Fr. Jerry Mathew has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement in doctoral studies in Theology, specializing in Youth Ministry. He earned Summa Cum Laude, securing full marks (30/30) in all coursework, the doctoral dissertation, and its defence.
His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, Eparchial Bishop of St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada, attended the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York on September 10, 2026.
The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Ronald Hicks of the Archdiocese of New York, drew an assembly of cardinals, bishops, priests, religious, and faithful, along with survivors, first responders, and government officials, including former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Governor Kathy Hochul.
The St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA & Canada rejoices in announcing that Brother Christopher Thomas and Brother George Thomas Kochumalil received the Minor Order of Heupadyakno (Subdeacon) on August 13, 2026. The solemn rite was held at St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral in Elmont, New York. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, Bishop of the St.
Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos and sixteen priests of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy gathered at the Don Bosco Retreat Center in Rockland, New York, for the Eparchy’s annual clergy retreat from July 26 to 30, 2026.
Rev. Fr. Jolly Karimpil served as the retreat preacher, leading the clergy through a series of spiritual conferences and periods of prayer, silence, and personal reflection. The five-day gathering gave the priests an opportunity to step away from their regular pastoral responsibilities and devote focused time to renewing their spiritual and priestly lives.
Clergy, religious, and families from across the St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy in the USA and Canada came together this past week for the 12th Malankara Catholic Convention, a four-day gathering of prayer, formation, and celebration held under the theme “Worship the Father in Spirit and Truth” (Jn 4:23).
