VATICAN CITY — April 21, 2025
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, solemnly announced the death of Pope Francis this morning from the Casa Santa Marta. At 9:45 AM local time, Cardinal Farrell delivered the official statement with deep emotion, saying:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us….Read more
Parassala: In honor of the 28th commemoration of His Excellency Lawrence Mar Aprem, a revered shepherd of the Church, the Malankara Catholic Association (MCA) of Parassala Eparchy organized a deeply spiritual and devotion-filled observance, rooted in the rich traditions of the Church.
The solemn Holy Qurbono was celebrated at the late bishop’s own parish church, Velle Lumbu (Mar Aprem Nagar). The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the Parassala Eparchy, and His Excellency Vincent Mar Paulos, Bishop of the Marthandam Eparchy.
Following the Holy Qurbono, the MCA….Read more
The inauguration of the 2025 Action Plan of the Malankara Catholic Association (MCA), Parassala Ecclesiastical District, was held on March 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Kudayal Malankara Catholic Church. The event was presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Eparchial Bishop of Parassala. In his inaugural address, His Excellency exhorted MCA members to lead an exemplary faith life at the parish level, thereby becoming role models for others. The official release of this year’s action plan was carried out by His Excellency by handing it over to the Kudayal Unit President.
The meeting….Read more
In a moment of great grace and joy for the Parassala Eparchy, Deacon Philip Christ Nivas, Deacon Sibi Thundiyil, Deacon Alphons Uzhuvnvila, Deacon Bosco Karavila, and Deacon Anit Francis Mullassery were ordained to the sacred priesthood through the laying on of hands of His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Eparchial Bishop of Parassala. The solemn ordination ceremony took place on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:30 PM, within the hallowed sanctuary of St. George Malankara Syrian Catholic Pilgrim Church.
The liturgical celebration was graced by the presence of the Eparchial Vicar General, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jose Konathuvila, along with a….Read more
The official inauguration of the MCMF Eparchial Action Plan for 2024-25 and a Mothers' Gathering took place at Charottukonam Church on Saturday, April 6. His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius presided over the event and officially launched the initiatives for the year.
As part of the program, Mr. Binoj and Mrs. Brinda led a session on ‘How to Make the Family a Blessing’, offering valuable insights for the participating mothers.
Mrs. Pravitha Benzigar, the Eparchial President, welcomed the gathering, while Rev. Fr. Jose Parayilkad presented an analysis of the action plan.
The event also included a felicitation ceremony, honoring:
•….Read more
The International Women’s Day Celebration, organized by Kshema Integrated Development Society, the social service initiative of the Parassala Eparchy, was held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM at St. Antony’s Malankara Catholic Church, Poovar.
The gathering commenced with a welcome address by Rev. Fr. John Punnara, followed by the presidential address by Mrs. Pravitha Benzigar. The event was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Thomas Mar Yousebios, the Eparchial Bishop of Parassala.
Rev. Fr. George Vettikkattil, Director of Kshema Integrated Development Society, delivered the introductory address, while Rev. Dr.….Read more
The inauguration of the 2025 activities of the Parassala Eparchy Youth Movement (MCYM) took place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at St. George Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Charottukonam. The event was graced by His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebios, the Eparchial Bishop of Parassala, who officially inaugurated the year’s programs. The Eparchial Animator, Rev. Sr. Merlin Maria DM, hoisted the flag, marking the beginning of another year of faith-filled endeavors.
A public meeting followed, presided over by Eparchial President Mr. Sharath Lal T.S., with His Excellency lighting the ceremonial lamp as a symbol of God’s….Read more
The Malankara Catholic Association (MCA) of the Eparchy of Parassala has announced its newly elected office bearers:
• President: Sabish Peter (Thiruvallam)
• Vice Presidents: John Shaiju (Cheruvarakonam), Jayanthi Chekkadi
• General Secretary: Aneesh S. (Vadakara)
• Treasurers: Bency (Kalliyal), Suman Lal
• Joint Secretaries: Dharmaraj (Pinkulam), Mohanan (Kannaravila), Sherly (Kalliyal)
• Executive Committee Members: Berlin Stephen, Thomas (Varichal), Rajendran (Perumud), Pushpakumari (Kuzhinjan Vila), Baby (Aalu Vila), Sajin Das (Kattakada), Thangaraj (Ponneththukuzhi), Shine (Kudayal), Rajan (Vennyoor), Baiju (Mekkonam), Sunil Kumar (Manjamkode)
• Nominated Members: Innocent (Charottukonam), Biju (Kandall), Jaya Thomas (Kudangavila), Sudarshanan (Mullur), Shine L. Stephen (Kanjiramkulam)
.Read more
His Excellency Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the Eparchy of Parassala, officially inaugurated the action plans of the Malankara Catholic Association (MCA), urging the laity to take an active role in uplifting the poor and marginalized through the Church’s mission.
The event took place at Evano Square Hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Kanjiramkulam, with Sabish Peter, the eparchial president of MCA, presiding over the function. A thought-provoking presentation on structuring the action plan at the unit, district, and eparchial levels was delivered by Rev. Fr. George Vettikkattil, Director of Welfare Services.
The program commenced with an….Read more
Marking a significant milestone in the spiritual and pastoral mission of the Eparchy of Parassala, the newly constructed Eparchial Pastoral Center, located near Vizhinjam, was solemnly blessed on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 3:30 PM. The sacred ceremony was gracefully presided over by His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the Father and Head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, with the concelebration of esteemed Hierarchs of the Church. The meticulous planning and arrangements for this blessed occasion were led by His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius, the Bishop of the Eparchy of Parassala, in collaboration with Rev. Msgr. Selin….Read more
Snehadeepam Minor Seminary of the Eparchy of Parassala received the new batch of seminarians on 19 June 2022. There are six students from the new batch. At a meeting held at the Minor Seminary at 4.30 pm, His Excellency Thomas Mar Eusebius received the students to the seminary. The parents, family members, parish priests and many parishioners also were present on the occasion. The Eparchy extends hearty welcome to the new seminary students. The names of the new seminarians and the parishes from whom they come are the following:
The Eparchy of Parassala extends heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Paulos Ettukutty, Bar Eetho Kashiro who is elected the Secretary of the newly constituted Eparchial Pastoral Council. It is the second consecutive time that Mr. Paulos Ettukutty is elected the Secretary of the Council.
.Read more
The Eparchy of Parassala extends heartfelf congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Anthonios who has been appointed the second bishop of the St. John Chrysostom Eparchy of Gurgaon and to Msgr. Antony Kakkanattu and Msgr. Mathew Manakkarakavil who have been appointed the Malankara Syrian Catholic Curia Bishop and the Auxiliary Bishop of the Major Archdiocese of Trivandrum respectively.
.Read more
The newly formed Eparchial Pastoral Council had its first meeting at 3.00 pm. on 19 June 2022, at the Eparchial Headquarters. The meetings was presided over by His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Mar Eusebius. Mr. Paulos Ettukutty was elected the Secretary of the new Pastoral Council. The new members took during the meeting. The following are members of the newly constituted Pastoral Council.Read more