Parish Pastoral Council is a body which helps, suggests and support the ministry of the priests in the Parish. They greatly support in different activities carried out in the Parish. The canon law also strongly encourage to establish a Parish Pastoral Council in the Parish. Christ the King Parish Pastoral Council is established in the year 1980. In the beginning, they make their own guidelines and statues. In the year 1994 the guidelines have been revised and re-organised in a better way. In the year 2007 the Diocesan Bishop introduced Statues on Parish Pastoral Council for the Catholic Church in the Mizoram Region. Ever since the Cathedral Parish Council is renamed as Christ the King Cathedral Parish Pastoral Council.
The Cathedral Parish Council which is created on 1st January 1994 is considered as the First Cathedral Parish Council. The current term 2024 -2025 is the 16th term of this council. There are different committees created under this council for better functioning. Some committees have been cancelled and regroup. At present we have five committees.
The existed committee since its establishment are as follows:
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1. Finance Committee 2. Liturgy Committee 3. Music Committee 4. Sunday School Committee 5. Women Committee (CHP) 6. Youth Committee (C|P) 7. Welfare Committee 8. Land & Building Committee 9. Evangelization Committee 10. Literature, Music & Liturgy Committee 11. Social Justice Committee 12. SCC Committee 13. Literature & Publication Committee 14. Mission Field Committee 15. Sunday School & Liturgy Committee 16. Evangelization, Land & Building Committee 17. Literature & Social Justice Committee 18. Family Committee 19. Statistics Committee |
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The different committees are monitored by the Parish Pastoral Council Executive Committee. Above the Executive Committee there is Council General Body which has the highest authority. In between the meetings the Office Bearers are free to have meetings and take necessary steps on important and urgent matters. They are the one who follows, make plans, decides and observe the movement of the council and its members.
FUNCTION OF CATHEDRAL PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Christ the King Cathedral parish Pastoral Council works in collaboration with the Church Committee of each centre in the Parish. Some of the important functions of the Parish Pastoral Council are as follows:-
Parish Council Office and its Staff:
Cathedral parish Pastoral Council has its own office in the Cathedral building. Since 2003 they employ one Office Secretary and his works and duties are regulated properly. The present office worker is Mr. Robert Lalhmachhuana.
Parish Mission Field:
In support of Evangelisation 2000, the Cathedral Parish Council also takes an important steps in the evangelisation work. They work to impart teachings of Catholic Church in the villages. In the year 1995, Parish Evangelisation Team under the leadership of Mr. Stephen Zakhuma start this mission work. Though their effort makes lot of progress it is not strong enough to established the Church in the villages. So, it had been stopped for sometime. In the year 2005, this evangelisation mission is carried out again in some villages. They employed four local catechist since July 2005 and work in the following villages such as Muallungthu, Falkawn, Lungleng, Lungleng-I. These are the first people who worked as a local catechist:
1. Pu Romuald Lalhuliana, Catechist retired
2. Pu Phillip Lungmuana, Catechist retired
3. Pu George Lalthanmawia, Sâmtlâng
4. Pu Peter Lalzuala, Kâwltheihuan, Aizâwl
In Muallungthu and Falkawn villages a Catholic Church is established and even built the Church there. But, in Lungleng the Catholic Church is not established till today.
The people who contributed for this cause are as follows:
1. Pu Luke Sângkima
2. Pu J. Lalsângzuala
3. Pi B. Zodinpuii
4. Pu Joseph Lalchhuana
Apart from these people Dr. Catherine Ngurbiakveli and other people also contributed a lot for this. Many other Local Catechist are also employed and continued evangelisation work in Sateek, Sumsuih, S. Sabual and Reiek. Catholic Church is established in Sateek and has now becomes a Parish. Even the MSMHC sisters also helps in the evangelisation work from March 2011 till February 2017.
Literature and Publication
Many books and booklets have been prepared and are circulated to different peoples regarding the Catholic faith. Majority of the Catholic books that have been published are produced by Christ the King Cathedral. Parish Pastoral Council published a book on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration of Catholic Church in Mizoram and named ‘Mizoram Katholik Kohhran 1947-1997’. Souvenior on Jubilee Year 2000 though published in the name of the Diocese is prepared mostly by the Cathderal Parish. The Souvenir on the Platinum Jubilee of the Priests Permanent Presence in Mizoram (1947-2022) is also published by Cathedral parish in the year 2024.
Parish Development Project
Parish Pastoral Council also takes care of the different developmental projects within the Parish. This mostly includes infrastructure development such as construction of the Church, repairing the Church, buying and taking of the Church’s land etc. Some funds are set aside for the developmental works.
Social Justice
Parish Pastoral Council also takes care of the teaching and imparting social justice among the faithful. They use to support Catholic students who have financial problems in their studies.
OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEES
CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL PARISH COUNCIL
16th TERM (from 01 January 2024 - 2025)
Chairman : Fr. Joseph Lalbiakthanga
Vice Chairman : John Neihlaia
Secretary : John Siamkunga
Assistant Secretary : James Lalrindika
Treasurer : Martin Zothansanga
Finance Secretary : Gabriel Hiralal Thappa / David Dosailova (Mr. Gabriel expired on 10.05.2024 and he is substituted)
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Parish Evangelization Committee
Chairman : Martin Zothansanga
Secretary : Stephen Malsawmtluanga Treasurer : Shalom Lalrinsangi
Parish Family Committee
Chairman : John Siamkunga
Secretary : Richard M.S. Dawngliana Treasurer : Roland C. Zonunsiama
Parish Literature & Social Justice Committee Chairman : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Secretary : Lawrence Lalnithanga
Treasurer : R.M. Vanlalhela
Parish Statistical Committee
Chairman : Gabriel Hiralal Thapa
Secretary : Cate. John Lalṭhuamliana
Cate. Andrew Tlangthankhuma
1ST TERM (from 01 January 1994 - 1996)
President : Rev. Fr. S. Michael
Secretary : B. Thangtinliana
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Literature Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Liturgy Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Joe Rotluanga
Music Committee
Chairman : Michael Laldawla
2ND TERM (from June, 1996 - 1998)
President : Rev. Fr. S. Michael
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Liturgy Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Literature Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Music Committee
Chairman : Michael Laldawla
Women Committee
Chairman : Rosy Hmingthanpari
3rd TERM (from June, 1998 - 2000)
President : Rev. Fr. K.M. Arulappan
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Joseph Sawilaia
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Secretary : Antony Chhuanvawra
Liturgy Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Secretary : Patrick Pazawna
Literature Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Music Committee
Chairman : A.F. Vanlawma
Secretary : Joe Rotluanga
4th TERM (from July, 2000 - 2002)
President : Rev. Fr. K.M. Arulappan
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Liturgy Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Secretary : Antony Chhuanvawra
Literature Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Justin Saplalmawia
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Welfare Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Music Committee
Chairman : A.F. Vanlawma
Youth Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Clement Zonunsanga
Women Committee
Chairman : Catherine Laltanpuii
Secretary : Margareth Saibuangi
5th TERM (from August, 2002 - 2004)
President : Rev. Fr. K.M. Arulappan
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : B.Thangtinliana
Secretary : Joseph Sawilaia
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Liturgy Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalêngliana
Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sângkima
Secretary : Antony Chhuanvâwra
Welfare Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansânga
Literature Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Secretary : George Ralmana
Music Committee
Chairman : A.F. Vânlâwma
Secretary : Anthony Vânlalrâwna
Women Committee
Chairman : Catherine Laltanpuii
Secretary : Margareth Saibuangi
Thalai Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Jerome Biakthansanga
6th TERM (from June, 2004 - 2006)
President : Fr. K.M. Arulappan
Meeting Chairman : Cate Anthony Lalengliana
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Finance Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : Joseph Lalchhuana
Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Dr. Orestes Rosanga
Liturgy Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Secretary : Elizabeth Rindingliani
Literature Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Secretary : George Ralmana
Music Committee
Chairman : A.F. Vanlawma
Secretary : J.H. Biakthansanga
Welfare Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Thalai Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Benjamin Tlangthana
Women Committee
Chairman : Catherine Laltanpuii
Secretary : Margareth Saibuangi
7th TERM (from April, 2006 - 2007)
President : Fr. V.A. Paul
Vice President : Cate. Joseph Lalsangzuala
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : A.F. Vanlawma
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Finance Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Bernard Thangtinliana
Secretary : Dr. Orestes Rosanga
Land & Building Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Secretary : Joseph Sawilaia
Evangelization Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Secretary `: George Ralmana
Literature, Music & Liturgy Committee
Chairman : A.F. Vanlawma
Secretary : J.H. Biakthansanga
Welfare Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Thalai Committee
Chairman : J.H. Biakthansanga
Secretary : John Zothansanga
Women Committee
Chairman : Margaret Saibuangi
Secretary : Agnes Sangluri
CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
8th TERM (from February, 2007 - 2009)
President : Fr. V.A. Paul
Vice President : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Finance Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : J. Lalsangzuala
Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Liturgy & Catechetics Committee
Chairman : Joe Rotluanga
Secretary : Dr. Orestes Rosanga
Assistant Secretary : Benjamin Lalsailova Sailo
Land & Building Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Secretary : John Siamkunga
Evangelization Committee
Chairman : Peter Lalzuala
Vice Chairman : Joseph Lalchhuana
Secretary : Catherine Laltanpuii
Music Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Vincent Ramherliana
Literature & Publication Committee
Chairman : George Ralmana
Secretary : A.F. Vanlawma
Social Justice Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
SCC Committee
Chairman : Jerome Sawilaia
Secretary : John Lallungmuana
Youth Committee
Chairman : J.H. Biakthansanga
Secretary : John Zothansanga
Women Committee
Chairman : Margaret Saibuangi
Secretary : Agnes Sangluri
9th TERM (from January, 2010 - 2011)
President : Fr. V.A. Paul/ Fr. A. Jeyaseelan
Vice President : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Finance Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Sunday School & Liturgy Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Benjamin Lalsailova
Assistant Secretary : Reuben Remruatkima
Land & Building Committee
Chairman : C. Paul Lalengliana
Secretary : A.F. Vanlawma
Mission Field Committee
Chairman : Catherine Laltanpuii
Secretary : Florence Lalhmingliani
Music Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Vincent Ramherliana
Literature & Publication Committee
Chairman : Dr. Orestes Rosanga
Secretary : Elizabeth Rindingliani
SCC Committee
Chairman : J.H. Biakthansanga
Secretary : Fabian Lalthianghlima
Social Justice Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Youth Committee
Chairman : Peter Laltlanzaua
Secretary : Benjamin Lalsailova
Women Committee
Chairman : Irene Lalkhumtiri
Secretary : Agnes Sangluri
10th TERM (from March, 2012 - 2013)
President : Fr. A. Jeyaseelan
Vice President : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Finance Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Treasurer : B. Zodinpuii
Sunday School & Liturgy Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Lawrence Zonunmawia
Land & Building Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Mission Field Committee
Chairman : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Literature & Publication Committee
Chairman : George Ralmana
Secretary : R.M. Vanlalhela
Music Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Secretary : Vincent Ramherliana
SCC Committee
Chairman : C.Paul Lalengliana
Secretary : J.H. Biakthansanga
Social Justice Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Youth Committee
Chairman : Peter Laltlanzaua
Secretary : Benjamin Lalsailova Sailo
Women Committee
Chairman : Florence Lalhmingliani
Secretary : B. Lalthanghumi
11th TERM (from January, 2014 - 2015)
President : Fr. A. Jeyaseelan
Vice President : B. Thangtinliana
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : Lawrence Zonunmawia
Treasurer : David Dosailova
Finance Secretary : Dr. Jerome Rokima
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : Dr. Jerome Rokima
Secretary : Joseph Darrothanga
Treasurer : David Dosailova
Evangelization, Land & Building Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Parish Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Vice Chairman : Gabriel Chawngthuama
Secretary : Lawrence Zonunmawia
Assistant Secretary : Teresa Lalrinkimi
Treasurer : Rosalyn Vanlalruati
Finance Secretary : R.M. Vanlalhela
Literature & Social Justice Committee
Chairman : C.W. Liansanga
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
12th TERM (2016 - 2017)
President : Fr. A. Jeyaseelan
Vice President : Joseph Lalchhuana
Secretary : Peter Lalsanga
Assistant Secretary : Francis Lalliana/ J. Lalbuatsaiha
Treasurer : David Dosailova
Finance Secretary : C.W. Liansanga
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : B. Thangtinliana
Secretary : C.W. Liansanga
Literature & Social Justice Committee
Chairman : Prof. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Land & Building Committee
Chairman : Council President
Vice Chairman : Council Vice President
Secretary : Council Secretary
Parish Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Anthony Vanlalrawna
Vice Chairman : Francis Lalliana/ B. Lalsailova
Secretary : B. Lalsailova/ James Lalrindika
13th TERM (2018 - 2019)
President : Fr. Francis Veliyil
Vice President : Joseph Lalchhuana
Secretary : Jerome Rokima
Assistant Secretary : Anthony Zuiliana
Treasurer : Orestes Rosanga
Finance Secretary : David Dosailova
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Finance Committee
Chairman : David Dosailova
Secretary : Robert Rohmingliana
Literature & Social Justice Committee
Chairman : Prof. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : John Sawivela
Treasurer :Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Land & Building Committee
Chairman : Council President
Vice Chairman : Council Vice- President
Secretary : Council Secretary
Evangelization Committee
Chairman : Council President
Vice Chairman : Council Vice- President
Secretary : Council Secretary
Parish Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Joseph Darrothanga
Vice Chairman : Sunday School Superintendent, Cathedral Church
Secretary : R. M. Vanlalhela
Assistant Secretary : Sunday School Superintendent, Sacred Heart Church
Treasurer : Sunday School Superintendent, St. Padre Pio’s Church
Finance Secretary : Sunday School Superintendent, Cathedral Church
14th TERM (2020 - 2021)
President : Fr. Francis Veliyil
Vice President : Prof. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : John Neihlaia
Assistant Secretary : Joseph Lalchhuana
Treasurer : John Siamkunga
Finance Secretary : David Dosailova
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Statistics Committee
Chairman : Peter Lalsanga
Vice Chairman : Gabriel Hiralal Thapa
Secretary : Joseph Darrothanga
Literature & Social Justice Committee
Chairman : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Secretary : Lawrence Lalnithanga
Family Committee
Chairman : David Dosailova
Vice Chairman : Richard M S Dawngliana
Secretary : Roland Zonunsiama
Evangelization Committee
Chairman : John Siamkunga
Vice Chairman : Gabriel Chawngthuama
Secretary : John Sawivela
Parish Sunday School Committee
Chairman : Anthony Zuiliana
Vice Chairman : Joseph Lalhmunliana
Secretary : R. M. Vanlalhela
Assistant Secretary : Angeline Lalnunthari
Treasurer : Robert Rohmingliana
Finance Secretary : James Lalrindika
14th TERM (2022 - 2023)
President : Fr. Joseph Lalbiakthanga
Vice President : Dr. Luke Sangkima
Secretary : John Neihlaia
Assistant Secretary : Jerome Rokima
Treasurer : David Dosailova
Finance Secretary : John Siamkunga
DIFFERENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED:-
Statistics Committee
Chairman : Ronald Lalchuanawma
Vice Chairman : Marcellus Thansanga
Secretary : Gabriel Hiralal Thapa
Assistant Secretary : Derrick Lalhmachhuana
Literature & Social Justice Committee
Chairman : Dominic Lalhmangaiha
Vice Chairman : C. W. Liansanga
Secretary : Lawrence Lalnithanga
Assistant Secretary : James Lalthasiama
Family Committee
Chairman : David Dosailova
Vice Chairman : Vincent Manthanga
Secretary : Richard MS Dawngliana
Treasurer : Roland Zonunsiama
Evangelization Committee
Chairman : John Siamkunga
Vice Chairman : Gabriel Chawngthuama
Secretary : John Sawivela
Parish Sunday School Committee
Chairman : James Lalrindika
Vice Chairman : Joseph Lalhmunliana
Secretary : Anthony Zuiliana
Assistant Secretary : Benjamin Lalsailova Sailo
Treasurer : Barbara Lalrinkimi
Finance Secretary : Elizabeth Rindingliani