Skill Development Programme for Major Seminarians:

From May 11 to 15, 2026, an intensive one-week Skill Development Programme was conducted at Sangamam for thirteen major seminarians of our diocese. Organized under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Boby Kochuparampil, the then Director of Major Seminarians, this programme aimed to equip our future priests with critical practical competencies and pastoral skills essential for contemporary ministry. The comprehensive curriculum spanned diverse linguistic, ministerial, and technological disciplines. Daily sessions led by Mr. John Kumari Thozhan advanced the participants’ Tamil language proficiency in reading, writing, and public speaking. Liturgical
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and spiritual formation were nourished each evening through sacred music animation and the "Vin Pathayil" prayers led by Rev. Fr. Ajin Jose. Sr. Margarita SCB initiated the programme with dynamic sessions on youth ministry and group leadership dynamics. Highlighting the Church's core mission to the marginalized, Rev. Fr. Mahesh Antony delivered a profound lecture titled “Caring for the Uncared: Acts of Mercy.”
Furthermore, Sr. Jeslet CMC facilitated an invaluable three-part workshop focusing on Psycho-Spiritual Integration, guiding the seminarians to anchor their vocational growth in psychological maturity. Finally, embracing the digital frontier, a major highlight of the week was a detailed six-session course on AI-based classes, video editing, animation, and media evangelization conducted by Rev. Fr. Robins Kuzhikodil. This transformative programme has significantly enriched the personal and pastoral formation of our seminarians. I extend my profound gratitude to all the resource persons for generously imparting their expertise, and I commend Rev. Fr. Boby Kochuparampil for his leadership and coordination in realizing this fruitful initiative for the growth of our diocese.