February 28 – March 2, 2025 – Regional Ezra Meet
Held at Bensenville Church with 50 participants.
Led by Fr. Thomas Mulavanal, Fr. Lijo Kochuparambil, Fr. Siju Mudakodiyil, Fr. Bins Chethalil, Bro. Santosh Christeen, Jenson Kollaparambil, Toby Manimaleth, and Bibi Thekkanatt.
March 6, 2025 – Regional Holy Communicants Zoom Meeting
May 26, 2025 – KCCNA Executive Meeting with Archbishop Moolakkatt
Held at Morton Grove Rectory.
Attendees: Fr. Thomas Mulavanal, Fr. Boban Vattampurath, KCCNA President Mr. James Illickal, Siju Cheruvankalayil, Vipin Chalumkal, and Susan Thengumtharayil.
Archbishop clarified the canonical status of Knanaya people with their parishes of origin in the Archeparchy of Kottayam. In the diaspora, they must be part of local parishes or missions. Knanaya pastoral arrangements are made within canonical provisions of the universal Church.
May 27, 2025 – Church Lease Agreement in Liverpool, UK
Fr. Suni Padinjarekkara communicated that the Archdiocese of Liverpool agreed to hand over their church for a 50-year free lease to St. Pius X Knanaya Catholic Mission. Agreement signed.
May 29, 2025 – 15th Anniversary of SMKC Parish, Morton Grove
Attended by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil, Archbishop Moolakkatt, Bishop Joy Alappatt, Fr. Thomas Mulavanal, Fr. Abraham Mutholath, and Fr. Siju Mudakodil.
Major Archbishop assured support for the Knanaya community’s expectations from Rome.
June 1, 2025 – 10th Anniversary of St. Jude Knanaya Catholic Parish
Celebrated with Archbishop Moolakkatt, Bishop Mar Thomas Winskey of Miami, and Fr. Thomas Mulavanal.
June 2–5, 2025 – Regional Representative Meeting in Dallas, TX
Held at Wyndham Hotel.
Attended by Archbishop Moolakkatt, Bishop Alappatt, Bishop Geevarghese Mar Aprem, clergy, religious sisters, and 65 lay representatives.
Msgr. Thomas Mulavanal welcomed participants.
Four major pastoral areas were explored:
1. Faith Formation and Knanaya Traditions
2. Empowerment of Children and Youth
3. Challenges Facing Couples and Family Bonding
4. Pastoral Vision for Knanaya Catholics in the USA
The Conference emphasized spiritual renewal, youth engagement, and transparency in church activities. A youth assembly and a dedicated pastoral center were proposed.
June 7, 2025 – Diaconate Ordination
Bro. Moses Stephen Puthupallimyalil ordained at St. Stephen’s Church, New York by Archbishop Moolakkatt.
Homily by Bishop James Massa.
Fr. Mulavanal and regional priests concelebrated.
June 8, 2025 – Mass in New Jersey
Celebrated by Archbishop Moolakkatt and Fr. Mulavanal.
June 14, 2025 – Pope Leo XIII Appreciation Mass
Held at Rate Field Stadium, Chicago.
Represented by Bishop Jacob Angadiath and Fr. Mulavanal.
June 16–17, 2025 – Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Attended by Archbishop Moolakkatt, Bishop Mar Aprem, and Fr. Mulavanal.
Arranged by Mr. Jose Koottothara.
June 21, 2025 – Permanent Diaconate Ordination
Dn. Mathew Valuchira ordained in Houston, TX.
Attended by Archbishop Moolakkatt, Fr. Mulavanal, and Fr. Mutholath.
June 25, 2025 – Meeting of Malayalee Consecrated Persons in the USA
Held at Morton Grove.
Trustee boards of Bensenville, Morton Grove, and Cathedral churches discussed the proposed Religious Meeting scheduled for April 17–18, 2026 at Bensenville Church.
July 16, 2025 – Regional Priests Zoom Meeting
Discussed property purchase and sale of Elmhurst Regional House.
Decided to collect contributions and form a regional consulting council representing five Forane regions.
Bi-nation Mass planned for the Knanaya Catholic Region.
July 25–27, 2025 – Regional Vocation Discernment Program
Held at St. Benedict Retreat Center, WI.
36 boys and girls participated.
August 10, 2025 – Feast at St. Mary’s Church, San Jose
Fr. Thomas Mulavanal visited and celebrated Holy Mass.
August 18, 2025 – Sale of Elmhurst Regional House
Sold for $442,282.68 after closing expenses.
September 14, 2025 – Clergy Transfer Effective
Fr. Thomas Mulavanal relieved as Pastor at Bensenville Church after two years.
He continues diocesan and regional assignments while residing at Bensenville Rectory.
Other transfers:
• Fr. Bins Chethalil to Dallas
• Fr. Abraham Kalarickal to Bensenville
• Fr. Lijo Kochuparambil to Orlando
• Fr. Bipy Tharayil to New Jersey & Philadelphia
• Fr. Joby Puchookandathil to Rockland
September 20, 2025 – Re-consecration of St. Pius X Church, Liverpool, UK
Fr. Mulavanal represented the Knanaya Catholic Region and gave a felicitation speech.
Attended by Archbishop Moolakkatt, Bishop Joseph Pandarassery, and Bishop John Sherrington.
September 20, 2025 – Mass in Manchester, UK
Celebrated by Fr. Mulavanal at Knanaya Catholic Mission.
September 27, 2025 – Funeral Mass of Fr. Joseph Manappuram
Held at St. Mary’s Knanaya Forane Church, Houston, TX.
Celebrated by Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath.
Funeral homily delivered by Fr. Mulavanal.