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 is organizing the course through the use of Zoom at present. Our 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 residing in the USA. For details, please contact Tonny Pullappally at 630-205-5078 or e-mail: tonnyjohn@hotmail.com

October 13 – 15, 2023 – ZOOM

From Friday, October 13, 2023 to Sunday October 15, 2023 for USA 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM via ZOOM.

December 1 – 3, 2023 Chicago

From Friday, December 01, 2023 (4.00 pm) to Sunday December 03, 2023 (1.00 pm) at Sacred Heart Knanaya catholic church, Maywood , IL.

April 26 – 28, 2024 Chicago

From Friday, April 26, 2024 (4.00 pm) to Sunday April 28, 2024 (1.00 pm) at St.Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church, Moton Grove , IL.

May 10 – 12, 2024 Houston

From Friday, May 10, 2024 (4.00 pm) to Sunday May 12, 2024 (1.00 pm) at St.Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Houston , TX

July 12 – 14, 2024 Tampa, FL

From Friday, July 12, 2024 (4.00 pm) to Sunday July 14, 2024 (1.00 pm) at Sacred Heart Knanaya catholic church, Tampa , FL

Sept. 20 – 22, 2024, Rockland

From Friday, September 20, 2024 (4.00 pm) to Sunday September 22, 2024 (1.00 pm) at St.Mary’s Knanaya catholic church, Rockland , NY

December 6 – 8, 2024, Chicago

From Friday, December 06, 2024 (4.00 pm) to Sunday December 08, 2024 (1.00 pm) at Sacred Heart Knanaya catholic church, Maywood , 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
9405 Michael Ct.,
Morton Grove, IL 60053
1-310-709-5111, mulavan@hotmail.com
REGION PRIESTS SECRETARY
Fr. Bins Chethalil
1900 Meadowbrook Rd.
Feasterville, PA 19053
1-281-818-6518, frbins@gmail.com
WEB EDITOR
Fr. Abraham Mutholath
1-773-412-6254
mutholath2000@gmail.com