shepherds
“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” (Jeremiah 3:15)
Rev. Fr. Vincent Chinnadurai
Rector & Parish PriestDate of Birth : 16-September-1953
Date of Ordination : 27-April-1986
Ever since assuming office in May 2019, he has been instrumental in bringing back more devotions. Inspite of all the strenuous responsibilities, he can be seen praying before every Mass he officiates. He listens to every pilgrim patiently and counsels them.
Rev. Fr. P.A. Francis Xavier
AdministratorDate of Birth : 11-January-1977
Date of Ordination : 19-April-2009
He is a very zealous Pastor with a strong prayerful insight. This led him to conduct Spiritual Retreats for faithful and leading the worship and adoration of the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament at many places. Holding a Dual Masters Degree in Physics and Arts and a qualified Educator with PGDCA. He has conducted several Seminars for the benefit of people. His diversified experience brings in a new approach in Shrine Administration. He is deeply involved in helping the poor and needy, especially educating many children.
Fr. Michael Duraisamy
Assistant Parish PriestDate of Birth : 28 December 1986
Date of Ordination : 22 August 2017
A dedicated Guanellian Priest who follows the motto “Gospel for the Poor”. His special interest is to serve the children with special needs and differently abled. He strives to ensure to be a true witness to Christ’s teachings. He belongs to the Congregation of the Servants of Charity , popularly known as the Guanellian Family. He is also known to be a good Confessor
Date of Ordination : 22 August 2017
A dedicated Guanellian Priest who follows the motto “Gospel for the Poor”. His special interest is to serve the children with special needs and differently abled. He strives to ensure to be a true witness to Christ’s teachings. He belongs to the Congregation of the Servants of Charity , popularly known as the Guanellian Family. He is also known to be a good Confessor
Rev. Fr. Alex Sagayaraj
Assistant Parish PriestDate of Birth : 14 November 1990
Date of Ordination : 12-December-2020
A committed and cheerful Priest who takes great efforts in enabling spiritual growth for all. He is meticulous and innovative in his Priestly ministry. He is voracious reader and appreciates music. His motto is “overcome evil with good”..
Date of Ordination : 12-December-2020
A committed and cheerful Priest who takes great efforts in enabling spiritual growth for all. He is meticulous and innovative in his Priestly ministry. He is voracious reader and appreciates music. His motto is “overcome evil with good”..
Rev. Fr. Joseph Gnanam CSsR
Confessor and Spiritual DirectorDate of Birth : 14-September-1950
Date of Ordination : 5-May-1974
Rev. Fr. Joseph is a Redemptorist Priest, who is a gifted Preacher of Missions and Retreats to all types and ages of people in Tamil and English. He has been leading the faithful as Parish Priest in Bangalore, Madurai and Sivagangai. He has over six years of evangelization work as part of his missionary role in Kenya. He is a trained counselor from UK and also had extensive experience in formation of Seminarians for ten years. He was the Spiritual Director at St. Thomas Mount for three years and at Acharapakkam for five years.
Date of Ordination : 5-May-1974
Rev. Fr. Joseph is a Redemptorist Priest, who is a gifted Preacher of Missions and Retreats to all types and ages of people in Tamil and English. He has been leading the faithful as Parish Priest in Bangalore, Madurai and Sivagangai. He has over six years of evangelization work as part of his missionary role in Kenya. He is a trained counselor from UK and also had extensive experience in formation of Seminarians for ten years. He was the Spiritual Director at St. Thomas Mount for three years and at Acharapakkam for five years.
Dn. S.Antony Rozario Joshua
DeaconDate of Birth : 14-June-1994
Date of Ordination : 2023
He belongs to the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore and is originally from St. Lazarus Church, R.A Puram. He helps and assists in all the liturgical activities of the Shrine. He practices the Catholic Teachings, as his way of life. He has a focused approach on his pastoral theme “Bloom where you are planted”. He graduated in Science (Advanced Zoology & Biotech) from Loyola College. Ecclesiastically, he holds a Bachelors Degree in Theology and a Degree in Philosophy . Additionally he has gained skills in Music, Graphic Designing - Editing, and Photography.
Date of Ordination : 2023
He belongs to the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore and is originally from St. Lazarus Church, R.A Puram. He helps and assists in all the liturgical activities of the Shrine. He practices the Catholic Teachings, as his way of life. He has a focused approach on his pastoral theme “Bloom where you are planted”. He graduated in Science (Advanced Zoology & Biotech) from Loyola College. Ecclesiastically, he holds a Bachelors Degree in Theology and a Degree in Philosophy . Additionally he has gained skills in Music, Graphic Designing - Editing, and Photography.
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Priests who rendered their services
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Rev. Fr. P.T.Arulappa
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1972 – 1974
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Rev. Fr. P.Joseph
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1974 – 1978
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Rev. Fr. P.T.Arulappa
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1978 – 1980
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Rev. Fr. P. Antony Doss
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1980 – 1981
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Rev. Fr. T.J. George
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1981 – 1988
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Rev. Fr. J. Amalraj
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1988 – 1993
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Rev. Fr. P.J. Lawrence Raj
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1993 – 2000
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Rev. Fr. Bernard Lawrence
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2000 – 2007
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Rev. Fr. Francis Michael
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2007 – 2014
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Rev. Fr. B.K. Francis Xavier
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2014 – 2019
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Rev. Fr. Vincent Chinnadurai
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2019 - Till Date
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Annai Vailankanni Shrine is served by the Diocesan Priests belonging to the Archdiocese of Madras – Mylapore.