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Assumption Church, G.P.O. Box 8975, EPC 1099, Kathmandu, Nepal tel. (00977) 1. 5542.680; 5526.732 fax. (00977) 1. 5521.710 e-mail: anath@wlink.com.np
Vicar Apostolic’s Profile
Name Rt.Rev. Sharma Anthony Francis, S.J. Date of Birth December 20, 1937 Religious Profession July 28, 1956 Priestly Ordination May 04, 1968 Ecclesiastical Superior December 08, 1984 Apostolic Prefect February 12, 1997 Apostolic Vicar February 10, 2007 Episcopal Ordination May 05, 2007
Vicariate Consultors Fr. Bogati Silas Fr. Chirayath Micheal, CST Fr. D'Souza Denis Fr. Pampackel Benjamin SDB Fr. Maniyar Lawrence, SJ Fr. Perumana Pius Fr. Punneliparampil Jacob, SDB
Vicariate Officials Pro-Vicar Apostolic Fr. Perumana Pius Procurator Fr. Elanjimannil Sebastian C. Chancellor Fr. Perumana Pius Defender of the Bond Fr. Rai Robin Revisor Fr. Perumana Pius
Vicariate Finance Committee Fr. Elanjimannil Sebastian C. Fr. Bogati Silas Fr. Perumana Pius
Heads of Commissions Catechetics Mr. Rai Bhimsen Communications and Media Mr. Satyal Chirendra Dialogue and Ecumenism Fr. Kanniyattukunnel Jomon Mr. Satyal Chirendra Education Fr. Maniyar Lawrence S.J. Holy Childhood Fr. Rai Robin Laity and Family Fr. Kalapurackal George Liturgy Fr. Lepcha Justin Pastoral Work Fr. Perumana Pius Religious Fr. Kanniyattukunnel Jomon Seminarians and Formation Fr. Bogati Silas Fr. Bodra Francis Social Work Fr. Bogati Silas Vocation Fr. Rai Robin Youth Apostolate Fr. Pampackel Benjamin SDB
ASSOCIATIONS Couples for Christ (CFC) Chaplain Fr. Bogati Silas United Head Couple for Nepal Mr. Rai Gyan Prakash Mrs. Rai Sujata Address GPO Box 8975, EPC - 895 Kathmandu, Nepal Email: raisuzi@hotmail.com / gyan_prakash_rai2005@yahoo.com Phone: 01-55.22.497 / 55.50.357 Legionaries of Mary Chaplain Fr. Perumana Pius President Mrs. Anupa Fitzpatrick Address Assumption Church GPO Box 8975, EPC-1099 Kathmandu - Nepal
Deep Shrinkala (DS) Chaplain Fr. Bogati Silas President Mrs. Rai Flora Address Assumption Church GPO Box 8975, EPC-1099 Kathmandu - Nepal
Nepal Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) Chaplain Fr. Pampackel Benjamin SDB Presidents Address NCYM Office, Assumption Church GPO Box 8975, EPC-1099 Kathmandu – Nepal Phone 01-552.6732 Email nepcvm@hons.com.np
Eucharistic Crusaders (Cruz Veer) Director Sr. Rai Carmela SJC Address c/o Assumption Church Dhobighat - Kathmandu
THE COMMON INSTITUTIONS
Nepal Catholic Society (NCS) Patron Msgr. Sharma Anthony Francis S.J. President Mr. Gurung Binod Address Nepal Catholic Samaj GPO Box No. 9585 Kathmandu - Nepal Reg. No. 294/049/050
St. John Vianney Pastoral Animation Centre (SJVPAC) Director Fr. Perumana Pius Address Pastoral Centre, Kitinee GPO Box No. 8975, EPC-1099 Kathmandu-Nepal Phone 01-556.0716 Email sivpack@vahoo.co.uk
Catechetics Director Mr. Rai Bhimsen Address Catechetical Centre c/o Assumption Church GPO Box 8975, EPC-1099 Kathmandu-Nepal Phone 01-555.0937 Fax 01-552-1710 Email jesusmedia@wlink.com.np
Conference of Religious of Nepal (CRN) Secretary Fr. Kaniattukunnel Jomon Jose Address CRN Secretary HRD Research Centre GPO Box 50, Sanepa Phone: 01-55.22.219
Caritas Nepal (CN) President Msgr. Sharma Anthony Francis S.J Director Fr. Bogati Silas Address Caritas Nepal GPO Box No. 9571 Kathmandu - Nepal Phone 01-553.8172 /553.9344 Fax 01-553.8484 Email caritas@rnail.com. np
Catholic Media Centre (CMC) Secretary Mr. Satyal Chirendra Address c/o Assumption Church GPO Box No. 8975, EPG-1099 Kathmandu - Nepal Phone 01-555.0937 Fax 01-552.1710 Email jesusmedia@wlink.com.np
RELIGlOUS CONGREGATIONS WORKING IN THE VICARIATE Men 1. Little Flower Congregation (CST Fathers) 2. Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers (MM) 3. Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB Salesian Fathers) 4. Society of Jesus (SJ Jesuits) 5. Society of Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar (SFX Pilar Fathers) 6. Society of Mary (SM Marianists) 7. Poor Servants of Jesus the Master - Association (PSJM, Poor Servants)
Women 1. Congregation of Jesus (CJ Sisters) 2. Daughters of the Cross of Liege (FC Sisters) 3. Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA Salesian Sisters) 4. Good Shepherd Sisters (RGS) 5. Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM Loreto Sisters) 6. Little Apostles of Jesus 7. Missionaries of Charity (MC Sisters) 8. Missionaries of Charity Contemplative (MC Sisters Contemplative) 9. School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND Sisters) 10. Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS Adoration Sisters) 11. Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN Sisters) 12. Sisters of Charity of St. Anne 13. Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa (SGCG Charity Sisters) 14. Sisters of the Congregation of the Sacred Word (CSW Sisters) 15. Sisters of Cross of Chavanod (SCC Holy Cross Sisters) 16. Sisters of the Light of the Gospel (SLE Sisters) 17. Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny (SJC Cluny Sisters) 18.Sisters of Paul Chartres
Vicariate at a Glance Area 147,181 Sq. Kms. Population 29 million Rural/Urban Ratio 85/15 Christians 2 million Catholics 7.371 Life Expectation (2001) 59.7 Population Growth 2.24% Age at first marriage (women) 17.1 years Average household 5.45 members Adult Literacy 53.74% Men 65.08% Women 42.49% Children (0-14) 41.3% M/F Ratio 998/1000 Economy Agricultural Languages Nepali, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Newari, Tharu, Tamang, Hindi Parishes 8 Quasi Parishes 2 Mission Stations 10 Mission Sub-Stations 24 Priests – Vicariate 16 Religious 60 Congregations of Men 7 Congregations of Women 18 Religious Brothers 12 Religious Sisters 165 Minor Seminaries 2 Minor Seminarians - Vicariate 10 Major Seminarians – Prefecture 5 Convents 40 Day Care Centres 10 Pre-School Programme 22 Primary Schools 9 High Schools 18 Intermediate Colleges 4 Colleges 1 Catholic Information Centre 1 Vicariate Laity Organizations 5 Literacy Programmes (villages) 10 Women's Associations 1 Youth Associations 3 Rehabilitation Centres 4 Centres for mentally challenged children 3 Homes for the poor and destitute 3 Boarding for girls 7 Boarding for boys 4 Vocational Training Centres 2
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