Leadership and Collaborative Ministry

Abstract

Thomas Palackal, Thomas Porukara and Kuriakose Elias Chavara were revered priests and malpans with different charism and giftedness, but an inner desire to do greater service to his people and the Church led them to think beyond their individual differences and immediate interests. They were people with openness and could find common grounds to work and collaborate for the greater glory of God and God’s people. All leaderships should have a sacred dimension, if they are to be authentic. St. Chavara sensed his leadership as a sacred duty.