In the verdant hills of Kannur district, where the eastern sun rises with promise, lies the quaint village of Chemperi, a cradle of hope and learning. Since the dawn of Malabar's great migration, this blessed land has nurtured dreams and aspirations. In 1950, the visionary Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kudakkachira, a guiding light, kindled the flame of education, and an elementary school was born. Seven years later, on June 3, 1957, under the wise leadership of Rev. Fr. Jacob Varikattu, the illustrious Chemperi Nirmala High School rose like a phoenix, spreading its wings of knowledge. In 1998, Rev. Fr. John Kallunkal, a beacon of progress, elevated the institution to a higher secondary school, ushering in a new era of excellence.

With humble beginnings, the school blossomed adding a commerce batch in August 2011, a testament to its growth and vision. The erudite corporate manager, Rev. Fr. John Vadakkummoolayil, steered the ship with wisdom.

Under the stewardship of its first principal, the venerable Mr. M.I. Jose, and subsequent leaders, Mr. P.T. Baby, Mr. Johnson Mathew, Mr. N.D. Sunny, and Mr. Mathew Joseph, the school flourished, transcending boundaries of caste, religion, and class. This hallowed temple of learning, a sanctuary of Knowledge, has illuminated the minds of thousands, achieving a symphony of academic, sporting, and artistic excellence.

These are the two important milestones of the Charitable Activities in the Archdiocese of Thalassery.

Karunalayam was established in the year 1975 by Late Bishop Mar Sebastian Valloppilly for the poor & abandoned members of the society irrespective of their caste or religion. During the Golden Jubilee of the Archdiocese, the then Archbishop, Mar George Valiamattam took initiative to establish a palliative care centre to take care of the cancer patients & the needy.

Santhwanam, has become a home for the homeless and a consolation for many. This charitable institution which was established in the year 2003, has got a new and equipped building in the year 2016. The newly built Karunalayam & Santhwanam has become an abode for many who are homeless, abandoned, sick & dying. It is a place where many experience the mercy and love of God Almighty during the last moments of their lives.

This congregation was founded by Fr. Theodosius Florentini, OFM Cap and Mother Maria Theresa Scherer in 1856 in Switzerland. The sisters of the holy cross render a variety of services in the field of education, medical and socio- Pastoral apostolate all over the world. These sisters are working in 18 different states in India.

The sisters of the holy cross were invited by Archbishop of Thalassery, Mar. George Valiamattam, to begin a ‘Girl's hostel’ for the Engineering College (VJEC) of the diocese of Thalassery., They started a hostel to accommodate 200 girl students of Vimal Jyothi Engineering College . Thus a community Holy Cross started in Chemperi in 2002.Their community consists of 4 sisters, and they extend their service also to pastoral ministry especially in teaching Catechism.

At the invitation of the Most Rev. Mar Sebastian Valloppilly, on 17th June 1957 and at the direction of the then Mother General, the Honorable Mother Mary Ursula, Rev. Sister Mary and Sister Felix arrived in Chemperi from the Pala FCC Province. The then vicar, Rev. Father Jacob Varicattu, and Vicar General Rev. Father Thomas Pazheparambil provided all necessary assistance to start the convent. Rev. Sister Josepha and Sister Dosithevus began their residence in a room of the hostel where the teachers of the Chemperi School were staying. Sister Dosithevus started her service as a teacher at the school run by the diocese. In 1958, they purchased 10 acres of land for the convent. On May 24, 1959, the Most Reverend Bishop blessed the new convent for them. On March 19, 1964, on the feast day of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the province, the St. Joseph Girls' Home was inaugurated, attached to the convent, for the care of girls. In June 1969, the Rev. Sister Alice Kadukkathuchalil started the St. Joseph Nursery School. At present eight sisters are serving in the fields of academics, family empowerment, counselling, catechism and other organizational activities.

Daughters of St Thomas, known as DST are a missionary congregation of Major Archi Episcopal status which started on 3 rd July 1967 in Pala Diocese. The Charism of DST is evangelization especially in the non -Christian areas in the Syro Malabar Diocese outside Kerala. The members keep the zeal and courage of St. Thomas our heavenly patron by taking his words" Let's go and die with Him" as our motto.

DST sisters could start a convent at Chemperi in June 2007. In order to give value and quality education they have started a CBSE School (Pre.KG to X) Saint Thomas Public School Chemperi. Their students are coming up with flying colours in curricular and extra- curricular activities. Besides that they take keen interest and participation in all the activities related to the parish such as teaching Catechism , Christeen Retreats, Prayer units, House visiting etc... for the spiritual as well as the social and family up liftment of the people in Chemperi.