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Title : Directory 2019 Archdiocese of Trivandrum Approved by : Most Rev. Dr. Soosapakiam M Archbishop of Trivandrum Published by : Chancery, Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum First Edison : 19 March 2019 Designing & Printing : St. Joseph’s Press Trivandrum, 0471-2322888 copyright : curia, Archdiocese of Trivandrum private circulation only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (1 Chronicles 16,34) “Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum - Directory 2019” is a collection of information of persons and institutions in the Archdiocese of Trivandrum. This work attempts to narrate briefly an overall view of the archdiocese that helps the reader to have a bird’s eye view. The “Directory” is divided into six Sections namely, Introduction, Archdiocese, Parishes, Priests, Religious, and Institutions. Each section is subdivided into further parts. The text in these parts contains the list and composition of different archdiocesan bodies like consultors, finance council, senate of priests, archdiocesan pastoral council, ministries and advisory boards besides addresses of different parishes, diocesan offices, institutions, religious houses etc. I sincerely thank Archbishop Soosa Pakiam M. who instructed me to initiate this work for the good of all; also, thank Auxiliary Bishop Christudas R. for his guidance. Thanks to Reverend Parish priests, priests, Religious men and women and others who generously helped us in providing sufficient matter for the work. I thankfully remember seminarians Sanchon Alfred who helped at the initial works of editing; and Brothers Ignatious Julian, Thomas D’Cruz, Herin Herbin who did the data collection at the parish level also Bro Franklin David who helped at the final stage of the work. Special thanks to St. Joseph’s Press, Trivandrum for bringing out this work into printed form and the staff Mrs. Shalini for the cover design and layout. The scope of this work is mainly meant for the people of God in the Archdiocese of Trivandrum. It is sure that, “The Directory” will be a reference tool for all in the archdiocese and outside. 19 March 2019 Rev. Dr. Edison Y.M. Vellayambalam Chancellor CONTENTS SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Church 2. The Roman Pontiff 3. Archbishop 4. Auxiliary Bishop 5. The Apostolic Nunciature in India 6. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) 7. The Conference of Catholic Bishops’ of India (CCBI) 8. The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) 9. The Kerala Regional Latin Catholic Bishops’ Council (KRLCBC) 10. The Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) KERALA CATHOLIC CHURCH 11. The Latin Hierarchy 12. The Syro - Malabar Hierarchy 13. The Syro - Malankara Hierarchy SECTION II LATIN ARCHDIOCESE OF TRIVANDRUM 14. A Brief History 15. Former Prelates 16. Territory and Map GOVERNING AND PARTICIPATORY STRUCTURES 17. Curia and Assistance 18. College of Consultors 19. Council (Senate) of Priests 20. Archdiocesan Finance council 21. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council B. PASTORAL SERVICES (MINISTRIES) 22. Pastoral Ministry 23. Education Ministry 24. Youth Ministry 25. Family Ministry 26. Social Ministry 27. Laity Ministry 28. Fisheries Ministry 29. Commission for BCC 30. Other Boards and Committees 31. Metropolitan Tribunal 32. List of Holidays SECTION III ARCHDIOCESAN PASTORAL UNITS – PARISHES 33. Anjengo Forane 34. Kazhakuttom Forane 35. Kovalam Forane s 36. Palayam Forane 37. Pettah Forane 38. Pulluvila Forane 39. Pudukurichy Forane 40. Thoothoor Forane 41. Valiyathura Forane SECTION IV PRIESTS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE 42. Diocesan Priests 43. Diocesan Priests – Mobile & Email 44. Diocesan Priests – Chronological Order 45. Diocesan Priests – Necrology SECTION V RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN 46. Religious Priests in the Archdiocese 47. Religious Priests Working in the Archdiocese 48. Men Religious Houses in the Archdiocese 49. Religious Women in the Archdiocese 50. Women Religious Congregations - Forane wise SECTION VI INSTITUTIONS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE 51. Educational Institutions - Forane wise 52. Training Institutions 53. Hostels 54. Rehabilitation Centers 55. Press 56. Other Institutions SECTION - I GENERAL INFORMATION THE CHURCH The Church is the extension of the Kingdom of God, the ministry of Jesus Christ. Church had its beginning in Palestine with the historical Pentecost in Jerusalem, which happened subsequent to the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Church, thus started, spread to other regions of the world with the effort of the preaching of the Gospel by the Apostles to the people. As it spread, certain cities, like Jerusalem Antioch, Alexandria and Constantinople in the East and Rome in the West of the Roman Empire, and India & Mesopotamia outside the Roman Empire, became centres of Christian life and missionary endeavours. Catholic Church is the true manifestation of the Church of Christ having the Faith and Traditions as its sources, together with apostolic origin as the founding link. Those in full communion with the Catholic Church are those joined with Christ in his visible body, through the bonds of profession of faith, the sacraments and ecclesiastical governance (cf. Canon 205); they accept the authority of Pope even though they have different practices in Liturgy and traditions of faith. Latin ArchdiocesD irectoryof Trivandrum 2019 9 CHURCHES SUI IURIS BY LITURGICAL TRADITIONS Latin liturgical tradition: Latin Church Alexandrian liturgical tradition: Coptic Catholic Church Ethiopian Catholic Church Eritrean Catholic Church Antiochian liturgical tradition: Maronite Church Syrian Catholic Church Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Armenian liturgical tradition: Armenian Catholic Church Chaldean or East Syrian liturgical tradition: Chaldean Catholic Church Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Byzantine liturgical tradition: Albanian Greek Catholic Church Belarusian Greek Catholic Church Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church Byzantine Catholic Church of Croatia and Serbia Greek Byzantine Catholic Church Hungarian Greek Catholic Church Italo-Albanian Catholic Church Macedonian Greek Catholic Church Melkite Greek Catholic Church Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek-Catholic Russian Greek Catholic Church Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church Slovak Greek Catholic Church Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 10 DirectoryLatin Archdioces 2019 of Trivandrum POPE FRANCIS Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; Jorge Mario Bergoglio SJ) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Other titles - Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus, Successor of St. Peter, Supreme pastor of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, sovereign of Vatican City and Servant of the Servants of God. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 17 December 1936; Ordained priest on 13 December 1969 by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano; Ordained titular bishop of Auca and Auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires on 20 May 1992; Appointed Co-adjutur bishop of Buenos Aires on 03 June 1997. Installed bishop of Buenos Aires on 28 February 1998; Created Cardinal Priest of San Roberto Bellarmino on 21 February 2001; Elected Pope 13 March 2013; He chose the name of Saint Francis of Assisi; Canonical possession to the office/ Inauguration of Pontificate on 19 March 2013 He is contributing much to the renewal of the Catholic Church which are also reflected in different writings like 15 Apostolic Constitutions; 42 Apostolic Letters; 2 Encyclicals (Laudato si’, on 24 May 2015, Lumen Latin ArchdiocesD irectoryof Trivandrum 2019 11 Fidei, on 29 June 2013) and 2 Apostolic Exhortations (Amoris Laetitia, on 19 March 2016, Evangelium Gudium, on 24 November 2013) and many visits, addresses, meetings and audience to the people. Address: HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Palazzo Apostolico 00120 Citta del Vaticano Rome, Italy Motto: Miserando atque Eligendo 12 DirectoryLatin Archdioces 2019 of Trivandrum ARCHBISHOP OF THE ARCHDIOCESE MOST REV. DR. MARIA CALIST SOOSA PAKIAM Most Rev. Soosa Pakiam is the archbishop of Trivandrum-Latin. He was born on 11.03.1946 at Marthandanthurai, in the Latin Diocese of Trivandrum, joined the Diocesan Seminary, ordained a priest on 20.12.1969, appointed Vicar Co-operator and Parish Priest of different parishes, Prefect of the Seminary, sent for higher studies in Biblical Institute and Liturgical Institute, Rome (1972-77). Returned from Rome, he was appointed Diocesan Director of Bible Apostolate, Sacred Liturgy, Catechism and Communication Media, Professor of Bible, Liturgy and Spiritual Father in the Major Seminary, Alwaye (1979- 86). Later he was appointed as the Rector of the Diocesan Seminary, Diocesan Consultor and Diocesan Director of Priestly Ministry. He was Elected and appointed Coadjutor, Bishop of Trivandrum on 02.12.1989 and Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Diocese of Trivandrum on 13.01.1990, he was Ordained Bishop on 02.02.1990, Appointed Bishop of Trivandrum on 31.01.1991. On 17th June 2004, Holy Father Pope John Paul II elevated the Diocese of Trivandrum into an Archdiocese and appointed him as Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum on 17.06.2004. Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana, the Apostolic Nuncio gave the Palium to His Grace the Archbishop. Latin ArchdiocesD irectoryof Trivandrum 2019 13 14 DirectoryLatin Archdioces 2019 of Trivandrum Assignments and Posts at Provincial, Regional and National Bishop’s Conferences: Appointed Bishop of Trivandrum 31.01.1991 Chairman, Catechetical Commission, KCBC 1995 -1998 Chairman, Christian Life Commission, CCBI 1997 - 2003 (Bible, Liturgy, Catechetics, CCBI 1997 - 2003 Chairman, Commission