Syro Malankara Catholic Church - News Updates

The Catholic church has a new pope: Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires in Argentina, Pope Francis

webmaster — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:53:21 +0000

The Catholic church has a new pope: Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires in Argentina, the first ever to come from South America, who has taken the name Pope Francis. He was announced to the crowd waiting in St Peter’s Square from the vast balcony that runs across the front [...]

Cardinals’ meeting on Monday in Vatican

webmaster — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:45:47 +0000

The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals during the sede vacante will meet on 4 March Monday, at 9 o’clock in the New Synod Hall. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, formally summoned all cardinals to Rome with a letter dated March 1, the [...]

Pope leaves Vatican pledging loyalty to successor

webmaster — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:41:10 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI resigned at 8 p.m. local time (Indian time – 12.30 a.m.) on Thursday. There was a farewell gathering with all of the cardinals present in Rome at 11am on Thursday morning. Pope bade farewell to the pontifical household at 4.55 p.m on Thursday afternoon and departed by [...]

Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, in Rome

webmaster — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:25:21 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis left for Rome on 26 February to attend a meeting with the Holy Father on 28 February and take part in a conclave to elect the new pope. The five Cardinals from India to take part in the election of the new pope [...]

Vatican reveals Pope Benedict’s new title, Pontiff Emeritus

webmaster — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:37:56 +0000

HIGHLIGHTS Benedict XVI will keep his name and still be addressed as “his holiness” after he resigns He will give up the red mantle and shoes of the pope and dress in a simple white robe As he leaves office at 8 p.m. Thursday, the Swiss Guards will leave Castel [...]

Newly Ordained Priests welcomed at the Catholicate Centre

webmaster — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:57:34 +0000

On 15 February 2013, the Catholicate Centre welcomed the newly ordained priests of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church who came to offer Holy Qurbono at the tomb of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios. Rev Fr. Isaac Mavaravilakom, Rev Fr. Joseph Pulimoottil, Rev Fr. [...]

Five Cardinals resident in India to elect new Pope

webmaster — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:08:48 +0000

Five cardinals from India would take part in a conclave at the Vatican to elect the next pope. The conclave would take place during the Holy Week beginning from 24March. The five Indians to take part in the election of the new pope are Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, [...]

Statement from Apostolic Nunciature on the resignation of Pope

webmaster — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:01:33 +0000

Statement The Apostolic Nunciature (Holy See Embassy) informs that today, 11 February 2013, the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI communicated his decision to renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, Head of the Catholic Church and of the Vatican City State, in such a way that [...]

Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on February 28, the Vatican has announced

webmaster — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:25:06 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI is to resign as head of the Catholic Church on February 28, The Vatican has revealed. Pope Benedict said in a statement that his strength is no longer adequate to continue in office due to old age. He said he was “fully aware of the gravity of [...]

Inauguration of Karmaveedhi 2013

webmaster — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:51:55 +0000

Action plan of MCYM, Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum for the year of 2013 was inaugurated on 9 February Saturday at St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Kulathupuzha under the auspices of Ecclesiastical District of Ayoor. Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios, the Co-Patron of MCYM, inaugurated the function ‘Karmaveedhi’ and released [...]

Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis in Key Pontifical Council

webmaster — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:11:30 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI has nominated Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church from India in two important panels, including the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, of the Vatican. Cardinal Cleemis, head of Kerala-based Syro Malankara Catholic Church, was also made a member of the Council [...]

Malankara Exarchate in the March for Life 2013

webmaster — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:11:38 +0000

It was a cold and blustery morning, on Friday January 25, 2013 in Washington D.C, as thousands of people from all over the country gathered together at the annual March for Life. Held every year in the nation’s capitol in remembrance of the fateful decision that was made in the [...]

New York Tristate Region Youth Night

webmaster — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:58:07 +0000

The MCYM members of the five parishes in the New York Tristate Region conducted a Youth Night at the St. Vincent de Paul Church auditorium, Elmont on January 12, 2013. There were around 150 youth participants and also as many parents. The Youth Night was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. [...]

Training Programme of the Suvishesha Sangham for the Priests

webmaster — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:40:12 +0000

The training programme of the Suvishesha Sangam for the Priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was conducted at Catholicate Centre, Pattom from 08 to 10 January 2013. It started at 9.30 am with a prayer service by Most Rev. Jacob Mar Barnabas, the Chairman of the Suvishesha Sangam, at the [...]

Rev. Fr.Andrews Melel OIC is called to eternal rest

webmaster — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:37:00 +0000

Rev. Fr. Andrews Melel OIC, a member of Bethany Navajyothy Province of the Order of the Imitation of Christ, was called to eternal reward on 8 January 2013. He was 89 years old. He rendered his service as Secretary General of the Congregation. Also he served as Parish Priest of [...]

Rev. Sr. Mary Louis SIC was called to eternal rest

webmaster — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:33:18 +0000

Rev. Sr. Mary Louis SIC of Tiruvalla Province of the Congregation for Sisters of Imitation of Christ was called to eternal rest on 7 January 2013. She was 79 years old. She belonged to Charivupurayidathil, family Ranny. She served as teacher in various schools such as Chengaroor, Kunnamkulam, Mannar, Thirumoolapuram [...]

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Perumala was called to eternal rest

webmaster — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:29:52 +0000

Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Perumala a senior priest of the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was called to eternal rest on 31 December 2012. He was 72 years old. He is a member of Chandanappally-Angadical Parish. He was ordained priest on 3 December 1966. He served as parish [...]

UAE Celebrates Malankara Dhinam on 28th December 2012

webmaster — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:40:01 +0000

The sixth Malankara Dhinam of the UAE Malankara Community was held at St.Francis D’Assisi Church, Jebel Ali on 28th December 2012. Rev.Fr.Mathew Kandathil welcomed the chief guests and the gathering. The public meeting was inaugurated and benedictory address was delivered by H.E. Dr.Vincent Mar Paulose. Mr.Biren Philip, the President of [...]

Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios elected the Social Harmony and Vigilance Chairman

webmaster — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:26:24 +0000

His Excellency Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Bishop of Eparchy of Mavelikara, was elected as the Chairman of Social Harmony and Vigilance Commission of KCBC. The appointment is in the retirement vacancy of Bishop Mar Thomas Chakkiyath. The Election took place in the meeting of KCBC which concluded yesterday at [...]

Civic Reception to His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis

webmaster — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:19:25 +0000

The Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, who has been created a Cardinal recently was given a civic reception at Senate Hall by the Trivandrum City Corporation on 10 December 2012. The programme began with a public reception to the [...]

Pastoral Course – 2012 concluded

webmaster — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:17:03 +0000

The Pastoral Course for the Deacons and New Priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church concluded at 12.30 p.m. on 6 December 2012. His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos celebrated Holy Qurbono at 6.30 a.m. on 03 December 2012 and gave the message on “Priesthood and dialogue with Religions and Cultures”. [...]

Pastoral Course – 2012 inaugurated

webmaster — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:41:07 +0000

Pastoral Course for the Deacons and New Priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church started at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom at 6 p.m on 2 December 2012. The course was inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Curia Bishop and Chancellor of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. The purpose [...]

Thanksgiving Day was observed

webmaster — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:36:15 +0000

The entire Syro-Malankara Catholic Church observed 1 December 2012 as a Thanksgiving Day following the Investiture of His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church as Cardinal of the Holy Catholic Church by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 24 November 2012 [...]

Reception to Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos on his return from Rome

webmaster — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:15:57 +0000

His Beatitude Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, returned from Rome on 30 November 2012 after his investiture as Cardinal by the Holy Father. He was received at the airport by His Excellencies Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios and Very Rev. Fr. James Paravilayil and [...]

Pope Benedict celebrates Mass for the feast of Christ the King along with the new Cardinals, including Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos

webmaster — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:05:40 +0000

Pope Benedict celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica this morning to mark the final Sunday of the liturgical year – the solemnity of Christ the King. Concelebrating with the Pope were the six new cardinals who received their red hats at the consistory on Saturday. In his homily the Pope [...]

Watch Live – Holy Mass with the new Cardinals including Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal

webmaster — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:31:44 +0000

Watch Live timings For the benefit of those who would like to watch the event live, the Player will be active between the following timings. Start Time: 09:20 am | End Time: 11:30 am – Vatican Time (CET) Start Time: 08:20 am | End Time: 10:30am – GMT Start Time: [...]

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos is created a Cardinal

webmaster — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:40:21 +0000

Vatican: His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI created His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of Trivandrum the new Cardinal of the Universal Church in the Consistory held on 24 November 2012. The new cardinal received his insignia from the Holy Father along with other five new Cardinals. [...]

Photo Gallery – Pope creates six new Cardinals including Cardinal, His Beatitude, Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal

webmaster — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:28:22 +0000

Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal, title of San Gregorio VII

webmaster — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:14:17 +0000

Vatican City, (VIS) – Given below are the names of the six new cardinals created by Pope Benedict XVI in this morning’s consistory, and the titular or diaconate churches assigned to each: - Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal, title of San Gregorio VII. - Cardinal James Michael Harvey, diaconate of San [...]

Pope creates six new Cardinals including Cardinal, His Beatitude, Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal

webmaster — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:26:15 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI created six new Cardinals on Saturday in an Ordinary Public Consistory for the purpose here at the Vatican. The six new “Princes of the Church” are: Archbishop James M. Harvey, Prefect of the Papal Household; His Beatitude, Bechara Boutros Raï, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch in Lebanon; His [...]

Pope: Consistory highlights universality of Church

webmaster — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:20:33 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI took the universality of the Church as the theme of his allocution to the participants in the Consistory held at the Vatican on Saturday, during which he created six new Cardinals: Archbishop James M. Harvey, Prefect of the Papal Household; His Beatitude, Bechara Boutros Raï, Maronite Patriarch [...]

Watch Live – Consistory for the Appointment of Six New Cardinals including Cardinal Designate Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos

webmaster — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:30:00 +0000

Watch Live timings For the benefit of those who would like to watch the event live, the Player will be active between the following timings. Start Time: 10:50 am | End Time: 11:50 am – Vatican Time (CET) Start Time: 09:50 am | End Time: 10:50 am – GMT Start [...]

Celebration for the Consistory Ceremony for the Creation of Cardinal Elect Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos

webmaster — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:09:47 +0000

Welcome to the ‘Eternal City’ for the Consistory and related celebrations of Cardinal Elect His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos. We hope that this small guideline will help our pilgrims to make this spiritual journey to the ‘Eternal City’ a blessed experience. As it contains some basic information on the [...]

New Central Secretariat Office Bearers of MCYM

webmaster — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:59:57 +0000

Newly elected Central Secretariat Office Bearers of Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) for 2012 – 2014 Chairman – Most. Rev. Dr. Vincent Mar Paulos Director : Rev. Fr. Thomas Kayyalackal President : Pradeep Mathew (Mavelikkara) Vice-President (Male) : Jifi Anippillil (Bathery) Vice-President (Male) : Thomas Antony (Puttur) Vice-President (Female) : [...]

Cardinal-Designate Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos in Vatican

webmaster — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:24 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos reached Vatican on 19 November 2012 for the Investiture Ceremony. He prayed at the tombs of his predecessors Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios, Archbishops Benedict Mar Gregorios and Cyril Mar Baselios Catholicos and beseeched their intercession, before his departure and also prayed [...]

Consistory for the Creation of the New Cardinals – Brochure

webmaster — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:04:55 +0000

Theological Colloquium Inaugurated

webmaster — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:57:12 +0000

The fifth Theological Colloquium called together by the Synodal Commission for Theology of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was inaugurated today, 15 November 2012 at St. Mary’s Malankara Seminary, Nalanchira. The Colloquium started with an Inaugural Programme, presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Abraham Mar Julios, the Chairman of Theological [...]

Investiture Ceremony of His Beatitude Baselios Cleemis Catholicos

webmaster — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:01:31 +0000

Venue: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican 24 November 2012 11.00 am: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Investiture Ceremony (for about 1 hour) NB:-Priests should wear clergy dress 4.30 pm-6.30pm Special Audience with the New Cardinals (for only those who wish) 25 November 2012 11.00 am: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Holy Mass Celebrated [...]

The Syro- Malankara Church Observes 1 December 2012 as Thanksgiving Day

webmaster — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 04:04:51 +0000

A meeting of Proto-Syncellus, Syncellus, and Major Superiors of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was convened by His Grace Most Rev. Thomas Mar Koorilos, Secretary of Holy Episcopal Synod and Metropolitan Archbishop of Tiruvalla, at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom at 3 p.m. on 8 November 2012. His Excellencies Most Rev. Thomas [...]

Blessing and Inauguration of new Theatre block and Dialysis unit at St. John’s Malankara Medical Village, Pirappancode

webmaster — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:08:54 +0000

Cardinal-Designate His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos officiated the blessing ceremony of the theatre block, Intensive Care Unit and Dialysis Unit of St. John’s Malankara Medical Village. His Beatitude said that hospitals are a blessing to our nation like places of worship. Honorable Chief Minister Sri Oommen Chandy inaugurated [...]

Cardinal-Designate Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos was given grand reception

webmaster — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:20:00 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, Cardinal designated by the Holy Father on 24 October 2012, was accorded a grand reception on his return from Rome on 31 October 2012. He was in Vatican attending the thirteenth ordinary Synod. He reached the Trivandrum International airport at 9.30 a.m. and [...]

The Committee for Celebration for the Consistory of Cardinal Elect Moran Mar Baselios Cleemis Catholicos

webmaster — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:18:59 +0000

The Committee for Celebration for the Consistory of Cardinal Elect Moran Mar Baselios Cleemis Catholicos Central Office – Via Aurelia172/3, 00165 Roma, Italy Patron – His Grace Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos (Secretary, Holy Episcopal Synod) Chairman – His Excellency Bishop Thomas Mar Anthonios (In-Charge of Common Celebrations) General Convenor – Most [...]

Cardinal-Designate Baselios Cleemis: Building communion with East and West

webmaster — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:39:40 +0000

2012-10-25 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) “I had no clue, but Cardinal Bertone [Vatican Secretary of State-ed] told me that the Holy Father wishes to include you in the coming Consistory, to honour the Syro-Malankara Church and your country”, says Cardinal-designate, Mar Baselios Cleemis. “Our main focus is to build communion [...]

Synod of Bishops concluded

webmaster — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:22:58 +0000

The 13th Ordinary Synod of Bishops convoked by Holy Father in Vatican concluded with the Holy Mass celebrated in the St. Peter’s Basilica on 28 October 2012. For three weeks, the Synod dealt with the ways and means of new evangelization for the transmission of the Christian faith. Pope exhorted [...]

Grand reception awaits cardinal-designate

webmaster — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:42:47 +0000

Cardinal-designate Major Archbishop Catholicos Baselios Mar Cleemis of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church would be accorded a grand reception on his return from Rome on 31 October. State ministers, senior leaders in the opposition parties and Corporation Mayor would welcome the cardinal-designate when he reaches the Trivandrum International Airport in Kerala. [...]

Rt. Rev. Aprem Ramban called to eternal rest

webmaster — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:27:04 +0000

Rt. Rev. Aprem Remban, a senior priest of the Eparchy of Bathery, of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church was called to eternal rest on 27 October 2012. He was 83 years old. He belongs to Nedumpurath family, Ranny. He served in several parishes in the Eparchy of Bathery. Currently he was [...]

Pope appreciates Indian Church’s diversity: cardinal-designate

webmaster — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:45:42 +0000

Vatican City: The newly appointed cardinal-designate of the Syro-Malankara Church has said that his appointment is a sign of Pope Benedict XVI’s appreciation for Indian Catholics’ “unity in diversity.” Archbishop Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal, who was appointed as the first ever cardinal of the church on Oct. 24, is in the [...]

Six new Cardinals for the Catholic Church

webmaster — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:49:27 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI has announced a consistory for the creation of six new Cardinals. To the joy of pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square for the weekly audience with the Holy Father, he made his announcement at the end of his catechesis. The Cardinals-elect are : 1. Archbishop James Harvey, [...]

Rev. Fr. Peter Kochery is Honoured by Holy See

webmaster — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:33:47 +0000

Rev. Fr. Peter Kochery, the Protosyncellus of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in USA has been honoured by the Holy See by conferring on him the title of Chaplain to His Holiness. This recognition invests on him the title of Rev. Monsignor. This is a special honour for the Syro-Malankara Catholic [...]

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos named as Cardinal

webmaster — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:33:39 +0000

Holy Father His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI today named Major Archbishop Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, as Cardinal. The announcement was made at the Vatican and at the St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum, simultaneously. Archbishop Thomas Mar Koorilos, Secretary of the Holy Episcopal [...]

Meet Mar Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal, soon to be the youngest Cardinal of the Church – Video

webmaster — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:26:07 +0000

Since the year 2007, Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal has served as the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malankara Church, and soon the 53 year old will become the youngest cardinal of the Catholic Church. Benedict XVI announced that Thottunkal will be one of six new cardinals who will be appointed on [...]

Pope Canonises Seven New Saints

webmaster — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:31:58 +0000

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the World Mission Sunday by canonizing seven new Saints. Jacques Berthieu (France), Pedro Calungsod (Philippines), Giovanni Battista Piamarta (Italy), Marìa Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras (Spain), Marianne Cope (Germany), Kateri Tekakwitha (USA), and Anna Schäffer (Germany) were raised to the honours of the altar, when [...]

The Synod of Bishops appreciated Logos Quiz

webmaster — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:33:27 +0000

The Logos Quiz caught the special attention of the Synod of Bishops which is progressing in Rome. The Synod of Bishops in Rome acknowledged and appreciated Logos Quiz as a very innovative method of evangelization. His Beatitude Baselios Cleemis Catholicos of Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum presented Logos Quiz as the [...]

Syro-Malankara Catholic Mission Inaugurated in Los Angeles

webmaster — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:35:24 +0000

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Mission was officially inaugurated in Los Angeles on 14 October 2012 by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in USA. Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Mambrakatt is appointed as the Priest-in-Charge of this mission. His Excellency and Rev. Fr. Kuriakose celebrated the [...]

Rev. Fr Philip Kottoopally called to eternal rest

webmaster — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:40:00 +0000

Rev. Fr Philip Kottoopally of Eparchy of Bathery of the Syro-Malankara Catholic church, was called to eternal rest on 11 October 2012. He was 64 years old. Fr. Philip was the son Sri K.N Joseph, Kotoopally, Vennikulam. He served in several parishes in the Eparchy of Bathery. He also served [...]

Observation of the Year of Faith started

webmaster — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:33:35 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI declared the Year of Faith in the Catholic Church on the Golden Jubilee day of Second Vatican council on 11 October 2012. It started with the celebration of Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Square. His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was the Chief celebrant. Cardinals, Patriarchs, Major Archbishops [...]

Pope Benedict’s Homily at Opening Mass of the Year of Faith

webmaster — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:30:40 +0000

“Through Christ, God is the Principal Subject of Evangelization in the World” Here is the translation of the Holy Father’s homily given , at the Opening Mass of the Year of Faith and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. The mass was celebrated in [...]

18th Feast of Commemoration of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios

webmaster — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:36:56 +0000

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 18th Feast of Commemoration of His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios, the Second Metropolitan Archbishop, on 9 & 10 October 2012. The celebration started with the ‘Santhi Yathra’ inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios from St. Thomas Church, Nalanchira to the [...]

Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochukarikkathil appointed as the Director of MCYM -Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum

webmaster — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:46:34 +0000

Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochukarikkathil is appointed as the Director of Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) of Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. He is currently serving as the Vicar of the parishes Moonnamoodu and Manalayam. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochukarikkathil succeeds Rev. Fr. Bernard Valiyavila who completed his term as the Director of [...]

Devotional Rosary Rally

webmaster — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:24:19 +0000

Latin, Syro-Malabar, and Syro-Malankara Churches together conducted a devotional Rosary rally in the capital city of Trivandrum for the peace of the World. Thousands of faithful together with priests and religious participated in the rally praying rosary with burning candles with the message to spread light by burning themselves. It [...]

Pope Benedict XVI Addresses the 13th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

webmaster — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:44:16 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI highlighted two key themes for the day’s discussion on the New Evangelization in his address at the thirteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops: the passion for announcing Christ to the world and the knowledge that God acts in the Church. The theme of the [...]

Synod of Bishops started in Vatican

webmaster — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:37:46 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the Synod of Bishops in the Catholic Church on 7 October 2012 with the celebration of Holy Mass in the St. Peter’s square. The theme for the Synod is ‘The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith’. It will conclude on 27 October 2012. [...]

Synod of Bishops Opens with a Pontifical Mass at St. Peter’s Square

webmaster — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:00:59 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI officially opened The Synod of Bishops, under the theme of “The New Evangelization and the Transmission of the Christian Faith” with the celebration of Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. The Holy Father also proclaimed St. John of Avila and St. Hildegard of Bingen as Doctors [...]

Youth Day Celebration of MCYM

webmaster — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:52:57 +0000

Youth Day celebration of Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) of Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum was conducted on 6 October 2012, Saturday, at Kalayapuram St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church in Kottarakkara Ecclesiastical District. Sri. Kodikkunnil Suresh MP inaugurated the function. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios, Auxiliary Bishop of [...]

Guidelines for the Year of Faith, published

webmaster — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 05:19:36 +0000

His Grace Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, KCBC President, released the first copy of the book “I believe” which is prepared by KCBC in connection with the Year of Faith, to Sri. K.M. Mani, the Finance Minister of Kerala. His Excellency Most Rev. Joshua Mar Ignathios, Bishop of Mavelikara Eparchy, Rev. [...]

Presentation of The Synod on The New Evangelisation

webmaster — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:48:18 +0000

On 5 October 2012 in the Holy See Press Office, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, presented the thirteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which is due to take place in the Vatican from 7 to 28 October on the theme: “The New [...]

The tallest statue of Jesus Christ in India was blessed

webmaster — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:54:27 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis, the Major Archbishop-Catholicos blessed the statue of Jesus Christ installed at the Arena, the open-air theatre of the Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Nalanchira. This Statue is dedicated to the memory of Midhun Markose who was a student of MBCET, met [...]

Reunion Day Celebrations in Germany

webmaster — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:58:47 +0000

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, German Region celebrates the 82nd Reunion Anniversary in Bonn, Germany, on 29 September 2012. The celebrations will begin with Holy Qurbono celebrated by His Excellency Most Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Exarch of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in USA and the Apostolic Visitor to Canada and [...]

Rev. Fr.George Purathoottu was called to eternal rest

webmaster — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:56:53 +0000

Rev. Fr. George Purathoottu of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, was called to eternal rest on 28 September 2012. He was 75 years old. He belongs to Purathoottu family, Naranganam. He served in several parishes such as Kirathoor, Chandanapally, Ayoor, Elanthoor, Puthenpeedika, Chengannoor, Puthoor, Perunadu, [...]

Father of His Excellency Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom called to eternal rest

webmaster — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:36:02 +0000

Sri. Mathen Abraham, Kalloor Puthenparampil, Kadammanitta, father of His Excellency Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of Pathanamthitta was called to heavenly bliss on 19 September 2012. He belongs to the St. John’s Malankara Catholic Church, Kadammanitta. Mrs. Achiyamma Nedumparampil, Puthencavu is his wife. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos officiated [...]

St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Peroorkada was blessed

webmaster — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:38:34 +0000

The blessing of the newly constructed St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Church, Peroorkada was held on 23 September 2012. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos was the chief celebrant of the ceremony. His Excellencies Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios and Most Rev. Samuel Mar Irenios were the concelebrants. The blessing [...]

Reunion celebrations concluded with the mission rally

webmaster — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:15:14 +0000

The 82nd Reunion Day celebrations concluded with the Rally from St. Peter’s Cathedral Church to the Sacred Heart Malankara Syrian Catholic Church Mylapra on 21 September at 2 p.m. Thousands of faithful from various Eparchies participated in the rally which a remarkable event in the history of the Church, conducted [...]

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 81st Re-Union day

webmaster — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 04:22:23 +0000

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 81st Re- Union day on 21 September 2011. The celebrations started with the Holy Qurbono. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis was the main celebrant. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius delivered the homily during the Holy Qurbono. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar [...]

Inauguration of St Peter’s Cathedral Church, Pathanamthitta

webmaster — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:07:22 +0000

Inauguration of St Peter’s Cathedral Church, Pathanamthitta Date : 21 September 2012

Press conference given by His Beatitude Moran Mor Bechara Boutros al-Rahi at the Major Archbishop’s House

webmaster — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:12:49 +0000

I wish to welcome all of you journalists and all the correspondents and representatives of the media who have taken the time to come and meet with us this afternoon. We are in this country upon the kind invitation of His Beatitude Major Archbishop- Catholicos Mar Baselios Cleemis. I wish [...]

Reunion Anniversary at Pathanamthitta

webmaster — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:57:25 +0000

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrates the 82nd Reunion anniversary together with the consecration of the Cathedral of the new Eparchy of Pathanamthitta, with various programmes, from 17 to 21 September 2012. His Beatitude Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, the Patriarch of the Maronite Syrian Catholic Church, is the chief guest of the [...]

Maronite Patriarch visits Kerala

webmaster — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:09:22 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Mor Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, Patriarch of the Maronite Syrian Catholic Church, reached Kerala today as the guest of the state government. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of Syro- Malankara Catholic Church, welcomed the Patriarch at the Trivandrum International Airport at 9 a.m. [...]

Grotto blessed at Chippanchira

webmaster — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:40:25 +0000

The newly constructed Grotto of St. Mary’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Church at Chippanchira, Trivandrum was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, on Sunday 9 September 2012. Rev. Sisters, religious and faithful were present during the function. Rev. Fr. Justin [...]

Fourth Phase of the Training Programme of the Suvishesha Sangham

webmaster — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:51:56 +0000

The fourth phase of the training programme of the Suvishesha Sangam was held at the Catholicate Centre, Pattom, from 20 to 24 August 2012. The training Programme commenced at 9.30 am. on 20 August with prayer service led by Rev. Dr. Antony Kakkanatt, General Secretary of the Suvishesha Sangam at [...]

New Malayalam Translation of the Bible Released

webmaster — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:47:31 +0000

Malayalam translation of the revised New Testament of the POC Bible was released on 28 August 2012 at. Pastoral Orientation Centre, Kochi. His Eminence Mar George Cardinal Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church released the revised Holy Bible by handing over its first copy to His Grace Most [...]

Marian Exhibition

webmaster — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:49:54 +0000

The Sacred Heart Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Thamalam organizes Marian Exhibition from 31 August to 3 September, 2012. A collection of variety of rosaries and other monuments related to Blessed Virgin Mary will be exhibited. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic [...]

Gnayallor Rt. Rev. Dr. Yousep Remban Called to Eternal Rest

webmaster — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:46:18 +0000

Gnayallor Rt. Rev. Dr. Yousep Remban, one of the senior priests of the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church is called to eternal rest on 28 August 2012. After many decades of dedicated service in the Major Archdiocese, now he had been taking rest at Good Samaritan [...]

Sunday School Headmasters’ Meet

webmaster — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:43:40 +0000

A meeting of the Sunday School Headmasters of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum was held at Samunnya Pastoral Centre, Pattom on 27 August 2012. His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos inaugurated the meeting. Rt. Rev. Monsignor James Paravila, Syncellus of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum, Very Rev. Fr. Koshy [...]

Blessing of the Clergy Home

webmaster — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:15:18 +0000

The Blessing Ceremony and Inauguration of the new block of Clergy Home, Saayujyam, of the Major Archieparchy Trivandrum, will be officiated by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos on 27 August 2012 at 3.30 p.m.

Theological Colloquium by KCBC

webmaster — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:40:14 +0000

A theological Colloquium organized by KCBC was held at Mount St. Thomas Kakkanad, the Major Archiepiscopal Curia of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Observance of the Year of Faith and the Impact of the Second Vatican Council in the Kerala Church were discussed in the meeting. It was presided over by [...]

Very Rev. Antony Chethipuzha appointed as the Syncellus of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla

webmaster — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:54:38 +0000

Very Rev. Antony Chethipuzha is appointed as the Syncellus of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla, of The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos, Metropolitan-Archbishop of Tiruvalla announced this appointment during the Priest Meet at Santhinilayam, on 12 August 2012. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar [...]

8th Syro-Malankara Catholic Convention of Exarchate

webmaster — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:57:11 +0000

The Syro-Malankara Catholics of the Exarchate gathered together for the 8th National convention on 9 August 2012. The Convention began with a public meeting wherein His Excellency Mar Eusebius welcomed all the faithful, the dignitaries and resource persons who had arrived from different places both in Kerala and in [...]

Bar Itho Kashiro Kuruvila Mekkattu called to eternal rest

webmaster — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:51:49 +0000

Bar Itho Kashiro Kuruvila Mekkattu, a Diligent Son of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church called to heavenly bliss on 6 August 2012. He belongs to the St. George’s Malankara Catholic Church, Uppatty of Eparchy of Bathery. He was an active member of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Community. Mrs. Deenamma Kochupadittethil is his [...]

Inauguration of the Solar Power unit

webmaster — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 18:46:28 +0000

The Eparchy of Muvattupuzha installed a Solar Power Unit at Vimalagiri International School, Muvattupuzha. It was blessed and Inaugurated by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Gebhard Fuerst, Bishop of Rottenburg-Stuttgart, in the public meeting presided over by Sri. K. C. Venugopal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Power, Govt. of India, [...]

Faith formation day celebrated

webmaster — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 18:05:43 +0000

The Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum celebrated the Faith Formation Day of this year at Holy Rosary Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Kudayal on 5 August 2012. The celebrations started at 8 a.m. with the rally of the students. Rev. Fr. Thomas Mukulumpurath, Director of Faith Formation, Major Archieparchy Trivandrum, celebrated the Holy [...]

His Beatitude Major Archbishop-Catholicos at the tomb of St. Alphonsa

webmaster — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:37:21 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis, Major Archbishop-Catholicos, celebrated the Holy Qurbono at the tomb chapel of St. Alphonsa on 21 July 2012 on the occasion of the Feast of St. Alphonsa on 28 July 2012. During the homily His Beatitude said “St. Alphonsa is a sign of God’s gift. [...]

New Priests of the SMCC celebrated the Holy Qurbono at Tomb Chapel

webmaster — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:08:30 +0000

All the newly ordained Priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the Holy Qurbono at the Tomb of Servant of God Mar Ivanios on 24 July 2012 at 5 pm. After the Holy Qurbono all the new Priests were welcomed to the Major Archiepiscopal Curia by Most Rev. Dr. Thomas [...]

Pope names German bishop as new head of doctrinal office

webmaster — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:05:19 +0000

Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Muller of Regensburg, Germany as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and leader of three other important commissions. Bishop Muller, whom the Pope elevated to archbishop, will also head the Pontifical Biblical Commission, the International [...]

59th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios Celebrated at Kumily

webmaster — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:02:59 +0000

The Ecclesiastical District of Kumily of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church celebrated the 59th Feast of Commemoration of the Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on Sunday, 22 July 2012 at Marian Centre, Chettukuzhi, Kumily. The celebration began with the Holy Qurbono. Most Rev. Dr. Thomas [...]

Committee Appointed for the Codification of the Particular Law of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum

webmaster — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:41:59 +0000

His Beatitude Moran Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos appointed a committee to codify the more particular law of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. Major Archbishop-Catholicos presided over the first meeting of the committee held at Major Archbishop’s House, Pattom on 22 July 2012. Names of the members of the Committee: [...]

Church Blessed at Karippoor

webmaster — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:44:32 +0000

The reconstructed St. Joseph’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Church at Karippoor was blessed by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, on 19 July 2012. Very Rev. Fr. Jose Kuruvila OIC, the Provincial of Bethany Navajeevan Province, many priests, religious and faithful were [...]

C. Kesavan Memorial Award for Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios

webmaster — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:31:14 +0000

Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum has been selected for the C. Kesavan memorial award instituted by C. Kesavan memorial Trust. The award consisting of Rs. 11,111, a citation and memento was presented at a function on Monday 16 July 2012 [...]

Foundation Stone Laid for new Church at Adoor

webmaster — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:59:04 +0000

Foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Sacred Heart Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Adoor was laid by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos on Sunday, 15 July 2012. The ceremony started with the Holy Qurbono. Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Curia Bishop and a member of the [...]

Foundation Stone Laid for new Church at Thoduvakkad

webmaster — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:55:00 +0000

Foundation stone for the reconstruction of the St. Mary’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Adoor was laid by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos on Sunday, 15 July 2012. The ceremony started with the Holy Qurbono. Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Anthonios OIC, Curia Bishop and Rev. Fr. Joseph Chavadimuruppel, [...]

Two new Deacons for the Malankara Syrian Catholic Exarchate in USA

webmaster — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:00:54 +0000

New York, USA: During the Holy Qurbono celebrated at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Elmont, on 14 July 2012 Bro. Lintu Markos and Bro. Michael Edathil were ordained Deacons. Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Exarchate in USA conferred the ordinations. Most Rev. Yoohanon [...]