Celebration,Aug.29,2012

Yesterday was the celebration of Onam. Was at the Ekm house and had lunch with the members of the family.Jogy and Davis with  the children were there.It was raining for most of the day and hence the celebration all over the city was on a subdued scale.
Wanted to invite all the members of the family but since each family had their children from abroad, left it to them celebrate it according to their inner family traditions.
The Synod is continuing and all the Bishops are here.I have had my presentation day before yesterday on Higher Education.It was decided to form a committee for Higher Ed.
At lunch today,  I was asked by some bishops to organize a formation meeting for the newly appointed teachers of our colleges. Bp.R.Thattil mentioned that St.Thomas  College alone appointed more than 40 teachers.
Was asked to invite all the newly appointed teachers for a weekend for Catholic leadership formation.

The beginning of the Synod,Aug.20,12

This morning, the Synod has begun at 10a.m.
Things will be very busy at the Curia at this time.

Anniversary Mass at Thathampally

Went to Thathampally for Achayan's anniversary mass on Saturday Aug.4th.After the mass, went to Joychan's house for lunch.There were not many this time for the mass as some had previous engagements.
The house was renovated and painted again and it looks beautiful now .
Thank you,Jesus , for giving us another opportunity to remember our parents and others from the family.

Address of Rev.Dr.George Madathiparampil in India

Rev.Dr.George Madathiparampil
Old Railway Station Rd
Mother Theresa Lane
Cochin-18,Kerala,India
Cell:9744576243
H:0484-2394525/4015229/2393353
Office Address:
The Syro-Malabar Archiepiscopal Curia
Mount St.Thomas,P.B.No.3110
Kakkanad P.O.,Kochi-682030
Tel.0484-2424780/2424768
Fax:0484-2422727

Conference on Catholic Higher Education

A well-attended of Education Conference on Higher Education was held on June 30th at Mount St.Thomas,Kakkanad.Principals,Managers, and Provincials attended the meeting.H.B.the Major Archbishop Mar George Cardinal Alencherry inaugurated the meeting and was present throughout the meeting.
Six committees were formed to plan follow-up actions.
The  participants  were very much appreciative of the Conference.

New York,May 21,12

First communion at St.Mary's Church,Fishkill ,NY,on Saturday on May 19th.Said mass for the Syro-Malabar community ,Beacon,NY,  on Sunday ,May 20th.
Will leave for Santa Anna,California on May May 24th and will return on May 27th.Will leave for India on May 28th.
A meeting of the principals and managers of Catholic colleges  under the Syro-Malabar Church will be held on June 30th.

Dallas,Texas,May 9,12

Came here on Monday  after celebrating the First Communion and Confirmation mass at the Hempstead Syro-Malabar church. Felt happy to spend time with the community there.
Yesterday , had a meeting with Bp.Kevin Farrell of the Diocese of Dallas.He asked me whether I was still interested in the tie-up with the University of Dallas.He would also push them for such a connection.
The weather is getting warmer.
Went for mass at the Holy Family of Nazareth church early in the morning.