 04296-275223 Arokyamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School CHF 04259-237374 Assisi Garments, Avinasi, ASMI 04296-302302 Preshitha Bhavan CMI 04259-280240 + UDUMALPETTU 04252- 222060 Viswadeepthi Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI, 04259-237150 Lourde matha Convent CMC 04252-290639 Preshitha Rural Hospital CMI 04252-258429 Lourde matha Convent Mat. School CMC 04252-290639 Lisieux Bhavan CSS 04252-258429 + UKKADAM 0422-2261011 St. Mary's Minor Seminary 09447602300 Holy Family Convent CHF 0422-2260322 Little Flower Minor Seminary CMI 04259-237080 Holy Family Mat. Hr. Sec. School CHF 0422-2260967 + POLLACHI (Arogyamatha) 04259-223689(pp) VADAVALLY 0422-2550741 V RAMANATHAPURAM 0422-2317366 + VALPARAI 04253-222269 Trinity Mat. Hr. Sec. School (Parish) 0422-2312918 Karunya Convent FCC 04253-222036 St. George Convent FCC 0422-2314109 + VISWASAPURAM (Saravanampatty) 0422-2668858 Alvernia Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 0422-2316205, Vimal Jyothi Convent CMC 0422-2667065 2316479 Vimal Jyothi Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMC 0422-2666607 St. Thomas Aged Home FCC 0422-2318967 Carmel Convent CMC 0422-2667531 Divine Dhiana Illam VC 0422-6575919 Vimal Jyothi Hospital CMC 0422-2666469 Divyodaya CMI 0422-2300966 Arul Malar Illam CMI 0422-2666681 + R. S. PURAM (Poomarket) 0422-2550741 Lisieux B. Ed College CMI 0422-2666342 144 145 Assisi Snehalaya R. R. C. OFM Conv. 0422-2656594 Amaithi Illam SABS 0422-2550765 + METTUPALAYAM 04254-222707 Amaithi Illam Hostel SABS 0422-2550765 St. Joseph Nursery School (parish) 04254-222707 Nazareth Bhavan CSC 0422-2422696 San Jose Convent FCC 04254-222801 Ashraya Bala Bhavan CSC 0422-2422696 San Jose Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04254-222701 Preshitha Provincial House CMI 0422-2422789, Little Flower Convent FCC (Kumarapuram) 04254-222798 2423018 + PALLADAM C/o 08903219668 Chavara Vidhyabhavan Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI 0422-2423451 Infant Jesus Convet FCC 04255-254485, + SAIBABA COLONY 0422-2442889 291485 Little Flower Monastery CMI 0422-2442889 Infant Jesus Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 04255-253485 Lisieux Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI 0422-2440537 + PERIANAICKAMPALAYAM C/o 0422-26933551 Lisieux International school (CMI) 0422-2440537 Infant Jesus' convent 0422-26933551 Avila Convent CMC 0422-2430190 Infant Jesus' Higher sec. school 0422-2692669 Avila Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMC 0422-2430190 Infant Jesus school for Hearing impaired 0422-2695675 Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate ASMI 0422-2441973 + PODANUR 0422-2410972 + SASTHRINAGAR 0424-2292322 Karunyamatha Convent SABS 0422-2413074 + SULESWARAMPATTY 04259-2236689(pp) Nirmalamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School SABS 0422-2413074 + SULUR AERO St. Joseph's Convent CSS 0422-2413298 Holy Family Convent CHF 0900364838 St. Joseph's Home for the Aged (CSS) 0422-2413298 Holy Family School CHF 0422-2687640 + POLLACHI (St. Paul) 04259-223689 + TIRUPUR 0421-2262203 Holy Family Convent CHF 04259-222563 Little Flower Convent CMC 0421-2261167 Arokyamatha school (Mahalingapuam)CHF 04259-225330 Little Flower Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMC 0421-2261707 Arokyamatha Convent CHF 04259-237724 Assisi Convnet, Avinasi, ASMI 04296-275223 Arokyamatha Mat. Hr. Sec. School CHF 04259-237374 Assisi Garments, Avinasi, ASMI 04296-302302 Preshitha Bhavan CMI 04259-280240 + UDUMALPETTU 04252- 222060 Viswadeepthi Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMI, 04259-237150 Lourde matha Convent CMC 04252-290639 Preshitha Rural Hospital CMI 04252-258429 Lourde matha Convent Mat. School CMC 04252-290639 Lisieux Bhavan CSS 04252-258429 + UKKADAM 0422-2261011 St. Mary's Minor Seminary 09447602300 Holy Family Convent CHF 0422-2260322 Little Flower Minor Seminary CMI 04259-237080 Holy Family Mat. Hr. Sec. School CHF 0422-2260967 + POLLACHI (Arogyamatha) 04259-223689(pp) VADAVALLY 0422-2550741 V RAMANATHAPURAM 0422-2317366 + VALPARAI 04253-222269 Trinity Mat. Hr. Sec. School (Parish) 0422-2312918 Karunya Convent FCC 04253-222036 St. George Convent FCC 0422-2314109 + VISWASAPURAM (Saravanampatty) 0422-2668858 Alvernia Mat. Hr. Sec. School FCC 0422-2316205, Vimal Jyothi Convent CMC 0422-2667065 2316479 Vimal Jyothi Mat. Hr. Sec. School CMC 0422-2666607 St. Thomas Aged Home FCC 0422-2318967 Carmel Convent CMC 0422-2667531 Divine Dhiana Illam VC 0422-6575919 Vimal Jyothi Hospital CMC 0422-2666469 Divyodaya CMI 0422-2300966 Arul Malar Illam CMI 0422-2666681 + R. S. PURAM (Poomarket) 0422-2550741 Lisieux B. Ed College CMI 0422-2666342 144 145 II. Priests Name Mob. Phone No. Email ID

Fr. Alappadan Joseph 09443292126 [email protected] Fr. Alukkal Tolas, SDV 09489915588 [email protected] Fr. Anthikadan Johnson 08903211951 [email protected] Fr. Chamakalayil Rajeesh, CSJB 07760727319 [email protected] Fr. Chittilappilly Joy 09447618382 [email protected] Fr. Chundatt Alexander, O'Carm. 08903310281 [email protected] Fr. Chirayath Rijo, CMI 08940200475 [email protected] Fr. Elamkunnapuzha Jaju 08098725455 [email protected] Fr. Kanjiraparambil Satheesh SDV 9443798187 [email protected]

146 Fr. Kannumkuzhy Jose 081229511921 [email protected] Fr. Karukaparambil Vineeth, O'Praem. 09443662333 [email protected] Fr. Kattiakaran Johnson 0012819357275 [email protected] Fr. Kavungal Thomas 09443937675 [email protected] Fr. Kolengadan Joy, CMI 09442010822 [email protected] Fr. Kollannur Vibin, SDV 09597114423 [email protected] Fr. Kundukulam Seby [email protected] Fr. Kunnathuparambil George 09843580300 [email protected] Fr. Mandapathil Denny, VC 09487808794 [email protected]

Name Mob. Phone No. Email ID

Fr. Manjaly Prinson 09747214119 [email protected] Fr. Narikuzhi George 09790100174 [email protected] Fr. Palathdathil Jinoj 09487476605 [email protected] Fr. Palayil Bijo 08903219668 [email protected] Fr. Pandaraparambil Shaji 09944188041 [email protected] Fr. Panthaplackal Saneesh, MST 09626803189 [email protected] Fr. Plackal Wilson 09489215700 147 Fr. Pottathuparambil Francis 09944967689 [email protected] Fr. Pulikkottil jaison 09944229373 [email protected] Fr. Punnathanath Tomy 09629182058 [email protected] Fr. Puthanangady Varghese 09092585907 [email protected] Fr. Puthur Joseph 09442629603 [email protected] Fr. Thayyalackal Flergin 09488092857 [email protected] Fr. Thekkinedath Joby 09443477540 [email protected] Fr. Vaidyakaran Sinto, CMI 09486924241 [email protected] Fr. Veeppattuparambil Johnson 08124000281 [email protected] II. Priests Name Mob. Phone No. Email ID

Name Mob. Phone No. Email ID

Kakkanad Mt. St. Thomas 0484-2424768, 2424780 a a a t s a t s t n m s t s n t n n t @ @ Kochi P.O.C. 0484-2805722 t e e @ @ b e b @ .in c e b c e n b c n t b t - c n c

Ramanathapuram Bishop's house C/o 0422-4221795 - s t n - e n d t E-mail ID t s o - n - i a g s c l w a a p x Ramanathapuram Catechetical Centre 09092924025 b p p e d : : m a : : o a o o t o t t t t l l l s l i i i Ramanathapuram Cathedral 0422-2317366 i o a a a a r [email protected] mailto:[email protected] [email protected] m m [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] m [email protected] m [email protected] d [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ramanathapuram Minor Seminary 09447602300 [email protected]

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Palakkad Bishop's House 0491-2515277, 2526583 T 2222230, 2216417 2221218 4387747 2217465 224515 2221900 ————- 954546-246352 2302539 ————- 2522852 ------2396444 Trichur Archbishop's House 0487-2333325, 2338203

Irinjalakuda Bishop's House 0480-2826820, 2826830 14 1 51 . n t x

Aluva (Mangalapuzha) Seminary 0484-2606745, 2606746 2301 Extn.25 Extn.36 Extn.35 Extn.23 E

224855 4 - 14 14 1 1 Kottayam Seminary 0481-2571807,2571809 1 1 0 elephone (Office) T 3 2301320, 2300035 2301547 2300037 2301523 04259 2300424 2304204 2 2300569 2300404 2301 23031 2303096 2303786 2300293 Kunnoth Seminary 0490-2491095 2214225 e r h

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Kakkanad Mt. St. Thomas 0484-2424768, 2424780 a a a t s a t s t n m s t s n t n n t @ @ Kochi P.O.C. 0484-2805722 t e e @ @ b e b @ .in c e b c e n b c n t b t - c n c

(Vadakkukad) esi.)

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Irinjalakuda Bishop's House 0480-2826820, 2826830 14 1 51 . n t x

Aluva (Mangalapuzha) Seminary 0484-2606745, 2606746 2301 Extn.25 Extn.36 Extn.35 Extn.23 E

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148 149 No. Designation Telephone (Office) Telephone (Resi.) E-mail ID

18. Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Coimbatore North 2217831 2221488 [email protected] 19. Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Mettupalyam 04254-222153 [email protected] 20. Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Sulur 0422-253113 2681000 ...... 21. Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Pollachi 04259-226625 224445 [email protected] 22. Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Valparai 04253-222305 222392 [email protected] 23 Indian Air Lines 2399833 / 1400 / 1401 24 Indian Air Lines, Reservations 1400/ 1401 / 2399833 25 Jet Airways 2212034 / 2212036 26 Go Air 5502135 - 38 27 Paramount Airways 4394445 / 4399234 150 28 Airport, Peelamedu 2571956 29 Airport Security Unit, Peelamedu 2575803 No. Designation Telephone Number

CALL TAXI 1 Annamalai Call Taxi 2447777 2 Aroma Call Taxi 2474747 3 Ashoka Call Taxi 2272121 4 Assai Call Taxi 2493333 5 Balaji Call Taxi 2526200

No. Designation Telephone Number

6 Best Call Taxi 2555222 7 Capital Call Taxi 2452626 8 City Call Taxi 2234455 9 City No.1 Call Taxi 2232333 10 Elite Call Taxi 2445444 11 Ganapathy Call Taxi 2233441 12 Hopes Call Taxi 2572030

CALL TAXI 1 Annamalai Call Taxi 2447777 2 Aroma Call Taxi 2474747 3 Ashoka Call Taxi 2272121 4 Assai Call Taxi 2493333 5 Balaji Call Taxi 2526200

No. Designation Telephone Number

6 Best Call Taxi 2555222 7 Capital Call Taxi 2452626 8 City Call Taxi 2234455 9 City No.1 Call Taxi 2232333 10 Elite Call Taxi 2445444 11 Ganapathy Call Taxi 2233441 12 Hopes Call Taxi 2572030

151 13 JJ Cal Taxi 2499999 14 Kovai Call Taxi 2478787 15 Qual Call Taxi 2447448 16 Singai Call Taxi 2576340 17 Sun Call Taxi 2323334 18 Sulur Call Taxi 2682222 19 VIP Call Taxi 2526262 20 Yellow Caps 5351122 21 Malar Call Taxi 24524542 22 Ganapathy Call Taxi 2233441 23 Capital Cool Car Call Taxi 2454444 Electric Supply 1 Fuse off Call Office ( 24 Hours) 2397698 / 99 2 Anupparpalayam 2380131 3 Tatabad ( 24 Hours) 2235930 No. Designation Telephone Number 4 Perianaickenpalayam 269392 5 Singanallur 2574195 6 RS.Puram - North 2442997 7 RS.Puram - South 2472533 8 Saibaba Colony 2440137 9 Kuniamuthur 2251363 10 Kalveerampalayam 2426034 11 Ondipudur 2270632 12 P N Puur 2425374 13 Ramanathapuram 2313268 14 Puliakulam 2222164 15 Thudiyalur 2642341

152 16 Madukkarai 2622208 17 Kavundapalayam 2435225 18 Avarampalayam 2535565 19 K K Pudur 2440137 20 Saravanampatti 2666250 21 Peelamedu 2564932 22 Seeranaickenpalayam 2433365 Fire Fighting Services 1 Coimbatore Main 2300101 2 Palladam 253110

No. Designation Telephone Number 3 Koundampalayam 2450101 4 Ganapathy 2511001 5 Peelamedu 2595101 6 Mettupalayam 222299 Government Hospitals 1 Coimbatore CMC Hospital (0422)2301393 2 Mettupalayam (04254)222027 3 Pollachi (04259)229322 153 4 Tiruppur (0421)2421201 5 Udumalpet (04252)223065 6 Palladam 253077 Other Hospitals in Coimbatore 1 Aravind Eye Hospital 4360400 2 Ellen Hospital 2521212, 2525920, 98422-98880 3 G.R. Hospital 2315717 4 G.Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital 2211000 / 2213501-7 5 GEM Hospital 2324105 6 Ganga Hospital 2235050 7 KG Hospital 2212121 8 Kongunad Hospitals P Ltd 2494363 9 Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Limited 2627784 - 90 10 PSG Hospital 2570170 11 Park Hospital 2628828 No. Designation Telephone Number 4 Perianaickenpalayam 269392 5 Singanallur 2574195 6 RS.Puram - North 2442997 7 RS.Puram - South 2472533 8 Saibaba Colony 2440137 9 Kuniamuthur 2251363 10 Kalveerampalayam 2426034 11 Ondipudur 2270632 12 P N Puur 2425374 13 Ramanathapuram 2313268 14 Puliakulam 2222164 15 Thudiyalur 2642341

No. Designation Telephone Number 3 Koundampalayam 2450101 4 Ganapathy 2511001 5 Peelamedu 2595101 6 Mettupalayam 222299 Government Hospitals 1 Coimbatore CMC Hospital (0422)2301393 2 Mettupalayam (04254)222027 3 Pollachi (04259)229322 153 4 Tiruppur (0421)2421201 5 Udumalpet (04252)223065 6 Palladam 253077 Other Hospitals in Coimbatore 1 Aravind Eye Hospital 4360400 2 Ellen Hospital 2521212, 2525920, 98422-98880 3 G.R. Hospital 2315717 4 G.Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital 2211000 / 2213501-7 5 GEM Hospital 2324105 6 Ganga Hospital 2235050 7 KG Hospital 2212121 8 Kongunad Hospitals P Ltd 2494363 9 Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Limited 2627784 - 90 10 PSG Hospital 2570170 11 Park Hospital 2628828 No. Designation Telephone Number 12 RA Hospital 2310855 13 Rao Hospital 2546510, 2553971 14 Rex Ortho Hospital 2542542 / 2542543 15 Senthil Hospital 2549222, 2550467 16 Sheela Hospital 2498381 17 Sree Abishek Hospitals 2403030 18 Sri Lanvanya Hospital 2423131 / 2424080 19 Sri Bala Medical Centre & Hospital 2323333 / 2323456, 2316572, 2313757 20 Telungupalayam Hospital 2341150 21 Vikram Hospital 2550633 22 Joseph Hospital 2562345 23 Sri Ramakrishna Hospital 4300001

154 24 Sri Abirami Hospital 2672972, 2673277, 2677797, 2674999 Poison Control Centre 1 K.G.Hospital 155 Eye Banks 2 Aravind Eye Bank 4360400 3 K G Eye Bank 1082 4 Lotus Eye Hospital 2552811 5 Sankara Eye Bank 1081 / 2666418 6 Siloam Thomas Eye Hospital 2441745

No. Designation Telephone Number 7 The Eye Foundation Eye Bank 2544243 8 JP Gandhi Eye Bank, Tirupur 2205890 / 2241328 Blood Banks 10 Biomedical Lab 2552297 11 CMC Hospital 2300871 12 G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital 2213501 - 09 13 Ganga Hospital Blood Bank 2490727 14 K G Blood Bank 1075 155 15 K.M.C.H. Hospital 2627784 16 PSG Hospitals 2572121, 2570170 17 Revijay Clinical Laboratory 2230153 18 Sheela Hospital 2498383 Heart Brigade Emergency Service 1 G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Hospital 1053 / 2211000 2 K G Hospital 1055 / 2212121 3 Kovai Medical College & Hospital 2627999 4 Kugans Hospital 1054 5 K G Hospital 1055 Suicide Prevention Counseling Service 1 Kasturiba Gandhi Memorial De-Addiction Centre, Peelamedu 1056 Postal Enquiries Coimbatore 1 H P O 2397310 No. Designation Telephone Number 12 RA Hospital 2310855 13 Rao Hospital 2546510, 2553971 14 Rex Ortho Hospital 2542542 / 2542543 15 Senthil Hospital 2549222, 2550467 16 Sheela Hospital 2498381 17 Sree Abishek Hospitals 2403030 18 Sri Lanvanya Hospital 2423131 / 2424080 19 Sri Bala Medical Centre & Hospital 2323333 / 2323456, 2316572, 2313757 20 Telungupalayam Hospital 2341150 21 Vikram Hospital 2550633 22 Joseph Hospital 2562345 23 Sri Ramakrishna Hospital 4300001

No. Designation Telephone Number 7 The Eye Foundation Eye Bank 2544243 8 JP Gandhi Eye Bank, Tirupur 2205890 / 2241328 Blood Banks 10 Biomedical Lab 2552297 11 CMC Hospital 2300871 12 G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital 2213501 - 09 13 Ganga Hospital Blood Bank 2490727 14 K G Blood Bank 1075 155 15 K.M.C.H. Hospital 2627784 16 PSG Hospitals 2572121, 2570170 17 Revijay Clinical Laboratory 2230153 18 Sheela Hospital 2498383 Heart Brigade Emergency Service 1 G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Hospital 1053 / 2211000 2 K G Hospital 1055 / 2212121 3 Kovai Medical College & Hospital 2627999 4 Kugans Hospital 1054 5 K G Hospital 1055 Suicide Prevention Counseling Service 1 Kasturiba Gandhi Memorial De-Addiction Centre, Peelamedu 1056 Postal Enquiries Coimbatore 1 H P O 2397310 No. Designation Telephone Number 2 R S Puram P O 2553852 / 2454951 Railways Coimbatore 1 General Enquiries 139 2 Reservations 132 3 Automatic Announcement 133 4 Chief Reservation Supdt. 2300683 5 Dy Station Supdt. 2301301 6 Coimbatore North 2493019 7 Reservation Accommodation Availability / Confirmation in English 1361 8 Reservation Accommodation Availability / Confirmation in Hindi 1362 9 Reservation Accommodation Availability / Confirmation in in Tamil 1363 10 Railway Parcel Service 2300627

156 11 Railway Mail Service 2391286 Roadways Coimbatore 1 T N State Express Transport Corpn. 2524969 2 T N Govt Transport Corporation CBE Division1 2431521 3 Mettupalayam 0425 - 222050 4 Tirupur 0421 - 2420264 Tele communication Service 1 Commercial Officer North 233700 2 Commercial Officer South 311300 3 Commercial Officer Genl. 312900

No. Designation Telephone Number Local Telephone Service 1 Directory Enquiry 197 2 Coimbatore Local Enquiry from Outstations 217115 Water Supply 1 Bharathi Park 2442236 2 Coimbatore 2390261 - 63 3 Goshan Park 2442236 157 4 Bharathi Park 2442236 5 Gandhi Park 2471009 6 Pollachi 04259 - 229432 7 Mettupalayam 22091 8 Tiruppur 0421 - 2201872701872 9 Udumalpet 04252 - 220860 News Papers 1 Afternoon & Pirpagal 0422-2496405 2 Business Line 2215117 3 Deepika 0487-3012226 (Tcr), 0491-2577188 4 Daily Thanthi 2317875 5 Dinamalar 2676023 6 Dinakaran 2307750 7 Hindu 0422-2212572 No. Designation Telephone Number 2 R S Puram P O 2553852 / 2454951 Railways Coimbatore 1 General Enquiries 139 2 Reservations 132 3 Automatic Announcement 133 4 Chief Reservation Supdt. 2300683 5 Dy Station Supdt. 2301301 6 Coimbatore North 2493019 7 Reservation Accommodation Availability / Confirmation in English 1361 8 Reservation Accommodation Availability / Confirmation in Hindi 1362 9 Reservation Accommodation Availability / Confirmation in in Tamil 1363 10 Railway Parcel Service 2300627

8 The Hindu 0422-2217538 9 Kumudham 2270187 10 Malai Malar 2212447 11 Malaya Manorama 0422-2215470 12 Mathrubhumi 0422-2213225 13 New Indian Express 0422-2315251 14 Times Of India 0422-2521388 15 Vikatan Group 0422-2533670 16 United News Of India 2316243 158 159 No. Designation Telephone Number