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Bible Orientation Camp

  • Posted on: 15 July 2013
A three day long Bible Orientation Camp was organized for the catechism students of the Malankara Catholic parishes in the Tri-State New York area. The Camp was held at the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall, Elmont, New York, from July 12 through 14. Around 124 children took part in the camp. A team of 20 youth volunteers from the Tri-State parishes, under the leadership of Bro. Jerry Matthew was responsible for the organization of the camp. The Sunday School teachers of the Tri-State parishes extended their whole-hearted support.

Year of Faith Retreat for the Laity

  • Posted on: 15 July 2013
As part of the Year of Faith celebrations of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate, a three day retreat was conducted at the St. Vincent de Paul auditorium, Elmont, New York from July 12 through 14, 2013. Rev. Fr. Bobby Jose Kattikad preached the retreat. On all the three days, the retreat started with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 9.30 am. and was concluded at 5.30 pm. with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Around 500 people participated in the Retreat.

Exarchate Priests' Retreat

  • Posted on: 15 July 2013
The Priests working in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in USA and some other Malankara Catholic priests working in the Latin Dioceses in USA gathered at the Don Bosco Retreat Center, Stony Point, New York for their annual retreat in the presence of His Excellency the Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Bishop of the Exarchate. The retreat started on July 7 and was concluded on July 11, 2013. Renowned preacher and writer Rev. Fr. Bobby Jose Kattikad OFM Cap. preached the retreat. There were 30 participants in all.

The First Priest for the Exarchate

  • Posted on: 6 July 2013

July 6, 2013 Doylestown, PA A day of great jubilation and thanksgiving, on July 6, 2013, Bishop Eusebius ordained the first priest for the Exarchate, Reverend Father Michael Edathil. Father Edathil is the first priest to be ordained by Bishop Eusebius, the first priest of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Apostolic Exarchate in the United States, and the first priest to be ordained for an Indian Catholic community in the United States.

On the Feast Day of St. Thomas, Bishop Eusebius Ordains Brother Jerry to the Minor Orders of M'Samrono-Quroyo

  • Posted on: 3 July 2013

July 3, 2013 Elmont, NY -- On the Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle, Bishop Eusebius ordained second-year theologian, Brother Jerry Mathew, to the minor orders of M'Samrono and Quroyo. These minor orders are given to seminarians usually at the completion of their first year of theological studies. The conferral of minor orders took place during the solemn celebration of the Holy Qurbono. Bishop Eusebius was joined by the following concelebrants: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery, Rev. Fr. Sunny Mathew Kavuvila, Rev. Fr. Sathyan Antony OIC, Rev. Fr.

Bishop Eusebius to Ordain Deacon Michael Edathil to the Priesthood on 7/6/13

  • Posted on: 20 June 2013

Elmont, NY - June 20, 2013 - On Saturday, July 6, 2013, the Most Reverend Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate in the USA, will ordain Deacon Michael Edathil to the priesthood. Deacon Edathil has been in formation at the Saint Joseph Seminary, Dunwoodie, NY and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY. He also completed a year of philosophical studies in India. He will be the first priest ordained for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate and the first ordained by His Excellency.

Year of Faith Holy Hour

  • Posted on: 30 May 2013

On Sunday, June 2, 2013, Corpus Christi Sunday according to the Latin liturgical calendar, the Holy Father Pope Francis will lead a global Holy Hour with the bishops, clergy, and faithful of the Catholic family. Catholics throughout the Church will join together to adore the Lord in the Eucharist and will pray for the Holy Father's intentions.

Feast of Bishop Mar Eusebius

  • Posted on: 30 May 2013

On this day when Bishop Mar Eusebius celebrates his patronal feast, the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Exarchate offer prayers and cordial best wishes to our beloved Thirumeni. Ad multos annos.

A Holy Qurbono of Thanksgiving will be celebrated by His Excellency at St. John Chrysostom Pro-Cathedral tonight at 6 pm to mark the occasion.

St. John Chrysostom Pro-Cathedral
1500 DE PAUL STREET
ELMONT, NY 11003

For more information: Rev. Abraham Lukose (516) 233-1656

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