Diocese Commissions
Anbium
Concentrates on creating Anbiams (Basic Christian Communities) in all villages of the Diocese. The secretary and his co-workers make periodical visits
Backward Class (B.C)/ Most Backward Class (MBC) / Denotified Communities (DNC)
It is a new emerged commission last year in order to help the non-dalit Christians in their social, political, educational and economical developmentsBible
Promotes the knowledge about the Bible among the faithful. Conducts seminar on the Bible for ordinary lay people in parishes. The commission organizeChristhuva Vazhvurimai Iyakkam
To develop the social and political leadership among the Christian community and to ensure their democratic participation, thus protect and promote thCommission for Catechetics
Responsible for school catechism and Sunday catechism in the parishes. Conducts various seminars for teachers on catechism and examinations to the stuCommunication
Through the means of social communication the commission strives to spread the Word of God, to preserve and promote Christian and Tamil culture. The cDialogue
This is a commission consisting members of various religions. These members come together periodically and discuss ways and means of deepening relatioEcumenism
Organises joint services of worship among different Churches and Communities. Strives to promote unity among Christians in facing some social challengEducation
This commission consists of 65 primary schools, 23 middle schools, 10 High Schools and 4 higher secondary schools, all aided by Tamilnadu Government aEvangelization
Involved in spreading the Word of God through direct and indirect evangelization. This is done by house visits, prayer meetings and gospel conventionsFamily Welfare
Primarily engaged in offering pre-marital preparation courses for the would be brides and grooms. It also conducts seminars for married people. BesideHealth Care
It focuses on the health care of the people, not only of the sound body but also the mind and the soul. Through 22 primary health care centres, supervJustice, Peace and Development
This commission known as Tirunelveli Social Service Society (T.S.S.S), a regisLabour
This commission plays a vital role on social, political, and economical changes and developments of the labourers. It conducts awareness programmes inLaity
The commission focuses on the Laity, and makes them realize and carry out their participatory role in the Ministry and Life of the Church. It arrangesLaw & order Help
This commission provides free legal aid help to the people to approach easily the court for settlement of their civil and criminal problems. It has aLiturgy
Commission for Liturgy is responsible for the proper and meaningful conduct of liturgical celebrations. It conducts on various occasions training progPrison Ministry
It is a wonderful ministry done to the prisoners in the jail. Periodical visits are made to the prisons in order to help the prisoners free from theirScheduled Caste (S.C.) & Scheduled Tribe (S.T)
It is a special commission for Dalit Christians who, in the name of religion, are denied all privileges of the Government jobs and scholarships. It caVocation
The task of this commission is to sow the seed of God's call in the minds of the young people and to promote vocation among them. Each year camps areWomen
Engaged in the uplift of women in the Church as well as in the society. It organaises various programme for women and helps them to realize their specYouth
The commission for the Youth in committed to motivate and mould the younger generation and to channalize their energy, talents for the good of the chuasdfasfasf
