Nine Theology students of the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum received the order of Diaconate from Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos on 1 June 2010 at St. Aloysious Seminary, Nalanchira.
Prayerful
Congratulations to His
Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis
Catholicos
First Vice-President of Catholic Bishops’
Conference of India
Priests' Year
Year
for Priests
Pope
Benedict XVI has declared 19 June 2009 to 19 June
2010 a Year for Priests beginning. This year marks
the 150th anniversary of the death of Jean Marie
Vianney, the Cure of Ars, a model of priestly
service.
All Catholics are encouraged to remember their
priests through prayer, the celebration of the
Mass, and Eucharistic adoration throughout the
Year for Priests. Pope Benedict has granted special
Indulgences to mark this Year.