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2023 Clergy Appointments

  • Posted on: 29 June 2023

The Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, announces the following clergy appointments which are effective as of July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted:

1. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Gigi Philip is relieved as Syncellus of the Eparchy and Pastor of St. Mary’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Toronto.

2. Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose is appointed as the Moderator of St. Mary’s SyroMalankara Catholic Church, Toronto, and Rev. Fr. Varghese Anchanithadathil as the Administrator of the same parish.

The Eparchy welcomes Fr. Saji Lukose as Pastor of Austin, Texas Mission

  • Posted on: 16 June 2023
The St. Mary Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Saji Lukose as the new pastor of the Austin, Texas mission. Fr. Saji Lukose brings with him a wealth of pastoral experience, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving the Church. His appointment to lead the Austin mission is a testament to his exceptional leadership and spiritual guidance. The Eparchy extends a warm welcome to Fr. Saji Lukose and is confident that his ministry will bring blessings to the Austin mission and its surrounding areas. May God bless Fr.

Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas Represents Eparchy at the 2023 Child & Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference

  • Posted on: 19 April 2023

Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas, our dedicated Eparchial Safe Environment Coordinator, attended the prestigious 2023 Child & Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference (CYPCLC) in San Diego, California from April 16 to 19, 2023. This significant event brings together leaders, experts, and advocates from across the Catholic Church to address the crucial topic of child and youth protection.

Bishop Stephanos meets with Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, the Bishop of the Diocese of London

  • Posted on: 2 February 2023
The Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos met with Most Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, the Bishop of the Diocese of London and Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., the Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar for Priests in the Diocese of London. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Gigi Philip and Rev. Fr. Varghese Anchanithadhil, the Pastor and Associate Pastor of St. Mary's Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Toronto were also present.

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

  • Posted on: 2 February 2023

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. As we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, let us pray that this be a time of grace and growth throughout the Eparchy and that there will be a renewal of interest in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

Bishop Stephanos visits St. Philip's Seminary

  • Posted on: 29 January 2023

On January 30, 2023, The Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos and the Chancery Secretary, Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas visited St. Philip's Seminary in Toronto.

During the visit, Bishop Stephanos met with the Rector and Dean of the Seminary, Very Rev. Fr. Paul Pearson and with Bro. Christopher Thomas. Bro. Christopher is presently enrolled in a two-year Philosophy Program at St. Philip's Seminary. The Eparchy is grateful to Very Rev. Fr. Paul and St. Philip's Seminary for the ongoing formation and education that they are providing for Bro. Christopher.

Holy Qurbono in Austin, Texas

  • Posted on: 22 January 2023
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, the Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos celebrated the Holy Qurbono for the Austin, Texas Mission at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Very Rev. Dr. Saji Mukkoot, the Chancellor of the Eparchy, Rev. Fr. Binny Philip, the Vicar of St. Peter's Malankara Catholic Church in Houston, and Rev. Fr. Abraham Vavolimepurath, the Vicar of St. Mary's Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Dallas concelebrated the Holy Qurbono along with His Excellency.

Bishop Stephanos attends Jesus Youth Awaken National Conference

  • Posted on: 31 December 2022
The Eparchial Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos and Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas attended the Jesus Youth Awaken National Conference which was held at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina from December 28th to December 31st. The Conference had 6 streams (Family, Young adults, Teens, middle school, Preschool, and elementary), and was very well attended. During the Conference, there was also an opportunity to celebrate the Divine Liturgy according to the Syro-Malankara Catholic Rite.

Bishop Stephanos attends the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 2022 Fall Plenary Assembly

  • Posted on: 16 November 2022

The Eparchial Bishop, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos attended the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 2022 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, which was held on November 14-17,2022.

The assembly began with an address by the Papal Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, and Archbishop José H. Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who gave his final address as USCCB president.

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