Mission Commissioning of Suvishesha Sangham

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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 Brother, 17 Sisters and 42 lay people, from all eparchies who were under formation for the last one year under the leadership of Bishop Jacob Mar Barnabas, Rev Dr Antony Kakkanattu and Rev Sr Francina DM. The preparatory retreat was held on 14 July 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Catholicate Centre.

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos solemnized the Kaivaippu service and all bishops were present during the ceremony. On the second day, His Beatitude, the Catholicos gave the Holy Bible and a lighted candle to the members, who received the Kaivappu. The members of the Suivishesham Sangam are called to lead a life centered around Gospel and sacraments and thus to commit themselves the service of the gospel.

Eparchial Sisters’ Annual Retreat, USA

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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 Thomas Mar Eusebius visited the Sisters and addressed them.

Malayalam version of Amoris Laetitia, Snehathinte Aanandham Released by Baselios Cardinal Cleemis

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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 the Malayalam version of Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), a post-synodal apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis dated on 19 March 2016.

The Vatican’s official publication Amoris Laetitia was translated by Rev. Fr Mathew Thundathil OCD and was prepared by the Carmel International Publishing House, of Malabar province OCD. Rev Fr Joseph Ilamparayil (Provincial of the OCD Malabar Province), Most Rev. Msgr Mathew Manakarakkavil Corepiscopa, Most Rev. Msgr John Kochuthundil, Rev. Fr Peter Chakyatt, Rev. Fr Francis Aymanam, Rev. Fr Johnson Kochuthundil were present in the ceremony.

Annual Retreat of the Eparchial Priests, Malankara Catholic Convention and Mar Ivanios Day Celebration in USA

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Annual Retreat of the Eparchial Priests, Malankara Catholic Convention and Mar Ivanios Day Celebration in USA

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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 the priests of the Eparchy participated in the retreat along with His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Bishop of the Eparchy.

The customary Malankara Catholic Convention of 2016 was held at the Cathedral in Elmont on July 8,9 and 10. The convention was conducted by Reverend Fathers Jospeh Puthenpurackal OFM Cap. and Reverend Father Sebastian Anchumuri VC. A large number of our faithful attended the convention. The Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the US and Canada conducted the commemoration of Servant of God Mar Ivanios on July 10, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Eparchy.

His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius presided over the Holy Mass which was concelebrated by around 10 priests of the Eparchy. At the conclusion of the Holy Mass, Reverend Father Sunny Mathew delivered the commemoration lecture which was followed by special prayers in honor of Mar Ivanios.

Lunch was provided after the services. Around 500 people participated in the celebrations.

Padayatra for the 63rd Commemoration of Mar Ivanios begins

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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, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum on 14th July 2016. The Padayatra was led by the Malankara Catholic Youth Movement.

The Holy Qurbono was celebrated by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos on 10 July 2016. His Beatitude blessed the Vallikurishu and inaugurated the Padayatra. MCYM of Pathanamthitta eparchy published a book named “Theerthadana Padayatra Anubhavakurippukal,” His Beatitude handed over the publication to His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC (Curia Bishop).

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC ,the curia bishop, Rev. Fr Thomas Kayyalackkal (Director of MCYM), Rev. Fr Sebastian Kizhakethil (Director of Pathanamthitta Parish) Jobin Enos, Jijo Kunjumon and Reny Raj gave leadership to the Padayatra.

Bishops’ conference urges Centre to conduct debate on civil code

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Bishops’ conference urges Centre to conduct debate on civil code

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged the Centre to hold time-bound discussion with all religious groups in the country on uniform civil code issue.

Stating that the Catholic church has an “open mind” to take part in the debate, the apex bishops’ body also said the country’s unity should be protected as such.

“Any discussion on the uniform civil code should be held ensuring the religious freedom guaranteed by the constitution,” CBCI President Cardinal Baselios Mar Cleemis said in a statement.
“The union government should hold time-bound discussion with all related religious groups in this regard,” he said.

The Church can further react on the matter only after getting the draft of the recommendations by the Centre on the Civil Code, he said, adding CBCI would take initiative to hold discussions with the heads of various church denominations in this regard.

Blessing of St. John Maria Viany Clergy Home

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Blessing of St. John Maria Viany Clergy Home

The blessing ceremony of the newly constructed clergy home, St John Maria Viany in the Eparchy of Mavelikara, was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos on 5th July 2016 at Kallumala, Mavelikara.

Father Jerry Mathew the newly ordained priest in USA offered his First Holy Qurbono

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Father Jerry Mathew the newly ordained priest in USA offered his First Holy Qurbono

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Reverend Jerry Mathew, who was ordained a priest on July 2, 2016 for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the US and Canada by His Excellency the Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, offered his First Holy Mass on July 4 in his home parish in Detroit. At 9.30 am. on July 4, the new priest and His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius were received at the entrance of the Church. During the Holy Mass, His Excellency gave the homily in which he enumerated the meaning of the imageries of a priest in the New Testament, namely, the Good Shepherd, the Bread of Life and the Light of the world. After the First Holy Mass, a felicitation meeting was held. Father Jerry thanked those who assisted him on his journey to priesthood. Many priests, reverend sisters and a large number of lay faithful participated in the Holy Mass. The whole event was organized by the Syro-Malankara Catholic parish in Detroit under the leadership of Reverent Pathrose Panuvel, the Pastor.

Inauguration of St. Alphonsa Malankara Catholic Church, Carmelaram, Bangalore

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Inauguration of St. Alphonsa Malankara Catholic Church, Carmelaram, Bangalore

The first Holy Mass and inauguration of the 4th parish in Bangalore, St. Alphonsa Malankara Catholic Church, was held on 3 July 2016 at the Snehadaan Camillian Community Centre, Carmelaram, Bangalore. The con-celebration of Holy Mass was led by Very Rev. Msgr Varghese Mattamana, Vicar General of Pune Exarchate along with Rev. Fr Varghese Kadakketh, Rev. Fr Geevarghese Kaithavana, Vicar and coordinator of Carmelaram parish and four other Malankara priests from Dharmaram.

The Holy Mass and the subsequent short meeting was attended by several seminarians, Rev. Sisters and members of all the four parishes in Bangalore. Rev. Fr Varghese Kaddaketh delivered the welcome speech and Very Rev. Msgr Varghese Mattamana delivered the inaugural address in which he spoke about the history of the Malankara Catholic Community in Bangalore and proposed measures to take this new parish forward. Rev. Fr Basil Thomas, assistant vicar of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Rev. Fr John Aluvalla OIC and Mr. Johnson T.M felicitated the newly established parish community.

St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Ithiyoor, was blessed

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St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Ithiyoor, was blessed

The newly constructed St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Thengarakonam, near Balaramapuram, was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of Syro- Malankara Catholic Church, on 3rd June 2016.

It was concelebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, the Auxiliary Bishop of Trivandrum. Rt. Rev. Msgr Geevarghese Mannikarott Corepiscopo, Rev. Dr Mathew Manakarakavil Corepiscopo, Sri. M. Vincent MLA and many dignitaries from the society, Rev. Fathers and sisters were present during the function.

Rev. Fr Noby Ayyaneth, the parish priest organized the programme.

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