EkmDiocese

Official Mobile app for Members of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam Angamali

Mobile App for Parish Priests, Priests, Bishops, Families, Congregations, and Catechism Teachers

Access Levels

The app offers tailored access based on user roles. For example, parish priests have full control over the parish calendar, while other priests can only view it. Religious members involved in parish activities can access information and communications relevant to their assignments.

Push Notifications

The app enables dioceses or parishes to send instant notifications to registered users, similar to WhatsApp alerts. Messages can be targeted to specific user groups and include attachments, providing a cost-effective and efficient communication tool.

News Bulletins

Dioceses or parishes can publish text and video bulletins, targeting specific audiences such as everyone, priests, or individual parishes. Parish-submitted news can be approved by the diocese admin for broader distribution.

Remembrances

The app highlights important dates like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, death anniversaries, feast days, and ordination anniversaries, allowing users to send greetings with a single tap.

Parish Timings & Locations

Users can access Mass timings and Google Map locations for their own parish and nearby co-parishes.

Seating and Parking

Members can register attendance and vehicle details for each liturgy, helping parishes manage seating and parking while informing users about space availability.

Parish Announcements

Parishes can publish announcements, instantly notifying users via push notifications. This feature also supports publishing marriage banns.

Family Groups

The app displays family groups, including representatives and member families.

Obituary Announcements

When a member or priest is marked as deceased, the app notifies everyone with funeral details.

Circulars & Downloads

Priests and members can access and download circulars from the diocese or parish, depending on the target audience.

Present and Former Priests

The app lists current and former parish priests, including their designations, service periods, and contact details.

Priest & Bishop Lists

Users can view a directory of bishops and priests within the diocese, complete with contact information.

Parish and Institution Lists

The app provides lists of all parishes and diocesan institutions, along with their current priests.

Congregation Lists

Religious congregations under the diocese are listed, including their members.

Catechism

Parents can check their child’s marks, attendance, teacher details, and absence dates. Teachers can mark attendance and notify parents of absences via SMS.

Profile Management

Families, priests, bishops, and religious members can update their photos and profiles to keep records current.

Bishop’s Programs

Bishops can create internal or public groups, send emails or SMS, and manage programs like vocation aspirants.

Liturgy and Prayers

The app publishes liturgies and prayers for various occasions, serving as a personal prayer book for members and priests.

Family Quiz

A weekly automated quiz engages families across the diocese, with top families and parishes recognized as winners.

Opinion Polls

Dioceses and parishes can conduct opinion polls for members and priests, who can respond directly through the app.

Daily Events

A unified calendar displays the day’s events, including parish activities, pastoral events, bishop’s programs, and personal schedules.

Church Service Scheduling

Parishes can assign church services to members, and families can view their assigned tasks and team members.

Online Event Registration

Members can register for parish events, download documents, and make online payments if required.

Groups and Associations

Registered members of groups and associations receive circulars, updates, and access to functionary lists.

Built-in Communication Tools

Directories and modules include hidden contact options for calls, SMS, WhatsApp, and email, with auto-loaded details for seamless communication.