Theology and Doctrine

About

1. Introduction

The CCBI Doctrinal Commission would concern with the doctrinal and theological formation of the faithful, especially among the faithful of the Latin Church in India. Very specially, the CCBI Doctrinal Commission would focus on the Social Teaching of the Church – an area which remains “one of the best kept secrets of the Church”. The Commission undertakes the difficult task of vigilance, examining theological writings and detecting errors, the CCBI Commission has taken upon itself the more simple and humble task of trying to build the faith of ordinary people.

2. Goals of the Commission

We could spell out the Goals of the Commission as follows:1. Promotion of theological reflection, in collaboration with other bodies, on emerging challenges in the Church and in the society.2. Study of ground realities of different social issues and challenges.3. Teaching of the Social Doctrine of the Church.4. Conscientization and animation of the Laity from a theological perspective.

3. Methods used for Formation

1. Animation of the Laity on socio-economic-political issues from the theological perspective through Seminars and Courses in different regions and dioceses of India.

2. Follow-up Sessions.

Office Bearers

Chairman

Most Rev. Gerald John Mathias

Bishop of Lucknow

ishop’s House, Hazratganj, P. B. No. 70

Lucknow – 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mobile : 6393115513

Email : lucknowdiocese@gmail.com

Executive Secretary 

Rev. Dr Gilbert De Lima

Pius X College, Goregaon, Mumbai-400063

Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91-98195 70303

Email: theology@ccbi.in

Member

Most Rev. James Raphael Anaparambil

Bishop of Alleppey

Bishop’s House, P. B. No. 4804

Alappuzha – 688 012, Kerala, India

Mobile: +91-9447466063; 8289868069, 9539720328

Email: anaparambil@gmail.com

Member

Most Rev. Deepak Valerian Tauro

Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi

Archbishop’s House1, Ashok Place,

New Delhi – 110 001, India

Mobile: +91-9311400411; 8252355290

Email: bpdeepvaly@gmail.com

Former Office Bearers

Former Chairmen

1. Most Rev. Gali Bali, Guntur : 1999-2003

2. Most Rev. Thomas Dabre, Poona: 2003 to 2010

3. Most Rev. Agnelo Gracias, Auxiliary of Bombay: 2010 to 2015

4. Most Rev. Anil Couto, Delhi: 2015-2019

5. Most Rev. Felix Toppo, S.J., Ranchi: 2019-2023

6. Most Rev. Vincent Aind, Ranch: 2023-2025

7. Most Rev. Gerald John Mathias, Lucknow: 2025-

Former Secretaries

1. Fr. S. Arokiasamy S.J: 1999-2002

2. Fr. Ivo Da Conceicao Souza: 2002-2010

3. Fr. Stephen Fernandes: 2010-2018

4. Fr. Francis Gonsalves S. J.: 2018-2023

5. Fr. Gilbert De Lima: 2023-