The General Assembly 2008
The 8th Ordinary General assembly of the Missionary Society of St Thomas the Apostle began on 14 May 2008 at its Central House, Melampara, Bharananganam. The supreme representative body of the Society was formally concluded on 24 May at 3.30. p. m. The new members of the General Council elected by the General Assembly to guide the Society for the next five years are the following:
James Athikalam - Director General
- Paul Mudathotty - Vice Director General(First Councillor)
- Thomas Chirackal - Second Councillor
- Antony Perumanoor - Third Councillor
- Mathew Elavumkal - Fourth Councillor
- Kurian Kochettonnil - Treasurer General
Portfolios assigned
- Paul Mudathotty - Formation and Ongoing Formation
- Thomas Chirackal - Education and Social Apostolate
- Antony Perumanoor - Secretary General
- Mathew Elavumkal - Priests’ Welfare and Communion
- Kurian Kochettonnil - Communication and Mission Animation
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