Departments

Department of Finance

Finance Officer (Procurator)	Very Rev. Fr. Cherian Karikompil	94462 01981
House Procurator	Rev. Fr. George Veliyathu	94005 08582

Department of Liturgy

Liturgy Commission
Secretary	Rev. Dr. Jose Kochuparampil	94473 59521
Archbishop Joseph Powathil Liturgical Research Centre
Director	Rev. Dr. Jose Kochuparampil	94473 59521
Asst Director	Rev. Dr. Mathew Thekkedathu	94470 10240
Liturgical Apostolate
Director	Rev. Dr. Jacob Kizhakkeveedu	62387 09547
Liturgical Music
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Kayamkulathusserry	94968 03216
Liturgical Art & Architecture
Director	Rev. Dr. Jacob Kooroth	94973 31228

Department of Education

Vicar General	Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Padiyath	94462 01820
Higher Education – ArchEparchial HRD Trust
Secretary	Prof. Dr. Jacob Mathew	94463 85365
Changanacherry Civil Service Institute
Director	Prof. Dr. Jacob Mathew	94463 85365
Higher Education Centre
Director	Dr. PC Aniyankunju	94476 60363
General Education
Website	www.corporateschoolchry.org	0481 2420378
Email	corporateschoolschry@gmail.com	99477 97847
Manager	Rev. Fr. Joseph Karukayil	94004 20378
Asst Managers	Rev. Dr. Jacob Chethipuzha	94474 80121
	Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Neriamparampil	96332 34907
Corporate Management of Schools
Manager	Rev. Fr. Joseph Karukayil	94963 22051
Catholic Teachers Guild (1956)
Chaplain	Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Neriamparampil	96332 34907
KCSL (Kerala Catholic Students League - 1917)
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Velangattusserry	94971 97119

Department of Catechism

Sandesanilayam Catechetical Centre (1958)
Website	www.sandesanilayam.org
Contact	sandesanilayam@gmail.com	0481 2411912
Director	Rev. Dr. Andrews Panamparampil	72934 16143
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Ettolil	94004 21086
Asst Director (Thekkan Mekhala)	Rev. Fr. Varghese Pazhayamadam	94975 42126
Secretary	Sri. KT Raju Kannattumadom	94970 92529
CML (Cherupushpa Mission League - 1947)
Contact	cmlarcheparchyofchanganacherry@gmail.com	85474 38858
Director	Rev. Dr. Andrews Panamparambil	90374 90380
Joint Director	Rev. Sr. Jeslin Thomas JS	99868 86032 94954 02572
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Ettolil	94004 21086
Asst Director (Thekkan Mekhala)	Rev. Fr. Varghese Pazhayamadom	72934 16143
Vocation Bureau
Contact	vocationchry@gmail.com	94961 91104
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Ettolil	94004 21086

Department of Bible Apostolate & Kudumbakkoottayma

Website	www.sathyadarsanam.org
Gmail	koottaymainchry@gmail.com
Contact	83062 08356 85476 73162
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kayamkulathusserry	94477 76920
Secretary	Sri. Tomy Antony Kaithakalam	88484 92369
Official Bulletin	Sathyadarsanam
Chief Editor	Sri. John J Puthuchira	97479 29761
Bible Convention – Co Ordinator	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kayamkulathusserry	94477 76920

Department of Youth Apostolate

Yuvadeepti – SMYM (1972)
Website	www.yuvadeepti.org
Email	yuvadeepthismymchry@gmail.com
Contact	0481 2426552 99950 82072
Director	Rev. Fr. Antony Anakkallumkal	82817 46624
Animator	Sr. Theresina Augustine LWSH	82812 17189
Asst Director (Thekkan Mekhala)	Rev. Fr. Joseph Pallichirayil	85479 78174
CSM (Catholic Students’ Movement)
Regional	Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kappiliparampil (Pala)	94951 88517
Co Ordinator

Department of Family Apostolate

Contact	0481 2424476 94470 16240 77367 54476
Director	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chamakala	94479 57272
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenparampil (Tijo)	97448 49705
Kudumba Jyothi (Monthly)
Chief Editor	Rev. Dr. Jose Thekkepurathu	94475 69577
Executive Editor	Rev. Fr. Joseph Eruppakkattu	75101 38581
Mathruvedi & Pithruvedi (1980 & 1983)
Director	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chamakala	94479 57272
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenparampil (Tijo)	97448 49705

Department of Cultural Heritage

Department 8 – Cultural, Heritage & Research Institutions
CICAR (Centre for Indian Christian Archeological Research – 1995)
Director	Rev. Fr. Jacob Varikatt	97447 99717
Mar Mathew Kavukatt Museum, Changanacherry
Contact	79944 44974 80782 94974
Email	markavukattmuseum@gmail.com
Curator	Rev. Fr. Varghese Vettukuzhiyil	94973 36112
Msgr. John Nidhiri Memorial Museum, Parel
Director	Rev. Fr. Jacob Varikkattu	97447 99717
Joint Director	Rev. Dr. Jacob Kooroth	94973 31228
SADAS (School of Arts, Drama, Architecture and Singing Academy – 1989)
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Thaikkattusseril	94474 64457

Department of Community Awareness and Rights' Protection (CARP - 2019)

Website	www.darsanam.online
Email	carpchry@gmail.com
Director	Rev. Fr. James Kokkavayalil	62382 14912
Co-ordinator	Mr. Baby Vattakkara	91421 21717

Department of Pravasi Apostolate & Tourism Ministry

Website	www.pravasiapostolate.org 92074 70117
Contact	92074 70117
Email	pravasiapostolatechry@gmail.com
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Puthuveettilkalam (Teji)	94478 03634
Asst. Director	Rev. Fr. Mathew Marattukalam	87144 51436

Department of Social Development

CHASS (Changanacherry Social Service Society – 1966)
Website	www.chasschry.org 0481 2423735
Email	chass1966@gmail.com
Office Contacts	0481 2402345 0481 2402406 81380 87730 81380 88730
President	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Secretary	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulathumkal	94552 11827
Asst. Secretary	Rev. Fr. George Manthuruthil	94474 32531
	Rev. Fr. George Panakezham	94968 07124
	Rev. Fr. Varghese Elanjiparambil	94475 58583
Kuttanad Region		81389 87730
CHASS – Khadi (1977, Approved by KVIC – Govt. of India)
President	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulathunkal	94552 11827
Executive Director	Rev. Fr. George Manthuruthil	94474 32531
CHASS Honey Processing Centre
Location	Kurumpanadom – Samrudha Bee Keeping & Processing Centre	95629 02086
Food Production Centre & Bakery Unit
Location	Mallappally – Amma Food Products & Bakery	94969 91116
Khadi Production Centres (KPC)
Amalagiri	Amala KPC	95395 61840
Athirampuzha	Madona KPC	99462 07025
Kurumpanadom	Assumption KPC	95623 68530
Mallappally	Amma KPC	0469 2682118 94470 54125
Khadi & Village Industry Showrooms
Changanacherry	Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan	97783 21482
Kottayam	Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan	75939 20428
Mallappally	Khadi Plaza	89216 25150
Pallikoottumma	Khadi Palace	90379 92380
Kottackupuram – Bed Production Centre
Contact		94462 65060
Kottayam – Readymade Unit
Contact		79028 34365
Mallappally – Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya (KGV)
Contact		0469 2682118 94470 54125
CHASS Furniture Centres
Kottayam		75939 20428
Mammood		95440 03588
Pallikkoottumma		94461 19212
Pallom		94476 98275
COPTAC (Co-operative Tailoring Centre – 1975)
Contact		0481 2400085 99955 10085 99955 60085
J. Other Programs
Health Insurance		95397 01126
Home Nursing		94955 34212
IADC – Integrated Agro Development Centre (Grama Vipani)		95397 01165
Livelihood Project (Hen & Cage, Seed & Seedlings)		95397 01153
Micro Insurance		98475 56381
NRM – Waste Management & Water Harvesting		95397 01153
Save A Family Plan (SAFP) / Care a Family		97464 20730 96332 76092
Samrudha Agriculture Centre		95397 01153
Samrudha Child Care Centre, Kurumpanadom		0481 2080444
ACCEPT De-addiction Centres – IRCA
A. Kattanam (2001)	St. Thomas Mission Hospital Compound 0479 2332878 83108 41273
Gmail	acceptircakttanam@gmail.com
B. Punnapra (1997)	VS Lodge, Sindhura Jn., Vandanam – Punnapra Road 0477 2287242
Gmail	acceptircapunnapra@gmail.com
KRRIS (Kuttanad Research and Revival Initiative Society – 2021)
Address	KRRIS Centre, Building No. 4/9, Mampuzhakkary, Ramankary P.O., Alappuzha – 689 595
President	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Executive Director	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Punnassery	94475 64836
Secretary	—	—
Joint Secretary	Rev. Fr. Joseph Kochuchirayil	94463 07779
Treasurer	Rev. Fr. George Panakezham	94968 07124
Executive Officers	Very Rev. Fr. Gregory Onamkulam	94962 13051
Executive Officers	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulathumkal	94552 11827
TAASC (Thiruvananthapuram, Amboori, Ayoor Social Work & Charity – 2020)
Address	Good Samaritan Hospital Campus, Amboori P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 505
Contact	82816 99013
President	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Vice President	Very Rev. Fr. Jacob Cheeramvelil	94474 01161
Secretary	Rev. Fr. Mathew Moonnattinmugham	94002 02013
Joint Secretary	Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthuvelil	94467 03103
Treasurer	Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Thekkedath	94465 45372
CNCW (Christian Nadar Community Welfare – 2015)
Co-ordinator	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Souriamakal	94966 49951
CWT (Charity World Trust – 2014)
Office Contact	0481 2727225
President	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Executive Director	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Punnassery	94475 64836
Secretary	Mr. Johnson Perumpayil	79077 58571
Treasurer	Rev. Fr. Antony Ethackad	94461 94320
DCMS (Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha – 1955)
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Chalackal	88934 27695
KCCC (Kammalar Catholic Christian Community)
Spiritual Advisor	Rev. Fr. Abraham Changankary	94955 09843
KAWF (Kerala Agricultural Workers Forum – 2013)
Contact	91422 32985
Director	Rev. Fr. John Vadakkekalam	94968 28593
KLM (Kerala Labour Movement – 2004)
Director	Rev. Fr. John Vadakkekalam	94968 28593
Ministry of Justice
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulathumkal	94552 11827
Prison Ministry
Director	Rev. Fr. John Vadakkekalam	94968 28593

Department of Health Care (Hospitals & Dispensaries)

St. Thomas Hospital (STH – 1953)
Address	Chethipuzha, Kurisummoodu P.O., Changanacherry, Kottayam – 686 104 (OP)
Contact	92078 46999 86069 10660
Website	www.st-thomashospital.com info@st-thomashospital.com (PRO) 0481 272 2100 0481 272 9000 (OP)
Manager	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Mangalathu	94478 66746
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. James P Kunnath	99472 29187
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. Martin Muppathilchira	94972 51468
Finance & Purchase Chaplain	Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthiyidam	85475 35484
Sahrudaya Hospital (SAH – 1967)
Address	Thathampally P.O., Alappuzha – 688 013
Contact	0477 2247000 94009 97772 83010 28229
Website	www.sahrudayahospital.com sahrudayahospital@gmail.com
Manager	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Malieckal	94474 94411
Asst Director	Rev. Fr. Antony Perumpallithara	99613 88004
ATMATA (Archdiocesan Temperance Movement for Awareness and Treatment of Addicts – 1991)
Contact	0481 2411819
Email	atmata@rediffmail.com
Director	Rev. Fr. John Vadakkekalam	94968 28593
ACCEPT IRCA, Punnapra (CHASS)
Contact	0477 2736242
ACCEPT IRCA, Kattanam (CHASS)
Contact	0479 2332878 83108 41273
Nirmala Medical Centre (1976), Punnapra (Alappuzha)
Contact	82812 51700
St. Thomas Health Centre, Manimala (Kottayam)
Contact	04828 299194 86069 10659 89433 53603
Special Charge	Rev. Fr. James P Kunnath	99472 29187

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Media Village Group of Institutions
Address	Kurisummoodu P.O., Changanacherry, Kottayam – 686 104
Website	www.mediavillageindia.com
Email	mail@mediavillage.in
President	Bishop Mar Thomas Tharayil	83048 55324
Manager	Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Padiyath	94462 01820
Executive Director	Rev. Fr. Antony Ethackad	94461 94320
Principal	Rev. Dr. Joseph Parackal	95441 20698
Bursar	Rev. Fr. Devasia Puthuparampu	94969 35651
Academic Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Elanjimattom	96337 11990
Asst Professor	Rev. Fr. Varghese (Laiju) Kanicheril	94968 02254
ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION (2004)
Affiliation / Address	Affiliated to MG University, Kurisummoodu P.O., Changanacherry, Kottayam – 686 104
Contact	0481 2722225 85473 72225 94963 85400
Website	www.sjcc.ac.in mail@sjcc.ac.in
Principal	Rev. Dr. Joseph Parackal	95441 20698
St. Thomas Hostel (for Boys – 2009)
Contact	0481 2722225
90.8 Radio Media Village (2012)
Website / Email	www.radiomediavillage.com mail@radiomediavillage.com
Social Media	Facebook: 90.8radiomediavillage Online Link: 90.8radiomediavillage (Apple app store, Google play store)
Media Village Television (MVTV – 2016)
Website	www.mvtv.in
Email	mailtomvtv@gmail.com
Social Media	YouTube: mediavillagetv Facebook: mediavillagetelevision
Media Village Multi-Media Centre (1998)
Contact	0481 2724123 94974 48759
Gmail	mvcit123@gmail.com
Media Village Studios – Production House – Atmos Studio Complex (2015)
Contact	0481 2724145 85473 72225
Website	www.mediavillagestudio.in
Gmail	mediavillagestudios@gmail.com
Social Media	YouTube / Facebook: mediavillagestudios
Media Village Publications (2009)
Contact	0481 2721085
Mediasys (Computer Sales and Service – 1997)
Contact	0481 2723040 97472 10680
Gmail	mediasysit@gmail.com
Media Apostolate Archeparchy of Changanacherry (MAAC)
Contact	94968 02254
Website	www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org
Facebook	www.facebook.com archdioceseofchanganacherry
Gmail	maactv.com@gmail.com
Social Media	MAAC TV (2020) / MAAC RADIO (2021) / MY PARISH (2020)
Book Apostolate
A. St. Joseph Orphanage Press (1924)
Contact	0481 2411821
Website	www.stjosephpressandbookstall.com
Gmail	sjopresschry@gmail.com
Manager	Rev. Fr. Joseph Kayamkulathusserry	94968 03216
St. Joseph Orphanage Book Stall (1924)
Manager	Rev. Fr. Joseph Kayamkulathusserry	94968 03216
C. Madhyastan Matrimonial (2011)
Manager	Rev. Fr. Joseph Kayamkulathusserry	94968 03216
Department of Public Relations & Jagratha Samithi
Website	www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org
Email	prochyad@gmail.com
Vicar General in Charge	Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Padiyath	94462 01820
PRO	Adv. Joji Chirayil	94476 59020
Co-Ordinator	Rev. Fr. James Kokkavayalil	99475 95487 62382 14912

Department of Ecumenism and Dialogue

Vicar General	Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Padiyath	94462 01820
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Ettolil	94004 21086
Office	Nilackal Ecumenical Trust, St. Thomas Church and Ecumenical Centre, Nilackal, Angamoozhy P.O., Pathanamthitta – 689 645
Contact	0473 5279500 0473 2709060

Movements & Apostolates

Apostolates for Children

Holy Childhood Society
Director	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chamakala	94479 57272
Asst. Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenparampil	97448 49705
CML (Cherupushpa Mission League – 1947)
Email	cmlarcheparchyofchanganacherry@gmail.com
Contact	85474 38858
Director	Rev. Dr. Andrews Panamparambil	90374 90380
Joint Director	Rev. Sr. Jeslin Thomas JS	99868 86032 94954 02572
Asst. Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Ettolil	94004 21086
Asst. Director (Thekkan Mekhala)	Rev. Fr. Varghese Pazhayamadom	72934 16143
KCSL (Kerala Catholic Students’ League – 1917)
Office	0481 2411816
Email	kcslchy21@gmail.com
Contact	73061 57185
Director	Rev. Fr. Joseph Velangattusserry	94971 97119

Special Apostolates

Renewal Retreats
Director	Rev. Fr. Abraham Perumbalathussery	94002 85923
Vayojanavedi
Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas Plaparampil	94951 07045
C. Jeevakarunyanidhi Trust – 2004
Office	0481 2410400
President	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Secretary	Rev. Fr. Gregory Onamkulam	94962 13051
Treasurer	Very Rev. Fr. Cherian Karikompil	94462 01981
Trustees	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kulathumkal Mr. Saji Mathichiparampil Mr. Samson Valiyaparampil Mr. EJ Joseph Elapunkal Mrs. Mary Mathew Kalarikal Mrs. Bindu Joseph Kizhekechira	94552 11827
Sebastian Kunnath (SK) Jubilee Trust – 2011
Office	0481 2410400
Chairman	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
Managing Trustee	Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Vaniapurackal	94952 68877
Secretary	Rev. Fr. Gregory Onamkulam	94962 13051
Treasurer	Very Rev. Fr. Cherian Karikompil	94462 01981
Member	Rev. Fr. Joseph Alumkal	90374 05070
Trustees	Dr. Kuruvila Joseph Prof. Rajan K Amboori Saji Mathichiparampil

Associations

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – 1947, 1954
Spiritual Advisor	Rev. Fr. Chacko Puthiyaparampil	94479 12357
Legion of Mary
SFO (Secular Franciscan Order)
Director	Rev. Fr. Michael Paroosseril OFM Cap.	94475 55234
PPFA (St. Joseph’s Priests Provident Fund Association – 1929)
President	Mar Thomas Tharayil
Secretary	Rev. Fr. Thomas Aryankala	94475 67597
Treasurer	Rev. Fr. Augustine Thyparampil	94954 73046
AKCC (All Kerala Catholic Congress – 1918)
Spiritual Advisor	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chamakala	94479 57272
EASA (Ecclesial Association of Social Animators)
Co-Founder & Director (India)	Malpan Rev. Dr. Mathew Vellanickal	98478 24702
National Major Father	Sri. Abraham Punnadanpakal	98471 12760
Catholic Teachers' Guild – 1956
Chaplain	Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Neriamparampil	96332 34907
CNGI (Catholic Nurses' Guild – 1956)
Chaplain	Rev. Fr. James P. Kunnath	99472 29187
ETAI (Eastern Theological Association of India – 1997)
Director	Rev. Dr. Thomas Karukakalam	94960 62129
ECA (Eastern Catholic Association – 1997)
Chaplain	Rev. Dr. Thomas Karukakalam	94960 62129
Madya Virudha Samithy – 1989
Director	Rev. Fr. John Vadakkekalam	94968 28593

Educational Institutions