Suvisesha Sangham, Third Batch
The first session of training for the third batch of Suvisesha Sangham was held at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom between 29 and 30 July 2016. Rev. Fr Antony Kakkanatt, Rev. Sr Francina D.M and Rev. Sr Mary Prasada D.M guided the classes. Holy Confession, Holy Qurbono at Tomb Chapel, Eucharistic...
His Beatitude attended the ordination of Mar Kurian Vayalumkal
Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, participated in the ordination of Mar Kurian Vayalumkal, the new Archbishop of Ratairia, which was held at Christ the King Cathedral on Monday, 25 July 2016. Mar Kurian Vayalumkal is also appointed as the diplomatic...
Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos celebrated Holy Qurbono at the tomb chapel of St. Alphonsa
His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, celebrated Holy Qurbono at the tomb chapel of St. Alphonsa on 24 July 2016, on the occasion of the feast of St. Alphonsa at Bharananganam, Kottayam. During the homily His Beatitude said, “Suffering is the easiest means to move in the...
Catholic bishops express serious concern over Dalit atrocities in India
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed serious concern over the increasing attacks against Dalits in various parts of the country.Persecution of Dalits and backward caste people in the name of meat consumption and protection of cattle has become the “order of the day,” regrets CBCI president...
63rd Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Mar Ivanios
The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 63rd Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on Friday, 15 July 2016 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum. His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York was the chief guest at the celebrations.The padayatris from...
Mission Commissioning of Suvishesha Sangham
The Kaivaippu service (Service of mission commissioning) for the third batch of the Suvishesha Sangham at ecclesial level was held between 14-15 July 2016, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum during the commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios. There were 65 members including 5 priests, 1...
Eparchial Sisters’ Annual Retreat, USA
The annual retreat of the Reverend Sisters serving in the Eparchy was held from July 10 to 15, 2016 at the Don Bosco Retreat Center, Rockland, New York. Reverend Father Joseph Puthenpurackal OFM Cap. preached the retreat. Around 15 Sisters attended the retreat. On July 14, His Excellency Bishop...
Malayalam version of Amoris Laetitia, Snehathinte Aanandham Released by Baselios Cardinal Cleemis
The book titled, “Snehathinte Aanandham,” was released by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, on 11 July 2016 at St. Jude Church, Vettinad, Trivandrum, and gave the first copy to Mr John Kalivilakath and family (Parish Secretary). This is...
Annual Retreat of the Eparchial Priests, Malankara Catholic Convention and Mar Ivanios Day Celebration in USA
The annual retreat of the priests of the Eparchy of USA and Canada was held from July 4 to 8 at the Don Bosco Retreat Center in Rockland, New York. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Anchumuri, the Director of the Divine Retreat Center in New Jersey preached during the retreat. All...
Padayatra for the 63rd Commemoration of Mar Ivanios begins
The padayatra in commemoration of the 63rd feast of Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios started from Ranni, Perunnadu. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church, inaugurated and blessed the padayatra which will reach the Tomb of Mar Ivanios,...
