Convention Kick-Off Toronto
On Sunday, 01 April 2012, the Vicar General of the Exarchate, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery, celebrated the Ooshana (Palm Sunday) Service at St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Mission, Toronto. After the Palm Sunday service, Msgr. Kochery was the main celebrant for the solemn Holy Qurbono. Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, Msgr. Kochery kicked off the registration for the forthcoming Syro-Malankara Catholic Exarchate Convention to be held in August 2012. Mr.Francis Thazhamon and Mr.John Thomas came forward to be Golden Sponsors for the Convention. They received their registration kit from Msgr. Kochery. In addition, several parishioners came forward to register for the Convention. The Vicar General expressed his gratitude toward the sponsors on behalf of the Bishop and encouraged all parishioners to attend the Convention.