CMI Priest · UN NGO Representative · Cultural Ambassador

Dr. Fr. Roby
Kannanchira CMI

Director, Chavara Cultural Centre, Delhi

A Catholic priest, peace educator, and interreligious dialogue practitioner committed to promoting harmony, inclusion, and human dignity. Through his leadership at Chavara Cultural Centre, Delhi, he supports initiatives for specially abled children, children living with HIV, and marginalized communities, while representing humanitarian causes at national and international platforms, including the United Nations.

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UN NGO RepresentativeNew York, Geneva & Vienna

"Peace Begins When We Start Celebrating the Other."

— Dr. Fr. Roby Kannanchira CMI

Areas of Impact

A Life Devoted to Service & Dialogue

Fr. Roby bridges communities through faith, culture, education, and international advocacy across India and the world.

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Global Advocate

Championing peace, justice, and equality worldwide as an NGO Representative at the United Nations, participating in key international summits and forums.

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Community Builder

Empowering marginalized communities through education, cultural outreach, and interreligious dialogue programmes across India and abroad.

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Cultural Ambassador

Promoting India's rich cultural heritage and fostering social harmony through art, music, and collaborative cultural programmes.

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Scholar & Author

Author of doctoral research on interfaith relations. Theological educator with deep academic expertise in interreligious dialogue.

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Peace Educator

Hosting peace education sessions in schools, universities, and institutions — nurturing the next generation of compassionate leaders.

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Arts & Culture Director

Leading the Chavara Cultural Centre in Delhi as a vibrant hub for artistic expression, cultural exchange, and community celebration.

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His Philosophy

ACCEPT, RESPECT AND CELEBRATE DIVERSITY

is a call to build a society rooted in mutual understanding, dignity, and harmony. It encourages people of different cultures, faiths, and backgrounds to come together in peace while valuing one another’s uniqueness.

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ACCEPT DIVERSITYEmbracing every person as they are, creating spaces of belonging where everyone is valued and included.
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RESPECT DIVERSITYUpholding the dignity of every individual and honoring different faiths, cultures, and perspectives with understanding and empathy.
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CELEBRATE DIVERSITYRejoicing in our differences and learning from one another to build a more harmonious and compassionate world.
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BUILD TOGETHERWorking as one human family to promote peace, dialogue, justice, and the well-being of all.

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