Bishop Fintan with the Syro Malankara Community in Cork and RossOn Sunday 8th October Bishop Fintan joined the Syro Malankara Community in the Diocese to mark a number of milestones including the 93rd Anniversary of the Syro Malakara Eastern Rite Church Re-Union with Catholic Church.
This is a memorable date for the Syro Malankara Eastern Rite Church.
The Bishop’s pastoral visit also marked the official inauguration of Sunday School Faith Formation classes and the celebration of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion for a number of children.
There was a huge attendance to celebrate First Holy Communion and the other milestones.
The Syro Malankara Community gather in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne on each Sunday afternoon from 2.30pm.
Bishop Fintan with First Holy Communicants in the Syro Malankara Community. Also included are Fr. John O’Donovan C0-PP, Fr. Sean Crowley CC, Fr. Cherian Thazamon, Fr, Shinu Varghese CC and Fr. Paul Thettayil IC.
Bishop Fintan cuts the cake with the First Holy Communion Children
Bishop Fintan is welcomed by the Syro Malankara Community.
