His Excellency Soosa Pakiam, Archbishop of the Latin Rite Archdiocese of Trivandrum and Chairman of the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council and President of the Kerala Region Latin Catholic Bishops Council, conveyed that anything that is not Christ-oriented will always be a hurdle for the growth of the Church. His Grace Soosa Pakiam was addressing the faithful gathered for the inauguration of the newly established Kazhakkootam Forane.

As reported by lifedayonline.com, His Grace Archbishop Dr. Soosa Pakiam remarked that “The Church will only grow through Christ-oriented activities. One should have faith enough to work and pursue the dreams and aim of the Church and this will flourish the activities of the Church.”