Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries (AFCM) is a Catholic missionary movement under the Holy Catholic Church. It is a missionary movement of Preachers of Divine Mercy (PDM) and Abhishekagni Sisters of Jesus and Mary (ASJM). AFCM, PDM and ASJM moves together with one heart, mind and spirit for the salvation of souls. AFCM spreads the Gospel by serving as a torchbearer to millions through various social media outlets and languages brought about through the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, glorifying God in all and through all. It has thousands of missionaries working for the glory of God including priests, nuns and lay people from different continents who work for the greater glory of God.
In 1998, Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil, began the renewal ministry and Fr. Soji Olickal, Fr. Reni Pullukalayil and Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal were all brought together by Jesus to serve to this ministry over the course of time. Through their ministry, thousands of missionaries became active in this mission all over the world. By 2014, all missionaries were brought together in one coordination through the name Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry. Fr. Xavier KhanVattayil is the Founder and the Director of AFCM, while Fr. Soji, Fr. Reni and Fr. Binoy are co-founders.
His Excellency, most Rev. Jacob Manathodath, the Bishop of Palakkad Diocese is the patron of AFCM. AFCM developed from a local, remote village in South India to a dynamic ministry established throughout various countries.