Curia – Catholic Diocese of Indore

CURIA

The diocesan curia consists of those institutions and persons which assist the bishop in the governance of the whole diocese, especially in guiding pastoral action, in caring for the administration of the diocese, and in exercising judicial power. – Can. 469

The Diocesan Curia is the ensemble of departments or ministries, which assist the Bishop in the governing of the Diocese. It is the Bishop who appoints those who exercise offices within the Curia and it is the Bishop’s responsibility to see to it that all matters which concern the administration of the entire Diocese are duly coordinated and arranged in such a manner that the good of the portion of God’s people entrusted to him is more suitably attained. The Curia of the Diocese of Indore is situated at the Bishop’s House.

ROLE	NAME
Bishop	Most. Rev. Bp. Dr. Thomas Mathew
Vicar General	Rev. Fr. Simon Raj	VICARS GENERAL In accordance with the Code of Canon Law the Vicar General assists the Bishop in the governance of the whole of the diocese. The vicar general reports to the diocesan bishop the more important affairs that are to be handled or have been handled, and he is never to act contrary.
Chancellor	Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Rajamanikam	THE CHANCERY IN OUR DIOCESE The preparation of documents regarding canonical requirements (such as appointments and receptions into full communion with the Church), the issuing of faculties, celebrets and ordination certificates, and other more general administrative and general enquiries, are also dealt with in the Chancery. By Canon Law, “In each curia, a Chancellor is to be appointed, whose principal office, unless particular law states otherwise, is to ensure that the acts of the curia are drawn up and dispatched, and that they are kept safe in the archive of the curia. (Canon 482.1) The Chancellor, whose signature authenticates public documents, is the official notary of the curia. (Canons 482.3 and 483.1) Code of Canon Law 482-491
Financial Administrator	Rev. Fr. Antonysamy	FINANCE DEPARTMENT Assist the Bishop in the administration of finances of the Diocese in accordance with Canon Law. The Bishop has appointed his Financial Advisor and the Financial Administrator. The Finance Department has Sections dealing with Banking and Finance, Parish & Diocesan Institutions related Finances, Properties, Civil Construction and Repairs, Human Resources, and Statutory Compliances with Government. The Diocesan Finance Committee (DFC) is appointed by the Bishop in accordance with Church Law (Canons 492-493). Members of the Diocesan Finance Committee are selected for their expertise in matters including finance, law and civil engineering.

DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL

The Diocesan Tribunal is the vicariate established by canon law as the judicial arm of the bishop’s government of the diocese. As such, it is the court system of the Church and the canonical forum for the resolution of legal questions arising from the activity of the Church and of the faithful.

ROLE	NAME
Judicial Vicar	Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Rajamanikam
Judge	Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Rajamanikam
Defender of the Bond	Rev. Fr. George Khetan Meda
Notary	Rev. Fr. John David SVD

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS

ROLE	NAME
President	Most. Rev. Bp. Dr. Thomas Mathew
Consultors	Rev. Fr. Simon Raj
	Rev. Fr. Antonysamy
	Rev. Fr. Sibi Joseph
	Rev. Fr. Herman Tirkey
	Rev. Fr. Dr. Thomas Rajamanikam
	Rev. Fr. Sanjay Girwal
	Rev. Fr. John Wakla SVD

DIOCESAN SECRETARIAT

Bishop’s House,

P. Box No. 168, 10, Old Sehore Road,

Indore, Madhya Pradesh – 452 001.

Phone: 0731-2492203

Email: secretary@indorediocese.com

Office Hours: Monday to Saturday: 09:00 am to 13:00, 15:00 – 17:00

Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

ROLE	NAME
Secretary	Rev. Fr. Antonysamy
Secretary to Bishop	Rev. Sr. Regi

COLLEGE OF DEANS

DEANERY	NAME
Indore	Rev. Fr. Sibi Joseph
Dewas	Rev. Fr. Herman Tirkey

DIOCESAN DIRECTORS OF APOSTOLATES

COMMISSION	ROLE	NAME
Bible	Director	Rev. Fr. Preetam Vasunia
Liturgy	Director	Rev. Fr. Thomas KP SAC
Catechetics	Director	Rev. Fr. Sebastian Aikara
Evangelization & Proclamation	Director	Rev. Fr. Joby Anand Chirayath
Social Communication	Director
Clergy, Religious, Vocation & Seminarians	Director	Rev. Fr. Jolly (Mathew) John Pulickal
Ecumenism & Dialogue	Director	Rev. Fr. Pious Lakara SVD
Education	Director	Rev. Fr. Sibi Joseph Choratte
Nurses Guild	Director	Rev. Sr. Roselinde CHF
Chaplain	Director
Family & Laity	Director	Rev. Fr. Sanjay Girwal
Labour	Director	Rev. Fr. Martin Kujur
SC/ST	Director	Rev. Fr. Santosh Tigga
Public Relations	Director	Rev. Fr. Sumit Tahir
Social Service Society	Director	Rev. Fr. Martin Kujur
Youth	Director	Rev. Fr. Mahesh Sulya
Deliverance Ministry	Director	Rev. Fr. Dr. John Bosco Antony
Health Care Ministry	Director	Rev. Fr. Lucas Isidore
Women’s Desk	Director	Rev. Sr. Regina SJSS
Prison Ministry	Director	Rev. Fr. Shinoj Joseph SVD
IT Cell	Director	Rev. Fr. R. Antonysamy

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL

ROLE	NAME
President	Most Rev. Bp. Dr. Thomas Mathew
Vice President
Secretary

DIOCESAN PRIESTS' COUNCIL

ROLE	NAME
President
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary

ROLE	NAME
Ex-Oficio Members



Elected Ordination Group Representatives



Elected Deanery Representatives



Nominated Members



Religious Members

DIOCESAN FINANCE COMMITTEE

ROLE	NAME
President	Most. Rev. Bp. Dr. Thomas Mathew
Members	Rev. Fr. Simon Raj
	Rev. Fr. Antonysamy
	Rev. Fr. Sibi Joseph
	Rev. Fr. Herman Tirkey
	Rev. Fr. Lucas Isidore
	Rev. Fr. Joseph Vallasserry
	Rev. Sr. Archana CMC

The diocesan curia consists of those institutions and persons which assist the bishop in the governance of the whole diocese, especially in guiding pastoral action, in caring for the administration of the diocese, and in exercising judicial power. – Can. 469

VICARS GENERAL

In accordance with the Code of Canon Law the Vicar General assists the Bishop in the governance of the whole of the diocese. The vicar general reports to the diocesan bishop the more important affairs that are to be handled or have been handled, and he is never to act contrary.

THE CHANCERY IN OUR DIOCESE

The preparation of documents regarding canonical requirements (such as appointments and receptions into full communion with the Church), the issuing of faculties, celebrets and ordination certificates, and other more general administrative and general enquiries, are also dealt with in the Chancery.

By Canon Law, “In each curia, a Chancellor is to be appointed, whose principal office, unless particular law states otherwise, is to ensure that the acts of the curia are drawn up and dispatched, and that they are kept safe in the archive of the curia. (Canon 482.1)

The Chancellor, whose signature authenticates public documents, is the official notary of the curia. (Canons 482.3 and 483.1) Code of Canon Law 482-491

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Assist the Bishop in the administration of finances of the Diocese in accordance with Canon Law.

The Bishop has appointed his Financial Advisor and the Financial Administrator.

​The Finance Department has Sections dealing with Banking and Finance, Parish & Diocesan Institutions related Finances, Properties, Civil Construction and Repairs, Human Resources, and Statutory Compliances with Government.

​The Diocesan Finance Committee (DFC) is appointed by the Bishop in accordance with Church Law (Canons 492-493). Members of the Diocesan Finance Committee are selected for their expertise in matters including finance, law and civil engineering.