Congratulations! Karnal Deanery Implementation Team Constituted

The Karnal Deanery Implementation Team for the implementation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2026–2033 was officially constituted on 31 July 2026 at St. Theresa's Convent School, Karnal.

Around 102 participants, comprising priests, religious men and women, and lay faithful from the various parishes of the deanery, participated in the implementation strategy meeting. Following prayer, reflection, and discussions on the diocesan pastoral priorities, four implementation groups were formed to coordinate and animate the implementation of the Pastoral Plan across the deanery.

The members of the Karnal Deanery Implementation Team are:

Group I: Proclamation, Faith Formation, Liturgy, BECs, Bible & Media Apostolate

Fr. Suchit Paul IMS (Narwana) , Fr. Papun IMS (Assandh) , Sr. Gladis SH (Karnal) , Sr. Rose Mary FSLG (Panipat) , Master Rajesh Kumar (Jagadhri) , Mrs. Mercy (Jind) & Ms. Dimple (Narwana).

Group II: Family, Laity, Migrants, Teen Ministry (Children), Youth & Women.

Fr. Sumesh IMS (Assandh), Fr. Sandeep Minj (Pehowa) , Sr. Sible SVC (Rasulpur) , Sr. Anila CMC (Jind) , Mrs. Sonia (Asandh) , Mr. Vishal (Pehowa) and Ronnie (Karnal).

Group III: Social Apostolate, Health Apostolate, Education Apostolate, Ecology & Prison Ministry.

Fr. Vasant IMS (Cheeka), Fr. Praveen (Pehowa), Sr. Gracy Vaz (Karnal), Sr. Kiran SCJM (Pattikalyana), Mrs. Preeti (Karnal) , Mr. Victor Masih (Rasulpur) , & Ms. Jennifer (Jind).

Group IV: Ecumenism & Inter-Religious Dialogue, Theology & Doctrine, Clergy, Religious, Vocations & Major Seminarians (VSCR)

Fr. Nirmal IMS (Taraori), Fr. Anil IMS (Panipat) , Sr. Sujatha BS (Samalkha), Mr. Santosh (Pehowa) , Mrs. Renu (Taraori) , Sr. Isabella SVC (Kaithal) & Ms. Anjana (Karnal).

The newly constituted team will lead, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2026–2033 at the deanery level, fostering collaboration among parishes, commissions, religious congregations, and the laity.

The members pledged to work together in the spirit of Communion, Participation, and Mission, striving to build vibrant Basic Ecclesial Communities and strengthen the Church's pastoral outreach.

Congratulations to all the members of the Karnal Deanery Implementation Team. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen them in their mission of bringing the Diocesan Pastoral Plan to life throughout the Karnal Deanery.