M.C.A. Bathery Diocese Half-Yearly Assembly Held

The first half-yearly assembly of the Malankara Catholic Association (M.C.A.) of the Bathery Diocese for the year 2023 was held on August 12, 2023, at St. George’s Church, Eengappuzha. The assembly was hosted by the Kozhikode region of the diocese.

His Grace Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas Metropolitan, the diocesan bishop of Bathery, inaugurated the assembly. Representatives from all the regions of the diocese attended the assembly and presented reports on their activities. The assembly was presided over by Mr. Roy Kayalat, the diocesan M.C.A. president.

The assembly also featured the presentation of prizes to the winners of the Mar Ivanios Essay Writing Competition, a felicitation ceremony for the clergy, and discussions on M.C.A. activities.

The arrangements for the assembly were led by Protopresbyter Fr. Thomas Mannithorottam, the diocesan M.C.A. advisor, and Mr. Sibi Manakkathoottam, the regional M.C.A. president.