The Committee for Celebration for the Consistory of Cardinal Elect Moran Mar Baselios Cleemis Catholicos
The Committee for Celebration for the Consistory of Cardinal Elect Moran Mar Baselios Cleemis CatholicosCentral Office - Via Aurelia172/3, 00165 Roma, Italy
Patron - His Grace Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos
(Secretary, Holy Episcopal Synod)Chairman - His Excellency Bishop Thomas Mar Anthonios
(In-Charge of Common Celebrations)General Convenor - Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius
(Apostolic...
Cardinal-Designate Baselios Cleemis: Building communion with East and West
2012-10-25 Vatican Radio(Vatican Radio) “I had no clue, but Cardinal Bertone told me that the Holy Father wishes to include you in the coming Consistory, to honour the Syro-Malankara Church and your country”, says Cardinal-designate, Mar Baselios Cleemis. “Our main focus is to build communion with East and...
Synod of Bishops concluded
The 13th Ordinary Synod of Bishops convoked by Holy Father in Vatican concluded with the Holy Mass celebrated in the St. Peter’s Basilica on 28 October 2012. For three weeks, the Synod dealt with the ways and means of new evangelization for the transmission of the Christian faith. Pope...
Grand reception awaits cardinal-designate
Cardinal-designate Major Archbishop Catholicos Baselios Mar Cleemis of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church would be accorded a grand reception on his return from Rome on 31 October. State ministers, senior leaders in the opposition parties and Corporation Mayor would welcome the cardinal-designate when he reaches the Trivandrum International Airport in...
Rt. Rev. Aprem Ramban called to eternal rest
Rt. Rev. Aprem Remban, a senior priest of the Eparchy of Bathery, of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was called to eternal rest on 27 October 2012. He was 83 years old. He belongs to Nedumpurath family, Ranny. He served in several parishes in the Eparchy of Bathery. Currently he...
Pope appreciates Indian Church’s diversity: cardinal-designate
Vatican City: The newly appointed cardinal-designate of the Syro-Malankara Church has said that his appointment is a sign of Pope Benedict XVI's appreciation for Indian Catholics' "unity in diversity."Archbishop Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal, who was appointed as the first ever cardinal of the church on Oct. 24, is in the...
Six new Cardinals for the Catholic Church
Pope Benedict XVI has announced a consistory for the creation of six new Cardinals. To the joy of pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square for the weekly audience with the Holy Father, he made his announcement at the end of his catechesis. The Cardinals-elect are :1. Archbishop James Harvey,...
Rev. Fr. Peter Kochery is Honoured by Holy See
Rev. Fr. Peter Kochery, the Protosyncellus of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in USA has been honoured by the Holy See by conferring on him the title of Chaplain to His Holiness. This recognition invests on him the title of Rev. Monsignor. This is a special honour for the Syro-Malankara...
His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos named as Cardinal
Holy Father His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI today named Major Archbishop Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, as Cardinal. The announcement was made at the Vatican and at the St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum, simultaneously. Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos, Secretary of the Holy...
Meet Mar Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal, soon to be the youngest Cardinal of the Church – Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888MT2X-gtYSince the year 2007, Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal has served as the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malankara Church, and soon the 53 year old will become the youngest cardinal of the Catholic Church.Benedict XVI announced that Thottunkal will be one of six new cardinals who will be appointed on...
