St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy Pays Tribute to Pope Francis
Elmont, New York – 27 April 2025In a spirit of solemn reverence and communal prayer, the St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in USA and Canada came together on Sunday, 27 April 2025, to honour the memory and mission of His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th Successor...
Mar Ivanios College Alumnus Romanus Elamu Mihali Consecrated Bishop of Iringa, Tanzania
Iringa, Tanzania — On Sunday, 27 April 2025, the Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania witnessed a momentous occasion as Romanus Elamu Mihali, an alumnus of Mar Ivanios College, was consecrated and installed as its sixth indigenous Bishop. This solemn ceremony was celebrated with reverence and joy, marking the beginning...
Re-consecration of St. Mary’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Parakode, in Adoor Ecclesiastical District
Parakode, Adoor – 27 April 2025In a spirit of deep joy and gratitude, the re-consecration of the St. Mary’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Parakode, was solemnly celebrated on 27 April 2025, at 3:00 PM, under the chief celebrancy of His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Mathews Mor Polycarpos, Auxiliary Bishop...
Malankara Catholic Church Participates in FIAT Mission Grand Gathering 2025 at Chethipuzha
Chethipuzha, Changanassery – April 27 to May 4, 2025The FIAT Mission Grand Gathering (GGM) 2025 was solemnly inaugurated at Chethipuzha, Changanassery, on 27 April 2025, bringing together missionaries from across India for a week of fellowship, dialogue, and renewal in the spirit of the missionary mandate.Crossing the boundaries of...
First Mumbai-born Priest Ordained for the Eparchy of St Ephrem – Khadki – Pune
Mulund, Mumbai – 26 April 2025In a moment of quiet thanksgiving and ecclesial joy, Dn. Jerry Joseph, a beloved son of the Holy Family Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Vikhroli, was ordained to the sacred priesthood on 26 April 2025 at St. Pius X Church, Mulund.The ordination was conferred by...
Pope Francis is Laid to Rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Rome – 26 April 2025Under a sky brushed by the quiet sorrow of a mourning Church, the mortal remains of His Holiness Pope Francis were laid to rest in the embrace of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. A day steeped in reverence, prayer, and memory unfolded as hundreds...
Priestly Ordinations Celebrated in the Diocese of Marthandam
Mariagiri, Tamil Nadu – 26 April 2025Amidst a day filled with profound emotion for the Universal Church, as the funeral rites of His Holiness Pope Francis were held in Rome, the Diocese of Marthandam witnessed the quiet and prayerful ordination of eight deacons to the sacred priesthood.The priestly ordination...
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Offers Solemn Tribute at the Funeral of Pope Francis
Vatican City – 26 April 2025In the sacred stillness of St. Peter’s Basilica, as the Church universal gathered to bid farewell to His Holiness Pope Francis, the presence of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was a living testament to the rich tapestry of communion that the late Holy Father had...
Memorial Service in Tiruvalla in Honour of Pope Francis
Tiruvalla – 25 April 2025In a profound gesture of respect and fraternity, a memorial service in honour of the late Pope Francis was organised under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Tiruvalla and the Tiruvalla Citizens’ Forum on 25 April 2025.The memorial proceedings commenced with a silent march, beginning...
Muvattupuzha Diocese and Civic Community Hold Memorial Service for Pope Francis
Muvattupuzha – In a moving gesture of gratitude and remembrance, the Muvattupuzha Ecclesiastical District and the local civic community joined together to honour the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, who captivated the world through his life, ministry, and witness.The memorial service was held at St. Joseph’s...
