Rev. Sr. Boniface SIC called to Eternal Rest

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Rev. Sr. Boniface SIC called to Eternal Rest

Rev. Sr Boniface Thadathil SIC (73), a member of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ, Tiruvalla Province, was called to eternal reward on Monday, 10 October 2016. The funeral service will be held at Thirumoolapuram Madhom Cemetery on Friday at 2.00 p.m.

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Thomas Mar Koorilos will officiate the funeral service.

She belongs to Thadathil family. She served her valuable services to the Schools and Convents at Chengaroor, Kunnamkulam, Kolenchery, Pazhayarikandam, Vennikulam, Chakupallam, Pambadi, Thirumoolapuram and Bethania.

22nd Feast of Commemoration of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios

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22nd Feast of Commemoration of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios

The Syro Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 22nd Feast of Commemoration of His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios, the Second Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum on 10th October, 2016.

The ‘Santhi Yatra’, was organized from St Thomas Church, Nalanchira to St Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom on 9th October, 2016. It was followed by evening prayer and dhoopaprarthana.

On 10th October 2016, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos concelebrated the solemn Holy Qurbono with Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Most Rev. Dr Joshua Mar Ignathios, Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos, Most Rev. Dr Samuel Mar Irenios and many Rev. Priests at St Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum.

Most Rev. Dr Joshua Mar Ignathios delivered the homily during the Holy Qurbono and highlighted the history of Mar Gregorios. It was followed by Dhoopaprathana and Nercha.

Many religious and lay people participated in the commemoration feast.

Suvisesha Sangham Fourth Batch

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Suvisesha Sangham Fourth Batch

The training for the fourth batch of Suvisesha Sangham of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church at the ecclesial level was held at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom, from 6th to 8th October 2016.

Rev. Fr Antony Kakkanatt, Rev. Fr Jolly Karimbil, Rev. Fr Cherian Kottayil, Rev. Sr Hrdya SIC, Rev. Sr Namitha SIC, Rev. Sr Francina DM, Rev. Sr Mary Prasada DM guided the classes.

Rev. Fr Varghese Angadiyil celebrated the Holy Qurbono at the Tomb Chapel and gave the message.

Retreat, Eucharistic adoration, confession, sharing of experience were part of the programme.

60 members participated in the training programme.

It was decided to organize the next training programme on 12th, 13th and 14th January 2017.

Rev. Sr Perpetua SIC Called to Eternal Rest

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Rev. Sr Perpetua SIC Called to Eternal Rest

Rev. Sr Perpetua Mamoottil SIC (77), a member of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ, Trivandrum Province, was called to eternal reward on Saturday, 24 September 2016. The funeral service was held at Bethany Madhom Cemetery on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 at 3.00 p.m.

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos will officiate the funeral service.

She belongs to Valakom Mamoottil family. She served as the Superior and Procurator in various places such as, Bethany Hostel, Erezha, Nalanchira, Nangyarkulam, Chenganoor, Venmani, Kudashanadu and Kuravankonam. She also served as a Teacher.

May her soul rest in peace.

St Thomas Cathedral Bathery, Consecrated

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St Thomas Cathedral Bathery, Consecrated

St. Thomas Syro Malankara Catholic Cathedral was consecrated on the 19th and 20th of September 2016, in the Eparchy of Bathery. The church was consecrated and dedicated by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church.

Sri. M.I. Shanavas, MP, was the chief guest.

Different seminars were conducted as part of the consecration ceremony to promote religious harmony and development. The Bishops, Rev. Priests, Religious and many faithful participated in the event.

86th Reunion Day Celebrations

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86th Reunion Day Celebrations

The 86th Reunion Day Celebrations of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church and the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Karnataka Mission was held on 17th and 18th September 2016 at Pro-Cathedral Church, Noojibalthila, Puttur.

The celebrations started with the Preshitha rally at 2pm inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Vincent Mar Paulos (Chairman, Synodal Commission for Youth). The rally started from St. Paul’s Church, Kadaba and reached the gate of Mar Athanasios Nagar, Parladka. A quiz competition was conducted for the youth by the MCYM on 17th September 2016.

The Annual gathering was presided over by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos. It was followed by Sandhyapraarthana. Following which there was Suvisheshasandhya guided by Rev. Dr Antony Kakkanatt.

On 18th September, the pontifical Holy Qurbono was celebrated by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos. All the Bishops and priests of our Church concelebrated the Holy Qurbono.

This was followed by a public meeting. Sri. Ramanadh Rai (Minister for Forest, and Ecology, Government of Karnataka) was the chief guest. The celebrations concluded with Papal Anthem and National Anthem.

The arrangements for the celebrations were done by the Eparchy of Puttur headed by His Excellency Most Rev Geevarghese Mar Divannasios. At the end of the celebrations the flag was officially handed over to Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum and His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis received it.

20th Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church

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20th Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church

The Twentieth Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was held on 16 September 2016, at KIDS, Puttur.

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos presided over the Synod.

Archbishop His Grace Thomas Mar Koorilos, Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Most Rev.Joshua Mar Ignathios, Most Rev. Joseph Mar Thomas, Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas, Most Rev. Vincent Mar Paulos, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios and Most Rev. Philipose Mar Stephanos were present the Synod.

Parish Established in Washington DC

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Parish Established in Washington DC

The St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Mission in Washington DC was raised as a Parish in the St. Mary, Queen of Peace, Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada on September 11, 2016 on the occasion of the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of St. Mary.

On September 11, at 11.00, His Excellency the Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius celebrated the feast day Holy Mass for the community and during the Holy Mass, he read out the decree, establishing the parish.

The decree was later received together by the representatives of the parish, namely, by Reverend Fr. Mathai Mannoorvadakkethil, the Pastor, Mrs. Anita Thomas, the Secretary and Mr. Binu Varghese, the treasurer.

During the Holy Mass, His Excellency thanked all the lay leaders of the community and the priests who served here, for their contributions to the growth of the community.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Mission in Washington was started in 1985 by His Grace the Most Rev. Benedict Mar Gregorios. Rev. Fr. John Kalloor (presently His Excellency the Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom) was the first priest in-charge of the Mission. He was followed by Rev. Fr. Thomas Poovannal, Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Charuvilayil and Rev. Fr. Jacob Chirayath. Rev. Fr. Mathai was appointed in charge of this community in 2011.

The Eparchial Inquiry into the sanctity of the Servant of God, Late Archbishop Mar Ivanios concludes

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The Eparchial Inquiry into the sanctity of the Servant of God, Late Archbishop Mar Ivanios concludes

The first stage of the canonical investigation into the sanctity of Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios concluded on 25th August 2016 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum.

During the solemn function, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos officially received the documents and declared that the Major Archieparchial level inquiry of the same is over.

The solemn function started with a con-celebrated Holy Qurbono presided over by His Beatitude, Catholicos. His Grace Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos delivered the homily.

The closing ceremony started with the official declaration made by Rev. Dr. Saju Augustine, the Promoter of Justice that all the documents collected by the Historical Commission, the Theological Commission and the Board of Eparchial Inquiry which were constituted as part of the inquiry were canonically verified and contained no error. Then Rev. Dr. Michael Vattappalam, the Episcopal Delegate who had constituted various commissions at different times to aid the inquiry, officially handed over 96921 pages to his His Beatitude.

Post which, the official team of the Board of Archieparchial Inquiry, His Excellency Thomas Mar Anthonios, the Postulator, Rev. Dr Michael Vattappalam, the Episcopal Delegate, Rev. Dr Saju Augustine Kuthodiputhenpurayil CST, the Promoter of Justice, Rev. Sr Jose Mary SH, the Notary, Prof. Pushpa Augustine, the Adjunct Notary and Rev. Dr. Sandra SIC, the Vice-postulator, headed by His Beatitude Catholicos took the oath in public that they faithfully did their responsibility.

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Following this, His Beatitude handed over the copy of documents to His Excellency Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, the Postulator of the Cause to be submitted to the Congregation for the cause of Saints in Rome in the beginning of September. The original documents were handed over to Msgr Dr. John Kochuthundil, the Chancellor of the Major Archdiocese to be kept in the Major Archieparchial Achieves.

Then His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis thanked the whole team of 500 members who meritoriously laboured for more than 7 years to collect, translate, copy and record the documents. During his speech His beatitude urged the whole Church to pray earnestly for the divine interventions with major miracles through the intercession of Mar Ivanios. The official representatives of the canonical petitioners, His Excellency Samuel Mar Irenios (Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum), Rev. Dr. Varghese Thykkoottathil OIC (Bethany Ashram) Rev. Dr. Ardra SIC (Bethany Madhom) and Rev Mother Giles DM (Daughters of Mary) witnessed all the acts.

His Grace Thomas Mar Koorilos, His Excellency Joshua Mar Ignatios, His Excellency Joseph Mar Thomas, His Excellency Jacob Mar Barnabas, His Excellency Samuel Mar Irenios, His Excellency Phillipose Mar Stephanos, His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios, the Postulator, Rev. Dr Sandra SIC, the Vice-Postulator, Rev. Fathers, Sisters, Seminarians and many faithful were present during the function.

Malankara Social Service Society (MSSS) in the United Nations Economic and Social Council

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Malankara Social Service Society (MSSS) in the United Nations Economic and Social Council

Malankara Social Service Society (MSSS) now enjoys a “Special Consultative Status” in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). ECOSOC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic, social and related work of 14 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions and five regional commissions.

The ECOSOC serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues, and for formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system. Over 4600 non-governmental organizations have been granted consultative status to the Council to participate in the work of the United Nations globally.

Consultative status provides NGOs with access to not only ECOSOC, but also to its many subsidiary bodies, to the various human rights mechanisms of the United Nations, as well as special events organized by the President of the General Assembly.

Special consultative status is granted to NGOs which have a special competence in, and are concerned specifically with, a few fields of activity covered by the ECOSOC.

NGOs are granted the privilege of participating in a wide variety of United Nations-sponsored meetings and activities. In return, they are expected to contribute, each in their own way, to support the development aims of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations at large.

NGOs are encouraged to take part in the appropriate intergovernmental fora so that the work of the Council, and the United Nations at large, can benefit from their input. Participation in the work of the Council and its subsidiary bodies might include: contributions to meetings and outcome documents or reports; oral and written statements; proposal of agenda items; and organization of parallel NGO meetings or side events, among others. Cooperation with United Nations bodies or specialized agencies in the field or at Headquarters might include: preparation of, or contribution to, research papers and studies; joint sponsorship of meetings; humanitarian activities or operational projects; or financial assistance received from or given to the United Nations.

ECOSOC’s Millennium Development Goals, which forms the basis of the United Nations global peace and development agenda is the primary source from which Consultative Organisations are to draw their initiatives.

MSSS has received the Special Consultative Status for its contribution in the sustainable development of Children and Youth, Farmers and Non-governmental organizations.

A special meeting will be held on the 23rd of August, 2016 at 3pm at Pattom Major Arch Bishops house in the presence of His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis and the Director of MSSS, Fr . Bovas Mathew to thank the achievement.

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