Diocese of Kumbakonam
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DIOCESE OF KUMBAKONAM

Members of the Senate

A body of pastoral leadership and service, united in the mission of the Diocese.

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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Serving the Diocese Together

The Senate brings together members who contribute to the pastoral, administrative and spiritual life of the Diocese of Kumbakonam.

26SENATE MEMBERS
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DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP

Ex-Officio Members

Members serving by virtue of their respective offices.

12MEMBERS
Most Rev. Dr. Jeevanandam Amalanathan 01
EX-OFFICIO

Most Rev. Dr. Jeevanandam Amalanathan

Bishop of Kumbakonam

Msgr. M. Philomindas 02
EX-OFFICIO

Msgr. M. Philomindas

Vicar General

Very Rev. Fr. J. Antony Joseph 03
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. J. Antony Joseph

Procurator

Rev. Fr. A. Victor Lawrence 04
EX-OFFICIO

Rev. Fr. A. Victor Lawrence

Education Secretary & Managing Trustee

Very Rev. Fr. G. Cosmon Arockiaraj 05
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. G. Cosmon Arockiaraj

V.F & Parish Priest, Kumbakonam

Very Rev. Fr. S. Joseph Kennedy 06
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. S. Joseph Kennedy

V.F & Parish Priest, Jayankondam

Very Rev. Fr. A. Xavier 07
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. A. Xavier

V.F & Parish Priest, Lalgudi

Very Rev. Fr. S. Innocent 08
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. S. Innocent

V.F & Parish Priest, Michaelpatti

Very Rev. Fr. A. Suvakin 09
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. A. Suvakin

V.F & Parish Priest, Perambalur

Very Rev. Fr. M.A. Susaimanickm 10
EX-OFFICIO

Very Rev. Fr. M.A. Susaimanickm

V.F & Parish Priest, Pullambadi

Rev. Fr. A. Rajamanickam 11
EX-OFFICIO

Rev. Fr. A. Rajamanickam

Pastoral Centre Director

Rev. Fr. M. Dominic Savio 12
EX-OFFICIO

Rev. Fr. M. Dominic Savio

Secretary, KMSSS

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REPRESENTATION & SERVICE

Elected Members

Members representing parishes and diocesan institutions.

14MEMBERS
Rev. Fr. M.A. Sebastian 01
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. M.A. Sebastian

Bethany Home, Kumbakonam

Rev. Fr. A. Samson 02
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. A. Samson

Parish Priest, Kumilankuzhi

Rev. Fr. S. Augustine 03
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. S. Augustine

Secretary, St. Peter’s Arts & Science College, Melaneduvai

Rev. Fr. A. Sahayaraj 04
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. A. Sahayaraj

Parish Priest, Kaniyiruppu

Rev. Fr. S. John Kennedy 05
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. S. John Kennedy

Parish Priest, Thennur

Rev. Fr. S. Joseph Arokiaraj 06
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. S. Joseph Arokiaraj

Parish Priest, Malathankulam

Rev. Fr. P. Augustine 07
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. P. Augustine

Parish Priest, Ammanpettai

Rev. Fr. S. Mariadoss 08
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. S. Mariadoss

Parish Priest, Konalai

Rev. Fr. V.E. Shantha Kumar 09
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. V.E. Shantha Kumar

Headmaster, Bhratha Madha R.C. Hr. Sec. School, Naduvalur

Rev. Fr. K. Arokiasamy 10
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. K. Arokiasamy

Parish Priest, No.1 Tollgate

Rev. Fr. M. Joseph 11
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. M. Joseph

Parish Priest, Vadagarai

Rev. Fr. A. Mark Marceline 12
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. A. Mark Marceline

Parish Priest, Irungalur

Rev. Fr. F. Francis Amaladoss 13
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. F. Francis Amaladoss

Parish Priest, Manathidal

Rev. Fr. J. Arokia Rajesh 14
ELECTED

Rev. Fr. J. Arokia Rajesh

Parish Priest, Agnespuram

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United in Faith. Committed to Service.

Together, building a stronger diocesan community through faith, collaboration and pastoral commitment.

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