" Preventive System: Punishments, "
The Salesian Bulletin, November 2023, 12-14
About Me
Pathiaraj Rayappan is a Catholic priest belonging to the Society of St. Francis de Sales (popularly known as the Salesian Congregation). He is an Indian hailing from the southern state of Tamilnadu, born on 17 December 1969 at Kandhikuppam village, Krishnagiri District to Rayappan and Santhosam. He was ordained a priest in 1998. Currently, he is the Rector at Don Bosco Theological Centre, Panpakkam Village, Kavarapettai P.O., Gummidipoondi TK, Thiruvallur DT - 601 206, India. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome. He specializes in Moral Philosophy.
Qualification
1988 - 1990
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Philosophy B. Ph.
Pontificia Studiorum Universitas Salesiana, Rome; Passed in First Class
Pontificia Studiorum Universitas Salesiana, Rome; Passed in First Class
1991 - 1993
Master Degree
Master of Philosophy M. Ph.
Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune; Passed in Distinction
Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune; Passed in Distinction
1995 - 1998
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Theology B. Th.
Salesian Pontifical University, Rome; passed with distinction
Salesian Pontifical University, Rome; passed with distinction
1999 - 2002
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Science in Psychology B. Sc.
University of Madras, Chennai; Passed in First Class
University of Madras, Chennai; Passed in First Class
2003 - 2005
Master Degree
Master of Arts in Philosophy M. A.
Osmania Univerisity, Hyderabad; Passed in First Class with Distinction
Osmania Univerisity, Hyderabad; Passed in First Class with Distinction
2006-2010
Doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy Ph.D.
Pontificia Studiorum Universitas Salesiana, Rome; passed with Summa cum laude (Gold medalist)
Pontificia Studiorum Universitas Salesiana, Rome; passed with Summa cum laude (Gold medalist)
Publications
Intention in Action: The Philosophy of G. E. M. Anscombe
European University Studies, Series XX Philosophy, No. 738 (Bern: Peter Lang, 2010) 273pp. View Book
European University Studies, Series XX Philosophy, No. 738 (Bern: Peter Lang, 2010) 273pp. View Book
" Dispositions to be a Good Priest " [ Conferences of St. Joseph Cafasso ],
The Salesian Bulletin, February 2024, 24-25
" On Priestly Modesty " [ Conferences of St. Joseph Cafasso ],
The Salesian Bulletin, March 2024, 14-15
" Flight from the World " [ Conferences of St. Joseph Cafasso ],
The Salesian Bulletin, April 2024, 14-16.
" Francis de Sales: Spiritual Director "
Bosco Udayam: A Journal of Salesian Spirituality (53, 1(2023)) 73-85.
" Example & Atmosphere count the most "
Magnet (July, 2022), p.30.
" To Forgive Offences "
Works of Mercy and Education of the Young, eds. Sahayadas Fernando and Jesu Pudumai Doss (New Delhi: Don Bosco Youth Animation – South Asia, 2016), 183-193.
" On education, educator and educational method "
With Gentleness and Love, eds. Sahayadas Fernando and Jesu Pudumai Doss (Chennai: Don Bosco Publications, 2015) 9, 22, 86, 150, 181.
" Family: The Nucleus of Evangelization "
The Salesian Bulletin (October, 2016), 26-27.
With John Dinesh,
" Fr. Sean McFerran Playground Missionary "
The Salesian Bulletin (August, 2014), 14-15.
With V. Seemon Raja,
" Challenges in Missionary Life: Lessons from Fr. Francis Guezou SDB "
The Salesian Bulletin (April-May, 2014), 28-29
With J. Gerard Maria Therese Raj,
" Archbishop Hubert D’Rosario "
The Salesian Bulletin (March, 2014), 21
" Pedagogy of Presence "
The Salesian Bulletin (June-July, 2013), pp.18-21; the same is reprinted with permission in You Touched us: We Have Grown, ed. Pius Palathingal (Bangalore: Kristu Jyoti Publications, 2014), pp.134-139.
with S. Ebimesak,
" Fr. John Med SDB, Apostle of the Marams "
The Salesian Bulletin (January, 2014), pp.22-23.
" Right Reason: The Guide of Human Action "
Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy 19 (2012), pp.1-16.
" Centrality of the word of God in Consecrated Life "
A lecture delivered to Yercaud Religious Forum at its first quarter meeting held at The Retreat, Yercaud, India on 28th August 2011.
" Verbum Domini "
A summary of the Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini presented to the Students of Philosophy of the Jnanodaya Salesian College, The Retreat, Yercaud on 29th June 2011..
" Mount Moriah the Touchstone of Faith "
The Divine Shepherd's Voice 3 (Jan-Mar, 2005), pp.5-11.
" Meaning of Forgiveness "
Kristu Jyoti 20/2 (2004), pp.125-137.
" Language Philosophy of Nyaya School "
Indian Philosophical Quarterly 25/2 (April, 1998), pp.205-214.
" Parish Renewal According to Vatican II "
Kritu Jyoti 14/1 (March, 1998), pp.65-78.
" Is Mystical Experience 'Pure' Experience? "
Kristu Jyoti 13/2 (June, 1997), pp.63-77.
" The Sphota Doctrine of Bhartrahari "
Indian Philosophical Quarterly 22/1 (January, 1995), pp.67-74.
" Ethics in Kant and Lonergan "
Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy 3 (1994), pp. 23-30.
Review of The Neo-Hindu Concept of Man in the Light of Sri Aurobindo's Evolutionary Vision by Amalraj Susai in Kristu Jyoti, 12/3 (September, 1996), pp.71-73
(From Italian) Giuseppe Abba, " Ordo virtutis, qui est ordo rationis, " Divyadaan 21/3 (2010), pp. 315-332
" Intention in Action According to G. E. M. Anscombe, " Divyadaan 21/2 (2010), pp.291-292
WHAT I DO & DID
Rector
Don Bosco Theological Centre
Panpakkam Village, Kavarapettai P.O.,
Gummidipoondi TK, Thiruvallur DT - 601 206, India
Don Bosco Theological Centre
Panpakkam Village, Kavarapettai P.O.,
Gummidipoondi TK, Thiruvallur DT - 601 206, India
Rector & Programme Coordinator
Don Bosco Renewal Centre, SOS Post, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore - 560 076, India
Moderator of the Provincial Chapter 2022
The Citadel, 45 Landons Road, Kilpauk, Tamil Nadu – 635 855, India
Rector & Master
Don Bosco - Idaya Deepam Novitiate, Mangalam, Yellagiri Hills, Vellore, Tamil Nadu – 635 855, India
Rector, Don Bosco Missionary Aspirantate
Don Bosco Boys’ Home, 130 Madhavaram High Road, Perambur, Chennai – 600 011 INDIA
Principal, Dean, Librarian & Professor of Philosophy at Jnanodaya Salesian College
The Retreat, Yercaud - 636 601 Salem District, INDIA
1. Principal, Dean, Librarian & Professor of Philosophy at Jnanodaya Salesian College
The Retreat, Yercaud - 636 601 Salem District, INDIA
2. Visiting Professor of Philosophy at Kristu Jyoti College
Bangalore, INDIA
Visiting professor of Philosophy at Chinthanaloka
Kotadeniyawa, Sri Lanka
Lecturer in Philosophy at Jnanodaya Salesian College
The Retreat, Yercaud - 636 601 Salem District, INDIA
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