His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Tiruvalla, belongs to the family of Chakkalapadickal, a branch of the noble, traditional family of Panackamattom. He was born on 19 October 1958 as the seventh son among the ten children of Ninan Varghese – Aleyamma couple. He belongs to the parish of St. Catherine Malankara Catholic Church, Kadapra-Mannar in the revenue district of Pathanamthitta. The parents made a splendid involvement in bringing him up devoted to Church and zealous in spiritual concerns. He completed his primary education in St. Mary’s L.P.School, Thevarakuzhy, upper primary education in Mar Severios Memorial School, Kadapra – Mannar, and secondary education in St. Mary’s School, Niranam and in St. Thomas School, Thevery. Having decided to devote himself to the service of the Lord, he joined the Minor Seminary of the Eparchy of Tiruvalla on 10 June 1974. He completed his higher secondary education in St. Berchman’s College, Chenganacherry.
About TSSS (Reg. No. 9/72)
THIRUVALLA SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY
TSSS is the social service and developmental department of the archdiocese of Thiruvalla. It is a charitable organization, started in the year 1950 and it was registered under Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Society’s Act in 1972. TSSS has been in the forefront of the society to address the issues of poor and marginalized. In this process, the gospel values of charity and preferential option for the poor always function as the driving force behind all our initiatives. The operational area of TSSS covers four revenue districts of Kerala, viz. Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alapuzha and Idukki.
Our Mission
Building up a community of brotherhood by restoring the human values and catalyzing the development of the poor in Kerala.
Our Vision
Bodhana, Establishment of a social service society based on the value of justice, peace, love and self-reliance.
Our Patron
H.G. Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos
Metropolitan Archbishop of Tiruvalla
SERVICES WE COVER
We provide a variety of services to the community ranging from empowerment programs to income generation programs. Our services to the community is well defined to meet the requirements of the needed ones.
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Latest News
The patron of the society H. G Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos released the Annual Report and handed over the first copy to KSSF director Fr. Jacob Mavunkal.
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Fund Distribution
Distribution of fund to poor families for income generation activities.
FOOD KIT Distribution
The Food kit distribution during onam 2020 was a great appreciated charity, especially in the high range region of Kattappana and Kumily. The first week of August 2020