All the religious working different parts of the 18 Dioceses of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry, including the missions, has formed a common body in the name of Diocesan Catholic Religious of India (DCRI). Members of DCRI come together for important diocesan events, seminars, recollections and retreats.DCRI is enrolled as a local unit of the TNCRI and its representativesattend meetings and join activities of TNCRI.