Convention 2015 Highlights

The 9th Malankara Catholic Convention will include the following:

• Chief Guest and Dignitaries
o His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, Head & Father of Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
o His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, DC
o His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, DC
o His Excellency Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of Syro-Malankara Apostolic Exarchate in the USA
o His Excellency Dr. Philipose Mar Stephanos, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Thiruvalla
o His Excellency Dr. Geevarghese Mar Divannasios, Bishop of Eparchy of Puthur
o His Excellency Yoohanon Mar Chrysostom, Bishop of Eparchy of Pathanamthitta
o His Excellency Dr. Paul Stephen Loverde, Bishop of Arlington Diocese , Northern VA

• Eminent Speakers
o Rev. Dr. Joseph Pamplani (Adults)
o Rev. Fr. Abraham Orapankal (Young Couples)
o Rev. Thomas Betz, O.F.M. Cap. (Teens & Youth)
o Dr. Manoj Mathew (Young Couples)
o Ms. Caroline Gambale-Dirkes (Teens & Youth)

• Three Nights of Family Entertainment
o Sunday School Children Talent Night
o MCYM Cultural Program & Social Gathering
o Parish Cultural Program
o "Chiriyerangu"

• Special Faith-based and Learning Opportunities
o Panel Discussion & QA Session about the "Family"
o His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios Memorial Lecture
o Gospel Preaching
o Quiz Competition
o Cultural Procession & Public Meeting

A Chapel will be available for the entire duration of the Convention for prayer and reflection.