Very Rev. Antony Chethipuzha appointed as the Syncellus of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla

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Very Rev. Antony Chethipuzha appointed as the Syncellus of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla

 

Very Rev.  Antony Chethipuzha is appointed as the Syncellus of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla, of The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos, Metropolitan-Archbishop of Tiruvalla announced this appointment during the Priest Meet at Santhinilayam, on 12 August 2012. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, and Rev. Fr. Abraham Narimattom felicitated the new Syncellus. He is the 12th Syncellus of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla.

Very Rev. Fr. Antony, who is born on 01st October 1955, is the son of late Sri. Joseph and Annamma, Chethipuzha, Manimala. He was ordained priest on 30 December 1981, after completing his priestly formation from St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor. He secured an ecclesiastical degree in Spiritual Theology from Toronto School of Theology, Canada. He served as Rector of the Minor Seminary, Director of Faith formation, Chancellor of the Archieparchy, Spiritual Father of Minor Seminary, and Professor of St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum. At present he is the Chancellor and Vicar of St. Catherine’s Malankara Catholic Church, Mannar West.

8th Syro-Malankara Catholic Convention of Exarchate

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8th Syro-Malankara Catholic Convention of Exarchate

 

The Syro-Malankara Catholics of the Exarchate gathered together for the 8th National convention on 9 August 2012. The Convention began with a public meeting wherein His Excellency Mar Eusebius welcomed all the faithful, the dignitaries and resource persons who had arrived from different places both in Kerala and in America. The presence of His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, throughout the entire Convention was a great blessing to the Exarchate. His Excellency Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, His Excellency Joseph Mar Thomas, the former Apostolic Vistitator to North America and Europe and present Bishop of the Eparchy of Bathery, His Excellency Vincent Mar Paulos, Bishop of the Eparchy of Marthandom, and His Excellency Samuel Mar Irenios, Auxiliary Bishop of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum, His Excellency Gregory Mansour, Bishop of the Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn and His Excellency William Murphy, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre were present.

Classes were arranged for the participants according to their age. Classes and spiritual conferences were given by Bishop Gregory Mansour, Rev. Fr. Bobby Jose Kattikad OFM Cap., Rev. Fr. Cia Joy CSsR, Rev. Fr. Stan Fortuna CFR, Miss Jaisy Joseph and others. In addition to these classes, plentiful opportunities for prayer and reflection were given to all participants.

The Convention concluded on 12 August 2012 with the Holy Qurbono, which was the heart of the Convention, both in Malayalam and in English.

The Exarchate expresses its gratitude to all who prepared the 8th North American Convention a fruitful one and all who worked tirelessly for its success, especially Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Mangalath, the General Convener, Mr. Philip John, the General Secretary, and all members of the Convention Committee.

Bar Itho Kashiro Kuruvila Mekkattu called to eternal rest

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Bar Itho Kashiro Kuruvila Mekkattu called to eternal rest

Bar Itho Kashiro Kuruvila Mekkattu, a Diligent Son of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church called to heavenly bliss on 6 August 2012. He belongs to the St. George’s Malankara Catholic Church, Uppatty of Eparchy of Bathery. He was an active member of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Community. Mrs. Deenamma Kochupadittethil is his wife.

His Excellency Most. Rev. Geevarghes Mar Divannasios, Bishop of the Eparchy of Puttur officiated the funeral service. Very Rev. Msgr. Mathew Chamakalayil, Very Rev. Msgr. Dr. Varghese Thannickakuzhy, Very Rev. Thomas Charivupurayidam Corepiscopa, , Very Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil, Fr. Jacob Chundakkatt, Rev. Priests, Rev. Sisters and a large number of religious and faithful were present during the funeral service.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church expresses its deep condolence. May His Soul Rest In Peace

Inauguration of the Solar Power unit

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Inauguration of the Solar Power unit

 

The Eparchy of Muvattupuzha installed a Solar Power Unit at Vimalagiri International School, Muvattupuzha. It was blessed and Inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Gebhard Fuerst, Bishop of Rottenburg-Stuttgart, in the public meeting presided over by Sri. K. C. Venugopal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Power, Govt. of India, on 5 August 2012 at 2.30 p.m. Sri. Venugopal said: “The installation of this power plant is a great achievement of the Eparchy of Muvattupuzha. Moreover it is a contribution and model to our country since our country is facing the crucial problem of Electricity.”  During this meeting, Sri Krishna Revankar, CEO Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Pvt. Ltd, gave a Technical presentation of the Power Unit.

Faith formation day celebrated

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Faith formation day celebrated

 

The Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum celebrated the Faith Formation Day of this year at Holy Rosary Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Kudayal on 5 August 2012. The celebrations started at 8 a.m. with the rally of the students. Rev. Fr. Thomas Mukulumpurath, Director of Faith Formation, Major Archieparchy Trivandrum, celebrated the Holy Qurbono. It was followed by a Public meeting presided over by the Headmaster. Rev. Fr. Thomas Mukulumpurath, Inaugurated the function. During the meeting T.M.Bincy and B. Regina who got 3rd rank in 10th & 11th standards respectively were given awards. Rev. Fr. Godjoy, Rev. Sr. Hrudya, Sr. Darsana and Bro. Daniel spoke on the occasion.

His Beatitude Major Archbishop-Catholicos at the tomb of St. Alphonsa

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His Beatitude Major Archbishop-Catholicos at the tomb of St. Alphonsa

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos, celebrated the Holy  Qurbono at the tomb chapel of St. Alphonsa on 21 July 2012 on the occasion of the Feast of St. Alphonsa  on 28 July 2012. During the homily His Beatitude said “St. Alphonsa is a sign of God’s gift.  There is no perfection of love without suffering. We have to be more close to God at the time of suffering. The life of St. Alphonsa proved that there is no crown without cross.” His Beatitude urged each and everyone to follow the path of St. Alphonsa to attain sanctity. Thousands of faithful participated in the Holy Qurbono celebrated  in the Syro-Malankara Rite.

New Priests of the SMCC celebrated the Holy Qurbono at Tomb Chapel

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New Priests of the SMCC celebrated the Holy Qurbono at Tomb Chapel

 

All the newly ordained Priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the Holy Qurbono at the Tomb of Servant of God Mar Ivanios on 24 July 2012 at 5 pm. After the Holy Qurbono all the new Priests were welcomed to the Major Archiepiscopal Curia by Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios, Curia Bishop. Rev. Fr. Thomas Parakkel, Finance Officer, felicitated the young Priests and offered prayerful good wishes for their Priestly ministry in the Church. Rev. Fr. Jean Jose expressed the words of gratitude on behalf of the new Priests. Rev. Fr. Thomas Mukalumpurathu and other Priest-residents of the St. Mary’s Campus, Rev. Sisters and all the inmates of Catholicate community were present at the gathering.

Pope names German bishop as new head of doctrinal office

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Pope names German bishop as new head of doctrinal office

 

Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Muller of Regensburg, Germany as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and leader of three other important commissions.

Bishop Muller, whom the Pope elevated to archbishop, will also head the Pontifical Biblical Commission, the International Theological Commission and the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, which oversees Catholics who celebrate the traditional Latin Mass. He will succeed the American Cardinal William Levada, who submitted his resignation upon reaching the age of 75.

Archbishop Muller was born in Mainz-Finthen on Dec. 31, 1947. He was ordained a priest in 1978 and served as a chaplain and as a religion education teacher in secondary schools, according to the Diocese of Regensburg.

He earned his doctorate in 1977 under Fr. Karl Lehmann, who would later become Bishop of Mainz and a cardinal. The future Archbishop Muller’s doctorate concerned the Church, the Sacraments and the thought of German Protestant theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

He became Professor of Catholic Dogmatics at Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich in 1986, becoming one of the university’s youngest professors. He has published over 400 academic works.

He was named Bishop of Regensburg in 2002. His pastoral initiatives include an effort to re-evangelize the diocese.
The archbishop has worked with the German Bishops’ Conference on ecumenical relations and on international development issues. He helped resume theological dialogue between the German bishops and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch. He was the Catholic head of the International Lutheran/Roman Catholic Commission on Unity.

Archbishop Muller hosted Pope Benedict’s 2006 visit to Regensburg, during which the Pope made his famous speech on the relation of reason and revelation.

The new head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is also involved in collecting Pope Benedict’s writings. In 2008, he established the Pope Benedict XVI Institute to help publish the Pope’s collected works and to examine the contexts in which they were written.

source : http://www.catholicnewsagency.com

59th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios Celebrated at Kumily

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59th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios Celebrated at Kumily

 

The Ecclesiastical District of Kumily of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 59th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on Sunday, 22 July 2012 at Marian Centre, Chettukuzhi, Kumily. The celebration began with the Holy Qurbono. Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Curia Bishop and Postulator of the Cause of Canonisation of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios, was the main celebrant. Rev. Priests from various parishes in Kumily region concelebrated the Holy Qurbono. It was followed by the Commemorative Speech by Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC. The Celebrations concluded with the apostolic blessing by His Excellency. A large number of religious and faithful participated in the celebration

Committee Appointed for the Codification of the Particular Law of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum

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Committee Appointed for the Codification of the Particular Law of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum

His Beatitude Moran Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos appointed a committee to codify the more particular law of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. Major Archbishop-Catholicos presided over the first meeting of the committee held at Major Archbishop’s House, Pattom on 22 July 2012.
Names of the members of the Committee:
1.    His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos (Chairman)
2.    His Excellency Samuel Mar Irenios (Vice Chairman)
3.    Very Rev. Dr. John Kochuthundil (General Convener)
4.    Rt. Rev. Msgr. James Paravila
5.    Very Rev. Fr. Koshy  Chirakkarottu
6.    Very Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Nediyath
7.    Rev. Dr. Thomas Kuzhinapurath
8.    Rev. Dr. Varghese Naduthala
9.    Rev. Fr. Prabheesh George Mekarikathu
10.    Rev. Fr. Joseph Venmanath
11.    Mr. John Mathai IAS
12.    Dr. Abraham George, Nalanchira
13.    Bar Itho Kasiro P. Paulose
14.    Jojoe K. Abraham, Pathanapuram
15.    Dr. Mary George Panachackel, Nalanchira

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