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Most Rev. Dr. Lawrence Pius Dorairaj

Bishop of Dharmapuri

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Message for the Month of April 2026

My Dear Fathers, Sisters and Laity in Risen Christ, Holy Mother Church celebrates the most significant event in human history - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! On 05th April 2026 Easter Sunday, we rejoice in the truth that Jesus, who was crucified on the cross, has risen from the dead.It's a celebration of joy, hope, and new life. As we approach the Holy Trilogy of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter, let's reflect on the love and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. Maundy Thursday reminds us of Jesus' humility and service, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you" (John 13:15). He washed the feet of his disciples, instituted the Eucharist, and prayed for unity. Good Friday calls us to contemplate the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross, "It is finished" (John 19:30). It shows his obedience to the Father's will and love for humanity.The wounds of Christ are a powerful reminder of his sacrifice:hands and feet pierced for us (John 20:25)Side pierced, blood and water flowed (John 19:34)Head crowned with thorns (Matthew 27:29)Back scourged and beaten (Matthew 27:26) These wounds show us God's love and mercy. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, "He is risen, he is not here" (Mark 16:6), this is our salvation, and the promise of eternal life. This is the foundation of our Easter joy! The resurrection brings us: Hope in times of sorrow- Joy in times of trial Peace in times of uncertainty-New life in Christ. The priesthood plays a vital role in continuing Jesus' mission, "As the Father has sent me, I also send you" (John 20:21). Let's pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, "Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest" (Matthew 9:38). May families support and encourage their loved ones to answer God's call. Let's reflect on the importance of priesthood:Priests bring Christ to us through sacraments.They guide and shepherd us on our journey.They pray for us and with us.May we support and pray for our priests, that they may be faithful servants of God. Easter joy is for all! Let's share this joy with others:  Reach out to someone lonely  Forgive and reconcile with others  Celebrate with family and friends  Spread the Good News of Jesus' resurrection May the wounds of Christ remind us of his love, and may his resurrection fill our hearts with joy and hope. Alleluia! May the risen Christ be our hope, our joy, and our strength. Happy Easter! Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for the gift of Jesus and His resurrection. May the truth of Easter fill our hearts with joy, our minds with wonder, and our lives with obedience.In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. With my prayers and apostolic blessing, + Lawrence Pius, D.D., Bishop of Dharmapuri

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Marian Devotion

The practice of Marian Devotion is observed in many parishes in the month of May. Let me exhort all the parish priests to take special efforts to arrange for meaningful celebration of the Marian month. Let us fervently commit ourselves to the special love and protection of our Blessed Mother.

01 May

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Special Collection

May I remind you to remit early to the diocesan Procurator the amount of the special collection for the Holy Childhood taken in February, maintenance of the structures of the Holy See, known as Obolo di San Pietro according to Can.1271, taken on Holy Thursday evening Mass and the special collection for the Holy Lands, taken on Good Friday.

01 May

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Presbyterate and Diaconate Ordination

This year we are happy to have Deacon. Arun Benny to be ordained as priests and Bro. Arockiasamy Alexander and Bro.Anand Lijoe to be ordained as deacons for our diocese. We welcome them wholeheartedly into the presbyterate. Let us all congratulate them and above all pray for them. The Priestly and Diaconate ordinations will be held on 08th May, 2026 (Friday) at 05.30 pm at Sacred Heart Church, Hosur. All the priests and religious are welcome for this joyous celebration.

01 May

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Admission for all Catholic Children

Admission of all the catholic children in catholic Schools is the policy of the CBCI and National CRI. It is important that all the catholic educational institutions come forward to execute this policy voluntarily. Hence, I remind all the heads of the catholic schools in the diocese of Dharmapuri to admit all the catholic children who seek admission in catholic schools run by the Diocese or by Religious Congregations. Priority should be given to them in the selection of groups of study and in hostel or boarding facilities if available.

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Rev. Fr. A. Ambrose

Rev. Fr. K. Maria Joseph

Rev. Fr. John Kennedy

Rev. Fr. S. Christopher

Rev. Fr. Raja

Rev. Fr. A. Susairaj

Rev. Fr. C. Mariappan

Rev. Fr. G. Packianathan

Rev. Fr. Arockia Savariappan

Rev. Fr. D. Devasagaya Sundaram

Rev. Fr. J. Arockiasamy

Rev. Fr. Alfred Joseph

Rev. Fr. George Jackson Louis

Rev. Fr. M. Albert William

Rev. Fr. A. Irudayaraj

Rev. Fr. S. Isaias

Rev. Fr. Vinoth Louis

Rev. Fr. R. Arockiasamy

Rev. Fr. A. Arputharaj

Rev. Fr. M. Robert William

Rev. Fr. U. Antony Pushparaj

Rev. Fr. Moses

Rev. Fr. P. Antony Muthu

Rev. Fr. I. Robert

Rev. Fr. M. Vijay Amirtharaj

Rev. Fr. C. Lazar

Rev. Fr. R. Jesudoss

Rev. Fr. K. Lourdusamy

Rev. Fr. K. Arockia James

Rev. Fr. C. Mariappan

Rev. Fr. C. Michael Andrews

Rev. Fr. William Johnson

Rev. Fr. S. James

Rev. Fr. John Kennedy

Rev. Fr. A. Lucas

Rev. Fr. P. Martin Christudoss

Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam

Rev. Fr. Alvin Kumar

Rev. Fr. James Peter

Rev. Fr. A. Susairaj Jr

Rev. Fr. A. Francis Xavier

Rev. Fr. S. Michaelraj

Rev. Fr. Arul Rosario

Rev. Fr. M. Sekar Lourduraj

Rev. Fr. Chinnappan

Rev. Fr. K. Maria Joseph

Rev. Fr. Karol Arul Chinnappan

Rev. Fr. P. Michaelraj

Rev. Fr. Infant Tony Paul

Rev. Fr. Alexis

Rev. Fr. Antony Madalaimuthu

Rev. Fr. Raja

Rev. Fr. A. Amirtharaj

Rev. Fr. M. Soosai

Rev. Fr. A. Ambrose

Rev. Fr. S. Jesudoss

Rev. Fr. D. Devasagayam

Rev. Fr. M. Benjamin

Rev. Fr. A. Joseph

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Rev. Fr. P. Xavier

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Most Rev. Dr. Lawrence Pius Dorairaj

Message for the Month of April 2026

Engagements

Holy Mass at Retreat Centre

Confirmation Holy Mass

Confirmation Holy Mass

Confirmation Holy Mass

Holy Mass

Feast Day Mass

Orientation for Diocesan Pastoral Plan

Confirmation Holy Mass

Confirmation and Feast Mass

Requiem Mass

Confirmation Holy Mass

Popular Retreat

Meeting the Major Seminarians

Family Rosary Convention

Confirmation Holy Mass

Holy Mass at Retreat Centre

Confirmation Holy Mass

Confirmation Holy Mass

Diocesan News

Marian Devotion

Special Collection

Presbyterate and Diaconate Ordination

Admission for all Catholic Children

Transfers and Appointments

Month of April 2026

Upcoming

Orientation for Diocesan Pastoral Plan

Family Rosary Convention

Celebrations of the Month

Rev. Fr. A. Ambrose

Rev. Fr. K. Maria Joseph

Rev. Fr. John Kennedy

Rev. Fr. S. Christopher

Rev. Fr. Raja

Rev. Fr. A. Susairaj

Rev. Fr. C. Mariappan

Rev. Fr. G. Packianathan

Rev. Fr. Arockia Savariappan

Rev. Fr. D. Devasagaya Sundaram

Rev. Fr. J. Arockiasamy

Rev. Fr. Alfred Joseph

Rev. Fr. George Jackson Louis

Rev. Fr. M. Albert William

Rev. Fr. A. Irudayaraj

Rev. Fr. S. Isaias

Rev. Fr. Vinoth Louis

Rev. Fr. R. Arockiasamy

Rev. Fr. A. Arputharaj

Rev. Fr. M. Robert William

Rev. Fr. U. Antony Pushparaj

Rev. Fr. Moses

Rev. Fr. P. Antony Muthu

Rev. Fr. I. Robert

Rev. Fr. M. Vijay Amirtharaj

Rev. Fr. C. Lazar

Rev. Fr. R. Jesudoss

Rev. Fr. K. Lourdusamy

Rev. Fr. K. Arockia James

Rev. Fr. C. Mariappan

Rev. Fr. C. Michael Andrews

Rev. Fr. William Johnson

Rev. Fr. S. James

Rev. Fr. John Kennedy

Rev. Fr. A. Lucas

Rev. Fr. P. Martin Christudoss

Rev. Fr. Gnanapragasam

Rev. Fr. Alvin Kumar

Rev. Fr. James Peter

Rev. Fr. A. Susairaj Jr

Rev. Fr. A. Francis Xavier

Rev. Fr. S. Michaelraj