MISSION APPEAL FOR THE DIOCESE OF MARTHANDAM, INDIA WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEKEND (AUGUST 2/3, 2025)

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Diocese of Marthandam, located in southern India, serves over 34 million people across 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Through committed missionary efforts, 76,000 people, mainly from poor and marginalized communities, have embraced the Catholic faith.

These new believers depend on the Church not only for spiritual guidance but also for support in education, health care, and social development. The Diocese has established 103 churches and mission stations, served by 90 priests, 250 religious sisters, and many lay missionaries. However, only half of these facilities are safe and functional. Many parishes struggle to meet even the basic needs of their clergy.

This year’s Mission Preaching proceeds are dedicated to the following vital ministries: Empowerment of Widows and Women-Headed Families:  Providing food, education, and housing to widowed mothers and their children. Care for the Abandoned and Elderly: Through Shalom Hom and Mercy Home, 60 residents receive shelter and medical care.

Evangelization and Mission Development: New church, catechism programs and outreach centres, a tuition centre, Health clinic and support for Seminarians. These future priests rely entirely on the Diocese for their formation.

Please give generously.