M.C.A. Bathery Diocese Half-Yearly Assembly Held
The first half-yearly assembly of the Malankara Catholic Association (M.C.A.) of the Bathery Diocese for the year 2023 was held on August 12, 2023, at St. George's Church, Eengappuzha. The assembly was hosted by the Kozhikode region of the diocese.His Grace Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas Metropolitan, the diocesan bishop...
Malankara Catholic Youth Movement Delegation Returns Inspired from WYD 2023
The Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) North American delegation has returned, brimming with renewed enthusiasm and deep inspiration following their participation in World Youth Day (WYD) 2023. This remarkable pilgrimage unfolded in the picturesque city of Lisbon, Portugal, from August 1 to 6, uniting young Catholics from across the...
Cardinal Cleemis Baava Visits Oommen Chandy’s Grave
Cardinal Cleemis Baava, the head of the Malankara Catholic Church, visited the grave of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.The Cardinal offered prayers for Chandy's soul and for the peace of his family. He also spoke about Chandy's legacy as a public servant and a devout Catholic."Oommen Chandy was a...
Rev. Dr. Eldo Puthenkandathil Appointed as Corepiscopa
Rev. Dr. Eldo Puthenkandathil, the vicar general of the Puttur Diocese, has been appointed as Corepiscopa. The announcement was made by the diocesan bishop, His Grace Geevarghese Mar Makarios Metropolitan, at the Puttur diocesan office chapel on August 3, 2023.Rev. Dr. Eldo Puthenkandathil was born in 1964 in Puttur....
A Heartfelt Farewell to Rev. Fr. Liju Thundiyil and a Warm Welcome to Rev. Fr. Vincent Punnathannam
Farewell to Rev. Fr. Liju Thundiyil:For the past five (5) years, Rev. Fr. Liju Thundiyil has been an indispensable pillar of our Eparchy, serving as the Pastor of St. Mary's Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Yonkers, New York, and as the Director of the Faith Formation (Catechism) program of our...
Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchial Clergy Retreat 2023
Amidst the serene environs of the Don Bosco Retreat Centre in Stony Point, New York, a profound and spiritually enriching experience unfolded as the dedicated clergy of St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy came together for a transformative retreat. Guided by the esteemed Dr. Ralph C. Martin, this retreat...
11th Syro-Malankara Catholic Family Convention of North America: Rooted in Christ and Sacred Traditions
The Hilton Parsippany in New Jersey transformed into a hub of spiritual rejuvenation and communal joy as the Syro-Malankara Catholic community of North America gathered for its 11th Family Convention. Spanning from July 20th to 23rd, 2023, this triennial event embraced the central theme of "Rooted In Christ, and...
Malankara Catholic Church Honours Bishop Mar Joy Alappat of the Chicago St. Thomas Syro Malabar Diocese
Houston, USA – The Malankara Catholic Church paid tribute to Bishop Mar Joy Alappat of the Chicago St. Thomas Syro Malabar Diocese during the 11th Malankara Catholic Convention held in Houston. This recognition highlighted the longstanding bonds between the Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Catholic Churches, both of which trace their...
Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos receives C. Keshavan Award
His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the head and father of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church, the head of the Major Archiepiscopal Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, and the president of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Conference, has been awarded the C. Keshavan Award for 2023.The award is given in memory of...
Two new corepiscopos for Muvattupuzha Diocese
The Very Rev. Thomas Njarakkatt and the Very Rev. Kurien Aramapallikudi, the vicar general and the chancellor of the Muvattupuzha Diocese, respectively, were appointed as corepiscopos on July 19, 2023. The announcement was made by the diocesan bishop, His Grace Yohannan Mar Theophilus Metropolitan, in the presence of His...
