Diocese of Travancore Cochin CMS Anglican Church The

Diocese of Travancore & Cochin CMS Anglican Church The Bishop’s House

MISSION - EMPOWERMENT

“Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead. ” Mother Teresa

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The Bishop’s House

VISION - Our existence becomes meaningful only when we selflessly contribute towards the well-being of humanity. - The aim is to reach the deprived class and empower them with the most essential and potential tool, education. - To transform every aspirant as competitive and self-reliant individuals - To channel them into the mainstream of the society.

INSIGHT

N O GO SIO PAS RESPECT ILL DW COM TRUST E NT E RM EM W PO VALUES

THEN & NOW - The CMS Anglican Church is considered an icon of endurance, humanity, and goodwill. - The initiation period of Church Mission Society (CMS) dates far way back in the 18 th century (1818) by missionaries from England. - As per the CMS archive, since 1868 for a decade-long, the mission activities were initiated and controlled from Kottayam, Kerala. In the year 1878 The CMS Kottayam Diocese was constituted. - The subsequent 65 years (1879 -1944) saw Bishops from England as institution heads. - In 1945 the missionaries moved back to England after handing over the reins of authority to the Indian Bishop CK Jacob. - May 1966 saw the new dawn, CMS transformed into “The CMS Anglican Church - Travancore & Cochin Diocese” under the leadership of Rt. Rev. V. J. Steaphen. - Since then many new initiatives were introduced for the betterment of humanity. - Rt. Rev. David Lukose Varakukalayil heads the institution as on date and under his dynamic leadership, the body has continued to evolve and achieve newer milestones.

INSTITUTION HEADS PRE- INDEPENDENCE ERA 1879 - 1944 The subsequent 65 years (1879 -1944) after the CMS Kottayam Diocese was constituted in 1878, the institution witnessed five eminent Bishops from England as heads. During this period the Church Mission Society gained considerable momentum and popularity. BISHOP SPEECHILY 1879 - 1888 BISHOP HODGES 1890 - 1905 BISHOP C. HOPIGILL 1905 - 1924 BISHOP E. A. L MURRAY 1925 - 1937 BISHOP B. CORFIELD 1938 - 1944

INSTITUTION HEADS POST- INDEPENDENCE RT. REV. THOMAS PULADIL 1976 - 1977 RT. REV. E. J. MATHAI 1978 - 1982 RT. REV. A. C. JOSEPH 1982 - 1992 RT. REV. MATHEW K 1994 - 2000 May 1966 saw the new dawn in the history of the CMS. The Church Mission Society transformed into “The CMS Anglican Church - Travancore & Cochin Diocese” RT. REV. THOMAS PHILIP K 2000 - 2012 RT. REV. V. J. STEAPHEN RT. REV. DAVID V LUKOSE 2013 -To date In 1945 the missionaries moved back to England after handing over the reins of authority to the Indian Bishop CK Jacob. BISHOP C. K JACOB 1945 - 1965 1966 - 1975

HEAD OF INSTITUTION RT. REV. DAVID V LUKOSE

APPROACH Education is as vital as any other basic element required for survival. It makes the man wiser, smart and resourceful. But not everyone gets an opportunity. The economically weaker section and those with lack of access are most often deprived of acquiring education. The Bishop’s House reaches the needy far and wide across the globe. Our approach enables the deprived class to progress and make set careers through various literacy programs and professional courses. The panel of educationists and consultants on board here continuously work on a holistic approach that includes career guidance, newer courses, and scholarship programs. At Bishop’s House we believe in equal opportunity and, is averse to any talent or aspiration going unnoticed due to economic disability.

Reachout: Providing basic education for the economically weaker section through specifically designed programs INITIATIVES Guiding light: Extends professional & educational guidance and assistance on career choices, direction and specialization. BSave: Organizing frequent blood donation camps and bridging the need. Compugyan : Making the deprived class competent through computer literacy programs. Brighteyes: Conducting professional eye inspection and care camps at regular intervals Angel hand: Enabling the backward class segment students to pursue education with scholarships. Wecare: Reaching out the seriously ill fellow humans with professional palliative care and support for Cancer detection & treatments.

COURSES AT GLANCE MBBS MS MD DGO DCH BDS MDS Engineering (All branches) B. Sc Nursing M. Sc Nursing GNM BOT BPT B. Pharm M. Pharm B. Sc Biochemistry Biotechnology Microbiology Computer Electronics MBA BCA MSW LLB Polytechnic. . . and more

57 863 villages covered under computer literacy career counselling 274 scholarships HIGHLIGHTS 507 1241 admissions enrolled for basic education 66 health camps

AHEAD

OVERSEAS - Bishop’s House has been steadily surging in line with its mission and, has achieved quite a few milestones in the pursuit. - Overseas education has been another feather on the cap. Continuous cost escalation in home country has opened equally good & better alternatives while being cost effective. - Tie-ups with reputed and reliable institutions abroad. - Expert guidance and comprehensive support provided by the Trust. - Wide exposure and potential opportunity to grow and cherish dream careers.

HQ LOCATION The Bishop’s House Diocese of Travancore & Cochin CMS Anglican Church # 88, Kothanur Old Police Station Road, Bhyrathi, Bangalore - 560077. Karnataka, India. +91 94829 57000 + 91 94839 27000.

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