In my Potter's Hands...

About me

Dear Friends in Christ Jesus,

Life has been an exciting journey and as I approach my ordination to priesthood, the journey reaches another milestone. You have all been a significant part of it and therefore I venture in this blog to recollect some nostalgic moments of travelling with you. 

Personal Details:

Name: A. Charles       

Age: 29

Date of Birth: 19 February 1984

Parish: Our Lady of Health Church, Pattabiram

Parents: L. Antony Samy, Driver, MTC (Chennai City Bus Corporation)

             A. Lourdu Mary, P.A to DGM, BSNL (Southern Telecom Region)

Sibling: A.Sheela (younger sister) – Home Maker

Present Ministry: Deacon, Santhome Cathedral Basilica

Contact Details:

Permanent Address: No 54, Lakshmi Nagar,

                                  Thiruninravur Post

         Chennai – 602024

Mobile: 9710364954

E-mail ID: broacharles@gmail.com

Educational Qualification:

Academic Achievements:

Ø  Star of Loyola Award, Federation for Intellectual Advancement 2005

Ø  Gold Medallist and First Rank Holder in B.A., English Literature for the academic years, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 & 2004-2005

Ø  First Rank, B.A. Philosophy, JDV & Papal Seminary, Pune

Ø  First Rank, B.A. Theology, Vidyajyoti College, Delhi

Ø  Contributed over 35 reflective articles, theological articles, news items, reviews and opinion columns to The New Leader, The Indian Currents, Youth Voice, Teenager, Thee Change, etc.,

Ø  Represented colleges in Seminars, workshops, inter-religious dialogues, debates, quiz events, ecumenical discussions, etc.,

Ø  Served in Students councils at Loyola, Chennai and at seminaries in Pune and Delhi

Ø  Served as AICUF Delhi Unit Co-ordinator with Delhi University and JNU Students

Ministry Experience :

1. PHILOSOPHY - Parish Ministry – Shanwadi, Pune

     Teaching Ministry – St Antony’s Home for Orphaned Girls, Pune

2. REGENCY     -   Training and Editing, The New Leader, Armenian street

                                        Parish Ministry, Christ the King Church, GKM Colony

3. THEOLOGY  -  Youth Ministry – Co-ordinator, AICUF Delhi Wing

                                       Slum Ministry – Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi

                                       Parish Ministry – St Mark’s Church, Punjabhi Bagh, Delhi

4. DIACONATE            - Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Chennai

Vision/ Special Ministry :

To communicate my experience of Jesus from the Holy Scripture and Holy Catholic Traditions through the New media

Chief Interests:

Preaching Ministry, Conducting Biblical retreats and recollections, New Media and Journalism

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

PLACE : Santhome Cathedral Basilica

DATE :  March 24, 2013

                                                                                                (A.CHARLES)