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, please download the PRE-MARRIAGE REGISTRATION FORM

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

2025 Apr. 25 – 27 at Chicago (Morton Grove)

From Friday, April 25, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday April 27, 2025 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Morton Grove, IL

2025 May 9 – 11 at Houston

From Friday, May 09, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday May 11, 2025 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Houston, TX

2025 July 11 – 13 at San Jose

From Friday, July 11, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday July 13, 2025 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, San Jose, CA

2025 Sept 19 – 21 at Hempstead, NY

From Friday, September 19, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday September 21, 2025 (1.00 pm) at St. Stephen’s Knanaya catholic church, Hempstead, NY

2025 Nov 7 – 9 at Houston

From Friday, November 07, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday November 09, 2025 (1.00 pm) at St. Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Houston, TX

2025 Dec 5 – 7 at Chicago (Bensenville)

From Friday, December 05, 2025 (4.00 pm) to Sunday December 07, 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

Relevent Links

Please click on the names to go to those websites

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