Rev. Fr. Dr. Vincent Chinnadurai

Spiritual Advisor

Rev. Fr. Dr. Vincent Chinnadurai is a Catholic Priest, born in Venkidakulam village of Pudukottai District, Tamil Nadu state in humble background, he obtained Post graduate degree in English Literature, political science, social work and public administration. He was awarded Doctorate in Public Administration by Madras University. 

He has closely associated himself with St. Mother Teresa in her services to humanity. He has published 9 books in Tamil Literature including the one on life history of St. Mother Teresa titled “Boomiyin Devathai”.

He headed as Chairman of Minority Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu for 5 years. He is Parish Priest in Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Besant Nagar, Chennai in the Archdiocese of Madras Mylapore. He is currently Secretary of Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI). He was a former editor of “Namvazhvu”, a weekly Magazine. 

Being an ardent follower of St. Mother Teresa, he endears himself by his spiritual and social approach. In recognition of services being rendered by our Foundation, he has given the copyright for his widely known publication of the book “Boomiyin Devathai” (Angel of the Earth) t0 The Mother Teresa Foundation