JUNE 2026

Dear Rev. Fathers, Religious, and People of God,

As we gather in faith and communion during the joyous celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Christ, we are invited to deepen our love for the Eucharistic Lord, the source and summit of our Christian life. May this solemn celebration renew in us a deeper reverence for the Holy Eucharist. The Feast of St. Antony reminds us of the saint’s profound love for Christ, his humility, simplicity, zeal for the Gospel, and compassionate concern for the poor and suffering. May his powerful intercession guide us to live our Christian vocation with greater fidelity and joy.

At this blessed moment, I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations and prayerful blessings to our newly ordained priests — Rev. Fr. Ajitto Xavier, Rev. Fr. Durai Vasantha Raj, Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier, and Rev. Fr. Infant Deepak. As they begin their priestly ministry, may they be faithful shepherds after the Heart of Christ, deeply rooted in Eucharistic spirituality and committed to proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the Sacraments, and serving God’s people with humility, zeal, and pastoral charity. Let us accompany them with our prayers that their priesthood may bear abundant spiritual fruits for the Diocese, Church and society. Let us also continue to pray earnestly for priestly and religious vocations.

I also take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all the outgoing office bearers who have rendered generous and dedicated service to the Diocese. Your tireless commitment, sacrifices, and faithful stewardship have greatly strengthened the mission and pastoral life of our diocesan family. At the same time, I extend my warm wishes and blessings to all those entrusted with new responsibilities and transfers. I also wish to convey my heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to all our schools that have achieved 100% results in the 10th and 12th Standard public examinations. This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication, hard work, and collaboration of the Correspondents, Principals, Headmasters/Headmistresses, Teachers, Students, and Parents. Your commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and holistic formation is truly commendable.  

As we celebrate the Eucharistic mystery and seek the loving intercession of St. Antony, let us continue to walk together as one diocesan family, rooted in faith, strengthened in hope, and united in charity, so that through our witness Christ may be known, loved, and glorified.

With prayerful blessings and best wishes,

+L. Thomas Aquinas

Bishop of Coimbatore