Profile
Fr. Sabu Thomas is a Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Thalassery, Assistant Professor, motivational speaker, retreat preacher, life coach, writer and International Trainer in AI Tools. From October 2013 he is working as Assistant professor at the Department of English, SH College, thevara, Kochi. He has published 11 successful books with many editions. He organises offline and online workshops, training programs, and retreats targeting a broad audience including college and school teachers, students, youth, parents, nuns, and priests across the country and beyond. His goal is to provide practical guidance to help individuals achieve their goals and realise their potential. As an experienced and certified youth trainer, he’s much sought after for his exceptional ability to inspire and transform lives.
Fr. Sabu Thomas has significantly contributed to education, by helping students and teachers adapt to contemporary challenges through various educational sessions. Notably, in Two Years between June 2023- May 2025 he trained 75000 teachers in using artificial intelligence tools across 300 workshops.
Personal Web Site: https://achansabu.wixsite.com/website
Brief Profile
- Born on 14/12/1975 at Peravoor in Kannur district, Kerala.
- After schooling at St. Johns U.P. School and St.Joseph’s High School Peravoor, joined for priestly studies at St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Thalassery in the year 1991.
- Pursued his Bachelors in Arts (Philosophy) at Pontifical Institute Carmalgiri Aluva and Theological Studies at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Aluva
- Ordained as a priest on 1st January 2002.
- Masters in English Literature from Loyola College, Chennai in 2004-2006.
- M.Phil in English Language and Literature from Madras Christian College, Chennai in 2008
- Cleared UGC NET in the year 2012
- Currently teaching at Department of English, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi from October 2013
- An experienced retreat preacher, offering annual retreats for clergy, religious, seminarians, young people, and parish communities.
- Published 11 books with various editions.
- His Most notable book “Divyakarunyathinte Vanambadi” about Late Ajna George became a best seller in Amazon and was sold 40000 copies across 13 editions in just 2 years.
- International Trainer in “Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teaching/Learning”- Trained 75000 Teachers in 2 years across 300 online and offline Workshops
- Receiver of “Teacher Empowerment Award” from Catholic Conference of Bishops of India for The services rendered in Training Teachers.
- Receiver of “Teacher Trainer Award” from Loyola College, Chennai for organising 200 workshops on AI Tools for Teachers in 18 months.
- Columnist in magazines.
- Certified Corporate Trainer
- Life Coach and Youth Trainer
- An advanced NLP Practitioner (Neuro Linguistic Programing)
- Certified in Theory and Practice of Hypnotherapy and Counselling
- Currently pursuing PhD at MG University, Kottayam.
- Past Works:
- Lecturer and Warden at Vimal Jyothi college of Engineering, Chemperi ( One Year)
- Vice Rector of St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary, Thalassery.
- Lecturer at Mary Matha Arts and Science College, Alakode
- Assistant Director of Alpha Institute of Theology, Thalassery
- Teacher at Holy Queens Higher Secondary School, Kudiyanmala
- Assistant and Parish priest – Thaliparamba, Chemperi, Angadikkadav (Arch Diocese of Thalassery)
- Parish Priest at Naduvil ( Arch Diocese of Thalassery).
Recent Works:
- In-Charge of Jesus Youth movement in the Sacred Heart College Thevara which launched various social out reach initiatives for which the college received the National Award for the best catholic college in India that promotes Christian Values from Xavier Board of Higher Education in the year 2018. Educare, Hospital Ministry, Thanal Maram, Orphanage Ministry, Honesty Shop, Harvest, SH Striders, and Soultice are some of these initiatives.
- During the Covid-19 lockdown from June to August 2021, he moved his training online and in 32 online workshops trained 4,500 teachers how to effectively engage in online teaching and learning.
- Through the program “EDUCARE”, trained under privileged & slow learning students of the nearby Sacred Heart high School for 2 years and helped them all pass Grade 10 with best results. The Program offers them a continued support and accompaniment.
- During Covid 19 Lock Down Days, organised a program Titled “EDGE” which trained 60 Girl Students of Class 10 from 6 different Schools in Kochi in online mode for 30 hours and empowered them with Life Skills.
- Received Best Student Service Award of the college in the year 2020 for outstanding services rendered in supporting students through various initiatives and extension activities.
- Secretary of AKM Charitable trust, Kalamassery which helps poor kidney patients for free dialysis.
- Conducts Online& Offline Workshops for Teachers, Students, Parents, Youth, Priests & Nuns on Various Topics Such as Team Building, Life Skills, Value Based Education, Conflict Management, Artificial Intelligence Tools, Blended Class Rooms, Collaborative & Participatory Teaching/ learning, Techniques for effective Catechism for New Gen. Students etc.
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam: Seminar for First Years Ignite- Youth Training
Training for Nurses Motivational Seminar for Plus Two Students
Inspirational Training Program for Teachers Motivational Training for Priests
Seminar for Parents Training for Engineering College Students
