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Eparchial Clergy Gather in New York for Annual Retreat

  • Posted on: 31 July 2026

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.

Bishop Barres Visits Eparchial Chancery, Hosted by Aboon Mar Stephanos

  • Posted on: 15 July 2026
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.

In Memoriam: The Eparchy Mourns the Passing of Most Reverend William F. Murphy, Bishop Emeritus of Rockville Centre

  • Posted on: 27 March 2026
The St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada joins the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre and the universal Church in mourning the passing of the Most Reverend William F. Murphy, Bishop Emeritus of Rockville Centre. Bishop Murphy entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Serving as the fourth Bishop of Rockville Centre from 2001 until his retirement in 2016, Bishop Murphy was a devoted shepherd, a distinguished leader, and a true friend to the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Twelfth Syro-Malankara Catholic Family Convention 2026 - Online Registration Now Open

  • Posted on: 23 January 2026

Registration Now Open: Twelfth Syro-Malankara Catholic Family Convention 2026

The Eparchy is pleased to announce that online registration is now open for the Twelfth Syro-Malankara Catholic Family Convention 2026, a major ecclesial gathering of the Syro-Malankara Catholic faithful from across North America.

Date: July 23–26, 2026
Location: Hilton Hotel, Stamford (1 Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902)

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