Kochi, Sept 7, 2019: Archbishop Antony Kariyil has assumed charge as administrative archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly with a solemn Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica  on September 7. Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, was the main celebrant at the concelebrated Mass in which nuns,Continue Reading

By Matters India Reporter Kochi, August 30, 2019: Groups representing laity and priests in the archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly have reacted with mixed emotions to the decisions of the Syro-Malabar synod. Archdiocesan Protection Committee, Laity Movement and Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency welcomed the synod’s decision to strip Cardinal Alencherry of theContinue Reading

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on February 26 sharply criticised the counsel of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Cardinal  George Alencherry for pointing out to the court that as far as the Cardinal is concerned, the appellate authority is the Pope. Taking a strong view of the Cardinal’s counsel’s contention, the courtContinue Reading

Kochi: The Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate Court has rejected the petition relating to the land dealings of the Ernakulam-Angamaly  diocese against Cardinal George Alancherry stating that there are not enough evidences against him to take a criminal case. The court commented that the petitioner could approach the civil court asContinue Reading

Kochi: Syro Malabar Church head George Cardinal Alencherry and auxiliary bishops of  the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly will jointly issue a circular on the controversial land deal. The circular will be read out in churches on Sunday, February 4. This was decided at a meeting of presbyteral council chaired by CardinalContinue Reading