St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church Kuzhinnanvila, Blessed

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St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church Kuzhinnanvila, Blessed

The newly constructed parish at Nirmala Giri, Kuzhinnanvila named St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, on Saturday, 15th October 2016.

It was concelebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, the Auxiliary Bishop of Trivandrum.

The newly constructed Kalluvilaku and flag pillar installed in front of the parish was also blessed by His Beatitude.

The first Holy Qurbono in this parish was celebrated by His Beatitude, on 16 October 2016. Many priests, religious and faithful were present during the function.

KCBC’s Kerala Social Service Forum’s Developmental Retreat programme Inaugurated

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KCBC’s Kerala Social Service Forum’s Developmental Retreat programme Inaugurated

Sri. Dr K.T Jaleel, Honorable Minister for Local Administration, Kerala inaugurated the Developmental Retreat programme by the Kerala Social Service Forum of KCBC, at Mar Gregorios Renewal Centre, Nalanchira, Trivandrum, on 13 October 2016.

The minister reminded that the basis of all social activities should be human goodness. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the president of KCBC presided over the function and said that “The Social Service forum of the Church has to respond properly to one’s contemporary needs and should be aimed at the public living outside the churches”.

The Retreat was organized for the directors and programme coordinators of 31 Catholic dioceses in Kerala and it discussed matters on disaster management, change in climate, food, housing and agriculture problems.

Mr S.M Vijayanand (Chief Secretary), T.K Jose (Principle Secretary, Kerala), Dr Shekar Kuriakose, Mr John Samuel, Mr P. Balachandran (General Manager, NABARD) and Dr V.R . Haridas ( Zonal Manager, Caritas India) addressed the participants. Mr T.A. Varghese and Mr M.J. Joseph were the Moderator of various sessions. The programme was organized by Rev. Fr George Vettikattil (Director, Kerala Social Service Forum), Rev. Fr. Bovas Mathew (Director, Malankara Social Service Society) Rev. Sr Jaseena, Mr Rajan M. Karakkattil and Mr Joby Mathew.

Training Programme for Preachers

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Training Programme for Preachers

The training programme for preaching to the members of the Suvisesha Sangham at the ecclesial level was held at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom, on 10th and 11th October 2016.

His Excellency Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, Rev. Fr Antony Kakkanatt, Rev. Fr Cherian Kottayil, Rev. Fr Mathew Charthakuzhiyil and Rev. Sr Mary Prasada DM gave orientation for Gospel proclamation.

Rev. Fr Varghese Angadiyil, the finance officer of the Curia celebrated the Holy Qurbono. Eucharistic adoration and confession were part of the programme in which 47 members participated.

It was decided to organize the next training programme on 10th and 11th December 2016.

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.

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