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Bishop Stephanos meets with Most Rev. Douglas Crosby, OMI, the Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton

  • Posted on: 3 December 2024
The Eparchial Bishop, the Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, recently met with the Most Rev. Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, and Very Reverend Monsignor Murray J. Kroetsch, Chancellor of the Diocese of Hamilton. Rev. Fr. Varghese Anchanithadhil, Pastor of St. Mary's Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Toronto, was also present at the meeting.

Appointment of Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas as Eparchial Representative on the God With Us Eastern Catholic Formation Board

  • Posted on: 1 December 2024

It is with great pleasure that the St. Mary Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada announces the appointment of Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas as the Eparchy's representative on the God With Us Eastern Catholic Formation Board.

Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas, who currently serves as the Faith Formation Director for the Eparchy, will now assume the representative role on the aforementioned board. This board plays a vital role in developing and guiding educational and spiritual formation programs for Eastern Catholic Churches throughout North America.

Congratulations to H.G. Francis Leo on his elevation to the College of Cardinals

  • Posted on: 6 October 2024

St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA & Canada extends hearty congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the Archbishop of Toronto, His Grace Francis Leo, who will be elevated to the College of Cardinals.

The Holy Father will hold a Consistory for the creation of the new Cardinals on December 8, 2024, at the Vatican. The St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy extends our heartiest congratulations and prayerful wishes to His Grace Archbishop Leo and the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Clergy Retreat 2024

  • Posted on: 4 October 2024

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy's annual retreat took place from September 30 to October 4, 2024, at the serene Don Bosco Retreat Center nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Rockland. The retreat saw the participation of His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos and 19 priests, who were guided by Rev. Fr. Daey Kunnath.