Diocesan Commissions
Serving the Faithful
Anbiam (BCC) Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Zacharias
Fosters and coordinates Basic Christian Communities (Anbiams) to build vibrant, faith-filled neighborhood groups.
B.C., M.B.C., & D.N.C.
Sec: Rev. Fr. A. Madalaimuthu
Advocates for the rights, welfare, and advancement of Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities within the Church and society.
Bible
Sec: Rev. Fr. K. Maria Joseph
Promotes the reading, study, and love of Sacred Scripture among the faithful.
Catechetical Commission - Parishes
Sec: Rev. Fr. Adiruben Nolase
Directs and supports the religious education and faith formation of all age groups in the parishes within the diocese.
Catechetical Commission - Schools
Sec: Rev. Fr. S. James
Directs and supports the religious education and faith formation of all age groups in the schools within the diocese.
Charismatic Movements & Evangelization
Sec: Rev. Fr. M. Albert William
Promotes spiritual renewal through the Holy Spirit and coordinates efforts to spread the Gospel message.
Commission for Ecology
Sec: Rev. Fr. C. Mariappan
Promotes integral ecology and the care for God's creation in response to the Church's teaching, particularly Laudato Si'.
Ecumenism and Inter-faith Dialogue
Sec: Rev. Fr. A. Madalaimuthu
Fosters unity among Christians and promotes understanding and collaboration with people of other religions.
Education Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. S. James
Oversees and guides the diocese's educational institutions to ensure they provide quality formation rooted in Catholic values.
Family Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Chinnappan
Provides pastoral care and formation for engaged couples, married couples, and families to help them live out their vocation to holiness.
Health Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. C. Mariappan
Coordinates the diocese's healthcare services, promotes health and healing in line with Catholic ethics, and provides care for the sick.
Labour Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam
Addresses the concerns of workers and advocates for their rights, dignity, and justice in the workplace, guided by Catholic social teaching.
Laity Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Chinnappan
Promotes the mission and active participation of lay faithful in the life of the Church and the world.
Legal Aid, Justice, Peace and Harmony
Sec: Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam
Offers legal assistance to the poor and marginalized while promoting social justice, peace, and reconciliation.
Liturgical Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel
Oversees and enriches the sacred liturgical celebrations and worship of the diocesan community in accordance with Church norms.
Pious Associations
Sec: Rev. Fr. Benjamin
Guides and coordinates the various lay devotional groups and movements approved by the Church.
Political Awareness
Sec: Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam
Educates and encourages the faithful to participate responsibly in political life according to Catholic social principles.
Prison Ministry
Sec: Rev. Fr. M. Albert William
Provides pastoral care, support, and rehabilitation services to those who are incarcerated and their families.
SC/ST Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Moses
Specifically addresses the rights, needs, and empowerment of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities.
Social Communication
Sec: Rev. Fr. George Jackson Louis
Utilizes various media platforms to communicate the Gospel and the activities of the diocese effectively.
Social Work & Migrants
Sec: Fr. C. Mariappan
Manages charitable activities and provides pastoral and social support to migrants, refugees, and uprooted people.
Vazhvurimai Iyakkam
Sec: Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam
A movement advocating for the right to life and livelihood, particularly for the marginalized and oppressed.
Vocation Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. Arockia Savariappan
Fosters, promotes, and discerns vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life.
Women Commission
Sec: Mrs. Roselin Jeeva
Promotes the dignity, rights, and active participation of women in the Church and society.
Youth Commission
Sec: Rev. Fr. George Jackson Louis
Engages and empowers young people to live as disciples of Christ and become active members of the Church and society.