Mysore Diocese Elects New Women’s Commission Leadership

MYSURU, November 11, 2026: The Diocese of Mysore has elected new office bearers for its Diocesan Commission for Women, marking a step towards strengthening women's leadership and participation in the Church's pastoral mission.

The election took place during a Deanery Leaders’ Meeting held on November 10 at the Catholic Centre, Bannimantap, under the theme, “Strengthening Women’s Leadership, Participation and Mission in the Church.”

The meeting brought together 27 representatives from nine deaneries, covering 90 parishes across the diocese. Three representatives from each deanery had been elected on September 27 to participate in the diocesan-level election.

The newly elected team will serve a proposed three-year term, subject to the approval and confirmation of Bishop Francis Serrao, SJ, of Mysore.

The gathering began with prayer and Bible reading, followed by a reflection by Fr Arul Selva Kumar on Christian leadership, unity, commitment and service. He called on women representatives to take greater responsibility in building the Church and promoting the dignity, empowerment and integral development of women.

The meeting concluded with Eucharistic Adoration, during which participants prayed for the newly elected leadership and its mission.

The new office bearers are expected to work with parish priests, deaneries and diocesan authorities to strengthen women's participation in faith formation, fellowship, social initiatives and pastoral activities across the diocese.

By Catholic Connect Reporter