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The Organisation for the Development of People

(ODP) — Mysuru

Service Towards Integreted Human Development

Reg. SL. No.: 149 / 4.01.1984

“Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.”

Presidents of ODP

Leaders who have guided ODP since its founding in 1984

Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathias Fernandes
Founder President

Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathias Fernandes

President of ODP 1984 – 1985
Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Michaelappa

Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Michaelappa

President of ODP 1987 – 1993
Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Roy

Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Roy

President of ODP 1995 – 2003
Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Vazhapilly

Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Vazhapilly

President of ODP 2003 – 2017
Rt. Rev. Dr. K.A. William

Rt. Rev. Dr. K.A. William

President of ODP 2017 – 2023
Rt. Rev. Dr. Dr. Bernard Moras

Rt. Rev. Dr. Dr. Bernard Moras

President of ODP 07.01.2023 – 07.10.2025
Most Rev. Dr Francis Sarrao SJ
Current

Most Rev. Dr. Francis Sarrao SJ

President of ODP 2025 – onwards

Directors of ODP

Those who have served as Director of ODP

Rev. Fr. Becket D'Souza
Founder Director

Rev. Fr. Becket D'Souza

Founder Director of ODP Jan 1984 – Jun 1990 & Jun 1997 – Jun 2001
Rev. Fr. George Martiz

Rev. Fr. George Martiz

Director of ODP Jul 1990 – Jun 1996 & Mar 1997 – May 1997
Rev. Fr. L. Rev. Johannes

Rev. Fr. L. Rev. Johannes

Director of ODP Jul 1996 – Feb 1997
Rev. Fr. Vincent Fernandes

Rev. Fr. Vincent Fernandes

Director of ODP Jul 2001 – Jun 2007
Rev. Msgr. J.B. Xavier

Rev. Msgr. J.B. Xavier

Director of ODP Jul 2007 – Jul 2013
Rev. Fr. Staney D'Almeda

Rev. Fr. Staney D'Almeda

Asst. Director 2007 – Jun 2013 · Director Jul 2013 – Jun 2019 2007 – 2019
Rev. Fr. Alex Prashanth Sequeira

Rev. Fr. Alex Prashanth Sequeira

Asst. Director Aug 2016 – May 2018 · Director Jun 2019 – Dec 2025 2016 – 2025
Rev. Fr. Tenny Kurian
Current

Rev. Fr. Tenny Kurian

Director Designate 25.05.2025 – 12.12.2025 · Director 13.12.2025 – present 2025 – present