Suspension from the priestly services
Fr. Arun Arackal is suspended from the priestly services (26/01/2021).
Fr. Arun Arackal is suspended from the priestly services (26/01/2021).
A new Chapel named 'St. Sebastian's was blessed by His Ex. Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kariyil on sunday, 17th January 2021.
In this interview, the Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship, Archbishop Arthur Roche, explains the new Decree regarding the celebration of Easter liturgies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued a new Decree on Wednesday 25 March, entitled “In time of Covid-19” (II). The document updates the earlier decree of 19 March, and responds to specific questions the Congregation has received regarding Easter liturgical celebrations.
Interview with Archbishop Arthur Roche
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In the whirlwind of everyday life, in which people may tend to rely on health, wealth and power, they may recklessly go about just doing as they please. Pope Francis cautioned against this, during at Mass on Thursday morning, 28 February, and explained that setting aside five minutes each day for an examination of conscience can help us take stock of our failures and weaknesses.
Bishop Joseph Kariyil, joined by all the priests of the Diocese of Cochin gathered at the Santa Cruz Basilica Cathedral, Fortcochin to celebrate the Chrism Mass.
St. Antony's Church, Pathirapally is erected as the 48th Parish in the Diocese by his Excellency Joseph Kariyil on 10th December 2018. Rev. Fr. Joseph Karithodath is appointed as the first Parish Priest of the Parish.
The Santa Maria Church, Perumpadappu is erected as the 47th Parish in the Diocese by his Excellency Joseph Kariyil on 08th July 2018. The Santa Maria Church, contructed with the initiative of Rev. Fr. Jelson Velassery, was blessed on 12th August 2017.