Vincentian Congregation

The Vincentian Congregation is a clerical society in the Syro-Malabar Church with its Generalate at Edappally in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. It comes under the category of the Societies of Common Life according to the manner of religious. It is of Pontifical right. The congrega¬tion was founded on 20 November 1904 as a Koventha at Thottakom by Fr. Varkey Kattarath, Vicar of Vaikom, with three diocesan priests, namely Frs. Joseph Kariapurayidam, Mani Paramkulangara and Kusumos Kattezhath, with the approval of Mar Louis Pazheparampil, the first Vicar Apostolic of Er¬nakulam (1896-1919), based on the Common Rules of St. Vincent de Paul, on the model of the Congregation of the Mission, founded by him in 1625. As the members of the Koventha were asked now and then by the bishop to do pastoral work in different parishes for long, inspite of his formal instruction on 2 August 1912 to Fr. Varkey Kattarath to take steps for a proper commu¬nity life as per the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission, all of them left Thottakom by 1915 for various reasons with the permission of the bishop who invited them to his diocese for starting the Koventha.

After some years Rev. Frs. George Mannara, Antony Pauvathil and George Vattamkandathil expressed their desire to lead a religious life to Mar Au¬gustine Kandathil, the then Archbishop of Ernakulam who directed them to revive the religious community once founded at Thottakom. Accordingly they revived it and began the community life at Thottakom on 19 July 1927. Fr. Varkey Kattarath joined them at Thottakom in October 1927. With the permission of the Archbishop he took the first vows on 20 July 1929 and perpetual vows on 19 July 1931, before his death on 24 October 1931. The Koventha at Thottakom was officially called the Vincentian Congregation in 1938 before the pioneer fathers took the first vows.

The Congregation draws its spirit and distinctive character from the life and works, and the Common Rules of St. Vincent de Paul who is chosen as the Father and Patron of the Vincentian Congregation. The Congregation has taken as its motto, “He has sent me to proclaim the Good News to the poor” (Lk.4:18), which inspired St. Vincent de Paul. The specific and pre-eminent purpose of the Congregation is the evangelization of the poor, especially the more abandoned. It is realized in the Popular Mission retreats, preaching ministry, missionary works and through charitable, social and educational apostolate. The Vincentian Congregation was raised to the status of ‘pon¬tifical right’ on 11 February 1968. The Apostolic Exarchate of Satna of the Syro Malabar Rite was erected on 29 July 1968 and was entrusted to the Vincentian Congregation. The Exarchate was raised to the rank of an Epar¬chy (diocese) on 26 February 1977.

Another milestone in the history of the Congregation was the erection of St. Thomas dependent region on 28 February 1980 for the Hindi speaking area. The Congregation was divided into two dependent regions in Kera¬ la in 1988. On 1 January 1990 the dependent regions of Marymatha and St. Joseph were raised to provinces and the St. Thomas region to a vice-province. Eventually, this vice-province also was raised to a province. St. Thomas Province extended its mission works to the diocese of Meerut in U.P. in 1989. Soon more houses and activities began in U.P. and a Mission Superior was appointed for the U.P. Mission. Now 14 fathers are doing min¬istry in this mission.

In 1991, Kalyan diocese entrusted the civil district of Ahmednagar in Maha¬rashtra with the Marymatha Province for intensive and extensive evangeli¬zation with territorial jurisdiction. The mission was formally inaugurated by Mar Paul Chittilappilly, the then Bishop of Kalyan diocese on September 11, 1991. The mission is called St. Paul Mission and at present 14 fathers are working here.

The mission works in Andhra Pradesh begun in 1978 at Bhimadole in the diocese of Eluru were extended to other dioceses of Rayalaseema area in 1988. The mission works in Andhra Pradesh were organized under a mis¬sion superior from 1998. This mission was declared a dependent region under Marymatha Province called Good Shepherd Region on 6 January 2006, and was officially inaugurated on 24th of the same month. At present, there are 36 fathers working in this region.

The mission works in East Africa begun with the arrival of Rev. Frs. James Edavazhithara and Jacob Athickal in Mbeya, Tanzania on 10 July 1979 were accelerated with the arrival of Rev. Fr. Joseph Kurupamparambil. The Af-rican Mission has been raised to the status of a dependent region under Marymatha Province called Sacred Heart Region on 6 January 2006 and was formally inaugurated on 18 November 2006. At present there are 26 fa¬thers working in this region in the countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The first mission started outside Kerala in 1962 at Adaikalapuram at the invitation of Rt. Rev. V.S. Selvanather, Bishop of Salem and with the blessing and approval of the Oriental Congregation gradually spread to other parts of the state of Tamilnadu and the neighboring states of Karnataka and Goa. For the effective co-ordination and development of the mission centres in these states, they were organized under a Mission Superior on 19 March 2003. This mission was raised to the status of a dependant region under St. Joseph Province and named St. Xavier’s Region on 1 May 2007. Now 28 fathers are doing ministry in this region.

Rev. Fr. George Mannara, Msgr. Thomas Nedumkallel, Rev. Fr. Jacob Kal¬larackal, Rev. Fr. George Kammattil, Rev. Fr. George Manalel , Rev. Fr. Paul Kariamadam, Rev. Fr. Antony Plackal, Rev. Fr. George Arackal and Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthussery served as Superiors General of the Congregation for different periods of time. At present the Congregation is led by Rev. Fr. Var¬ghese Parappuram, elected Superior General on 21 April 2009.

General Administration

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Superior General

 

Fr. John Kandathinkara

General Administration, Recruitment, Formation, Community Life & Auditing

Councilors

 

Fr. Antony Chakkungal

Asst. Superior General, Mission, Social and Charitable Works

Fr. Augustine Mundackatt

Popular Mission, Retreats and Pastoral Work

Fr. Thomas Mangalathu

Education and Media

Fr. George Elengickalputhanthara

Finance and Construction

Fr. Thomas Mangalathu

Secretary General

 

Address

 

Vincentian Generalate, De Paul Nagar, P.B. No. 2250, Edappally, Kochi, 682 024, Kerala, India.

Tel: 0484 2540503, 2550571 (Superior General)

E mail: vcgeneral@gmail.com

URL: www.vincentiancongregation.org

Internal Auditor of Accounts

Fr. Moonnupeedikckal Antony

Secretary to the Superior General

Fr. Aloshi Kozhuppathadathil

Marymatha Province

MARYMATHA PROVINCE

Provincial Superior

 

Fr. Paul Puthuva VC 

 (Provincial Administration, Recruitment,
Formation, Community Life & Auditing)

Councilors

 

Fr. Mathew Thadathil VC 

Asst. Provincial, Popular Mission,
Retreats and Pastoral Work

Fr. John Mangalath VC 

 Education and Media

Fr. Joseph Srambical VC 

Mission, Social and Charitable Works

Paul Tharakan VC 

Finance and Construction

Fr. John Mangalath VC 

Provincial Secretary

Address

 

Marymatha Provincial House, P.B. No. 1, Angamaly South, 683 573, Kerala, India.

Tel: 0484 2452336, 2457890 (Provincial), 2453547 (Fax)

E-mail: marymathavc@gmail.com

URL : www.vincentians.in

Consultative Body

 

Dept. of Formation

Fr. Chelapurath James & Fr. Panachimoottil Jose

Dept. of Retreats & Pastoral Work

Fr. Panackal George & Fr. Eattikattil Derbin

Dept. of Social Work & Mission

Fr. Palatty Martin & Fr. Kaithakalam Joby

Dept. of Education & Media

Fr. Punnassery Tomy & Fr. Ananad Yalla

Dept. of Finance & Construction

Frs. Jose Pazheveettil & George Puthuparambil

Directors of Popular Mission

Fr. Ettikattil Derbin (Kerala)
Fr. Njavalli George (AP)
Fr. Parecattil Sebastian (East Africa)
Fr. Thekkaekara Thomas (St. Paul Mission)

Internal Auditor of Accounts

Fr. Menachery Varghese & Fr. Varakath John

Director of Social Works

Fr. Perinchery Varghese

Coordinator of Regency

Fr. Pottayil George (India) & Fr. Marottipara Sanoj (East Africa)

Legal Cell of the Province:

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Secretary to the Provincial Superior

Fr. Onattu Kuriakose

St. Joseph Province

ST. JOSEPH PROVINCE

Provincial Superior

 

Fr. Kakkattupillil Mathew

(Provincial Administration, Recruitment, Formation, Community Life & Auditing)

Councilors

 

Fr. Nellinilkumthadathil Vincent

Asst. Provincial Superior & Mission, Social and Charitable Works

Fr. Kaipadakunnel Joseph

Popular Mission, Retreats and Pastoral Work

Fr. Karikilamattathil Antony

Education and Media

Fr. Puthentharayil Innocent

Finance and Construction

Fr. Kaipadakunnel Joseph

Provincial Secretary

Address

 

Vincentian Provincial House, S.H. Mount P.O., Kottayam, 686 006, Kerala, India

 Tel: 8078736547

Email: vincentiansjp @ gmail.com

Url: www.vincentianssjp.com

 

Consultative Body

 

Dept. of Formation

Fr. Moonupeedikackal Antony & Fr. Poonattu George

Dept. of Retreats & Pastoral Work

Fr. Ottalangal Mathew & Fr. Xavier Antony Samy

Dept. of Social Work & Mission

Fr. Parekattil Varghese &
Fr. Plavunilkunnathil Tony

Dept. of Education & Media

Fr. Kizhakkethottam Joseph & Fr. Pulickan Varghese

Dept. of Finance & Construction

Fr. Thachethukudy Antony &
Fr. Kuruppamtharamukalel Benedict

Directors of Popular Mission

Fr. Kaipadakunnel Joseph (Malayalam) & Fr. Edward Raj (Tamil)

Internal Auditor of Accounts

Fr. Thachethukudy Antony &
Fr. Kuruppamtharamukalel Benedict

Coordinator of Regency

Fr. Cheruvil Thomas

Legal Cell of the Province

Fr. Thundathikunnel Sebastian
Fr. Vattamthottyil Mathew
Fr. Kannamkulam Francis

Secretary to the Provincial Superior

Fr. Karingattuparambil Antony

ST. THOMAS PROVINCE

ST. THOMAS PROVINCE

Provincial Superior

 

Fr. Varghese (Joshy Paul) Kottackal

Provincial Administration, Recruitment, Formation, Community Life & Auditing

Councilors

 

Fr. Mathew Vattakuzhy

Asst. Provincial Superior, Mission, Social and Charitable Works

Fr. Sebastian Kalluvelil

Popular Mission, Retreats and Pastoral Work

Fr. Martin Valiyaparambil

Education and Media

Fr. Sebastian Kallath

Finance and Construction

Fr. Mathew Vattakuzhy

 Provincial Secretary

Address

 

St. Thomas Provincial House, Ujwa P.O., 110 073, New Delhi, India.

Mob: 9821423422

E-mail: stvcdelhi@gmail.com

URL: www.vincentianssanthome.in

Consultative Body

 

Dept. of Recruitment & Formation

Fr. Varghese (Joshy) Kottackal (Convener)
Fr. Sebastian Nechimyalil
Fr. Sebastian Poonoly

Dept. of Retreats, Popular Mission & Pastoral Work

Fr. Sebastian Kalluvelil (Convener)
Fr. John Chilambikunnel
Fr. Yesudas Aymanamkuzhy

Dept. of Social Work & Mission

Fr. Mathew Vattakuzhy (Convener)
Fr. George Jose Vempilly
Fr. Paul Thekkanath

Dept. of Education & Media

Fr. Martin Valiyaparambil (Convener)
Fr. Joseph Puthenpura
Fr. Chacko Puthen

Dept. of Finance & Construction

Fr. Sebastian Kallath (Convener)
Fr. Abraham Kollamparambil
Fr. Joseph Orikalayil

Director of Popular Mission

Fr. Sebastian Kalluvelil

Director of Social Work

Fr. Varghese Palatty

Coordinator of Regency

Fr. Joseph Muthirakalayil

Internal Auditor of Accounts

Fr. John Paul Thottungal

Legal Cell of the Province:

Fr. Sebastian Kallath
Fr. Birender Kujur
Fr. Joseph Thonakkara

Secretary to the Provincial Superior

Fr. Joseph Kallarackal

Regional Administration

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION

01. GOOD SHEPHERD REGION [MM]

Regional Superior

 Fr. Jose Kannampally VC

Councilors

 

Fr. George Njavally VC

Vicar

Fr. Yalla Anand Kumar VC

Secretary

Address

 

Vincentian Ashram, Chinna Avutapalli, Krishna Dt., 521286, A.P., India.

E mail: goodshepherdvc@gmail.com

02. SACRED HEART REGION [MM]

Regional Superior

 Fr. George (Biju) Moonjely VC

Councilors

 

Fr. George (Joby) Kocholickal VC

Vicar

Fr. Antony (Biju) Valliparambil VC

Secretary

Address

 

Vincentian Fathers, P.O. Box 25158 – 00603, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.

Tel: 00254 726822406

E mail: shregion@gmail.com

URL: www.vphnairobi.org

 

 

 

3. ST. XAVIER'S REGION [SJ]

Regional Superior

 Fr. Vettaparambil George

Councilors

 

Fr. Thoyalil Thomas

Vicar

Fr. Thakarappillil Varghese

Secretary

Address

Vincentian Ashram, Logos Nagar, 29 Mallappa Layout, Horamavu P.O.,Babusahib Palaya, Bengaluru - 560113, Karnataka, India.

Tel: 080 25603252, 25603748       

E mail: vcxavierregion@yahoo.co.in

URL: www.logosrertreatcentre.com

Mission Administration

MISSION ADMINISTRATION

01. ST. PAUL MISSION [MM]

 

Mission Superior

 Fr. John Hebic Edapally VC

Councilors

Fr. Joseph (Saji) Avangattu VC

Vicar

Fr. Mathew (Aby) Arackal VC

Secretary

Address
Vincentian Mission House, De Paul Nagar, Link Road, Kedgaon, Ahmednagar, 414005, Maharashtra, India.

Tel: 0241 2551241

E-mail: stpaulmissionvc@gmail.com

02. CHRISTU JYOTHI MISSION - U.P. [ST]

 

Mission Superior

 Fr. Velamparambil Paul (Sibi) VC

Councilors

 

Fr. Kolenchery Thomas VC

Vicar

Fr. Poonoly Sebastian VC                               

Secretary

Address

Vincentian House, Police Lines Chowraha, Civil Line, Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, India-24361

Tel: 0521 2256010

 E mail: christujyothiupvc@gmail.com

 

 

03. JAI YESU MISSION – M.P. [ST]

 

Mission Superior

Fr. Sebastian Nechimyalil

Councilors

 

Fr. Charls Kurrisseril

Vicar

Fr. Joseph Thonakkara       

Secretary

Address

 

Vincentian House, Padra, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh 486001, India

E Mil: jaiyesumission@gmail.com

 

 

 

04. DIVINE MERCY MISSION–NORTH EAST [ST]

 

Mission Superior

Fr. Varghese Karingen

Councilors

 

Fr. Joseph Palatty

Vicar

Fr.  Kochappilly Sebastian                      

Secretary

Address:

 

Vincentian House, Margherita PO, Tinsukia Dt. ,Assam – 786181

Email: divinemercymisson2019@gmail.com

 

05. ST. MOTHER TERESA MISSION [SJ]

 

Mission Superior    

Fr. Abraham Mundackal

Councilors

 

Fr. George Arackal Jr.

Vicar

Fr. James Ottalath

Secretary

Address

 

Vincentian Ashram, Jalalkhali P. O., 741 102, Nadia Dt., West Bengal, India

Mob. 0091 9333056626

 

 

 

06. ST. VINCENT MISSION [MM]

 

Mission Superior

Fr. Thomas Ettiyil VC

Councillors

 

Fr. Joseph Elavuthingal

Vicar

Fr. Paulose (Santhosh) Moolan

Secretary

Address

 

Divine Retreat Centre, Khetri P.O., 782 403, Nalgadera Village, Kamrup Dt., Guwahati, Assam, India.

Mob: 0091 8752089127