Kerala Loses Its Beloved Leader; Cardinal Cleemis Baava
Thiruvananthapuram: The death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has robbed Kerala of its most popular leader. Even when he was ill, what bothered him more than his own physical troubles was the tears and troubles of the common man.His public life as a legislator for over five decades...
His Grace Antony Mar Silvanos appointed Apostolic Visitor to Oceania
His Grace Antony Mar Silvanos, the curia bishop of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, has been appointed Apostolic Visitor to Oceania by Pope Francis. Oceania includes the countries of New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.Mar Silvanos is currently serving as the curia bishop of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church and...
Malankara Syrian Catholic Church launches its Official New Website
The Malankara Syrian Catholic Church launched its new website on July 15, 2023, at the Pattom Catholicate Center in Thiruvananthapuram. The new website was designed to incorporate contemporary changes to the existing website.The launch ceremony was presided over by His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the head and father...
43rd Pilgrimage Walk Commemorating Servant of God Mar Ivanios
The 43rd pilgrimage walk, commemorating the 70th death anniversary of the servant of God, Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, commenced from Ranni Perunad, Pathanamthitta. The walk started on July 10th, with a Holy Qurbana at 6:30 AM led by Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos. The bishops - the venerable...
Prayer Gathering for Peace in Manipur Organized by KCBC
The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) orchestrated a poignant candlelit procession and prayer meeting in a fervent plea for peace in Manipur.Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, the president of KCBC, led the procession and presided over the prayer gathering, which took place at the Marian pilgrim center in Vallarpadam.In his message,...
Young Catholic Families to Receive Pastoral Care from New Ministry in Syro-Malankara Church
Thiruvananthapuram: A new pastoral ministry has been launched in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church to support young families. The goal of the Young Family Pastoral Ministry is to provide spiritual, psychological, and social support to couples entering married life for the first ten years.The ministry was officially inaugurated by His...
Three new corepiscopos ordained for Syro-Malankara Church
Three new corepiscopos were ordained for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church on April 25, 2023, at the Pattom Cathedral in Thiruvananthapuram. The ordination was led by His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the head and father of the Syro-Malankara Church.The newly ordained coepiscopos are:Right Rev. Monsignor Dr. Johnson KaimalayilRev. Dr. Varkey AttupurathVery Rev. Fr. John KaravilaThe...
Abu Dhabi Triumphs in Sixth Sargothsavam Talent Competition
The stage was ablaze with talent as over 460 Syro-Malankara children from across the UAE showcased their skills in the 6th edition of Sargothsavam, the grand talent competition held at St. Francis Catholic Church, Jebal Ali, on April 21st, 2023. From mesmerizing melodies to energetic dance routines, the event...
Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas Advocates Child & Youth Protection at 2023 Leadership Conference
Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas, our dedicated Eparchial Safe Environment Coordinator, represented our Eparchy at the prestigious 2023 Child & Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference (CYPCLC) held in San Diego, California, from April 16 to 19, 2023. This significant event convened leaders, experts, and advocates from across the Catholic Church...
New Vicar General of Pathanamthitta Diocese, Rev. Fr. Varghese Kalayil Vadakethil
Rev. Fr. Varghese Kalayil Vadakethil has been appointed as the new Vicar General of the Pathanamthitta Diocese. On April 12, 2023, Rev. Fr. Varghese took his oath of office in the presence of the respected Samuel Mar Irenios, the Metropolitan of the Pathanamthitta Diocese, and the former diocesan head,...
