Quilon Social Service Society, the department of social concern of the Catholic Diocese of Quilon has become a proud harbinger of hope and confidence for hundreds of men and women whose hope of life has been completely shattered. As we assist them to row back to safe shores, we thank all our partners in this historic journey. Our sincere and grateful greetings to the many men and women from all over the world who...
The pioneering initiative of Rt. Rev. Dr. Jerome M Fernandez of
hallowed memory, Quilon Social Service Society is the official social
development organization of the Catholic Diocese of Quilon for welfare
and development endeavours to promote, facilitate and conduct and
co-ordinate social actions/programs for the emancipation and uplift of
the weaker sections particularly those socially challenged and
discriminated against on the grounds of gender, caste and creed.
Established in 1960, the Society is one of the oldest organizations in
the area registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary Scientific &
Charitable Societies registration Act of 1955 and holding NGO status
“We worked hard all night long and caught nothing” (Lk:5.5) the words of Simon Peter chocked with depression on the share of lake Gennesaret re-echoes in our times. Our seas, lakes and rivers are now barren. We cannot be deaf to the cry of the people on the shores. We recommit ourselves to be their voice and we have a dream for the people we serve- a dream woven in the pattern of the dream of the Kingdom of God announced by Jesus Christ. Read More
Rev. Fr. Rajesh Martin, Director of Q.S.S.S. has been appointed as the
Director of koLping India- Quilon Diocese by His Lordship
Rt.Rev.Dr.Stanly Roman, Bishop of Quilon. The International Kolping
Society is a catholic social organization founded by Adolph Kolping.
The members create a family-like and life accompanying community. It
consists of local Kolping families which form diocesan or regional
organizations and National Kolping Societies.
Rev.Fr. Stephen G Kulakkayathil appointed as the Associate Director of QSSS. He has a luminous history and vast experience in organizing and leading communities for innovative change and development. He had served as the state level secretary of Kerala Regional Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) for the previous 8 years. His experience and capacities will be an asset to the organization. ⁄⁄
Rev.Fr. Pious Mallier appointed as the Assistant Director of QSSS. He had worked with QSSS in his dioconate ministry. His youthful and energetic leadership will be a blessing for the organization.