KCYM Signature Tree Campaign for Periyar

KCYM Signature Tree Campaign for Periyar

Rev. Fr. Vincent Naduvilaparambil new youth director of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly

Rev. Fr. Vincent Naduvilaparambil new youth director of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly will take charge at 5.00pm on Sat 29th December 2012 at Ashirbhavan. Very Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumathala, Vicar General of Archdiocese of Verapoly will be the Chief Guest. Hearty Welcome to all....

Rev. Fr. Vincent Naduvilaparambil (as KCYM Koonamavu Zonal Director)
 with the best team in the Yuvaprabha 2012 camp.

Avoid Plastic - Go Green Campaign

Dr. Charles Dias MP will inaugurate "Avoid Plastic - Go Green Campaign" organised by KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly. Free distribution of Paper Bagas and Campaign will happen at 3:00pm on 25th Auust 2012 at Menaka, Ernakulam. 

Charity Cannot Displace Justice

Catholic Church is the single largest group providing healthcare in India, after the Government. 85 percent of rural health care is provided by the Church.

Msgr. Alex Vadakkumthala

Vicar General Archdiocese of Verapoly
& Project Director, CBCI Society,
Medical Education. 

No hospital management can be forgiven for not paying just wages to its nursing staff. It is a basic requirement demanded even from missionary and charitable Health care institutions. At the same time, nurses cannot engage in protests absenting themselves from essential services, days together. Their is a profession that deals with human life. When they leave critical patients uncared for, they are failing very seriously in their professional commitment. They must find better ways to demand their rights than by extended strikes. Our country still has to learn to respect the dignity of all kinds of labour. Then only disproportionate salary variation between doctors and nurses will cease to exit. Bond period is essential for nurses, because their blunders can affect life seriously. Nursing is basically a caring profession and boys who opt for it should really do so only if they have an aptitude and goodwill to serve with gentle love. Church cannot shy away from giving the best medical care. In this process we should not be guided by profit but purely by our concern for human persons. That will help us to guard ourselves from temptation of competition for profit. 

Source : Smart Companion - National Monthly for Christian Leadership 

Cardinal-Designate Mar George Alencherry

Mar George Alencherry the current Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly - head of the Eastern Catholic Syro-Malabar Church will be raised as Cardinal. It was announced that he would be among the list of prelates to be raised to the cardinalate by Pope Benedict XVI in a consistory scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012. 
Cardinal-Designate Mar George Alencherry the current Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly - head of the Eastern Catholic Syro-Malabar Church Alencherry was born in Thuruthy, Changanacherry and was ordained as priest on 19th November 1972. He studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Seminary of St Joseph in Alwaye and earned a doctorate at the Institut Catholique de Paris, where he specialised in catechesis. He has served as the Director Pastoral Orientation Centre, Cochin, inter-ritual, which depends of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Conference (KCBC). He served as a professor of Pastoral Counselling and Systematic Theology at the Faculty of "Paurastya Vidyapitham, Pontifical Oriental Institute of Religious Studies of Vadavathoor, Kottayam, and at the Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Alwaye. He was vicar general of the archeparchy from 11 November 1996 until he was appointed first eparch of Thuckalay and was ordained on 2 February 1997.On 24 May 2011 he was elected Major Archbishop. Pope Benedict XVI confirmed the election on 25 May 2011.  He is the first head of the Syro-Malabar Church to be elected by its synod. 

News Paper

News : Solve the Drinking Water Scarcity in Vypin Island 

Angel Jackson - Sports Forum Convenor

Mr. Angel Jackon of Vennala Unit was elected as the new Archdiocesan Sports Forum Convener 

Mr. Angel Jackson - 
Archdiocesan Sports Forum Convener

Mr. Angel Jackon
Namburath House, 
Vennala PO, 
Kochi - 682028
Mob. 8907655814

Letter to Chief Minister - Deepika - News

Letter to Chief Minister - Malayalam Manorama - News

Assuming Charge of Office of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly

Assuming Charge of Office of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly
Friday 20th October 2011, 06:30 pm Archbishop's House, Ernakulam. 


KCYM Archdiocesan Executive took the KCYM Oath and took charge of the office of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly for the year 2011 - 2013. 
Former president KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly Sri.I M Antony welcomed the gathering. After the self introduction of the newly elected Archdiocesan Executives, Archbishop The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal delivered the presidential speech. Archbishop emphasized on the Archdiocesan Policy for the next year and wished the new executives to do wonders for the Church and the Society. Later all the Archdiocesan Executives took the oath and assumed the charge of the KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly.
Sri. Shine Antony, the new KCYM Archdiocesan President presented the policies and programmes of the KCYM for the coming year.Sri. George Dixon, KCYM Archdiocesan General Secretary delivered the vote of thanks. 

Sri. Shine Antony, the new KCYM Archdiocesan President presenting 

the policies and programmes of the KCYM for the coming year 

His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal 

reading the Oath for the KCYM Archdiocesan Executive 

Oath Taking - Sri. Shine Antony (President), 

Sri. George Dixon (General Secreatry), Sri. Xavier Antony (Treasurer), 

Adv. Jjjo KS and Adv. Joseph Chelakatt (Vice Presidents)

Sri. George Dixon, KCYM Archdiocesan 

General Secretary delivering the Vote of Thanks. 

Youth Assembly 2011

Youth Assembly 2011 - Don Bosco Vaduthala, 2011 Oct 7, 8 & 9-KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly



Youth Assembly of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly was held on 2011 Oct 7, 8 & 9 at Don Bosco Vaduthala. Youth Assembly is the apex body of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly - which critically examined the last one years programs of Unit, Forane and Archdiocese. And it defined the policies for the next year and elected the Archdiocesan Youth Executives for the next two year. (2011-2013)


Mr. Antony IM, President KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, presided over the Youth Assembly. Various affiliated units under KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly presented their Unit reports. The Unit reports were chaired by KCYM Archdiocesan Vice President's Adv. Jijo KS and Adv. Joseph Chelakatt. 


Mr. Shine Antony, General Secretary of Archdiocese of Verapoly presented the last Archdiocesan report and after discussions Youth Assembly passed the Archdiocesan Report. Mr. Nirosh Soloman, Treasurer presented the Income and Expense Sheet with Balance Sheet and Audit Report and it was passed by the assembly. 


The Youth Assembly passed resolution asking the State UDF Ministry to consider the Latin Community members in appointments of Government Prosecutors. The Youth Assembly pointed out that the LDF Ministry had given representation. and now the UDF Government is trying to deviate from the promises made to the Latin Community. 


Mr. James Augustine former KCYM President was the presiding officer for the election process. Mr. Johnson Mangazha former Vice President Archdiocese of Verapoly, Mr. Lalu George former Socio-Political Forum Convenor, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly assisted the Election Process. 


Valedictory function was inaugurated by Msgr. Alex Vadakumthala, Vicar General of Archdiocese of Verapoly. Mr. Antony IM President, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly presided over the meeting. Mr. Shaji George, General Secretary KLCA State Committee, Fr. Joseph Oliparambil Director, KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, Adv. Jerome Valluvassery President KLCA Archdiocese of Verapoly, Fr. Joseph Sherin, Promoter KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, Sr. Jean Mary Animator KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, Mr. C J Paul General Secretary - KLCA Archdiocese of Verapoly,  Adv. Sherry J Thomas Former President KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly, Shine Antony, General Secretary KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly spoke on the event. 


New office bearers of KCYM Archdiocese of Verapoly for 2011 -  2013


Mr. Shine Antony - President            
Nedumparambil House, Nettoor PO, Cochin – 682 018,
Mob. 9895403578, shinenas@gmail.com


Miss. Josephine Jefflin - Vice-President   
Thodathessery House, Syrian Church Road, Ernakulam, Cochin – 682 031 
Adv. Jijo K S - Vice-President                                
Kannikatt House, Nettoor PO, Cochin 
Adv. Joseph Chelakatt - Vice-President
Chelakatt House, Sundaragir Road, Kalamassery PO, Ernakulam – 683104


Mr. George Dixon - General Secretary       
Marakkassery House, Ochanthuruth PO, Cochin -682508 Mob. 8907389028


Adv. Dileep Antony - Secretary 
Kanappilly House, Ochanthurth, Kochi – 682 508 
Mr. Tittu Antony D’silva - Secretary
Oliparambil House, Mulavukad PO, Ernakulam – 682504
Miss. Serin Xavier - Secretary
Konnully House, Mulavukad PO, Ernakulam – 682504 


Mr. Xavier Antony - Treasurer
MadathinmelPuthuvedu, Chilavennoor, Kadavanthra PO, Kochi – 682 020 
Mob. 9847000727

Protest March against the Price Hike of Petrol - 16th May 2011

Ad Limina Apostolorum

Our beloved Patron and the Metropolitan Archbishop of Verapoly, His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarakal visited His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI as part of 'Ad Limina'.
'Ad Limina' is the quinquennial visit of Bishops to Rome. During his meeting with the Holy Father, Archbishop discussed matters related to the administration of the Archdiocese and conveyed to His Holiness, the greetings and love of the entire clergy and laity of the Archdiocese of Verapoly. 
Later, together with other Latin Bishops of Kerala, Archbishop visited the tombs of St. Peter & St. Paul and offered Holy Mass there in dedication of his faithful. 

The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal - The New Archbishop of Verapoly

The Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal - The New Archbishop of Verapoly

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI appointed Most Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarackal the new Archbishop of Verapoly. The appointment was made known on February 20, 2010 at 4. 30 pm. Dr. Francis Kallarackal is the first bishop of Kottapuram and has been heading the diocese since 1987.

Born to Kallarackal Ouso and Brigitte of Kottapuram on October 10, 1941, he joined the St. Joseph's Minor Seminary in 1956. After completing pre-degree course from St. Albert's College, Ernakulam, he joined St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri, Aluva, for pursuing studies in philosophy. He completed his theology course from Propaganda  College, Rome and was ordained priest on June 29, 1968. He holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome and post graduation from  Fairfiled University, USA. When he returned from abroad in 1970, he was appointed secretary to the then Archbishop Joseph Kelanthara.

From 1978 to 1986, he served as the social action director of the Archdiocese. He was then appointed the adminstrator of St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, which is established and managed by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India. In 1987, as the Diocese of Kottapuram was created through the bifurcation of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, he became the first bishop of Kottapuram.

Archbishop-elect Dr. Kallarackal is presently serving as vice-chairman of the Media Commission of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council, chairman of the Carmelgiri Pontifical Seminary Episcopal Commission and the Church's publication "Jeevanadam".

Councilors Improvement Programme - CIP

An ongoing formation for Youth Councilors, Archdiocese of Verapoly

on all Second Saturdays at Navadarshan, Vypin

Mr. Sibi Joy won the KCBC Youth Award for the year 2009

Mr. Sibi Joy, ( KCYM State Secretary 2009 - 2010) won

KCBC Youth Award 2009.

Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr. Vincent Samuel presents KCBC

Youth Award to Mr. Sibi Joy

Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr. Vincent Samuel issues

KCBC Youth Award Certificate to Mr. Sibi Joy

Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr. Vincent Samuel hands over the trophy to Mr. Sibi Joy as a token of love and thanks for the sincere service he rendered to the Catholic Youth in Kerala as KCYM State Secretary 2009 - 2010

Homage to our Beloved Archbishop

Dr. Daniel Acharuparambil (71), Metropolitan Archbishop of Verapoly and President of The Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council and the patron of Kerala Catholic Youth Movement - KCYM, passed away on October 26,2009 at 11.10 am. He was admitted to Lourdes Hospital three days ago with high fever.

The mortal remains of the Archbishop was brought to St Francis Assisi Cathedral on October 27,2009 at 9.00 am for the public to pay their respects. The funeral rites strated at 3.30 pm on Wednesday October 28 at the St. Albert's School grounds.

His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay and the President of CCBI & Vice President of CBCI officiated the funeral rites; His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Soosa Pakiam, the Archbishop of Trivandrum (Latin) delivered the homily during the Holy Eucharist. The mortal remains will be laid rest at the crypt of St. Francis Assisi Cathedral, Ernakulam.

In the leadership of Mr. Antony IM (President) , Mr. Archdiocese KCYM of Verapoly paid the homage to our beloved Archbishop.