The Jesus Fraternity is a department under the Justice Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC). It operates as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and dedicated to the renewal and rehabilitation of prisoners. It established 26 years ago by a group of
students; the fraternity coordinates efforts across the country, supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners and their families. This includes running rehabilitation centers for released individuals and their families, as well as engaging in various prison ministry initiatives.
Jesus Fraternity Forum in St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri has nearly 45-50 members. The meeting will be held at two different locations for theologians and philosophers. We gather twice in a month, mainly on Friday from 8:45 pm to 9:30 pm. Nearly 30 brothers will come for the meeting. Every Sunday, a priest, along with two brothers, visits a nearby jail to celebrate Mass for the inmates. This regular practice helps to foster spiritual support and a sense of hope among the incarcerated. During the semester breaks, the forum organizes a 3-4 day “Jail Visit Programme” in different zones of Kerala.