Rev. Davis Chackaleckel, M.S.F.S

Fr. Davis Chackaleckel was born on October 21, 1952 in Trichur, in the State of Kerala in South India as the fifth child in a family of six children. His Christian roots can be traced back to St. Thomas, one of the twelve Disciples of Christ whose holy feet touched the coastal areas of Kerala.

He joined the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales also known as Fransalians after graduating from Higher Secondary School. Fr. Davis was sent to Pontifical Athenaeum, Pune, India where he received his degrees in Philosophy and Theology. He also has bachelor degrees in English Literature, Sociology and Political Science.

He was ordained as priest on November 9, 1980 at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, Palghat Kerala, India and celebrated his Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee last year with a gala back at St. Raphael’s Cathedral. After his ordination, Fr. Davis served as a Pastor and Principal of three Missions, for a period of five years each in the North-Eastern frontiers of India, which neighbors China and Burma (presently known as Myanmar). Fr. Davis also served five years as the Rector of a Minor Seminary which recruited candidates for priesthood for North-East India and African Missions.

Upon his arrival to the United States he has served as the Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Dover, Tennessee. Fr. Davis recently completed his Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University, NJ with Magna Cum Laude status. He is specialized in the areas of Marriage & Family Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. From your Pastor