On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of the United States and Canada joins the universal Church in lifting our hearts in prayer for an outpouring of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. Instituted by Pope St. Paul VI in 1964, this special day is an invitation to the faithful to pray fervently that more young men and women may hear and respond generously to the Lord’s call to serve the Church.
St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy joyfully extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Fr. Binny Philip Nedumpurath on successfully completing his Doctorate in Strategic Christian Leadership from Liberty University, Virginia, USA.
With profound joy and gratitude to the Holy Spirit, the Eparchy rejoices at the historic election of His Eminence Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., of the United States, as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. Chosen by the College of Cardinals during the conclave convened at the Vatican, the newly elected Pope has taken the name Leo XIV.
The St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy gathered in solemn remembrance and prayer to honor the life, service, and spiritual legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis at a Memorial Celebration held on Sunday, April 27, 2024, at St. Vincent De Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Elmont, New York.
As the Eparchy of St. Mary Queen of Peace prepares to celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, a time marked by hope, renewal, and the love of Christ, a significant initiative is being introduced to invest in the future of pastoral leadership within the Church.
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.
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.
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.
The Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, attended the Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) held from September 23rd to 27th, 2024, in Beaupré, Quebec. It brought together 79 bishops to deliberate, discern, and discuss the life of the Church in Canada. The topics covered during the week included: