PIOUS ASSOCIATIONS
Society Of St.VINCENT DE-PAUL
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), an intl Christian layman voluntary organization was formed on 23rd April 1833 in Paris by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his friends to practice works of mercy.
PITHRUVEDI
The 'Pithruvedi' is an initiative of the Syro Malabar church in Bangalore at the diocesan level. Even before the constitution of the Mandya Diocese, the idea of 'Pithruvedi' was conceived by the Syro- Malabar Mission
MATHRUVEDI
Mathrujyothi was formed in Blessed Alphonsa Church, Sultanpalaya on 9th March 1999. For the purpose of uniformity in name, as time passed, it was renamed as Mathruvedi across the diocese.
FAMILY APOSTOLATE
Family Apostolate is a pious association which encourages and supports families to find their true Christian calling. Families are the building blocks of the society and it is expected of all Christian
YOUNG COUPLES' APOSTOLATE
Exemplary families are the torch bearers of the church tomorrow. Young Couples’ apostolate (YCA) is one of the important commissions of the diocese of Mandya. Membership is awarded to sacramentally married
CYSAC
Youth is the period of life when one is filled with freshness, vigor, sport and energy. St. Alphonsa Forane Church is blessed to have an energetic group of youngsters to lead the youth association called Catholic Youth of St. Alphonsa Church (CYSAC)
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CML
Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) is a lay organization for those children who wish to undertake missionary work of Jesus Christ. This pious association was started as a mark for the prayerful memory of St. Theresa (The Little Flower)
HOLY CHILDHOOD
Holy Childhood popularly known as Thirubala sakhyam in
Kerala is an association of children who are yet to receive
their First Holy Communion. All Catechism students from Nursery till grade 4th are a part of this Association.
