| Director |
Very Rev. Fr. Francis Neetani |
0471-2221941, 2223133 |
Aim of Temporality Ministry
Though the prime motto of the Church is the proclamation of the Gospel it
needs money and other properties for its existence and apostolate. It has
to generate income for the installation of new churches, construction of
buildings and to meet the day-to-day expenses connected with various
activities of the Diocese and also for the betterment of the people.
The Diocese of Neyyattinkara has estates and church properties. To look
after the properties, ensure cultivation and also for the construction of
buildings within the Diocese the Board for Temporal Administration is
constituted.
i. Commission for Diocesan Estate and other Diocesan Properties
The role of this commission is to look after the cultivation and the
management of the 'Little Flower Rubber Estate' at Kottoor and the
rubber cultivation in the extensive church properties of Palode, Perayam,
Nanniyode and Pallichal (Mottamood). The land was replanted by the
Diocese and the rubber trees are now mature enough for tapping.
The construction of the building for sheet making, smoke house, store room
and other infrastructure facilities are nearly completed and the tapping will
start shortly.
ii. Commission for Agricultural Development of Church Property
The role of this commission is to visit the parishes and substations in order
to assess the existing crops, the extent of cultivable land, to propose ways
to improve the agricultural yield and to explore other possibilities of
development of the church property.
iii. Commission for Major Constructions
The role of this commission is to examine and approve the plans and
estimates submitted for various constructions in the Diocese, institutions
and parishes to give practical suggestions and to monitor the major
construction of the Diocesan institutions and parishes.
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