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Pre-Cana (Marriage Preparation) Course

  • Posted on: 27 April 2014
The Department of the Family Apostolate of the Exarchate conducted a Pre-Cana (Marriage Preparation) Course on April 26, 27 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, New York. Classes were offered on the following topics: Sacramental and Liturgical Theology of Marriage and the Meaning of the Signs and Symbols of Malankara Catholic Marriage (Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius), Marriage Communication and Family Relationship (Rev. Mathai Mannoorvadakkethil), Marriage Canon Laws (Rev. Dr.

H.E. Mar Eusebius visits the new Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch

  • Posted on: 11 April 2014
On Friday, April 11, 2014, His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius led a delegation to the newly elected Patriarch of the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch, His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II at his residence in Teaneck, New Jersey. The seven member delegation also included Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery and Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Mangalath, the Vicar General and Chancellor of the Exarchate respectively. His Excellency conveyed to the new Patriarch congratulations, best wishes and prayers on behalf of the Exarchate.

Meeting of the Exarchate Pastoral Council

  • Posted on: 5 April 2014
An ordinary meeting of the Pastoral Council of the Exarchate was held at 10.00 am. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Exarchate Chancery, Elmont, New York. His Excellency Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius presided over the meeting. The meeting started with a reflection on the Word of God led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery, Vicar General of the Exarchate. The agenda of the meeting included amendments on the Statutes of the Exarchate, forthcoming Regional Family Conferences, Convention 2015, presentation of the financial accounts of the year 2013, etc.. Mr. Alexander Mammen and Mr.

MCYM Northeast Tristate Region Annual Lenten Retreat

  • Posted on: 29 March 2014

HUNTINGTON, NY - On March 28th and 29th, the MCYM-Tristate (Malankara Catholic Youth Movement from the NY/NJ/CT) region held their annual Lenten retreat at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York. The retreat was given by Rt. Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Center and the pastor of St. Aidan Catholic Church in Williston Park. The Monsignor preached three talks: The Pearl of Great Price, The Mercy of God, and Vocations.

Bishop Thomas Mar Eusebius visits the Holy Father

  • Posted on: 27 March 2014
ROME - March 27, 2014 - His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the Exarchate visited the Holy Father Pope Francis on Wednesday, March 27 at the Vatican and conveyed the greetings and prayers of the Exarchate. The Holy Father extended his blessings to the Exarchate. This was His Excellency's first visit to the Holy Father Pope Francis. His Excellency was on an official trip to Rome in his capacity as the Episcopal Visitator to the Syro-Malankara Catholic priests studying at the Collegio Damasceno in Rome.

Patriarch Ignatius Zakka Of Antioch and All East Enters Eternal Rest

  • Posted on: 21 March 2014
Syro-Malankara Catholic Apostolic Exarchate in USA offers prayerful condolences on the demise of His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I, Patriarch of the Universal Syriac Church of Antioch and of all the East. We cherish the legacy of the late Patriarch for His sincere efforts to promote ecclesial harmony and ecumenical spirit between the Catholic Church and the Syriac Orthodox Church.

Malankara Catholic Mission of San Jose

  • Posted on: 17 February 2014
On February 16, 2014, His Excellency the Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius inaugurated the new Syro-Malankara Catholic Mission in San Jose, California. The function was held at the Knanaya Catholic church in San Jose. At 9.30 am. His Excellency was given a liturgical reception at the entrance of the church. Then His Excellency celebrated the Holy Eucharist with our Faithful in the San Francisco Bay area, after which the mission was officially inaugurated and the website of the mission was launched. Rev. Fr.

New York Tri-State Regional Youth Night

  • Posted on: 16 January 2014
The annual Youth Night for the New York Tri-state region was held on January 11, 2014 under the direction of the MCYM Tri-State Regional Board. The evening started at 5:30 pm with Evening prayer followed by Welcome Speech by Abraham Thomas (Regional President) and Director's Address by Rev. Fr. Michael Edathil. Msgr. Richard Figliozzi, Pastor of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish and Administrator of St. Vincent De Paul Parish, Elmont gave the Keynote address.

Legal Registration of the Exarchate

  • Posted on: 24 December 2013
By the grace of God, the process of registering our Exarchate as a legal entity in the US has been successfully completed. The Exarchate has been registered as a Not-for Profit Incorporation having all the rights of a diocese with jurisdiction all of the country. The Exarchate is deeply thankful to Msgr. Alan Placa whose legal expertise in both Canon Law and Civil Law and whose generosity have been instrumental in this achievement.

Year of Faith Celebrations Concluded

  • Posted on: 24 November 2013
The Year of Faith celebration of the Exarchate was concluded with an adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on November 23 at the St. Vincent de Paul church, Elmont. During the adoration Rev. Dr. Mathew Manakattu, former President of the Paurasthya Vidyapeetam, Kottayam shared reflections on how we have to carry forward the spirit of the Year of Faith. After the Holy Hour, prizes for the winners of the Year of Faith Bible Quiz competition were distributed. His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius officiated the prize distribution ceremony.

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