Most Rev. Dr. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom is the New Vice President of KCBC
The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Conference elected its new office bearers on 6 December 2016 at Pastoral Orientation Centre, Palarivattom.His Grace Most Rev. Dr Soosai Pakiam, Archbishop of Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum was elected as the new President of KCBC. He is succeeding His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis...
KCYM Utsav Logo Released by His Beatitude
His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, released the KCYM Utsav logo and His Grace Most Rev. Mar George Madathikandathil (Kothamangalam) received the logo during the ceremony held at the Pastoral Orientation Centre (POC), Kochi on 5 December 2016.The KCYM State...
The Eleventh Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference
The Catholic bishops from across Asia gathered for the eleventh Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference from 28th November to 4th December 2016 at Negombo, Colombo.It was the first time that Sri Lanka was hosting the assembly, which was initially held in 1972. The conference's plenary...
St. Antony’s Malankara Catholic Church Vellarada, was Blessed
The newly constructed St. Antony’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Muttachal, Vellarada, was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, on 14th November 2016.His Excellency Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, the Auxiliary Bishop of Trivandrum concelebrated the blessing.
Rev. Fr Mathews Alumoottil, the parish priest with the parish council...
“The Church continues the evangelical works of Jesus”: Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan
“Through the works of mercy the Church continues the evangelical works of Jesus” said Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan, the Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala while inaugurating the concluding ceremony of the year-long celebrations of the Extra Ordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis. The programme was organized by...
His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Stephanos in UAE for the 10th Pradhinidhi Sammelanam
H.E. Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Stephanos celebrated Holy Qurbono at the St. Mary's Church, Dubai on the 11th of Nov at 07:30pm. The Bishop was given a grand welcome from the gates of the Church where the children of the community lined up at the aisle of the...
Rev. Sr Mariyatta SIC called to Eternal Rest
Rev. Sr Mariyatta SIC (82), a member of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ, Tiruvalla Province, was called to eternal reward on 10th November 2016.The funeral service will be held at Bethany Madhom Cemetery, Thirumoolapuram, on 11th November 2016 at 3.00 p.m. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Thomas...
“A” grade Accreditation for Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology
The National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous institution, established by UGC, for evaluating the excellence of higher educational institutions, granted the title of Accreditation with “A” grade to Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Nalanchira.The announcement was made in the council meeting held on 5th November,...
Foundation Stone Laid for a New Building at San Jose Minor Seminary, Puttur
The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the New Building for San Jose Minor Seminary at Shanthigiri, Puttur was held on 1st November 2016 at 9.00 a.m.H.E. Most Rev. Geevargehse Mar Divannasios, Bishop of Puttur, laid the foundation stone.Vicar General Very Rev. Msgr. George Kalayil, Chancellor Very Rev. Fr. Philip...
Koinonia 2016 Bible Kalolsav at the Diocese of Puttur
KOINONIA 2016, Bible Kalolsav for the Bhavana Jyotis (Family Apostolate), began on Saturday 29th October at Noojibalthila with the inaugural meeting, featuring more than 450 participants from various parishes of the Diocese.Vicar General Very Rev. Msgr. George Kalayil officially inaugurated the Kalolsav by lighting the lamp.The competitions were organized...
