Diocese of Mandya
Help in every emergency, hope in every heart
Transforming faith into a modern, protective shield through The World’s First Emergency Mobile App for Catholics—ensuring that in your most urgent hours of need, you are never alone
A message from the Bishop
The Samaritans of Mandya ministry is a beautiful, living testament to the Gospel call to love our neighbors not just in words, but through powerful, decisive action. Born out of the testing times of the pandemic, this groundbreaking initiative seamlessly bridges timeless Christian mercy with the speed of modern technology. In every late-night accident, medical crisis, or desperate call for rare blood answered through this app, our dedicated volunteers embody the true spirit of the Good Samaritan. They do not respond with cold protocols, but with a deeply compassionate presence, ensuring that no one in our diocese is left to suffer in silence. By stepping up as trained units of care, this ministry transforms a simple mobile application into a profound movement of faith that carries the comforting, protective embrace of Christ directly to our people in their darkest hours.
Mar Sebastian Adayantharath
Diocese of Mandya
How we help
Six ways the Samaritans of Mandya serve our community in times of need.
Emergency Response
A Digital Embrace in Seconds: A highly responsive network of trained parish volunteers ready to rush to your live location within minutes during an accident, sudden fall, or critical distress.
Blood Donation Coordination
Lifesaving Mobilization: Rapid, location-based coordination of willing donors for emergency blood transfusions, with a seamless, 100% response rate — even for the rarest blood groups.
Hospital & Medical Guidance
Navigating Critical Care: Helping families instantly locate the nearest specialized hospital facilities equipped with the right life-saving care, from cath labs and stroke centers to NICUs and anti-venom treatments.
Powerful Volunteer Network
Parish-Based, Inter-State Support: A dedicated force of 2,000+ certified volunteers spanning 46 parishes, offering unified, on-the-ground support. Your emergency requests can be attended to anywhere — ensuring that you are fully protected whether you are at home, commuting, or traveling far across state borders.
Counselling & Family Support
Compassion Over Protocol & Complete Privacy: Offering deeply sensitive emotional care, legal guidance, and hands-on family assistance during unexpected personal crises and tragic times, all managed with absolute dignity and discretion.
The SoM Mobile App
One-Tap Digital Lifeline: Instant access to nearby aid, real-time coordination chat features, and advanced crash detection — keeping our community connected and fully protected.
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Testimonials
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A Father's Heartfelt Thanks: How Samaritans Saved My Daughter
When his daughter San Maria was critically injured in a Bengaluru road accident on Maundy Thursday, Joby Augustine was a thousand kilometres away in Madhya Pradesh. One request on the Samaritans of Mandya app brought SoM volunteers to the hospital within minutes.
Joby Augustine
ആൻ മരിയക്ക് ദൈവം നൽകിയ രണ്ടാം ജന്മം
ഗുരുതരാവസ്ഥയിലായിരുന്ന ഏഴു വയസ്സുകാരി ആൻ മരിയയെ, സമരിറ്റൻ മിനിസ്ട്രിയുടെ കൂട്ടായ്മ ഒരു രാത്രികൊണ്ട് കൊച്ചിയിൽ നിന്ന് 560 കിലോമീറ്റർ അകലെയുള്ള ബാംഗ്ലൂർ കമാൻഡ് ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിലേക്ക് സുരക്ഷിതമായി എത്തിച്ചു.
From our blog
News, reflections and stories from the ministry.
Nov 8, 2026
Introducing the Indian First Aid Manual by Indian Red Cross Society
A resource for families and volunteers in the Samaritans of Mandya community
Nov 8, 2026
Good Samaritan Law - Protections and Benefits in India and Karnataka
When someone is injured on the road, a person nearby may be willing to help but afraid of what follows. Will the hospital demand payment? Will the police insist on repeated visits? Could an attempt to help lead to legal trouble? India’s Good Samaritan protections address these concerns. Karnataka also has a dedicated law covering emergency assistance.
Nov 8, 2026
How to Give CPR to an Adult
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, helps keep blood circulating when the heart cannot pump effectively. This guide explains what a bystander can do for an adult or teenager who suddenly collapses. It focuses on hands-only CPR, with instructions for trained rescuers who can also give breaths