
Rev. Dr. V. Henry Jerome, S.J.
Rector,
Parish Priest, St.Mary's Cathedral.
General Education : | Master of Science in Mathematics. |
Professional Education: | • Master and Master of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication. • Bachelor degree in Education. • Post-graduation Diploma in Human Rights. |
Specialization: | • Doctorate on Cyber Criminology from the Department of Criminology, University of Madras, Chennai. |
Previous Years of Service: | • Regional Adviser of All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) from 1997 to 2003. • National Adviser of AICUF from 2003 to 2010. • International Chaplain (Ecclesiastical Assistant) of International Movement of Catholic Students, Pax Romana, Paris (2011 to 2015), appointed by the International Catholic Students Council and approved by the Vatican. • Director of Ceyrac Community College and Ceyrac Children’s Home (2007 – 2014). • Superior of International Study House, Berchmans Illam, Chennai (2011-2015). • Dean of School of Human Excellence, Loyola College, Chennai (2011-2015). • Director of Loyola Relief and Rehabilitation Services, Chennai (2016-2017). • Director of Department of Service Learning, Loyola College, Chennai (2015-2017). • Secretary of Loyola College, Mettala (2017-2018). • Rector of St. Xavier’s, Palayamkottai & Head of the Dept of Dept of Human Excellence (2018-2024). |
Unique Personalities: | • He attended the World Chaplains meet that was organized in Rome. He has also presented a paper at the World university chaplains and Campus Ministers meet in Australia on ‘Empowering the Marginalised students’. He attended and presented a theological paper in the ‘Pan Asian Pacific Assembly’ organized by IMCS in Penang, Malaysia. He was invited to deliver a talk on “The Presence of the Church in the Universities: an Indian perspective” in Germany. He participated in an Ecumenical National Coordinators Training Programme organised by EASY Net in Manila. He was a resource person in the Pan Asian Pacific Assembly, held in Manila. • On invitation, his academic travelogue includes Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Spain, Rome, Germany and United States to meet various Universities and organisations. ![]() • He has written many articles related to futurology and cyber wisdom in various Tamil and English magazines. • Good rapport with catholic organisations and various youth. • Spiritual development and Religious activity. • Pastoral Involvements. |
OUR VISION
TO HELP OUR STUDENTS ATTAIN THE PARAMOUNT IN -BEYOND QUALITY EDUCATION- PRECISION IN KNOWLEDGE, DETERMINATION IN SPIRIT, HUMANE-ATTITUDE, LOVE FOR NATURE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; AND THERETO TO FORM AN AUGUST PERSON WHO CALIBRATES OBSTACLES INTO STEPPING STONES AND PROSPECTS INTO POSSIBILITIES.