St. Thomas Province

St. Thomas Province is one of the four Provinces of the Little Flower Congregation (CST Fathers), founded by Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Panat, popularly known as Fr. Basilius (1891–1976). As the Congregation expanded its mission across different parts of the world, the Ninth Ordinary Synaxis held in 1991 resolved to establish two new Provinces. Consequently, St. Thomas Province was officially erected on 19 March 1994.

The Province serves the regions of North Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and North-East India. Inspired by the Congregation's charism, "Be Little and Serve the Little," its members are actively engaged in pastoral, educational, social, and apostolic ministries, proclaiming the Gospel values and serving communities with dedication, compassion, and humility.