The Diocese of Chingleput was declared as an independent new Diocese on 19th July 2002. Most Rev. Dr. A. Neethinathan was appointed as the first Bishop of Chingleput. The Diocese of Chinglput comprises of the entire civil districts of Chengalpatu, Kancheepuram and some part of the district of Chennai. It has 107 parishes and three Independent Shrines. 80% of parishes are in the rural areas.146 diocesan priests, 70 religious priests and 72 religious congregations serve in the diocese.
Most Rev. Dr. A. NEETHINATHAN
“ Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. “
“ Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go
hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. “
“ Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor. “
“ Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. “
“ I tell you the truth, what ever you did for one of the least of those
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for ME ”