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It is firmly believed and traditionally accepted that St. Thomas, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ had come to India in 52 A.D. Among the churches established by St. Thomas, the Civil District of Kanyakumari is privileged to have the "Arapally" at Thiruvithancode. Though there was a Christian community in Kanyakumari right from the beginning of the 1 st century, it could not continue to grow to a sizeable Christian community. In the 16th century, the Portuguese Missionaries arrived in the Civil District of Kanyakumari and as the result of their missionary work, the Christian community began to grow. Later during the British regime in India, the Protestant missionaries also started evangelization works among the people in the Civil District of Kanyakumari, which was in fact a part of the erstwhile State of Travancore.
On 20th September 1930, when Metropolitan Archbishop Mar Ivanios together with a group of four others (a Bishop, a Priest, a deacon and a layman) reunited with the Catholic Church, the Malankara Church paved the way for regaining its Catholic communion. On 11th June 1932 by the apostolic constitution Christo Pastorum Principi, His Holiness Pope Pius XI established the Syro Malankara Catholic Hierarchy comprising the Archdiocese of Trivandrum and the Diocese of Thiruvalla. Mar Ivanios, the pioneer of the Reunion Movement, extended his mission work to Kanyakumari Civil District in 1934. With the dedicated service of the Priests and the Religious from various Dioceses and religious Congregations, many parishes and missions of the Malankara Church were established in the District of Kanyakumari. After the demise of Mar Ivanios, under the guidance of His Grace Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios of happy memory, the number of parishes and missions increased. Vocation to priesthood and the Religious life from this region also increased. At the demise of His Grace Mar Gregorios, His Grace Most Rev. Cyril Mar Baselios assumed the office of the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Metropolitan Eparchy of Trivandrum. Considering the linguistic, social and cultural heritage of the people of this region and the vast area of the Metropolitan Eparchy of Trivandrum, at the request of His Grace Most Rev. Cyril Mar Baselios, His Holiness Pope John Paul II, by an Apostolic Decree dated 16th December 1996, bifurcated the Metropolitan Eparchy and erected the Eparchy of Marthandom having its head quarters at Marthandom. His Excellency Most Rev. Lawrence Mar Ephraem was appointed as its first Bishop. Thus the fourth Diocese of the Malankara Catholic Church came into existence. The enthronement of His Excellency Most.Rev. Lawrence Mar Ephraem took place on 23rd January 1997 at the Christuraja Cathedral, Marthandom. His Grace Most Rev. Cyril Mar Baselios, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum officiated the liturgical ceremony, and executed the Papal Bull of the erection of the new Eparchy of Marthandom.
After a prolonged illness, His Excellency Bishop Lawrence Mar Ephraem slept in Our Lord on 8.4.1997. On 16th April 1998, His Holiness Pope John Paul II appointed Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom as the second Bishop of the Eparchy of Marthandom. His Excellency was consecrated as Bishop on 29th June 1998 and was enthroned as the Bishop of Marthandom on 1st July 1998. The eparchy of Marthandam celebrated the Tenth anniversary of its erection on December 16, 2006. On the occasion, the then Archbishop of Tiruvalla, His Grace Isaac Mar Cleemis celebrated the solemn Holy Qurbana in Cathedral concelebrated by His Excellency Most Rev.Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom and other priests.
His Holiness Pope John Paul II promoted and declared the Syro Malankara Catholic Church to the canonical status of Major Archiepiscopal Church on February 10, 2005 and the Metropolitan Archbishop Most Rev. Cyril Mar Baselios was appointed as its first Major Archbishop - Catholicos on the same date. The enthronement of the Major Archbishop Catholicos as the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church took place on May 14, 2005. A grand reception was given both to His Eminence Cardinal Ignace Moussa Daoud, prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches and His Beatitude Moran Mar Cyril Baselios Catholicos after his enthronement as Major Archbishop-Catholicos on April 8, 2005 at the Eparchy of Marthandam.
His Beatitude Moran Mar Cyril Baselios Catholicos was called for his eternal reward on January 18, 2007 and His Beatitude Moran Mar Baselios Cleemis was elected as the Major Archbishop - Catholicos of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church by the Holy Synod of the Malankara Catholic Church on February 10, 2007. His Beatitude Moran Mar Baselios Cleemis was accorded a grand reception on October 6, 2007 in the eparchy.
Area |
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1665 Sq. Kms |
Population |
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20,69,924 |
Malankara Catholics |
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64725 |
Languages |
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Tamil, Malayalam |
I. Local Eparch
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
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Priestly Ordination |
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II. Protosyncellus |
Very Rev. Msgr. Mariadasan |
III. Eparchial Curia
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Protosyncellus |
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Very Rev. Msgr. Mariadasan |
Chancellor |
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Very Rev. Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
Economus |
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Very Rev.Fr. Maria John |
Secretary |
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Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
IV. Eparchial Council
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President |
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
Members |
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Very Rev. Msgr. Mariadasan |
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Very Rev. Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
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Very Rev. Fr. Maria John |
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Very Rev. Fr. Antony |
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Very Rev. Fr. G.Varghese |
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Rev. Fr. Yesudas |
V. Eparchial Tribunal
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Vicarius Judicialis |
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Very Rev. Dr. John Kochuthundil |
Judges |
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Very Rev.Fr. John S. Neduvilayil, |
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Rev. Sr. Dr. Anila Christy DM |
Defensor Vinculi |
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Rev. Fr. S. Varghese |
Promotor of Justice |
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Very Rev.Fr. Maria John |
Notarius |
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Rev.Fr. Joseph Pathrose |
VI. Eparchial Finance Council
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President |
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
Economus |
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Very Rev. Fr. Maria John |
Member |
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Very Rev. Fr. G. Varghese |
VII. Minor Seminary |
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Rector |
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Very Rev.Fr. Antony |
Spiritual Fathers |
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Very Rev.Fr. Joseph Plankala |
| Departmental Heads & Special Appointments |
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Secretary to the Bishop |
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Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
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Correspondent/ Secretary to the |
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Malankara Catholic College |
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Rev.Fr. Premkumar |
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Correspondent of MSC Schools |
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Rev.Fr. Peter Anand |
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Director of Holy childhood |
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Rev.Fr. Sibi |
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Director ofMCA |
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Rev.Fr. Bernard Nadutheril |
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Director of Catechetics |
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Rev.Fr. Robinson |
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Director of Bible Apostolate |
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Rev.Fr. Franklin Jose |
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Director of Communication Media |
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Rev.Fr. Satheesh Kumar |
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Director of Social Works |
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Rev.Fr. S. Varghese |
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Director of Health Service |
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Very Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham |
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Director of Youth Apostolate |
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Rev.Fr. Jose Bright |
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Director of Family Apostolate |
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Very Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath |
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Liturgy |
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Very Rev.Fr. Antony |
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Director of Pastoral Centre |
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Rev.Fr. Baburaj |
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Director of Missions |
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Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru |
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Director of Works |
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Rev.Fr. Thomas Oonamparackal |
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House Minister, Bishop's House |
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Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
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Editor of Diocesan Bulletin |
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V.Rev.Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
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Associated Editor, Diocesan Bulletin |
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Rev.Fr.Satheesh |
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Director of Dalit Christians and Labour Movement |
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Rev.Fr. Thomas Oonamparackal |
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Manager of Santhom Press |
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Rev.Fr. Celestin J |
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Legion of Mary |
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Rev.Fr. Aruldas |
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Vincent De Paul Society |
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Rev.Fr. Johnson Karikunnel |
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Co-ordinator of BCC |
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Rev.Fr. Jose Sundavilakom |
Priests’ Assistance Fund Association
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President |
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Rev. Fr. Jose Bright |
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Secretary |
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Rev. Fr. Aruldhas |
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Treasurer |
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Rev. Fr. Michael Mukkampalath |
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Members |
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Rev. Fr. Franklin Jose |
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Rev. Fr. Premkumar |
MSC Colleges Managing Council
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Chairman |
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
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Very. Rev. Msgr. Mariadasan |
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V.Rev.Fr. Maria John |
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Rev. Fr. Premkumar (Secretary) |
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Rev.Fr. Peter Anand |
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Very Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham |
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Rev. Sr. Carmel DM |
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Mr. Rajendra Babu |
MSC Schools Administration Board
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Chairman |
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
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Members |
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Very Rev. Msgr. Mariadasan |
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Very Rev.Fr. Maria John |
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Very Rev. Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
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Rev.Fr. Peter Anand (Secretary) |
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Rev. Fr. Albin |
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Rev. Fr. Franklin Jose |
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Rev.Fr. Premkumar |
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Rev.Fr. Dr. Vincent Kulapuravilai |
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Rev. Sr. Carmel DM |
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President |
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
a. Ex-Officio Members
Very Rev.Msgr. Mariadasan |
Very Rev.Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
Very Rev.Fr. Maria John |
Very Rev.Fr. Antony |
b. Elected Members
Very Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham |
Very Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath |
Very Rev. Fr. G. Varghese |
Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru |
Rev.Fr. Justin |
Rev.Fr. Yesudas |
c. Elected Religious Representatives
d. Nominated Members
Rev. Fr. S.Varghese |
Rev.Fr. Joseph Pathrose |
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President |
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His Excellency Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos |
(a) Ex-Officio Members
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Very. Rev. Msgr. Mariadasan |
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Very. Rev. Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
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Very. Rev. Fr. Maria John |
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Very. Rev. Fr. Antony |
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Proto Presbyters |
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V.Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham (Kaliakkavilai Dist.) |
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V.Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath Marthandam Dist.) |
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V.Rev.Fr. Varghese G. (Nagercoil Dist.) |
b. Elected Members
i. Kaliakkavilai District
1. Mr. Paulraj, Kudayalvilai House, Choozhal, Fathimanagar P.O., KK (Dt.).
2. Mr. Thankamony, JL Bhavan, Adichavilagam, ST. Mankad P.O., K.K. (Dt.)
3. Mr. Rajendra Babu, Anugreh, Mecodu, Kaliakkavilai P.O., KK. (Dt.)629 153
4. Mr. P. Joseph, Kalluthinnavilai Veedu, Kirathoor P.O., KK (Dt.)629 182
5. Mr. Benedict, C.S. Bhavan, Manali, Palavilai P.O., Kollencode, KK.Dist-629160.
6. Ms. Pushpam, W/o. Selvaraj, Chempan Vilai House, Nithravilai P.O., K.K. Dist 629 154.
7. Ms. Jessy, Manjathope, Mak Cottage, Theruvilai, Kirathoor P.O., K.K (Dt.) 629 181.
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ii. Marthandam District
1. Mr. Mathew, M.S. Cottage, Christurajapuram, Marthandam, K.K. Dt.
2. Mr. Y. Varghese, Chemmanvilai House, Panachamoodu, Mancode P.O., K.K. (Dt.),-629 152
3. Mr. N. John Chellappa, N.C. Nivas, Chitharal P.O., K.K. (Dt.) - 629 151.
4. Mr. A. Mohanan, Anto Nivas, Muthappancode, Anducode P.O., K.K. (Dt.) 629 168.
5. Mr. Y. Mohana Das, Viricode, Mampalli Thottam, Viricode P.O., K.K. (Dt.)
6. Ms. Maria Selvam, W/o. Mr. Maria Arputham, Kattuvilai, Kappiyarai P.o., K.K. (Dt.)
7. Ms. P. Joice Roobi, D/o. Paul Raj, Ayiramvilai House, Mulankuzhi P.O., K.K. (Dt.).629 162 |
iii. Nagercoil District:
1. Mr. Nathaniel, 20/0 91 E. 2, Melethrukudi, Krishnancoil, Nagercoil, K.K. (Dt.)
2. Mr. Gunasekaran, S/o.P.Pakiamony, Gnanathasapuram, 4AColony, Esanthimongalam P.O. K.K.Dt
3. Mr. Kingsly, C/o Rev. Fr. Crispin Guru, Santhi Ashram, Mukkadal, Bhoothapandy P.O., K.K.(Dt.)
4. Mr. Joseph John, C/o Rev. Fr. Justin, Malankara Catholic Church, Kurissadi Street, Parvathipuram, Nagercoil-3 5. Mr. John Singh, Mandaramputhoor, Pottayady P.O., K.K. (Dt.).
6. Ms. E. Suseela, Kumaresan Compound, House No:71 A, Periyavilai, Kottar, Nagercoil, K.K.Dt.
7. Ms. Malliha, c/o Rev. Sr. Sisily John DM, DM Convent, Attupurai, Bhoothappandy P.O., K.K.(Dt.).-629 852
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c. Representatives of Religious Communities
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Rev.Fr. Michael OIC |
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Rev. Mother Leo D.M. |
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Rev. Sr. Suguna SIC |
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Rev. Sr. Feriale Yunes (Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antide) |
d. Departmental Heads
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Secretary to the Bishop |
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Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
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Correspondent/ Secretary to the |
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Malankara Catholic College |
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Rev.Fr. Premkumar |
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Correspondent of MSC Schools |
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Rev.Fr. Peter Anand |
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Director of Holy childhood |
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Rev.Fr. Sibi |
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Director ofMCA |
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Rev.Fr. Bernard Nadutheril |
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Director of Catechetics |
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Rev.Fr. Robinson |
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Director of Bible Apostolate |
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Rev.Fr. Franklin Jose |
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Director of Communication Media |
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Rev.Fr. Satheesh Kumar |
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Director of Social Works |
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Rev.Fr. S. Varghese |
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Director of Health Service |
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Very Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham |
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Director of Youth Apostolate |
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Rev.Fr. Jose Bright |
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Director of Family Apostolate |
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Very Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath |
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Liturgy |
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Very Rev.Fr. Antony |
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Director of Pastoral Centre |
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Rev.Fr. Baburaj |
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Director of Missions |
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Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru |
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Director of Works |
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Rev.Fr. Thomas Oonamparackal |
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House Minister, Bishop's House |
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Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
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Editor of Diocesan Bulletin |
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V.Rev.Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
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Associated Editor, Diocesan Bulletin |
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Rev.Fr.Satheesh |
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Director of Dalit Christians and Labour Movement |
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Rev.Fr. Thomas Oonamparackal |
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Manager of Santhom Press |
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Rev.Fr. Celestin J |
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Legion of Mary |
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Rev.Fr. Aruldas |
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Vincent De Paul Society |
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Rev.Fr. Johnson Karikunnel |
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Co-ordinator of BCC |
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Rev.Fr. Jose Sundavilakom |
e. Other Representatives
Mr. Sathianesan, Nellimoottupalavilai, Palavilai P.O., Kollencode Via, K.K. Dist.
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f. Nominated Members
1. Mr. Christal John, Morning Star Thiru Mandapam, Meenakshipuram P.O., Nagercoil, K.K.Dt.). |
2. Mr. Samuel, S.S. Nilayam, Mankuzhy, Adaikkakuzhi P.O., K.K. (Dt.) 629 153 |
3. Mr. Peter, Mulluvilai Veedu, Thiruvattar P.O., K.K. (Dt.) |
4. Mr. Michael Devasahayam, Ikarachanvilai, Kappiarai P.O., 629 156 |
5. Mr. Sathia Raj, S. B. Nivas, Muriyanvilagam, Adaikkakuzhy P.O.,Kaliakkavila, K. K. (Dt.) |
6. Mr. Nadarajan, Oottuthanivilai House, Anakarai, Chengodi P.O., KK Dist, Tel.04651 253554. 7.Mr. Robi, Annikarai House, Kulapuram P.O., Kalikkavilai, K.K.(Dt.) |
G. Pious Associations’ Representatives
M. C. A. |
Mr.Y.Varghese, Chemmanvilai House, Panachamoodu, Mancode 629152, K.K. District. |
Matha Sangam |
Mrs. D. Sisilet, Karunya Bhavan, Pushpagiri, Fathimanagar P.O., K.K. District. |
M. C. Y.M |
Ms. Anitha Mary, Keezhe Puthucode Veedu, S.T., Mankad P.O., K.K. Dist. |
Sunday School |
Mr.C. Selvarajan, Kovil Vilai, North Street, Marthandam P.O. |
Legion of Mary |
Mr. P. George, Grace Bhavan, Nadaikavu, Chathencode P.O., |
Vincent-de-Paul |
Mr. Vincent, Nellimoottupalavilai, Palavilai P.O., Kollencode Via, K.K. District. |
Kolping Family |
Mr. Raj, Paravakkattuvilai, Mekkamandapam P.O., Pilankalai, K.K. District |
H. Representatives from Institutions
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Mr. Ashoka Raj, Nellimoottupalavilai, Palavilai P.O., Kollencode, K.K. DistrictM.S.C Schools) |
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Mr. John Bennet, Kattachivilai, Nattalam P.O., K.K. Dist. 629195 (M C Colleges) |
| PARISHES-MISSIONS, PRESBYTERAL DISTRICTS, PROTOPREBYTERS |
1.KALIAKKAVILAI DISTRICT
Proto-Presbyter : Very Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham
No. |
Place |
Patron |
Parish Priest |
Established |
01. |
Adaikakuzhy |
St. Joseph |
Rev. Fr. Satheesh |
1973 |
02. |
Adichavilakom |
St. Jude |
Rev. Fr. Jose |
1961 |
03. |
Ambilikonam |
St. Thomas |
Rev. Fr. S. Varghese |
1934 |
04. |
Chekkittuvillai |
St. Antony |
Rev. Fr. Dr. Vincent |
2007 |
05. |
Fathimanagar |
St. Joseph |
Rev. Fr. Bernard K. C. |
1935 |
06. |
Karumanoor |
St. George |
Rev.Fr.S. Varghese |
1959 |
07. |
Kirathoor |
St. George |
Rev.Fr.Franklin Jose |
1936 |
08. |
Kidarakuzhy |
St. John |
Rev.Fr.Maria Arputham |
1991 |
09. |
Koickathoppu |
St. Thomas |
Rev.Fr. Dr. Vincent |
1964 |
10. |
Manjathopu |
Holy Family |
Rev.Fr. Jose |
1958 |
11. |
Mankad |
St. George |
Rev.Fr.Albin |
1962 |
12. |
Mariagiri |
Our Lady of Assumption |
Rev.Fr. Albin |
1944 |
13. |
Mekode |
St. Francis Xavier |
Rev.Fr.Premkumar |
1946 |
14. |
Palavilai |
St. Vincent De Paul |
V.Rev.Fr.MariaArputham |
1945 |
15. |
Pinkulam |
St.Mary's |
Rev.Fr.Gregorios OIC |
1961 |
16. |
Pushpagiri |
St. Little Flower |
Rev.Fr. Bernard K. C. |
1961 |
17. |
Sooriacode |
St. Little Flower |
Rev.Fr. Satheeshkumar |
1961 |
18. |
Thittakkudy |
St. Martin De Pores |
Rev.Fr. Gregorios OIC |
2000 |
19. |
Pallukuzhy |
St. Mary's |
Rev.Fr. S. Varghese |
2006 |
2. MARTHANDAM DISTRICT
Proto-Presbyter : Very Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath
No. |
Place |
Patron |
Parish Priest |
Established |
01. |
Cathedral |
St. Paul(Christ the King Church) |
Rev. Fr. John S. Neduvilayil |
1934 |
02. |
Alwarcoil |
Immaculate Conception |
Rev.Fr. George |
1976 |
03. |
Anakkarai |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Aruldas |
1976 |
04. |
Arumanai |
Blessed Virgin Mary |
Rev.Fr. Sibi |
1971 |
05. |
Attoor |
St. Thomas |
V. Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath |
1958 |
06. |
Charoor |
Sacred Heart |
V. Rev.Fr. Michael Mukkampalath |
1978 |
07. |
Chellamkonam |
St. George |
Rev.Fr. Jose Bright |
1936 |
08. |
Chempakatarisu |
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09. |
Chenamvilai |
Velankanny Matha |
Rev.Fr. Thomas |
2006 |
10. |
Cherupalloor |
S.H. of Jesus & Mary |
Rev.Fr. Joseph Pathrose |
1978 |
11. |
Cherottukonam |
Infant Jesus |
Rev. Fr. Peter Anand |
2006 |
12. |
Chitharal |
St. Mary |
Rev.Fr. Baburaj |
1977 |
13. |
Kanchiyode |
St. Aloysius |
Rev.Fr.Johnson Karikunnel |
1979 |
14. |
Kannacode |
Infant Jesus |
Rev.Fr. Antony |
1979 |
15. |
Kattuvila |
Our lady of Assumption |
Rev.Fr. Jose Bright |
1979 |
16. |
Keezhmancode |
St. George |
Rev.Fr. Johnson |
2000 |
17. |
Konam |
Blessed Mother Theresa |
Rev. Fr. Peter Anand |
2005 |
18. |
Kulasekharam |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Joseph Kadakampallil |
1979 |
19. |
Kumaracoil |
St. Little Flower |
Rev.Fr. Thomas |
1978 |
20. |
Kuzhithurai |
Sagayamatha |
Rev.Fr. Baburaj |
1958 |
21. |
Mathar |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Aruldas |
1979 |
22. |
Mathoorkonam |
St.Peter |
Rev.Fr. Maria John |
1983 |
23. |
Mukkampala |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Micheal OIC |
1962 |
24. |
George Nagar |
St. George |
Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
2000 |
25. |
Muthalar |
S.H. of Jesus |
Rev.Fr. Micheal OIC |
1982 |
26. |
Panachamoodu |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Robinson |
1934 |
27. |
Pechipparai |
St. George |
Rev.Fr. Joseph Kadakampallil |
1973 |
28. |
Pervallikadavu |
St. Francis Assisi |
Rev. Fr. Joseph Pathrose |
2005 |
29. |
Pilankala |
Our Lady of Assumption |
Rev.Fr. Joseph Pathrose |
1971 |
30. |
Poonthoppu |
St.George |
Rev.Fr. Aruldhas |
2005 |
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Punkarai |
St. Antony |
Rev. Fr. Sales OIC |
1936 |
| 32. |
Santhomhill (Ganapathikal) |
St. Thomas |
Rev.Fr. Sibi |
1981 |
| 33. |
Sivalokam (Arakanadu) |
Christu Raja |
Rev.Fr. Sibi |
1981 |
| 34. |
Soosaipuram |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Antony |
1963 |
| 35. |
Unnamalakadai |
St. Joseph |
Rev.Fr. Josephin Raj |
1960 |
| 36. |
Vazhodu |
St. Mary |
Rev.Fr. Sales OIC |
1978 |
| 37. |
Vettikuzhi |
St. Mary |
Rev.Fr. Robinson |
1980 |
| 38. |
Vimalapuram |
Mary Immaculate |
Rev.Fr. Peter Anand |
1934 |
| 39. |
Vellachipara |
St.Thomas |
Rev.Fr. Johnson |
2005 |
3. NAGERCOIL DISTRICT
Proto-Presbyter : Very Rev.Fr. Varghese G
No. |
Place |
Patron |
Parish Priest |
Established |
01. |
Aloor |
St. Peter |
Rev.Fr. George C. Thavarathil |
1982 |
02. |
Bhoothapandy |
St. Thomas |
Rev.Fr. Jenan Jerald |
1989 |
03. |
Chettikulam |
Infant Jesus |
Rev.Fr. John Kumar |
1980 |
04. |
Elangavanipuram |
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1982 |
05. |
Gnanadasapuram |
St. Michaelthe Arch Angel |
Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru |
2003 |
06. |
James Town |
St. Jacob |
Rev.Fr. G. Varghese |
1994 |
07. |
Kanyakumari |
St. Mary's |
Rev.Fr. G. Varghese |
1950 |
08. |
Kumarapuram |
St. Antony |
Rev.Fr. G. Varghese |
1982 |
09. |
Mantharamputhoor |
St. Mary |
Rev.Fr. G. Varghese |
1991 |
10. |
Mukkadal |
St. Benedict |
Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru |
1987 |
11. |
Nagercoil-Christuvilagam |
St. Antony |
Rev.Fr.Thomas Onamparakkal |
1982 |
12. |
Mathias Nagar |
St. Mary's |
Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru |
2003 |
13. |
Navalkadu |
Annai Velankanni |
Rev.Fr. Jenan Jerald |
1977 |
14. |
Parakkai |
Mission |
Rev.Fr.Thomas Onamparakkal |
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15. |
Parvathipuram |
St. Mary |
Rev.Fr. John Kumar |
1982 |
16. |
Thenikulam |
St. Mary |
Rev.Fr. John Kumar |
1983 |
I. Malankara Catholic Sunday School
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Director
Executive Body Members
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Rev.Fr. Robinson
Mr. A. John, Soosaipuram. (Secretary)
Mr. John Thankamony, Palavilai (Treasurer)
Mr. C. Selvarajan, Marthandom
Mr. Paul Raj, Pushpagiri
Mr. Simon Chettikulam
Mrs. Lucial V.M., Christuvilagam
Mr. Antony Swamy, Mukkadal
Mrs. Kanakam, Unnamalaikadai
Mrs. Push pam Meenachal
Rev. Sr. Rita Francis DM
Rev. Sr. Udhaya Thomas DM
Rev. Sr. Juliee SIC
Rev. Sr. Little Jyothi (Sisters of Charity) |
II. Malankara Catholic Youth Movement |
Director
Animator
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Joint Secretary
Treasurer
Syndicates
Senet
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Rev.Fr. Jose Bright
Rev. Sr. Angel Jose D.M.l
Mr.Sam Raj Pinkulaml
Mr. Sankar, Navalcadu
Mr. Jaba Selvan, Mantharamputhoor
Miss. Kala, Kanyakumari
Mr. Heren Bose, Unnamalaikadai
Mr. Paul Raj, Ambilikonam
Mr.Vino Albin, Vimalapuram
Ms. Christal Jaba, Mariagiri |
III. Malankara Catholic Association |
Director
President
Vice Presidents
Secretary
Joint Secretary
Treasurer |
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Rev.Fr. Bernard Nadutheril
Mr. Paul Raj, Pushpagiri
Mr. K.Rajappan, Marthandam
Mrs. Sisilet, Pushpagiri
Mr. A. Varghese, Panachamoodu
Mr. M. Thankamony, Adichavilagam
Mr. P. Joseph, Kirathoor |
IV. Vincent-de-Paul Society |
Spiritual Director
President
Vice-Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
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Rev. Fr. Johnson Karikunnel
Bro. Chellamony, Palavilai
Bro. Vincent, Palavilai
Vasantha Kumari, Koikkathoppu
Bro. Mohanan, George Nagar
Thankamony, Adichavilakam
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V. Catholic Students League |
Director
Organizer
President
Secretary
Treasurer
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Fr. Peter Anand
Bro. Jean Jose
Mr. John Edwin Raj, Chellamkonam
Mr. David Selvaraj, Kirathoor
Mr.Norbert, Marthandam |
VI. Legion of Mary |
Spiritual Director
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Joint-Secretary
Treasurer
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Rev. Fr. Aruldhas
Bro. Yesuraj, Chellamkonam
Bro. Sebastian, Adaikkakuzhy
Bro. George, Nadaikkavu
Bro. Manoharan, Nadaikkavu
Bro. Jean, Unnamalaikkadai
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VII. Kolping |
Director
President
Secretary
Co-ordinator
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Rev. Fr. S. Varghese
Mr. Paulraj, Pushpagiri
Mr. A. Raj, Pilankalai
Mr. Saji Kumar, Ambilikonam
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VIII. Children for Unity |
Director
Co-ordinator
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Rev. Fr. Dr. Vincent Kulapuravilai
Rev. Sr. Maria Rita
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| IX. Basic Ecclesial Community |
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| X. Holy Childhood |
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Sister Animator |
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Rev.Sr. Mary Anandh, D.M. |
| XI. Holy Childhood |
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Educational Institutions
a. Colleges
1. Malankara Catholic College,
Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai P.O 629 153,
Kanyakumari Dist,
Tel. 04651-244156, E-mail: mccollege@eth.net
Website: www.malankara.edu.in
2. Kanyakumari Community College,
Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai P.O. 629 153,
Kanyakumari Dist.Tel. 04651- 245395
3. Mar Chrysostom B.Ed. College
Malankara Avenue, Kirathoor PO
K. K Dist- 629180 Tel: 04651- 241242
Web: www.malankara.edu.in
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b. Higher Secondary Schools
1. St. Joseph's M.S.C. H.S.S.
Chellamkonam, Kappiarai P.O.-629156
Kanyakumari Dist., Tel. 04651- 268829
2. M.J.K.M.M.S.C. H.S.S.,
Christurajapuram, Marthandom- 629165,
Kanyakumari Dist. Tel. 04651- 272617
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c. High Schools
1. St. Ephraem's M.S.C.H.S.
Sooriyacode, Sooriyacode P.O., KanyakumariDist.,
Tel. 04651- 243530
2. Mar Gregorios M.S.C.H.S. Kirathoor, Tel. 04651- 206802
3. St. Mary's M.S.C.H.S. Nattalam, Tel. 04651- 273414
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d. Middle Schools
1. St. Joseph's M.S.C.M.S. Kulappara, Tel. 04651- 284725
2. St. Antony's M.S.C.M.S. Methukummal, Chathencode
3. Little Flower M.S.C.M.S. Anakkarai, Tel. 04651- 283476
4. St. Thomas MSCMC Mankuzhi, Tel. 04651-240921
5. Benedict Mar Gregorios MSCMS, Chitharal, Tel. 04651-318182
6. St. Thomas MSCMS, Themanoor, Tel. 04651-317284
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e. Primary Schools
1. St. Joseph's M. S. C. P. S. Chellamkonam.
2. St. Mary's M. S. C. P. S. Nattalam.
3. M.S.C.P.S.Kodunkulam, Tel. 04651- 270251
4. Mar Gregorios M. S. C. P. S. Kirathoor
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f. Matriculation
1. Christuraja Matriculation School, Marthandam Te1.04651- 270556
2. Mar Gregorios Matriculation School, Kirathoor Tel. 04651- 240037
3. St. Mary's Matriculation School, Mariagiri, Tel. 04651- 244388
4. Little Flower Matriculation School, Pushpagiri Tel. 04651- 268829
5. Bethany primary school, Pallivilai, nagercoil 04652-220139
6. Thara English medium School Nagercoil, 04652-225752.
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Correspondent Office
9/41, HOM Buildings,
Kuzhithurai P.O.-629 163, K.K.Dist
Tel. 04651-264125 |
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Ecclesiastical Institutions
a. Minor Seminary
St. Ephraem's Minor Seminary, Elavuvilai, Elavuvilai P.O.,
KK District 629 171, Tel. 04651-274724
Rector: Rev. Fr. Antony |
b. Pastoral Centre
Kuzhithurai 629 163,
Kanyakumari District, Tel. 04651-260749
Director: Rev. Fr. Baburaj
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Charitable Institutions
a. Social Service-MIDS,
MIDS Office, Edaivilagam,
Kazhuvanthittai, Kuzhithurai P.O- 629163
Tel. 04651-263390 E-mail: midsmar@vsnl.net |
b. Health Service-HOM,
Health for One Million,
9/41, HOM Buildings Kuzhithurai P.O-629163
Tel. 04651-260749 E-mail: matrixin@eth.net
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c. Orphanages
a. Girls Home
1. St. Vincent de Paul Home for Children,
Chellamkonam, Tel. 04651-267385
2. Vimala Bala Bhavan,
Marthandam. Tel. 64651- 270206
3. Sanjoe Children Home, Kanchiyode
b. Boys Home
1. St. Thomas Boy's Home, Kaliyal, Tel. 04651- 281154
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d. Unity House,
Nadaikkavu, Tel. 04651 - 240091, 240089
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e. St.Joseph’s Children’s Home,
Kanyakumari 04652-247098.
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f. F. Home for the aged
1. St. Joseph's Home for Aged, Plankala, Tel. 04651- 250523
2. St. Joseph's Home for Aged, Mathar, Tel. 04651- 278036
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g. Hospice Centre
Shalom Home, Kirathoor P.O.-629 181,
KK. Dist., Tel. 04651 206232
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h. Home for Physically Challenged
St. Antony's Home, Bethany Ashram,
Bethany Nagar, Vencode, K.K. Dist.,Tel. 04651235261 |
i. Hospitals
1. St. Thomas Hospital, Kirathoor, Tel. 04651-206232
2. St. Joseph's Hospital, Panachamoodu, Tel. 04651 - 202027 |
Others Institutions
a. Hostels
1. Tara Women's Hostel, Periavilai,
Beach Road Kottar P.O., Nagercoil-629 002
2. St. Mary's Women's Hostel, Mariagiri,
Kalliakkavilai via, K.K. Dist-629 153, Tel. 04651244389 |
b. Development Projects
1. Dairy Unit, DM Convent, Assisi Farm,
Thadikarakonam. Tel. 04652-289122
2. Weaving Centre, Kattachivila, Nattalam, K.K.Dist.
3. Stella Maris Social Work Centre, Kanyakumari, Tel. 04652 - 246992
4. Day Care Centre for the Mentally Retarded, Kuzhithurai
5. Tailoring School, Panachamood
6. Tailoring School, Mariagiri
7. Tailoring School, Vimalapuram
8. Coir Factory, Manjathoppu
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c. Press
1. Santhom Training Institute of Offset Printing Technology, Marthandom, Tel. 04651 - 270973
2. Christuraja Press, Christurajapuram,
North Street, Marthandom. Tel. 04651-270206
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d. Publication
1. Diocesan Bulletin
Chief Editor: Rev. Fr. John S. Neduvilayil
Associate Editor Rev. Fr. Satheeshkumar |
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| Name & Address of the Priests |
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Rt..Rev.Msgr. Mariadasan
Vicar General
Bishop’s House
Marthandam – 629 165,
K.K. District. |
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V.Rev.Fr. Antony
Rector St. Ephraem’s Seminary, Elavuvilai
Elavuvilai P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 171 |
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Rev.Fr. Albin
Malankara Catholic Church
Mariagiri
Kaliakkavilai P.O
K.K. District |
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Rev.Fr. Aruldas
Malankara Catholic Church
Mathar, Chenkody P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 177 |
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Rev.Fr. Baburaj
Malankara Catholic Church
Kuzhithurai
Kuzhithurai P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 163 |
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Rev.Fr. K.C. Bernard
Nadutherivilai
Malankara Catholic Church
Fathimanagar
Fathimanagar P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 160 |
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Rev. Fr. Celestin J
Christuraja Cathedral
Christurajapuram, North Street
Marthandam –629 165,
K.K. Dist |
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Rev.Fr. Crispin Guru
Santhi Ashram
Mukkadal Road,
Bhoothapandy P.O.,
K.K. Dist – 629 852 |
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Rev. Fr. Devadas
Collegio Coreano
Via degli Albobrandeschi-124
00163 Roma Italy |
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Rev.Fr. Franklin Jose
Malankara Catholic Church
Kirathoor P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 181 |
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Rev.Fr. George C. Thavarathil
Malankara Catholic Church
Azhwarcoil, Thanthavilai
Neyyoor P.O., K.K. District |
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Rev.Fr.Geevarghese Changeth
Roma, Italy |
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Rev. Fr. Jenan Jerald
Malankara Catholic Church
Attupara
Bhoothapandy P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 852 |
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Rev.Fr. Johnson Karikunnil
Malankara Catholic Church
Kanchiyode,
MancodeP.O.,
K.K. District 629 152 |
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V.Rev.Fr. S. John Neduvilayil
Chancellor
Christuraja Cathedral
Christurajapuram, North Street
Marthandam – 629 165,
K.K. District |
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Rev.Fr. Johnkumar
Malankara Catholic Church
15-67A, Kurisadi Street,
Vetturnimadham
Parvathipuram P.O.,
K.K. Dist – 629 003 |
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Rev.Fr. Josephine Raj
Bishop’s House
Marthandam P.O.
K.K. District 629 165 |
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Rev.Fr. Jose
Malankara Catholic Church
Manjathopu,
Vallavilai P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 181 |
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Rev.Fr. Jose Bright
Malankara Catholic Church
Chellamkonam
Kappiara P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 156 |
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Rev.Fr. Joseph Pathrose
Malankara Catholic Church
Pilankalai
Mekkamandapam P.O.,
K.K. District |
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Rev.Fr. Joseph Plankala
St. Ephraem’s Seminary
Elavuvilai P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 171 |
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Rev.Fr.Joseph Sundaram
Maternity BVM Church
9220 Old Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia P.A 19115
Tel. 001-215-673-8127 |
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Rev.Fr. Justin
Malankara Catholic Church
Maria Nagar
Padi, (P.O.)
Madras – 600 050, Tamil Nadu |
24 |
V.Rev.Fr. Maria Arputham
Malankara Catholic Church
Palavilai P.O.,
Kollencode Via.,
K. K. District – 629 160 |
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Rev.Fr. Maria John
Bishop’s House
Marthandam P.O.,
K.K. District 629 165 |
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Very.Rev.Fr. Michael
Mukkampalath
Malankara Catholic Church
Attoor, Themanoor P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 152 |
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Rev.Fr. Peter Anand
Malankara Cat holic Church,
Vimalapuram, Kattachivilai, Nattalam P.O.,
K.K. District |
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Rev.Fr. Premkumar
St. Francis Xavier Church
Kaliakkavilai
Mecode, K.K. Dist – 629 153 |
29 |
Rev.Fr. Robinson
Malankara Catholic Church
Panachamoodu
Mancode P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 152 |
30 |
Rev.Fr. Satheesh
Malankara Catholic Church
Sooriacode,
Sooriacode P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 190 |
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Rev.Fr. Stephen Chempakathoppuvila
Bishop’s House
Marthandam P.O.,
K.K. District 629 165 |
32 |
Rev.Fr. Sibi
Christhu ArasarIllam
Kattachal PO,
Kaliyal Sivalokam
K.K. District 629 152 |
33 |
Rev.Fr. Thomas Kavuvila
Collegio damasceno, 46
Via Carlo Immanuaelle 1,
00185 ROMA, ITALY |
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Rev.Fr. Thomas OonnanparackalMalankara Catholic ChurchChristuvilakam
Krishnancoil P.O.,
Nagercoil – 629 001, K..K. Dist. |
35 |
Rev.Fr. G. Varghese
Malankara Catholic Church
Malankara Bhavan
Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari P.O.
K.K. Dist |
36 |
Rev.Fr.S. Varghese
Malankara Catholic Church
Ambilikonam, Mankuzhi
Adaikkakuzhi P.O.,
K.K. District – 629 153 |
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Rev.Fr. Vincent
Malankara Catholic Church
Nadaikkavu, Chathencode P.O.,
K.K. District 629 153 |
38 |
Rev.Fr.Yesudas
Collegio damasceno, 46
Via Carlo Immanuaelle 1,
00185 ROMA, ITALY |
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| Priests from other Dioceses working in the Eparchy of Marthandom |
| 1 |
Rev.Fr. Joseph Kadakampallil
Bethany Estate,
Mukkampala P.O., Via
Manalikkara, K.K. District
Tel. 04652-289309 |
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Religious Priests working in the Eparchy of Marthandam |
| 1 |
Rev.Fr. Gregorios OIC
Malankara Catholic Church,
Pinkulam, Kollencode P.O.,
Kanyakumari Dist. 629 160
Tel. 0471-2215342,
09447205680 |
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Rev.Fr. Michael OIC
Bethany Ashram,
Mukkampala P.O,
Via Manalikara, Kanyakumari Dist. 629 164
Tel. 04652-289304 |
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Rev.Fr. Sales OIC
Bethany Ashram,
St. Antony's Home,
Bethany Nagar, Gurunathanvilai,
Vencode Kanyakumari
Dist. 629 171
Tel. 04651- 235261, 219355
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A. Malankara Catholics |
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64,725 |
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B. Parishes and Mission Stations |
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C. Priests |
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a. Eparchial |
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b. Religious |
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c. Priests from other dioceses |
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1 |
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D. Religious Brothers |
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a. OIC
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b. CMSF
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E. Seminarians : |
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a. Major
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23 |
b. Minor
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10 |
| c. Regents |
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F. Religious Sisters : |
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a. SIC
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10 |
b. DM
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120 |
c. Sisters of Charity of St. Jean Antida
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5 |
d. Sisters of St. Joseph of Saint Mark
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2 |
G. Institutions |
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i. Ecclesiastical
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a. Minor Seminary
b. Pastoral Education Centre
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d. Priest Homes
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2 |
ii. Educational
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a. Colleges
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1 |
b. B.Ed. College
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1 |
c. Community College
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1 |
d. Higher Secondary Schools
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2 |
e. High Schools
f. Middle Schools
g. Primary Schools
h. Matriculation
i. Nursery
j. Correspondent Office
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iii. Charitable
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a. Orphanages
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c. Unity House
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1 |
d. Home for the Aged
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2 |
e. Hospice Centre
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1 |
f. Home for Physically Challenged
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1 |
g. Hospitals
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2 |
h. Hostels
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2 |
| i. Tailoring School |
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3 |
| j. Health Units |
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420 |
| k. Children Home |
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1 |
iv. Others
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a. Development Projects
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b. Press
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c. Publications
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