On July 11-12, we will have a visiting priest, Father Shenoy Thomas, who will be concelebrating with Fr. Mark and speaking on behalf of the Missionaries of Compassion.

Missionaries of Compassion


We are deeply grateful to the Diocese of Orlando for including us in the Mission Cooperation Plan and toRev. Fr. Chris Bugno, the
pastor, Mark, associate, and all the parishioners of St. Teresa’s Catholic community for their kindness and generosity toward our mission.


The Missionaries of Compassion is a Catholic religious congregation founded in the Diocese of Hyderabad, India, by Rev. Dr. Jose Kaimlett. Its core purpose is to alleviate the suffering of our brethren through compassionate service, offering solace and care to the abandoned elderly, orphaned children, the incurably ill, and the disabled—those with no one else to care for them.


Currently, we have 130 priests permanently incorporated into our community.  In India, 21 seminarians are engaged in theological studies, 6 in regency, and 36 in philosophical studies. In Tanzania, we have 32 seminarians in various stages of formation.


Our healthcare ministries in both India and Tanzania are deeply impactful and are integral to our mission of serving the suffering with dignity and love. The Missionaries of Compassion run a program called "Food for the Hungry" to address hunger in rural India. This initiative is not just about providing food; it is about restoring dignity and hope to those who are in need. Key programs include:
 

  • SoupKitchens: Serving hot meals daily for children and elderly individuals in villages across Andhra Pradesh.
  • MobileFoodDistribution: For those too sick, elderly, or isolated to reach soup kitchens, we deliver meals directly to their homes. This service currently benefits around 200 people.
     

None of this would be possible without the generous support of good-hearted people like you. If we think, God has been very, very gracious to us with His abundant blessings. Let’s share some with the less fortunate. We humbly ask for your prayers and support, so that we can bring comfort, solace, hope, and the love of Christ to those who need them most—the poor,  the abandoned, and the needy.


May God continue to bless you abundantly.
Fr. Shenoy Thomas