A Memorial Mass and Gathering were held at the Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, in memory of the late Fr. Thomas Pandippally CMI and those who were killed in the communal violence in Orissa, on Saturday, 30th September, 2008, at 10.30 am. The Main Celebrant of the Holy Liturgy was Mar Antony Chirayath, Bishop of Sagar. Among the concelebrants were Fr. Prior General, the members of the General Council, CMI Provincials of South Indian provinces, Superiors General of V.C., C.S.T and MCBS Congregations and more than 150 priests from various congregations and dioceses. Besides, a huge number of religious sisters and lay people, including the family and parishioners of Fr. Pandippally participated in the Mass and the gathering. Fr. Job Vallippalam, a relative of Fr. Pandippally, preached the homily.
The Mass was followed by a Memorial Gathering for Peace presided over by His Eminence Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, who gave the key-note message. Thomas Mar Kurillos (Archbishop of Thiruvalla), Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikkassery (Auxiliary Bishop of Verapoly), Mar Gregory Karotemprel (Bishop of Rajkot), Mar Vijay Aanand Nedumpuram (Bishop of Chanda), Mar Mathew Vaniyakizhakeyil (Bishop of Satna), Mar Thomas Thuruthimattom (Bishop of Gorakhpur), Mar Antony Chirayath (Bishop of Sagar), Mar A.D. Mattam (Retired Bishop of Satna), Rev. Fr. George Kizhakemury (MCBS Superior General), Rev. Fr. Joseph Chathanatt (CST Superior General), Rev. Fr. Varghese Pudussery (V.C. Superior General), Sr. Celia FCC (Mother General) and Adv. Charlie Paul spoke on the occasion. Rev. Fr. Joseph Panthaplamthottiyil, Prior General, welcomed the gathering and Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, General Coucnillor for Education proposed Vote of Thanks.
A Resolution conveying our condolence to the family and friends of Fr. Pandippallly, condemning the crime committed against him and the Christians of Orissa, and calling on the authorities of the Central and State Governments to take measures to stop violence and re-establish peace and punish the guilty was passed by the gathering. About 600 persons from all walks of life – priests, nuns and lay persons - attended the gathering.
Contributed by Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, CMI General Councillor for Education and Communications
The Mass was followed by a Memorial Gathering for Peace presided over by His Eminence Mar Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, who gave the key-note message. Thomas Mar Kurillos (Archbishop of Thiruvalla), Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Karikkassery (Auxiliary Bishop of Verapoly), Mar Gregory Karotemprel (Bishop of Rajkot), Mar Vijay Aanand Nedumpuram (Bishop of Chanda), Mar Mathew Vaniyakizhakeyil (Bishop of Satna), Mar Thomas Thuruthimattom (Bishop of Gorakhpur), Mar Antony Chirayath (Bishop of Sagar), Mar A.D. Mattam (Retired Bishop of Satna), Rev. Fr. George Kizhakemury (MCBS Superior General), Rev. Fr. Joseph Chathanatt (CST Superior General), Rev. Fr. Varghese Pudussery (V.C. Superior General), Sr. Celia FCC (Mother General) and Adv. Charlie Paul spoke on the occasion. Rev. Fr. Joseph Panthaplamthottiyil, Prior General, welcomed the gathering and Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, General Coucnillor for Education proposed Vote of Thanks.
A Resolution conveying our condolence to the family and friends of Fr. Pandippallly, condemning the crime committed against him and the Christians of Orissa, and calling on the authorities of the Central and State Governments to take measures to stop violence and re-establish peace and punish the guilty was passed by the gathering. About 600 persons from all walks of life – priests, nuns and lay persons - attended the gathering.
Contributed by Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, CMI General Councillor for Education and Communications
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Thank you Fr Kuriedath and Joseph Kureethara for sharing this information. God be with you.
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