Creekside Fun and Friendship: MCMF Picnic 2022 Highlights

Forty-five moms traded in childcare and household chores for carefree laughter and sunshine on November 5th, 2022, as the Malankara Catholic Mother's Forum, Dubai, hosted its annual picnic at the scenic Creek Park. Leaving husbands and kids behind, these moms embraced the chance to reconnect and unwind. "As soon...

MCYMNA Board Gathering

The newly elected MCYMNA Board met in person together for the first time in Chicago from November 4-6, 2022. The board members came from different parts of the country.From November 4 to November 5, 2022, the group enjoyed exploring the city, site-seeing its famous landmarks/architecture and eating delicious food....

MCCL Northeast Regional Camp: INCREDIBLE ME! One in a Minion!

The MCCL Northeast Regional Camp - "Incredible ME! One in a Minion" was conducted from Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30 in Wading River, New York. The theme of the Camp dealt with one of the biggest questions facing the children: identity. This Camp sought to teach the...

Bishop Stephanos attends the Enthronement of Bishop François Beyrouti, the 6th Bishop of the Eparchy of Newton, MA

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the Eparchial Bishop, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, Rev. Fr. Noby Ayyaneth, and Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas attended the Enthronement Divine Liturgy of the Most Rev. Bishop François Beyrouti, the sixth (6th) Eparchial Bishop of Newton for the Melkite Church in...

2022 Eparchy Day Celebration New York

The 2022 Eparchy Day celebration was held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral in Elmont, New York. The celebrations began with Morning Prayers and the solemn concelebrated Holy Qurbono at 8:30 a.m. with the Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, as...

Rev. Dr. George Oonnoonny & Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas attend the 84th Annual Convention of the Canon Law Society of America

Rev. Dr. George Oonnoonny and Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas represented the St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy at the 84th Annual Convention of the Canon Law Society of America (CLSA) which was held in Cleveland, Ohio. 400 members of the Canon Law Society of America gathered in Cleveland from October 10-13, 2022....

Bishop Stephanos attends Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York

The Eparchial Bishop, His Excellency Philipos Mar Stephanos, and Rev. Fr. Noby Ayyaneth attended the 45th annual Columbus Day Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on October 10, 2021. The annual Mass celebrates Italian heritage and the unique contribution of Italian Americans to New York City and the country. Timothy...

Bishop Stephanos attends the Episcopal Installation of Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt, the 2nd Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Chicago

On Wednesday, Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Eparchial Bishop, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos attended the Episcopal Installation of Mar Joy Alappatt, the second (2nd) Eparchial Bishop of Chicago for the Syro-Malabar Church in the United States of America. The Installation was done by His Beatitude,...

Eparchial Priests Retreat North America

The priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy had their annual retreat from September 26 to 30, 2022 at the Don Bosco Retreat Center, in Stony Point, New York. His Excellency Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos and 21 priests participated in the retreat. Rev. Tom Joseph OFM Cap. was the retreat...

Bro. Christopher Thomas begins his Seminary Formation

It is with great joy and gratitude to God that the St. Mary Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada announces its new seminarian. Bro. Christopher Thomas of the St. Mary Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Toronto, Canada has been accepted as a seminarian for the Eparchy...