Jalandhar Diocese sets parish finance rules for transparency
Jalandhar Diocese will establish parish finance councils from April 2027 to strengthen transparency, accountability and responsible management of church resources.
Bishop Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel of Jalandhar
New guidelines strengthen parish administration and accountability
Jalandhar Bishop Jose Thekkumcherikunnel calls for transparent administration, synodality, subsidiarity, stronger parish councils, financial accountability and support for diocesan charities.
Lay Catholics asked to share parish leadership responsibilities
Bishop Jose Thekkumcherikunnel of Jalandhar urges shared responsibility, self-reliance and greater lay participation as diocesan parishes adapt to funding changes.
Jalandhar bishop marks first year, outlines vision for ‘synodal Church’
Bishop Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel called on the diocese to journey as one family of faith, rooted in communion and mission.