D.B.C.L.C was inaugurated by Mar Joseph Kundukulam on 1st May, 1984. It was then the sole centre for biblical, Catechetical and liturgical ministry of the Diocese of Trichur. Today D.B.C.L.C includes the office of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Centre, Catechetical Book Stall, Institute of Theology and Archdiocesan Library. The chapel, auditorium and lecture halls make the centre a venue for gatherings, meetings, seminars and formation courses.