Year of Faith Retreat for the Laity
As part of the Year of Faith celebrations of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate, a three day retreat was conducted at the St. Vincent de Paul auditorium, Elmont, New York from July 12 through 14, 2013. Rev. Fr. Bobby Jose Kattikad preached the retreat. On all the three days, the retreat started with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 9.30 am. and was concluded at 5.30 pm. with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Around 500 people participated in the Retreat.