Diocese of Kumbakonam
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News & Events

Life of the Diocese

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127th Foundation Day: Thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral
JubileeSept 01, 2026

127th Foundation Day: Thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral

Thousands gather as Bishop Jeevanandam leads Eucharistic celebration marking 127 years of grace.

Six Deacons Ordained Priests for the Diocese
OrdinationMay 06, 2026

Six Deacons Ordained Priests for the Diocese

Joyful priestly ordination at Poondi Basilica — new labourers for the vineyard of Kumbakonam.

Poondi Madha Feast: 3 Lakh Pilgrims Expected
PilgrimageSept 08, 2026

Poondi Madha Feast: 3 Lakh Pilgrims Expected

Grand car procession, healing Mass & Annadhanam. Special trains and parking arranged.

Diocesan Schools Record 99.2% in Board Exams
EducationJune 2026

Diocesan Schools Record 99.2% in Board Exams

12 state ranks. Bishop congratulates teachers & launches free NEET coaching centres.

Diocesan Youth Convention 'Enflame 2026' at Ariyalur
YouthAug 2026

Diocesan Youth Convention 'Enflame 2026' at Ariyalur

3,000 youth, adoration nights, job fair & cultural fest — registrations close soon.

KMSSS Builds 100 Houses for Flood-Affected Families
ServiceJuly 2026

KMSSS Builds 100 Houses for Flood-Affected Families

New homes handed over in Kollidam belt with solar, toilets & kitchen gardens.

Upcoming

OCT – NOV

11

OCT

Diocesan Bible Quiz Finals

Bishop's House Hall, Kumbakonam

9:00 AM

18

OCT

Youth Adoration Night

St. Mary's Cathedral

6:30 PM

25

OCT

Family Renewal Retreat (Tamil)

DMI Retreat Centre, Poondi

8 AM – 4 PM

01

NOV

All Saints Day • Cemetery Mass

All Parishes

6:00 AM

09

NOV

Priests' Recollection & Chrism Planning

Pastoral Centre

10:00 AM

29

NOV

Advent Carol & Crib Competition

Cathedral Campus

5:00 PM

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Witnesses

Stories of Faith & Miracles

விசுவாச சாட்சியங்கள்

Mrs. Philomena Mary

Mrs. Philomena Mary

Poondi Parish
"My son was healed after the Poondi Madha novena. Lakhs come with tears and return with smiles — I am one of them."
★★★★★
Mr. Arockiasamy

Mr. Arockiasamy

Elakurichi
"KMSSS helped our SHG start a dairy farm. Today my daughter studies nursing on a diocesan scholarship. God bless this Church."
★★★★★
Sr. Benitta

Sr. Benitta

Health Ministry
"In our palliative centre, every patient is Christ. The Diocese serves 12 care homes with love that words cannot describe."
★★★★★