Council & Officers
 

The CHURCH HISTORY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA 

OFFICE BEARERS

Board of Trustees and Regional Branch Office-bearers

(Since May 7, 2009) 

President:

Dr. Oberland L. Snaitang, Kench's Trace, Opp. Assamese Girls Secondary

School, Shillong 793 004, Meghalaya

Mob. 09856642859, Email: oberlandsnaitang@yahoo.com

Vice-President:

Dr. Thomas Edmunds, Jehovah Shalom, Lutheran Church Cross Street,

Kadaperi, Tambaram, Chennai - 600 045

Ph: 044-22417238, Mb: 09380002895, Email>edmunds_36@yahoo.co.in

General Secretary:

Prof George Menachery, Pallinada, Ollur, Thrissur City, Kerala-680 306.

Ph 0487-2352468, 0487-2354398, Mb-09846033713, Email>kunjethy@gmail.com,

kunjethy@yahoo.com

Joint Secretary:

Ms. Agnes De Sa, 2 Abhilasha, Saibaba Park, Evershine Nagar,

Malad, Mumbai - 400 064

Tel.022-28822577. Email>a_desa@rediffmail.com

Treasurer:

Fr. Sebastian Edathikavil, CMI, Dharmaram College,

Dharamaram College, P. O., Bangalore-560 029.

Ph 080-41116234, 9448381255, Email> sedathi@gmail.com

BOT Members:

1. Dr. Varghese Perayil, Perayil Christy Bhavan, Adoor P.O.,

Pathanamthitta, Kerala, Email> varghesepera@yahoo.co.in

2. Dr. George Oommen, New Theological College, Sahastradhara Road,

Kulhan P.O., Dehradun - 248 001,Email>ntcoommen@gmail.com> 

BRANCHES

NORTHERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr.Leonard Fernando, S.j., Vidyajyoti College of Theology,23 Raj

Niwas Marg, Delhi-110 054. Tel. 011-23947609,leofern@gmail.com

Secretary:

Fr. Monodeep Daniel, The Brotherhood House, 7 Court Lane,

Delhi-110 054,Tel 011-2396851, mono@del2.vsnl.net.in

Treasurer:

Rev Sujeev Das, Pastor, Methodist Church, 58/h-19,

Sector 7, Rohini, Delhi-110 085

SOUTHERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr. Francis Thonippara, President Dharmaram College, Dharmaram College, P. O.,

Bangalore-560 029., Mb:09447340596; Email>fthonippara@gmail.com

Secretary:

Dr. P. Manasseh, 10-1-639, Lane No. 3, Street No. 10,

West Marredpally, Secunderabad-500 026, Andhra Pradesh

Mob-9848123927, 8121023927; Email>mannassehpasupuleti@rediffmail.com

WESTERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr. M. D. David,28/12, Sagar Sangam, Flat No. 12, Bldg. No.28, Bandra,

Mumbai-400 050. Ph: 022-26416377. Email> mddavi@bom5.vsnl.net

Vice-President:

Dr.Kranti K. Farias, 104 Asit, 197 A Kane Road, Band Stand, Bandra,

Mumbai-400 050 Ph: 022-26420565, Email>krantifarias@hotmail.com

Secretary:

Prof. Mrs. Agnes de Sa,2, Abhilasha, Alpha C.H.S., Saibaba Park,

Evershine Nagar, Malad-West, Mumbai-400 064.

a_desa@rediffmail.com Tel.022-28822577.

Treasurer:

Prof. Ms. Joan Dias, Victoria Apts. St. Alexius Road, Bandra, Mumbai-400 050.

Tel.022-26551122. Email>diasarlene@hotmail.com

EASTERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Rev. Manmasih Ekka, Gossner Theological College, Main Road,

Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand,Mb-08431326659,

Email>gtcranchi@rediffmail.com

Secretary:

Rev. Pratap Digal, Serampore Theological College,

P.O Serampore-712 201, Dt.Hooghly, West Beangal.

Mob-09433137360, Email>pratapdigal2008@gmail.com

Treasurer:

Dr. S.C. Canton, 303, Prabha Apartment, Siromtoli Old H.B. Road,

Ranchi - 834001, Jharkhand

Ph - 09334725625/09771185003; Email : Sujitcanton@yahoo.in

NORTH EASTERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr. Dr. Oberland L. Snaitang, Kench's Trace,

Opp. Assamese Girls SecondarySchool, Shillong 793 004, Meghalaya

Mob. 09856642859, Email: oberlandsnaitang@yahoo.com

Secretary:

Dr. David R.Syiemlieh, Dept. of Hostory, NEHU,

Nongthymmai, Shillong-793 014.

Ph: 0364-2721211, Mb: 9436193103; Email> syiemlieh@hotmail.com

Treasurer:

: Prof. Ms. A.N.Passah, Dept. of History, NEHU, Nongthymmai,

Shillong-793 014.

 

The following were elected officials of CHAI at the

Shillong Triennial and Members of the Board of Trustees

President

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Dr.O. L. Snaitang, Meghalaya

     

Vice-Presidents

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Dr. Rev. Thomas Edmunds,
Tambaram, T.N.

     

General Secretary

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Prof. George Menachery
Ollur Thrissur Kerala

     

Treasurer

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Fr.Sebastian Edathikavil c.m.i. B'lore

     

Executive Committee Members

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Dr. George Oommen, Deradun
Dr. Varghese Perayil, Adoor

 
Dr. Jos Kalappura s.j., Patna, will be in charge of the association's journal:
Indian Church History Review (ICHR)
 
Rev. Dr. A. M. Mundadan c.m.i. to continue in charge of the History of Christianity in India project.
 

The new office-bearers and members of the Board of Trustees of CHAI, the Church History Association of India elected at the Shillong Triennial. (From left to right):Dr. Varghese Perayil (Member of the BOT), Dr. Agnes de'Sa (Joint Secretary), Prof. George Menachery (General Secretary), Dr. "Cardinal" Thomas Edmonds (Vice - president), Dr. O. L. Snaitang (President), Fr. Sebastian Edathikkavil (Treasurer), Dr. George Oommen (Member BOT), and Dr. Jose Kalappura ( Editor, ICHR).

 

Some of the distinguished participants and delegates at the 14th Triennial of CHAI at Shillong.


Council and Officials 2005-2008

The following were elected officials of CHAI at the Goa Triennial
 

President
 

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Dr.Mrs.Kranthi Farias Bombay
 

Vice-Presidents

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Dr. Jos Kalappura Patna
Prof. George Menachery Ollur Thrissur Kerala

 

 

 

Secretary General

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Mr. N. Surya Rao Allahabad

 

 

 

Treasurer

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Fr.Sebastian Edathikavil c.m.i. B'lore

 

 

 

Executive Committee Members

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Rev. D.J.Jeremiah Hyderabad
Rev. S. K. Nanda Ganjam Orissa
 

 

 

 

Dr. Leonard Fernando s.j. to continue in charge of the association's journal:
Indian Church History Review 
 

Rev. Dr. A. M. Mundadan c.m.i. to continue in charge of the History of Christianity in India project 
 

As Rev. N.Surya Rao , after a period of meritorious and unselfish service, had to resign due to health reasons, Dr. Jos Kalappura was given the additional charge of General Secretary, at the Bombay Governing Body meeting. 

Contact Addresses of the Office-bearers (2005-2008):  

Dr. Kranti K. Farias, President:, 104 Asit, 197 Kane Road, Band Stand, Bandra, Mumbai-400 050022-26420565, 9920220402, krantifarias@hotmail.com 

Dr. Jose Kalapura, S.J., Vice-President cum Acting General Secretary, St. Michael's High School, Digha Ghat, P. O., PATNA-800 011 0612-2276431, 9431815826, jkalapura@rediffmail.com

Prof George Mecnahery, Vice-President, Chief Editor: STCEI & ICHC, Ollur, 680306, Thrissur City

09846033713, 0487 2352468, kunjethy@gmail.com, www.indianchristianity.com

Fr. Sebastian Edathikavil, CMI, Treasurer, Dharmaram College, Bangalore-560 029;

Ph 080-41116234, 9448381255, sedathi@hotmail.com

Rev. D. J. Jeremiah, Member, Executive Committee, 09247463467

Rev. S. K. Nanda,  Member, Executive Committee, Ph-09437323974

EASTERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr. S.K. Mitra, Pratap Bagan North, Opp.Mucicipa; School, Bankura-722 101, West Bengal.

Secretary

: Mr. James Elisha, Serampore College, P.O Serampore-712 201, Dt.Hooghly, West Beangal.

Treasurer

: Dr.Timothy Hembrom, Bishop's College, 224 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata-700 017.

NORTHERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr. Leonard Fernando, S.j., Vidyajyoti College of Theology, 23 Raj Niwas Marg, Delhi-110 054.

Mob:9968191463, leofern@gmail.com

Secretary

: Fr. Monodeep Daniel, The Brotherhood House, 7 Court Lane, Delhi-110 054;

Ph 011-2396851, mono@del2.vsnl.net.in

Treasurer

: Rev. Sujeev Das, Pastor, Methodist Church, 58/h-19, Sector 7, Rohini, Delhi-110 085  

NORTH EASTERN INDIA BRANCH

President

Dr. O.L.Snaitang, Kench's Trace, Shillong 793 004 Meghalaya; Mob: 9856642859, olsnaitang@yahoo.com

Secretary

Dr. David R.Syiemlieh, Controller of Exams, Laitumkhrah, Shillong-793 023; 0364 2721211; 09436103103; syiemlieh@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Prof. Ms. A.N.Passah, Dept. of History, NEHU, Nongthymmai, Shillong-793 014.

WESTERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr. M.D.David, 28/12, Sagar Sangam, Flat No. 12, Bldg. No.28, Bandra, Mumbai-400 050. Tel.022-26416377 mddavid@bom5.vsnl.net

Secretary

Prof. Mrs. Agnes de Sa,2, Abhilasha, Alpha C.H.S., Saibaba Park, Evershine Nagar, Malad-West,Mumbai-400 064; 022-28822577, a_desa@rediffmail.com.

Treasurer

Prof. Ms. Joan Dias, Victoria Apts. St. Alexius Road, Bandra, Mumbai-400 050, 0989373665

SOUTHERN INDIA BRANCH

President:

Dr.P. Manasseh, 10-1-639, Lane No. 3, Street No. 10, West Marredpally, Seconderabad-500 026. 0984812327, manassehpuleti@rediffmail.com

Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Francis Thonippara, CMI, Dharmaram College, Dharmaram College, P. O., Bangalore-560 029. 080- 4111 6230, 094805 82973. fthonippara@gmail.com

To subscribe to the ICHR and to purchase the History of Christianity in India Volumes contact: 

The Business Manager, CHAI/ICHR,

C/o Dharmaram College,

Dharmaram College, P. O.,

Bangalore-India-560 029