Meeting of the Representatives of Malankara Catholic Communities in the Middle East

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Meeting of the Representatives of Malankara Catholic Communities in the Middle East

A meeting of the priests and representatives from various countries in the Middle East was held on 11th June 2013 in Dubai. Reverend Dr. John Padipurackal, Kuwait (Ecclesiastical Coordinator, Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the Extra Territorial Region in Middle East) and Reverend Fr. Mathew Kandathil, Dubai, lead the discussions of the meeting. The main agenda of the Meeting was the Gulf Meet which is going to be held on 15th and 16th of July 2014 in Trivandrum. The participants also discussed the situation of pastoral and spiritual care of various Malankara Catholic communities in the Gulf Region. The meeting also attended to the faith formation of youth and children, secular education of children going to India and rehabilitation of those return to India due to some or other reasons.

The next will be held in February 2014 in Dubai to discuss again the arrangements for the Gulf Meet in July 2013.

Blessing of the newly built Malankara Catholic Church in Surat

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Blessing of the newly built Malankara Catholic Church in Surat

St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Surat was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos on 08-06-2013 in the presence of His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Godfrey Rosario, the Bishop of Baroda and His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Jacob Mar Barnabas, Apostolic Visitator, MCC ETRI, Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil O.I.C, Provincial Superior, Bethany Navajyothi Province, former vicars, delegates from all over ETRI and fathers and the faithful from different Christian denominations in large numbers.

The liturgy of the blessing of the Church began after a ceremonial and liturgical welcome to the Cardinal and Bishops at 4.00 p.m. A solemn Pontifical Holy Qurbono was concelebrated by the Bishops and fathers. Twenty children from Ahmedabad, Baroda and Surat received the First Holy Communion on this holy and auspicious day from the hands of the Cardinal.

In the Public meeting held at 8.00 pm along with the Cardinal, Bishops and fathers, the local MLA Mrs. Sangeetaben Patil, religious heads from Hindu, Islam and Sikh community participated. The meeting was purely ecumenical with due representation from Latin and Syro Malabar rites, the Orthodox and Jacobite Church, Marthoma Church and other Christian denominations.

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New Chancery and Bishop’s Residence for the Exarchate in USA

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New Chancery and Bishop’s Residence for the Exarchate in USA

Elmont, NY – Thanks to the generosity of Bishop William Murphy and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in the USA has a new chancery and bishop’s residence. The new chancery was formerly the rectory of the Saint Vincent DePaul Parish in Elmont, NY.

On Sunday, June 2, following the Holy Qurbono at the St. John Chrysostom Pro-Cathedral, the new chancery will be blessed by the Bishop of the Exarchate. In addition to being the official residence of the Bishop of the Exarchate, the chancery will also house the offices of the Bishop, Vicar General, Chancellor, and Secretary to the Bishop. It will also serve as the venue for exarchial meetings, including the Pastoral Council. The purchase of the building reflects the growth of the Exarchate and the continued fraternal relationship between the Syro-Malankara Catholic Apostolic Exarchate in the USA and the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

New Address:
Chancery of the Exarchate
1500 De Paul Street
Elmont, NY 11003
Phone: (516) 233-1656
Fax: (516) 616-0727

Cardinal Cleemis School of Management Studies (CCSMS) Begins Class this Academic Year

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Cardinal Cleemis School of Management Studies (CCSMS) Begins Class this Academic Year

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, under the leadership of the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum begins a new venture for the management studies in India. The Cardinal Cleemis School of Management Studies situated in Mar Ivanios Vidhya Nagar, Nalanchira, Trivandrum is opening a wider horizon for the higher studies in the capital city of Kerala. The first batch of PGDM with 60 students will commence the studies in this academic Year. With the recognition of IICTE, it will function in collaboration with major universities and institutes abroad. The vision of establishment is “To mould citizens with social commitment along with studies”, Said Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church and the Chairman of the CCSMS, during a press conference held on Sunday 2 June 2013. The institute will ensure the placement of all who successfully complete, in and abroad India.

CCSMS will function under the auspicious leadership and vision of His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos (the Chairman) and His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios (Vice-chairman). Rev. Fr. Kasmin Raj SJ (former Director, Loyola Institute of Business Management & Administration, Chennai) and Rev. Fr. Joseph Christy SJ (Former Director, St. Xaviers Institute of Management Studies, Chennai) are the Chief Advisors of CCSMS. Mr. Jacob Punnoose IPS (former DGP, Kerala) Mr. John Mathai IAS & Mrs. Lissy Jacob IAS (former Chief Secretaries of Kerala), Dr. Jacob Thomas (Former Chairman, Cochin Port Trust), Mukesh Kapila (University of Manchester), Dr. Justin Paul (University of Washington), Dr. Hermen Muge (Expert in Management) and Dr. Jerald (University of Texas) are the members of the Advisory Body.

Dr. Jabamala (the former principal-advisor, The Director of the Industrial Development Organization of the UNO will be the first director and Rev. Fr. Biju Thomas Chavadimuruppel will be the administrator of the CCSMS.

Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration

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Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration

The Holy Father Pope Francis will lead a Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration, at St. Peter’s Basilica at 5:00pm, on Sunday, 2 June 2013. This will long for one hour. The theme of the adoration is “One Lord, One Faith”. It is a historical event, for the first time in the history the cathedrals of the world will be synchronized with Rome and will, for an hour, be in communion with the Pope in Eucharistic adoration. The episcopal conferences took initiative to extend this time of adoration at all levels, like parishes, lay associations, and religious congregations, especially cloistered ones.” For the Church of India, the CBCI and for the Church of Kerla the KCBC had announced special mandate for conducting this Eucharistic Adoration in all parishes. The authorities asked that those who are unable to attend the same shall spend an hour in special prayers at their houses.

In all Cathedrals and parishes of Syro-Malankara Catholic Church the Adoration will be held between 8.30 and 9.30pm. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos will lead the Eucharistic Adoration that will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral Pattom. The Metropolitans will lead the adoration in their respective Cathedrals.

Rev. Sr. Mary Michel D.M is called to eternal rest

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Rev. Sr. Mary Michel D.M is called to eternal rest

Rev.Sr. Mary Michel D.M of St. Nirmala Province of the Daughters of Mary Congregation is called to eternal rest on Thursday 23 May 2013. She was 60 years old. She belongs to Kanjirathunkal family, Pala. She served as a teacher in various schools such as Adoor, Ayoor, Kanchiyode, Nellimoodu, Punnavoor and Malayinkeezhu. Funeral service will be held on Friday 25 May 2013, at Nellimoodu Convent. His Excellency Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios, Auxiliary Bishop of Major Archieparchy, will officiate the funeral service.

May her soul rest in peace!

Deacon Michael Receives MDiv

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Deacon Michael Receives MDiv

Huntington — On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Deacon Michael Edathil received his Master of Divinity degree from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. The degree is awarded at the successful completion of four years of theological training. Along with his classmates, he received his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. In addition to the MDiv degree, the Seminary offers a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies for candidates to the permanent diaconate, as well as a Master of Arts degree for seminarians and laity. And so, many others also graduated on this day.

Bishop Eusebius and the bishop’s secretary, Rev. Abraham Lukose, attended the ceremony representing the Exarchate. Members of Deacon Edathil’s family were also in attendance. The Exarchate is grateful to Bishop Murphy for his assistance in providing scholarships so that Deacon Edathil might study at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception.

Deacon Michael will be ordained to the priesthood on July 6, 2013.

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis visits His Excellency Most Rev. William Murphy

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His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis visits His Excellency Most Rev. William Murphy

Rockville Centre, NY – On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, and Bishop Mar Eusebius of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Apostolic Exarchate paid a visit to His Excellency Most Rev. William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. His Beatitude and Bishop Eusebius joined Bishop Murphy and his auxiliary bishops for dinner. Also present on the occasion were: Auxiliary Bishops Most Rev. John Dunne, Most Rev. Nelson Perez, and Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, and retired auxiliary bishops Most Rev. Emil Wcela and Most Rev. Paul Walsh. The Diocese of Rockville Centre has been and continues to be among the strongest supporters of the Exarchate and a strong bond of charity and friendship exists between the Bishops as witnessed through this fraternal gathering.

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis visits His Eminence Cardinal Dolan

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His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis visits His Eminence Cardinal Dolan

New York – On Monday, May 13, 2013, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, and Bishop Mar Eusebius of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Apostolic Exarchate paid a visit to His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the USCCB. His Beatitude and His Excellency met with Cardinal Dolan and other bishops of the New York Archdiocese, including Archbishop Emeritus Edward Cardinal Egan. Also present on the occasion was His Excellency Gregory Mansour, Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Saint Maron in Brooklyn. The New York Archdiocese has been a great supporter of Malankara Catholics, especially of the Exarchate.

Exarchate of USA Official Reception to His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

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Exarchate of USA Official Reception to His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in USA accorded a very warm and cordial official welcome to the Head and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos as he made his first visit to the Exarchate after becoming a Cardinal of the Universal Church. At 2.00 pm. on Sunday, May 12, 2013, around 700 Malankara Catholic Faithful, priests and religious received the new Cardinal and His Excellency Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius to the Pro-Cathedral of the Exarchate in Elmont. Then the Cardinal, along with Bishop Eusebius and many priests celebrated a thanksgiving Holy Mass. The Holy Mass was followed by a short felicitation meeting. Msgr. Peter Kochery, the Vicar General of the Exarchate welcomed the gathering. Then, His Excellency Mar Eusebius and Mr. Philip John, secretary of the Exarchate Pastoral Council spoke felicitating the new Cardinal. Some of the distinguished guests came forward and conveyed their greetings to His Beatitude. The English translation of the book on Kilileth Chackochan, translated by his great grand daughter, Ms. Jilu Jacob was released by His Beatitude and was given to His Excellency Mar Eusebius. This was followed by the sharing by His Beatitude. Mrs. Jeny Sunil compered the program. The meeting was followed by agape.

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