Knanaya Catholic Region

Orlando St. Stephen’s Church

Chicago Sacred Heart Forane Church

Chicago St. Mary’s Church Morton Grove

Detroit St. Mary’s Church

Houston St. Mary’s Church

Dallas Christ the King Church

Tampa Sacred Heart Church under construction

San Jose St. Mary’s Forane

Miami St. Jude Church

New York St. Stephen Forane

Cateret, New Jersey Christ the King Church

San Antonio St. Antony’s Church

Atlanta Holy Family Church

Rockland, New York St. Mary’s Church

Los Angeles St. Pius X Church

Knanaya Region News updates : www.knanayaregion.org

Knanaya Region Matrimonial : www.knanayaregion.org/matrimonial

Mission Statement

The Knanaya Catholic community, while preserving our traditions, works together to advance towards God through Jesus Christ and His Church, through implementing active pastoral ministries and the establishment of Knanaya parishes.

Office Bearers

DIRECTOR: Fr. Thomas Mulavanal
SECRETARY: Fr. Bins Chethalil
FINANCE OFFICER: Fr. Boban Vattampurath
PRO: Stephen Chollampel

Members of Knanaya Region

All Knanaya Catholics in the USA who live in the boundary of the Knanaya Catholic missions and parishes established by the St Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago and those Knanaya Catholics living in the territorial boundary of the Knanaya Catholic missions and parishes are members of this region.

Those Knanaya Catholics living outside the boundary of Knanaya Catholic Missions and Parishes in the United States are kindly requested to contact the Knanaya Region director for their pastoral requirements and arrangements.

Pre-Marriage Courses

Complete attendance of the Pre-Marriage (Pre-Cana) Course is mandatory as an essential component of the wedding preparation. The Knanaya Catholic Region’s session encompasses the specific laws of the Syro-Malabar Church and the customs of the Knanaya Catholic Community. Our course is highly recommended for the Knanaya Catholics living in the USA.

For registration and details, please contact Tonny Pullappally at 630-205-5078 or e-mail: tonnyjohn@hotmail.com

You can download the registration form to register for pre-marriage course.

2026 Dec 4 – 6 at Chicago Bensenville

From Friday, December 04, 2026 (4.00 pm) to Sunday, December 06, 2026 (1.00 pm) at Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church, Bensenville, IL

2026 Nov 13 – 15 in Houston

From Friday, November 13, 2026 (4.00 pm) to Sunday, November 15, 2025 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church, Houston, TX

2026 Sept 18-20 at NJ

From Friday, September 18, 2026 (4.00 pm) to Sunday, September 20, 2026 (1.00 pm) at Christ the King Knanaya Catholic Church, NJ.

2026 June 26 – 28 at Tampa

From Friday, June 26, 2026 (4.00 pm) to Sunday, June 28, 2026 (1.00 pm) at Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church, Tampa, FL

2026 May 1 – 3 at Houston

From Friday, May 01, 2026 (4.00 pm) to Sunday May 03, 2026 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Houston , TX

2026 March 6 – 8 at Chicago Morton Grove

From Friday, March 06, 2026 (4.00 pm) to Sunday March 08, 2026 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Morton Grove , IL

2025 Nov 14 – 16 at Dallas

From Friday, November 14, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday November 16, 2025 (1.00 pm) at Christ the King Knanaya Catholic church, Dallas, TX

2025 Dec 12 – 14 at Chicago (Bensenville)

From Friday, December 12, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday December 14, 2025 (1.00 pm) at Sacred Heart Knanaya catholic church, Bensenville, IL

Parish Websites

Having Cemetery

Chicago Sacred Heart
Chicago St. Mary’s
Dallas Christ the King
Miami St. Jude
Rockland St. Mary’s
Tampa Sacred Heart

Own Rectory

Atlanta
Chicago Sacred Heart
Chicago St. Mary’s,
Dallas
Detroit
Houston
Miami
New York St. Stephen’s
Rockland
San Antonio
San Jose
Tampa

Quick Links

Contact Information

VICAR GENERAL & REGION DIRECTOR
Rev. Fr. Thomas Mulavanal
541 Willow Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
1-310-709-5111, tmulavan@gmail.com
REGION PRIESTS SECRETARY
Fr. Bins Chethalil
541 Willow Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
1-281-818-6518, frbins@gmail.com
WEB EDITOR
Fr. Abraham Mutholath
1-773-412-6254
mutholath2000@gmail.com