Christian Community Mediation Centre Inaugurated in Secunderabad

Secunderabad, August 20, 2025 – A significant step towards promoting peace and reconciliation within the Christian community was taken with the inauguration of the Christian Community Mediation Centre on August 19 at the Amruthavani Communication Centre, adjacent to St. Patrick’s High School, Secunderabad.

The centre was formally inaugurated by Sri Ch. Panchsakhsri, Member Secretary of the Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA). Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the importance of mediation in reducing unnecessary litigation and providing people with an opportunity to resolve disputes amicably.

The mediation centre has certified mediators authorised by the High Court of Telangana, who will be offering their services voluntarily and free of cost. The initiative is aimed particularly at assisting members of the Christian community in Secunderabad and surrounding areas, enabling them to explore peaceful settlements before legal proceedings become necessary.

Special gratitude was expressed to Most Rev. Jaya Rao Polimera, Chairman of the Amruthavani Communication Centre, and its Director, Fr. Sudhakar, for generously allocating space for the centre free of rent, thereby facilitating this initiative. Advocate Mohd Asif Amjad (MCPC) gave brief instructions on the functioning of the mediation centre.

The programme also recalled the words of Scripture—Matthew 5:25 and Luke 12:58—reminding the faithful of the Christian call to reconciliation and harmony in resolving conflicts.

The establishment of this mediation centre came with the blessing and consent of His Eminence Cardinal Poola Anthony, Archbishop of Hyderabad, who emphasised the need for such centres across the Archdiocese to strengthen peace, unity, and fraternity within the Christian community.

The organisers expressed hope that this centre would become a model of Christian witness, where disputes are settled in the spirit of dialogue, forgiveness, and justice. Fr. Raju Alex, advocate and legal advisor for the Archdiocese, thanked Sri Ch. Panchsakhsri, Member Secretary of TSLSA, for his presence and encouraging words for the mediators, and extended gratitude to all gathered for the occasion.

By Fr. Raju Alex 

TCBC Deputy secretary, Hyderabad

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