Feb. 16 : His Em. Valerian Card. Gracias inaugurated the Diocesan Central Council of St. Vincent De Paul Society.

April 15 : Yearly Seminar for young priests started.

May 12 : The first house of Vincentians in the diocese (Thodupuzha) was started.

June 10 : The diocese took active part in the struggle against the communist government’s move against private schools.

Sept. 21 : Provident Fund for the diocesan clergy was established.

Nov. 29 : His Ex.James Robert Knox, Apostolic Internuncio, inaugurated the new Seminary building.

Dec. 14 : Diocesan unit of the Apostolic Union for Diocesan Clergy was established.