Part of the Diocese of Pala and Kuravilangad Forane Church
Founded in 1911 and celebrates its 103rd anniversary in 2015
The strength of the parish is its families, more than 350 of them
Fr. Joy Thomas Charthamkandathil (Bhopal)
Fr. Joy was born on 27th April 1966, as the son of Thomas and Annamma of Charthamkandathil family. He completed his schooling from St. Antony’s School, Kadaplamattam.In 1984 he joined the seminary as a priesthood aspirant for Bhopal diocese. He was ordained by Bishop Mar Joseph Pallikkaprambil on 22nd April 1995. He completed his degree studies from Bhopal itself. He has served as a principal of various schools, as vicar of several parishes in the diocese of Bhopal. He now serves as the vicar of Ghoshangabad parish.