Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos and sixteen priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy gathered at the Don Bosco Retreat Center in Rockland, New York, for the Eparchy’s annual clergy retreat from July 26 to 30, 2026.

Rev. Fr. Jolly Karimpil served as the retreat preacher, leading the clergy through a series of spiritual conferences and periods of prayer, silence, and personal reflection. The five-day gathering gave the priests an opportunity to step away from their regular pastoral responsibilities and devote focused time to renewing their spiritual and priestly lives.

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Bishop John Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, accompanied by Vicar General Rev. Fr. Eric Fasano and his priest secretary, Rev. Fr. Lachlan Cameron, paid a fraternal visit to our Eparchial Chancery. Aboon Mar Stephanos warmly welcomed the visiting delegation and graciously hosted them to a beautiful Indian dinner, offering a wonderful evening of fellowship, conversation, and hospitality between our two communities. Also present for the occasion were several Malankara Eparchial priests, including Rev. Michael Edathil, Rev. George Oonnoonny, Msgr.