Fr. Soosai Nathan Appointed as Rector of Holy Trinity Regional Major Seminary, Jalandhar

Jalandhar, July 25, 2025 – Fr. Soosai Nathan, from the Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar, has officially assumed charge as the new Rector of Holy Trinity Regional Major Seminary, Jalandhar, Punjab. The appointment was issued by the Dicastery for Evangelisation (Dicasterium Pro Evangelizatione), Rome, on 14 July 2025 and communicated via the Apostolic Nunciature, Delhi, on 21 July 2025. The Chairman of the Seminary, Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherilkunnel, Bishop of Jalandhar, received the notification.

Fr. Soosai brings with him a wealth of pastoral, academic, and administrative experience. Ordained in May 1997, he first served as Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Nagri, followed by his appointment as Director of Social Works in his diocese for three years. He later served as Parish Priest of St. Antony’s Church, Vijaypur.

Following his Licentiate in Systematic Theology from Vidya Jyoti, Delhi, Fr. Soosai took charge as Rector of St. Paul’s Minor Seminary, Akalpur, a position he held for five years while simultaneously serving as Parish Priest of Nirmal Mata Church. He also regularly served as a Visiting Professor in Systematic Theology at Holy Trinity Regional Major Seminary.

From 2007 to 2015, Fr. Soosai served as Chancellor of the Diocese and was Bishop’s Secretary from 2010 to 2012. He also held roles as Principal of Fatima Convent High School and Parish Priest of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bishnah. Between 2015 and 2018, he served on the Resident Staff of Holy Trinity Regional Major Seminary and was Head of the Theology Department until 2018, when he went to Rome for Doctoral Studies, which he discontinued due to health concerns. More recently, from 2023 to 2025, he was Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Church, Mandal.

Fr. Soosai has been a Professor since 2006 and was often requested to serve on the Seminary’s Resident Staff due to his appreciated presence and teaching. Regarding his selection as Rector, he humbly noted, “Out of the three names sent to Rome this time for the role of Rector, my name was sent as the Preferred Candidate, I guess.”

His formal installation took place on 22 July 2025 at noon, in the Seminary Chapel. Bishop Jose Sebastian, accompanied by the Diocesan Chancellor, Fr. Antony Thuruthiyil, officiated the ceremony, which included a prayer service, reading of the Appointment Letter, and Fr. Soosai’s Profession of Faith and Oath-taking. The event was attended by Seminary Staff and Students only.

The Diocese of Jullundur extended its congratulations and prayers, entrusting Fr. Soosai with the grace and wisdom needed for his new mission.

By Fr Soosai Nathan

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