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.