The diocese of Kumbakonam was canonically erected on September 01, 1899. It was bifurcated from the Archdiocese of Pondicherry and it was entrusted to the able leadership of MEP(Mission Etrange De Paris). The Diocese is very proud to say that the first two Bishops were from the MEP Most Rev. Hugo M. Bottero was appointed as the first Bishop on September 01, 1899. He showed a keen interest in the firm establishment of the diocese which was facing many challenges and almost insurmountable difficulties. Being a Tamil scholar, he translated the entire Bible into Tamil.Most Rev. Marie Augustine CHAPUIS was appointed as the co-adjutor to the Prelate, Hugo M. Bottero on July 25, 1911.
When Most Rev. Hugo M. Bottero rested in his eternal abode, Bishop Augustine Marie Chapuis succeeded him in 1913. He promoted native vocation to priesthood and religious life. By his foresight, he prepared the diocese to be handed over to the indigenous clergy. At his resignation, Msgr. M.A. Xavier was appointed as the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese in 1930.Most Rev. Peter Francis was nominated by Pope Pius XI as the first indigenous Bishop of the diocese of Kumbakonam. He was consecrated on the feast of his patron St Peter (June 29, 1931). He promoted evangelization through the mission stations established at Ariyalur, Kulumur and Thiruvalanthurai. There was an increase in the number of conversions in large numbers in the above mission centers. He celebrated his Episcopal Silver Jubilee and the Golden Jubilee of the diocese. He rested in peace on May 4, 1973.
On 5th May 1955 Most Rev. D. Paul Arulsamy, the then Parish Priest of Kottapalayam was nominated as Bishop. He was consecrated as Bishop on August 24, 1955. He continued to display the zeal of his predecessor on mission and extended the mission at Thirumanthurai, Fatimapuram, Elakurichy, Vadakkalur and Padalur. His personal interest to improve the Shrine of our Lady of Refuge at Elakurichi had made it known to the Catholics both in and outside Tamilnadu. The phenomenal contribution of Fr. Constantine Joseph Beschi S.J. to Tamil language was highlighted and the fame and the name of the Shrine spread far and wide. The tenure of the Bishop envisaged the dawn of the Second Vatican Council. He personally participated in the council sessions and was convinced of the changes of the times. He took keen interest to implement the teachings of the Vatican II. He promoted renewal in the fields of Liturgy, Catechesis, and Bible. The Pastoral Centre was his brain-child that came in to existence in the year 1979.
After Most Rev. D. Paul Arulsamy’s resignation was accepted by Rome on 16 August, 1988, Msgr. M. Antony David became the diocesan administrator and continued the mission of the former Bishop until the nomination of the next Bishop. Most Rev. Peter Remigius, a priest of Kottar diocese was nominated as Bishop of Kumbakonam on December 02, 1989. He was consecrated as Bishop of Kumbakonam on January 03, 1990. He built chapels in most majority of the substations. He lay importance to the awareness of children’s Education. Many schools were upgraded and new buildings sprang up with the help of the benefactors, thanks to the incessant efforts of the Bishop. The Shrine of Our Lady of Miraculous Mother of Poondi was raised to the level of Marian Minor Basilica with the approval of the Holy See. His missionary pastoral works came to the limelight during the centenary celebration of the diocese of Kumbakonam on September 01, 1999. He was transferred from Kumbakonam as the Bishop of Kottar on 30th June 2007. He took charge of his diocese on 24th August, 2007.
Msgr. C. Peter Francis was elected to be the diocesan administrator of Kumbakonam on 27th August, 2007. With the help of the College of Consultors he continued and completed the works of the former Bishop. He coordinated the mission of the diocese and paved the way for the next Bishop.
Most Rev. Antonisamy Francis, a priest of Thanjavur diocese and the Parish Priest of Vailankanni was nominated Bishop of Kumbakonam on 31st May, 2008. He was ordained as Bishop of Kumbakonam on 09th July, 2008. The diocese is given a focus in all possible ways to improve the mission of the diocese. He renewed the diocesan pastoral council and encouraged the different commissions of the pastoral centre to work more effectively with full time priest secretary to each commission. The statutes of the diocese of Kumbakonam, rules and regulations and memorandum of the diocese were all revised and updated on par with the other dioceses of Tamilnadu. The centralized educational employments and appointments of the teachers begun by the previous Bishop are brought to perfection with an independent diocesan secretary for education and diocesan education commission. His focus on evangelization and education and prayer meetings etc. creates renewal of Christian faith in the diocese. His spiritual outlook is highlighted by his attractive homilies and reflections in the news letters. Apart from the continuation of improving education he displays keen interest in the professional and higher education of the students of our diocese.
CHRIST THE KING CBSE SCHOOL is recognised with Government of Tamilnadu vide Recognistion Code No. 001-23-S-0020-0621
CHRIST THE KING CBSE SCHOOL Germinated from seed strength of 35 students, 5 teachers and 1 Supporting staff.
" TO LOVE & TO SERVE" - is the lodestar of the school.
A symbol of Unity in Diversity, the school aims to create in the minds of students,the right attitude of Selfless Service to people around them with the hope that it would, in turn, lead to the service of the nation.
To disseminate in young minds of the students, the need of National Integration and insist on values such as Duty, Dignity and Discipline.
To raise the poor children to a holistic development by inculcating skills, knowledge and spiritual values to become world leaders.
To provide the highest quality of education in a safe and caring ambience, treating each student as an individual, focusing on their individualistic growth with strong educational and spiritual backgroundand an inspiring set of skills. To unearth the innate and dormant talents of the pupils and enhance them to the greater benefit of the nation.