Malankara Holy Mass during the USCCB Meeting

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Malankara Holy Mass during the USCCB Meeting

During the recently concluded Fall Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) held at Baltimore, the official Holy Mass at 7.30 am on Tuesday, 12 November, 2013 was celebrated by His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius in the Malankara Catholic rite. His Excellency was the homilist also. The choir consisted of our parishioners from Washington and Philadelphia and it was led by Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose. The Holy Mass servers were Bro. Jerry Mathew and Mr. John Eettikalayil.

This was the first time that the Malankara Catholic liturgy was celebrated during the meeting of the US Catholic Bishops.

Reception to H. B. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemi Catholicos in Germany

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Reception to H. B. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemi Catholicos in Germany

Frankfurt: The Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, was given a very warm and grand reception at St. Kunibert Basilica, Cologne, Germany on 10 November 2013. Mr George Mundethu welcomed the dignitaries to the function; Rev. Fr Müller the vicar of the Basilica welcomed the Cardinal and the Priests for the Holy Qurbono. The programme began with a liturgical reception to the Cardinal followed by the Pontifical Qurbono in the Basilica.

After the Holy Qurbano a public reception was given to the Cardinal at the St. Ursuline School Auditorium. The felicitation programme began with the prayer song of the Malankara Choir. Rev. Fr Santhosh Thomas Koickal, the Ecclesistical Coordinator of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Germany, welcomed H.B. Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis and the dignitaries. Sri. Raveesh Kumar, the Honourable Consul General of India in Frankfurt inaugurated the public meeting, which was presided over by Bishop Most Rev. Manfred Melzer, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colonge, who represented Joachim Cardinal Meisner of the Archdiocese of Colonge and the German Bishop’s Conference. Mr Stefan Schohe, the National Director of German Bishop´s Conference for the foreign Catholic communities in Germany delivered the keynote address. Rev. Fr Karl Heinz Haus, the Superior General of Communio in Christo in Mechernich, Dr Findeis, the Professor of Catholic theology in the University of Bonn, Rev. Fr Joachim Schwarzmuller, Vicar St Johannes Baptist Catholic Church Krefeld, Rev. Fr Ignatius Challissery CMI, the Chaplain for the Syro-Malabar Community, Rev. Fr Leiju Mathew, the Vicar of the Orthodox Community in Germany, Rev. Fr Geevarghese Thomas OIC, representative of Syro-Malankara Priests working in Germany, Rev. Sr Mercy OSS, Holy Spirit Congregation, Rev. Sr Francita DM, Daughters of Mary Congregation, Rev. Sr Udaya SIC, Bethany Congregation, Mr Jose Ponmelil, representative of the Malankara Catholic Faithful and the Vice President of the Pastoral Council Germany and Mr Anup Mundethu, MCYM representative felicitated the Cardinal-Catholicos. The Choir sang a felicitation song to the Cardinal under the guidance of Rev. Fr Titus John Cheravallil. During the meeting Mrs. Sabine Pulipra, Miss Jenniffer and Jasmin Karnasseril, Mr Georgy Vattasseril sang songs. His Beatitude replied with words of gratitude. Mr. Varghese Karnasseril, secretary SMCM Bonn/Cologne proposed the vote of thanks. The meeting ended with Apostolic Blessing of the Cardinal and a Sneehavirunnu.

Rev. Fr Devadas Paul, Syro-Malabar Community Frankfurt and Rev. Fr Elex, Chaplain for the International Catholic Youth Pastoral Care in the Archdiocese of Cologne were also present at the meeting.

Many Priests, Sisters and Faithful attended in the programme.

Rev. Fr. Jacob John called to Eternal Rest

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Rev. Fr. Jacob John, a priest of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, is called to eternal reward on 8 November 2013. He was 85 years old.

The funeral service was officiated by the Metropolitan Bishops of Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. The service was started at 2.00 p.m. on 9 November 2013 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Punnamood and buried in the Our Lady of Perpatual Help Malankara Catholic Church, Puthiyacavu.

Fr. Jacob John served as a parish priest of about thirty Parishes like, Vakayar, Konni, Mannira, Chempanaruvi, Kokkathodu, Kadammanitta, Vadasserikkara , Vayalathala, Elanthoor, Kayamkulam , Kallumala, Puthencave, etc.

May God Reward him Eternal Rest!

The Government of UAE honoured His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

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The Government of UAE honoured His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

During the visit to UAE, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos was honoured by the UAE Government. Sheikh Ali Al Hashimi, Presidential Advisor for Religious Affairs presented a memento to His Beatitude. Speaking on the occasion he acknowledged the service of the people of India in the development of UAE. In his reply speech, His Beatitude admired the secular policy of UAE and the close relation its government fosters with India and the people of India.

Rev. Fr. Mathew Kandathil, Pastoral Co-ordinator for the Syro-Malankara Catholics in UAE and Mr. M A Yusuff Ali were present at the meeting.

Rev. Sr. Jyothis SIC is called to eternal rest

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Rev. Sr. Jyothis SIC is called to eternal rest

Rev. Sr. Jyothis SIC, a member of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ, Pathanamthitta Province, is called to eternal reward on Thursday 7 November 2013. She was 64 years old. She belonged to Palavilayil family, Kudassanad, Pandalam. The funeral service was held on Friday, 08 November 2013 at the Provincial House, chapel. His Excellency Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom officiated the service. She is buried in the St. Peter’s Cathedral Cemetery, Pathanamthitta.

Sr. Jyothis served as the Provincial Procurator of Pathanamthitta Province of the SIC for nine years. She was Headmistress of BBHS, Nangiarkulangara and a teacher in various Schools like St. Goretti’s HSS, Nalanchira, St. Mary’s HSS, Kayamkulam and St. Ann’s HSS, Chengannoor.

May her soul rest in peace!

Rev. Fr Thomas Ponmelil called to Eternal rest

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Rev. Fr Thomas Ponmelil called to Eternal rest

Rev. Fr. Thomas Ponmelil, a priest of the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was called to eternal reward on 1 November 2013. He was 75 years old. The funeral service was officiated by His Excellency Most Rev. Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of Pathanamthitta with His Grace Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos, Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios on 5 November 2013.

Fr. Thomas Ponmelil was ordained priest on 2 December 1964 at the Eucharist Congress in Bombay by Pope Paul VI, after his priestly formation in St. Aloysius Seminary, Pattom and St. Joseph’s Seminary, Aluva. He rendered service as Rector, St. Aloysius Minor Seminary and Correspondent of MSC Schools of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. He served as parish priest of various parishes in the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum and the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta.

May his soul rest in peace!

Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal appointed parish priest in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait

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Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal appointed parish priest in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait

Rev. Dr. John Padipurackal is appointed PARISH PRIEST of ST. DANIEL COMBONI PARISH,  Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh (Abbasiya), KUWAIT (one of the four parishes in Kuwait) since April 2013. The parish consists of Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Faithful.  The Latin faithful are from various parts of India – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

It is the first time that a Syro-Malankara Priest is appointed parish priest in the whole of the Gulf Region.

Marthoma Bishop visits Mar Eusebius

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Marthoma Bishop visits Mar Eusebius

His Excellency Geevarghese Mar Theodocius Episcopa, Bishop of the Marthoma Diocese of North America visited His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius at the Exarchate Chancery on October 29, 2013. It was the first visit of the Head of the Marthoma Church in America to the new Malankara Bishop’s House and Chancery at Elmont. Mar Theodocius was received by Mar Eusebius, Father Abraham Lukose and Father Michael Edathil. Mar Theodocius was accompanied by his secretary Father Geevarghese.

Special Pastor Appointed for the Syro Malankara Catholics in Australia

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Special Pastor Appointed for the Syro Malankara Catholics in Australia

In reference to the decision of the Holy Episcopal Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and in consultation with His Grace the Most Rev. Philip Wilson, Archbishop of Adelaide, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, the Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church appointed Rev. Fr. Stephen Kulathumkarott as Special Pastor of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Faithful in Australia for a period of four years. The appointment was done on 9 October 2013.

According to the decision of the Holy Episcopal Synod His Beatitude the Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church had deputed Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC,the Curia Bishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church to visit the Malankara Catholics and their Local Ordinaries in Australia. He visited our people and their Local Ordinaries Australia in cities like Adelaide, Brisbane, Katherine,Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney from 15 to 31 December 2011. He also contacted our people in cities like Perth. The report of the visitation was submitted to the Holy Episcopal Synod.

Rev. Fr. Stephen Kulathinkarott arrived in Adelaide on 18 October 2013 and was received by the Syro-Malankara Catholics and other Kerala Catholics in Adelaide and the Adelaide Archdiocesan authorities at the air port and was accorded a grand reception. He is coming into contact with our people in Australia. Fr.Stephen Kulathinkarottu is from the Eparchy of Mavelikara and is also appointed to serve the Archdiocese of Adelaide.

19th Feast of Commemoration of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios

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19th Feast of Commemoration of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 19th Feast of Commemoration of His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios, the Second Metropolitan Archbishop, on 9 & 10 October 2013. As part of the commemoration Malankara Social Service Society conducted a seminar on Development on 9 October at Catholicate Centre auditorium. Rev. Dr. Jacob Naluparayil (Editor, Karunikan), Dr. Kurias Kumblakuzhy(Kerala State Information Commissioner), Sri. V.M Sudheeran and Sri. Binoy Visham presented the different themes on Development. Rev. Fr. Romance Antony (Director, Kerala Social Service Forum) and Sri. P.P James (President, Trivandrum Press Club) were the moderators. A memorial meeting was held in the afternoon. The meeting was presided by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos and it was inaugurated by G. Karthikayan (Hon’ble Speaker, State Legislative Assembly), Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios and Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios made benedictory address.

Santhi Yathra organized by MCA started from St. Thomas Church, Nalanchira to the Tomb of Mar Gregorios at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom and it was inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios . Priests, religious, and faithful participated in the Santhi Yathra. It was followed by evening prayer and Dhoopaprarthana at Tomb chapel.

On 10 October at 8 a.m. the Holy Qurbono was concelebrated by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos with Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos and many Rev. Priests at the Cathedral. In his memorial Speech at Tomb Chapel after the Holy Qurbono, His Beatitude remembered Benedict Mar Gregorios as a great visionary, a great lover of the Church community and the Community at large. Saplings were distributed in memory of Mar Gregorios who was true lover and friend of trees.

It was followed by the Dhoopaprarthana. The celebrations were concluded with the distribution of Nercha. Many Priests, Religious and faithful participated in the celebration.

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