Rev. Fr. Varghese Kakkallil

Director- Community Impact & Outreach HEKMAS

Pastoral Leader | Empowerment Strategist | Leadership Trainer

• A seasoned Catholic priest from the Diocese of Kanjirapally with 23+ years of pastoral service and community engagement.

• Currently serves as Vicar of Christ Raj Church, Valiyathovala, leading both liturgical life and local development initiatives.

• Former Director of the Family Apostolate, spearheading programs to nurture strong families rooted in Christian values.

• Founder and lead trainer of the Prajodhini Women’s Leadership Program, mentoring thousands of women over the last decade.

• Celebrated speaker and leadership coach, invited by dioceses across Kerala and abroad to conduct training for Mathruvedi units.

• Blends pastoral care with community leadership development, focusing on empowerment, dignity, and social transformation.

• Successfully turned around a cardamom estate through strategic planning, demonstrating effective stewardship and innovation.

• A graduate of Kerala University, known for his commitment to holistic education, inclusive leadership, and spiritual guidance.