CMI Priest · UN NGO Representative · Cultural Ambassador

Dr. Fr. Roby
Kannanchira CMI

Director, Chavara Cultural Centre, Delhi

A visionary leader dedicated to promoting interfaith harmony, cultural preservation, and social empowerment. His efforts have touched lives across the globe through faith, dialogue, and compassionate service.

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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

Building Bridges, Not Walls

The world today needs fewer barriers and more bridges. As people of faith, youth, and leaders — our mission must be to connect, not divide.

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Replace suspicion with trustFostering genuine understanding between different faith communities
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Replace hostility with dialogueCreating safe spaces for honest, respectful interfaith conversation
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Replace ignorance with understandingEducation and cultural immersion as tools for lasting peace.
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Celebrate diversityHonoring every faith, every life, and every voice as sacred

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