Cenacle 2025 was a unique and spiritually enriching retreat held from Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, 2025, at the serene Carmelite Retreat Center in Darien, IL. With the theme of Servant Leadership rooted in Luke 22:25-30, the event offered attendees a transformative experience of faith, leadership, and community.
The St. Mary Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada extends heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas on the successful completion of his Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL) from St. Paul University, Ottawa, a prestigious Pontifical institution affiliated with the University of Ottawa.
In a solemn and joyous liturgical celebration, Rev. Sr. Jocelyn Edathil of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ (SIC) made her Perpetual Profession of Vows on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Mary's Malankara Syrian Catholic Major Archeparchial Cathedral in Pattom, Trivandrum. The ceremony was presided over by His Grace Archbishop Thomas Mor Koorilos, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla.
The Eparchy rejoices with Sr. Jocelyn and the SIC congregation on this blessed occasion, praying that her witness inspires many to consider the call to religious life.
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of the United States and Canada joins the universal Church in lifting our hearts in prayer for an outpouring of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. Instituted by Pope St. Paul VI in 1964, this special day is an invitation to the faithful to pray fervently that more young men and women may hear and respond generously to the Lord’s call to serve the Church.
St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy joyfully extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Fr. Binny Philip Nedumpurath on successfully completing his Doctorate in Strategic Christian Leadership from Liberty University, Virginia, USA.
With profound joy and gratitude to the Holy Spirit, the Eparchy rejoices at the historic election of His Eminence Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., of the United States, as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. Chosen by the College of Cardinals during the conclave convened at the Vatican, the newly elected Pope has taken the name Leo XIV.
The St. Mary Queen of Peace Eparchy gathered in solemn remembrance and prayer to honor the life, service, and spiritual legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis at a Memorial Celebration held on Sunday, April 27, 2024, at St. Vincent De Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Elmont, New York.
As the Eparchy of St. Mary Queen of Peace prepares to celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, a time marked by hope, renewal, and the love of Christ, a significant initiative is being introduced to invest in the future of pastoral leadership within the Church.
It is with great pleasure that the St. Mary Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada announces the appointment of Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas as the Eparchy's representative on the God With Us Eastern Catholic Formation Board.
Rev. Fr. Jobin Thomas, who currently serves as the Faith Formation Director for the Eparchy, will now assume the representative role on the aforementioned board. This board plays a vital role in developing and guiding educational and spiritual formation programs for Eastern Catholic Churches throughout North America.