A Call to Justice and Faith: Cardinal Cleemis Addresses Pala DCMS Jubilee Celebration
The vibrant atmosphere of Kunjachan Nagar in Ramapuram became the heart of a gathering that blended faith with an urgent call for social justice. Organised as part of the Platinum Jubilee of the Diocese of Pala and the 70th anniversary of the Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha (DCMS), this grand...
A Graced Gathering in Dubai: The UAE Faithful Welcome Mor Anthonios
After touching hearts in Musaffah and Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Anthonios, the shepherd of the Gurgaon-Delhi Eparchy, reached Dubai on 16th November to continue his mission of care and connection. This visit to St. Mary’s Catholic Church became a powerful reminder of the spiritual...
Syro-Malankara Church Engages in National Dialogue at CCI Meeting
The Catholic Council of India’s (CCI) 15th General Body Meeting, held from November 15 to 17, 2024, at the St. Alphonsian Pastoral Centre in Pala, was a significant gathering of Church leaders, clergy, and laity from across the country. This national conference brought together representatives from the Latin, Syro-Malabar,...
Blessings in the Desert: Bishop Thomas Mor Anthonios Engages Abu Dhabi’s Faithful
The warm, sunlit sands of Abu Dhabi bore witness to a deeply moving pastoral visit as His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Anthonios, the esteemed Bishop of the Gurgaon-Delhi Diocese, embarked on a journey of faith and fellowship with the Syro-Malankara Catholic community in the United Arab Emirates. This...
Pastoral Training Course for Deacons: Nurturing Future Shepherds
The Pastoral Training Course for Deacons of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was held from 11 to 15 November 2024 at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom, Trivandrum. This pivotal programme is a testament to the Church’s dedication to equipping its deacons with the spiritual and pastoral skills required for their mission.The training commenced with an inaugural session presided...
Mavelikkara Diocese Prabodhana Cultural Festival 2024-2025
The Prabodhana Cultural Festival 2024-2025, organised by the Catechetical Office of the Mavelikkara Diocese, unfolded with great devotion and enthusiasm at the Infant Jesus Central School in Thuvayoor. The day’s events began at 8:30 am, uniting six ecclesiastical districts for a spirited series of competitions.The Kollam district took first...
Mor Pachomios Graces the Installation of Mar Prince Antony Panengadan in Shamshabad
In a historic moment for the Catholic community of Shamshabad, the installation of Mar Prince Antony Panengadan as the new bishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese was made even more significant by the presence of His Excellency Mathews Mor Pachomios, the Eparchial Bishop of the Eparchy of St Ephrem...
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishops for Four Indian Dioceses
On November 9, 2024, Pope Francis appointed new leaders to serve four dioceses in India, ushering in a season of fresh guidance and stewardship for the faithful communities of Vasai, Vellore, Nellore, and Bagdogra.Bishop Thomas D’Souza Appointed to Vasai DioceseFr. Thomas D’Souza, age 54, has been named the Bishop...
Hudoto 9th Batch: A Milestone in Ongoing Priestly Formation
The serene setting of the Catholicate Centre at Pattom, Trivandrum, transformed into a spiritual hub from 4 to 7 November 2024, as the 9th batch of Hudoto—Ongoing Priestly Formation for the clergy of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church took place. The programme underscored the Church's commitment to nurturing its priests through continued learning and spiritual enrichment.The...
Homage to the Blessed Life of Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan at Kottarakkara Panavely Bethel Mar Thoma Parish
In a heartfelt gathering organized on 7th November at 4 pm to honour the blessed life of Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, delivered a memorial address at the Bethel Mar Thoma Parish in Panavely, Kottarakkara....
