New Sabhathala Leadership for Malankara Catholic Association Announced

Thiruvananthapuram, 28 January 2025 – The newly elected Sabhathala Managing Committee of the Malankara Catholic Association (MCA) for the term 2025-2026 has been officially presented to His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, for his consideration and approval.

The elected body comprises distinguished representatives from various dioceses, embodying a spirit of unity and dedication towards serving the faithful of the Church. The committee, under the spiritual direction of Rev. Fr. Mathews Kuzhivila, promises to uphold the values and traditions of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.

Elected Members of the MCA Central Executive Committee 2025-2026

1. Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Mathews Kuzhivila (Mavelikara Diocese)
2. President: Byju S.R. (Puthoor Diocese)
3. General Secretary: Rajendran Babu (Marthandam Diocese)
4. Treasurer: Adv. Eldho Pookunnel (Muvattupuzha Diocese)
5. Vanitha Secretary: Betsy Varghese (Pathanamthitta Diocese)
6. Vanitha Vice President: Mary Kutty (Delhi-Gurgaon Diocese)
7. Vanitha Vice President: Sherly Chemboor (Parassala Diocese)
8. Vanitha Vice President: Kunjumol Sam (Khadki-Pune Diocese)
9. Vice President: Adv. Bino George (Trivandrum Diocese)
10. Vice President: Shibu Mathew (Tiruvalla Diocese)
11. Vice President: Shaji Thomas Koileri (Bathery Diocese)
12. Vice President: Reji Nalhilla (Mavelikara Diocese)
13. Members: V.A. George (Khadki-Pune Diocese), Anil Vellorkonam (Trivandrum Diocese), Laly Jose (Bathery Diocese)
14. Ex-Officio Member: Adv. Abraham Pattiyani (Delhi-Gurgaon Diocese)

The MCA plays a vital role in fostering the spiritual and cultural growth of the Church community. The newly appointed members are entrusted with the responsibility of continuing this legacy and addressing the pastoral, administrative, and social needs of the faithful.

During the handover ceremony, Rev. Fr. Mathews Kuzhivila, the Spiritual Director, extended heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing committee and emphasised the importance of collective efforts to fulfil the mission of the MCA.

Let us unite in prayer and offer our support to this newly elected body as they embark on their journey of service to the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.