- Consecration & Dedication – 24.02.2022 – Elapakkam
Consecration & Dedication – 24.02.2022
0n 24.02.2022, Ubagara Annai Church, Elapakkam was Consecrated and dedicated by Most Rev. Dr. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chingleput. Congratulations to Fr. J. Immanuel Stephen and their parishioners for their strenuous efforts.
- Blessing of Renovated Church – Ottiyambakkam (sub-station of Sithalapakkam)
Blessing of Renovated Church – Ottiyambakkam (sub-station of Sithalapakkam)
0n 27.02.2022, renovated Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ottiyambakkam (sub-station of Sithalapakkam Parish) was blessed and opened by Most Rev. Dr. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chingleput. Congratulations to Fr. M. P. Selvam Bellarmine for his strenuous efforts.
- Consecration of Our Lady of Lourdes Church – Gandhi Nagar – 31.07.2022
Consecration of Our Lady of Lourdes Church – Gandhi Nagar – 31.07.2022
On 31.07.2022, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Gandhi Nagar was Consecrated by Most Rev. Dr. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chingleput. Congratulations to Fr. Suresh Thomas and their parishioners for their strenuous efforts.
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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 Chengalpattu, 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.