In Loving Memory of Rev. Fr. Raju Parakkott – Aged 50
With profound grief, we announce the passing of Rev. Fr. Thomas (Raju) Parakkott, Assistant Director of the St. Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute (SEERI), Kottayam, and a revered priest of the Archdiocese of Tiruvalla, on November 22, 2024, at the age of 50. Fr. Parakkott departed peacefully after a courageous...
Inauguration of the 32nd Malankara Catholic Convention of the Trivandrum Ecclesiastical District
The 32nd Malankara Catholic Convention of the Trivandrum Ecclesiastical District commenced with a solemn inauguration by His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos. The event, held at the St. Mary’s School Auditorium, Pattom, on November 22, 2024, radiated a spirit of unity and faith as faithful gathered...
Cardinal Cleemis Honoured with Pushpagiri Medical Society’s Humanitarian Service Award
Tiruvalla: In a moment of profound recognition, His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was conferred the Pushpagiri Medical Society (PMS) Staff Welfare Credit Co-operative Society’s Humanitarian Service Award for the year 2024.The ceremony was held on Monday, 20th...
Faith Triumphs Over Adversity: Cardinal Cleemis Concludes the 24th Anchal Convention
Anchal: “In the face of crises, safeguarding one’s faith in God is not a choice but a necessity,” declared His Eminent Beatitude Cardinal Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, during the closing session of the 24th Anchal Convention.The event, which united the 19...
A Call to Justice and Faith: Cardinal Cleemis Addresses Pala DCMS Jubilee Celebration
The vibrant atmosphere of Kunjachan Nagar in Ramapuram became the heart of a gathering that blended faith with an urgent call for social justice. Organised as part of the Platinum Jubilee of the Diocese of Pala and the 70th anniversary of the Dalit Catholic Mahajana Sabha (DCMS), this grand...
A Graced Gathering in Dubai: The UAE Faithful Welcome Mor Anthonios
After touching hearts in Musaffah and Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Anthonios, the shepherd of the Gurgaon-Delhi Eparchy, reached Dubai on 16th November to continue his mission of care and connection. This visit to St. Mary’s Catholic Church became a powerful reminder of the spiritual...
Syro-Malankara Church Engages in National Dialogue at CCI Meeting
The Catholic Council of India’s (CCI) 15th General Body Meeting, held from November 15 to 17, 2024, at the St. Alphonsian Pastoral Centre in Pala, was a significant gathering of Church leaders, clergy, and laity from across the country. This national conference brought together representatives from the Latin, Syro-Malabar,...
Blessings in the Desert: Bishop Thomas Mor Anthonios Engages Abu Dhabi’s Faithful
The warm, sunlit sands of Abu Dhabi bore witness to a deeply moving pastoral visit as His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Anthonios, the esteemed Bishop of the Gurgaon-Delhi Diocese, embarked on a journey of faith and fellowship with the Syro-Malankara Catholic community in the United Arab Emirates. This...
Pastoral Training Course for Deacons: Nurturing Future Shepherds
The Pastoral Training Course for Deacons of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was held from 11 to 15 November 2024 at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom, Trivandrum. This pivotal programme is a testament to the Church’s dedication to equipping its deacons with the spiritual and pastoral skills required for their mission.The training commenced with an inaugural session presided...
Mavelikkara Diocese Prabodhana Cultural Festival 2024-2025
The Prabodhana Cultural Festival 2024-2025, organised by the Catechetical Office of the Mavelikkara Diocese, unfolded with great devotion and enthusiasm at the Infant Jesus Central School in Thuvayoor. The day’s events began at 8:30 am, uniting six ecclesiastical districts for a spirited series of competitions.The Kollam district took first...
