Author: Kanjiramattathil, Joseph
Title: The Pastoral Vision of Kuriakos Elias Chavara (The Co-Founder of C.M.I. & C.M.C. Congregation)
Description: Bangalore, Dharmaram Publications, (1986). orig. wrappers. xv,126 pp, 21x14cm, Published in an edition of 710 copies.. Minor rubbing, VG. ¶ The "first scientific study" of Father Kuriakos Elias Chavara of Kerala, founder of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate & Congregation of the Mother of Carmel [Chaldean Catholic Church aka St. Thomas Christians]. Contents: Chavara's Pastoral Vision in Self-Formation & in the Formation of other Pastors; A Profile; Chavara's Pastoral Vision in Self- Formation; Chavara in the Formation of Pastors: Seminaries in the Formation of Pastors; Seminary Training in the Malabar Church at the Time of Chavara; Seminary at Mannanam...Chavara at the Service of the Community..Chavara & the Word of God; Chavara & the Liturgy...Syro-Malabar Liturgy at the Time of Chavara... Good News to the Poor and the Re-Union Movement; Chavara's Evangelisation Efforts among the Outcastes; Chavara & the Separated Brethren; Welfare Activities for the Poor & the Destitute; The Religious Congregation for Women - Another Pastoral Oriented Venture; Chavara's Writings & his Pastoral Vision; Chavara & the Field of Education.. Chavara: An Eminent Pastor: Rochisian Schism: Causes, Origin, Course; Chavara fights against the Schism; Excommunication of Rochos; Chavara's Attempts to bring back the Separated Churches; Chavara & the "Second Misery"; Chavara's Obedience to Ecclesiastical Authorities; Conclusion, Bibliography.

Keywords: Christian Theology, Syro-Malabar Church, Assyrian Christians, Indian Christianity, Chavara,Kuriakos E., Nestorian Church, Carmelites, Chaldean Catholics, Chaldeans, St. Thomas