Eparchy Of Idukki

Extract from the Chronicle


2003

  • Jan 15
    Declaration of the new Diocese of Idukki and the announcement of the name of Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathew Anikuzhikattil as the first Bishop of the Diocese.
  • Mar 02
    Inauguration of the Diocese and Installation of the first Bishop, Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil at St. Georges Church Vazhathope which was then declared to be the Pro-Cathedral.
  • Apr 10
    The first Pastoral letter of His Excellency the Bishop establishing the Diocesan Curia and other offices.
  • Apr 10
    Diocesan Bulletin SAHYANADHAM was started.
  • Apr 15
    The first Report of the Diocese was submitted to the Holy See by His Excellency the Bishop.
  • Apr 26
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Pezhumkandam
  • Apr 29
    His Excellency went to Rome for the Ad Limina visit of the Syro-Malabar Bishops
  • May 17
    The Diocesan Social Services Department started.
  • Jun 07
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Kanthalloor.
  • Jun 09
    Mar Ephrem's Diocesan Minor Seminary started at Karimpan
  • Jun 18
    Christujyothi, the Diocesan Catechetical and Liturgical Centre, was established
  • Jul 07
    Diocesan unit of K.C.Y.M. was organized.
  • Jul 12
    Nedumkandam parish raised to be Forane
  • Jul 18
    The Division of the assets of the Diocese of Kothamangalam was finalized.
  • Aug 02
    Diocesan unit of C.M.L. was organized.
  • Aug 11
    Annual seminar for young priests started.
  • Aug 25
    Diocesan unit of K.C.S.L. was organized.
  • Sep 10
    Diocesan Pastoral Council was constituted.
  • Nov 20
    Idukki province of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel was established.
  • Dec 08
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Nazareth Valley.

2004

  • Jan 01
    The foundation stone for the Minor Seminary building was laid. Idukki Vice Province of the Sacred Heart Congregation was established.
  • Feb 21
    Idukki Province of the SABS Congregation was established.
  • Mar 02
    The first Anniversary of the Diocese was celebrated.
  • May 10
    Annual Seminar for the Major Seminarians started
  • Jun 05
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Irumbupalam.
  • Jun 12
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Pallanadu.
  • Aug 02
    Idukki Province of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation established
  • Oct 12
    The foundation stone was laid by His Excellency the Bishop at Murickassery for the Ladies Hostel of Pavanatma College.

2005

  • Feb 20
    The newly built presbytery at Manjappetty was blessed.
  • Mar 10
    Foundation stone for the Parish Church at Kozhimala was laid
  • Mar 21
    The newly built presbytery at Kallar was blessed.
  • May 03
    The newly started Balabhavan at Kanthipara by CST brothers was blessed
  • May 08
    The foundation stone was laid for the new Cathedral Church at Vazhathope.
  • May 10
    The station church at kanakakkunnu was blessed. The new working womens hostel by SABS sisters at Adimali was blessed.
  • May 12
    The newly built Convent of SH Sisters at Palar was blessed
  • May 13
    The new block of Karuna Nursing School at Nedumkandam was blessed.
  • May 14
    The Childrens Park by CST fathers at Mullakanam was blessed.
  • Jun 29
    The mission house of the CSN sisters at Karimpan (Manjappara) was blessed
  • Jul 03
    The newly started house of FMM sisters at Manjappetty was blessed.
  • Jul 05
    The foundation stone was laid for the presbytery at Mulakuvally.
  • Jul 18
    St. Ephrems Minor Seminary chapel was blessed.
  • Aug 13
    The foundation stone was laid for the new house of LAR Convent at Vellakayam
  • Sep 04
    The newly built Balabhavan by SH sisters was blessed at Kanthippara.
  • Sep 07
    The foundation stones were laid for the parish hall and the school building at Ponmudy
  • Nov 26
    The convocation of the first batch of Denha Theological Institute for the postulants to religious life at Karimpan.
  • Nov 27
    The foundation stone was laid for the new Parish Church at Mailadumpara.

2006

  • Jan 05
    The Inauguration of St. Ephrems Minor Seminary.
  • Mar 08
    New Workshop & Service Centre at Jyothis ITC Adimaly blessed.
  • Mar 24
    Foundation stone laid for the Priests Home at Adimaly
  • Mar 30
    Blessing of Capuchin Laverna at Oorkad
  • Apr 26
    Consecration of the newly constructed Parish Church at Neelivayal
  • May 10
    Consecration of St. Antonys Church at Viripara.
  • May 10
    Blessing of the convent of SABS Sisters at Marayoor.
  • May 16
    Blessing of St. Josephs Church, Chembalam.
  • May 16
    Deivadhan Convent at Thankamany blessed
  • May 18
    Snehagiri Convent and Boys Home at Kuthupara blessed.
  • May 18
    Blessing of the New Block for San Thom Public School, Churuly
  • May 31
    New Block for FC Convent, Karimpan blessed
  • Jul 09
    St. Georges Church at Kattakala blessed.
  • Jul 21
    Foundation Stone laid for the Pieta Statue constructions at Thokkupara.
  • Sep 03
    Infant Jesus Church at Deivammedu blessed
  • Sep 10
    Blessing of the St. Marys Church at Ponnamala, Bethel.
  • Sep 16
    SKD Sisters Convent at Maryland blessed.
  • Oct 01
    The newly constructed presbytery at Vattapara Parish Church blessed.
  • Oct 27
    Foundation stone laid for the Parish Hall, Kanakakkunnu
  • Oct 31
    Blessing of the Parish Hall for the Parish Church, Pazhayarikandom
  • Nov 02
    Murickassery Pavanatma College Silver Jubilee Year inaugurated.
  • Nov 08
    Foundation Stone laid for the new block in Highlands Tea Factory at Calvarymount.
  • Nov 30
    Blessing of the CST House and Balabhavan at Kanthipara
  • Dec 23
    St. Georges Church Parish Hall, Thattekanny, blessed.
  • Dec 24
    Foundation stone laid for the new church at Perinchamkutty.

2007

  • Jan 21
    The newly constructed Pieta Statue at Thokkupara blessed.
  • Jan 30
    Foundation stone laid for St. Michaels Church at Meenulian in Venmony parish
  • Feb 09
    Blessing of the chapel at Ezhukumvayal Kurisumala.
  • Feb 13
    Foundation stone laid for the Silver Jubilee Memorial Library cum Auditorium for Pavanatma College, Murickassery
  • Feb 13
    Consecration of the chapel at SABS Provincial House, Idukki.
  • Mar 03
    Blessing of the newly constructed presbytery for Mulakuvally Church.
  • Mar 09
    Foundation stone laid for the FC Convent at Karimpan.
  • Mar 16
    Laying of Foundation stone for Periyakanal Holy Trinity Church.
  • Apr 08
    Blessing of Holy Trinity Church at Periyakanal.
  • Apr 28
    Consecration of the newly constructed Bvm. Fatima Church at Karimala, in Sleevamala Parish.
  • May 02
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Sahayagiri.
  • May 15
    Foundation stone laid for the Parish Hall, Rajakad.
  • May 17
    Blessing of SMMI Convent at Maniyarankudy
  • May 22
    Foundation stone laid for the new presbytery at Ellakal
  • May 24
    Blessing of the New CSN Convent at Nazarath Valley
  • Jul 03
    The Newly constructed Parish hall of FSLG sisters at Vahzthope was blessed
  • Sep 15
    The Newly built block of Highlands Tea Factory was blessed
  • Oct 20
    Foundation stone laid for the new station Church at Alphonsa Nagar in Ellakkal Parish
  • Dec 08
    Foundation Stone laid for presbytery at Karithodu
  • Dec 24
    Diocesan level Inauguration of the Bethlehem house Project at Upputhodu

2008

  • Jan 05
    Blessing of the newly built convent of FMM Sisters at Manjapetty
  • Jan 12
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Mankuva
  • Jan 14
    Blessing of the newly constructed convent of FCC sisters at Pachady
  • Jan 17
    Consecration of the newly constructed church at Maryland
  • Jan 24
    Foundation stone laid for St. Mary's Station church at Maria Nagar (Kambiline) in Thokkupara parish
  • Mar 25
    Consecration of the newly built St. Antony's Church, Paduvapuram in Vellayamkudy Parish
  • Apr 18
    Foundation Stone laid for new station church at Kallippara
  • Apr 25
    Consecration of the newly built Christuraj Church at Rajapuram
  • May 19
    Blessing and inauguration of the new office building of high Range Development Society at Mariapuram
  • Jun 16
    Blessing of the house of the O.Carm fathers at Mariapuram
  • Aug 02
    Blessing and inauguration of Alphonsa Pain and Palliative Care centre at Murickassery
  • Sep 24
    Blessing of the new convent of SABS sisters at Kombayar
  • Oct 12
    Blessing of Alphonspuram station church at Mankulam
  • Oct 24
    Blessing of the renovated presbytery at Kanthalloor
  • Nov 08
    CML state level competition at Murickassery
  • Nov 15
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery and cemetery chapel at Panamkutty Foundation stone laid for Infant Jesus station church at Mankadavu
  • Nov 22
    Consecration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the convent of CMC sisters, Kallar
  • Dec 12
    Consecration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the Convent for CMC sisters at Painavu, and the inauguration of the new building of the Special School
  • Dec 21
    Conclusion of the Year of the Word of God at Nedumkandom with Eucharistic Concelebration, Faith proclamation rally, public meeting and vachanakalasandhya

2009

  • Jan 18
    Consecration of St. Antonys station church, Antopuram
  • Jan 31
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery at Ellakal
  • Feb 09
    Consecration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the convent of the Franciscan sisters of Holy Annunciation at Thankamany
  • Mar 02
    Blessing and inauguration of the rabbit meat processing unit at Kanakakkunnu
  • Mar 12
    Consecration of the chapel of the newly built convent of SH sisters at Maildaumpara
  • Mar 13
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery at Chinnarnirappu
  • Mar 28
    Consecration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the convent of SH sisters, Murickassery
  • Apr 23
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery at Kanthipara
  • May 07
    Consecration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the convent of St. Martha sisters, Chelliampara
  • May 08
    Consecration of the renovated church at Panickankudy
  • May 21
    Blessing of the newly built "Kalkurisu" at Bhoomikulam
  • Jun 08
    Bishop's European Tour
  • Aug 12
    Blessing of the new building for Balabhavan, Vazhavara
  • Aug 16
    Blessing of the newly built SABS Convent, Thattekanny
  • Aug 31
    Foundation stone laid for the new Church, Rajakumary
  • Sep 08
    Construction of the newly built Church, Vathikudy
  • Sep 14
    Blessing of the newly built FCC Convent, Vattappara
  • Sep 16
    Blessing of the newly built Presbytery, Karimpan
  • Oct 10
    Blessing of the newly built SABS Convent, Karithodu
  • Oct 17
    Blessing of the newly built Parish Hall, Koompanpara
  • Nov 07
    Foundation-Stone laid for the new parish hall, Nedumkandam
  • Dec 07
    Blessing of the newly built Chapel, Mullakkanam
  • Dec 08
    Blessing and Consecration of Alphonsa Capuchin Ashram, Edamattam
  • Dec 23
    Blessing of the newly built Holy Family Congregation Sister's Convent, Chinnarnirappu, Parathodu

2010

  • Jan 08
    Consecration of the Renovated church, Nellippara
  • Jan 16
    Blessing of the newly built Missionary Sisters of Little Flower Convent Bisonvalley
  • Jan 21
    Blessing and Consecration of the newly built House of VC Congregation, Murickassery
  • Jan 23
    Foundation Stone laid for the new church, Pazhayarikandam
  • Jan 24
    Blessing of the newly built Parish Hall, Kanakakunnu
  • Jan 25
    Blessing of the newly built Sisters of the Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate Congregation Convent, Maniyarankudy
  • Jan 28
    Blessing of the newly built DM Sister's Convent, Pallanadu
  • Feb 01
    Foundation Stone Laid for the new Pastoral Centre, Karimpan
  • Feb 05
    Blessing of the new Chapel, Njerippalam, Rajakad
  • Feb 06
    Consecration of the renovated church, Vazhavara
  • Feb 07
    Blessing of the new presbytery, Karithodu
  • Feb 16
    Consecration of the newly built sanctuary, Josepuram
  • Feb 21
    Foundation stone laid for the new Church, Mulakaramedu
  • Mar 02
    Promulgation of the Eparchial Statutes of Idukki
  • Apr 05
    Blessing of the newly built CMC Convent, Thpramkudy
  • May 13
    Consecration of the newly built Church, Pampumkayam (Alphonsapuram)
  • May 31
    Consecration of the newly built church, Konginippadavu, (Josenagar), Vellayamkudy
  • Jun 05
    Blessing of the newly built St. Matha's Convent, Perinchamkutty
  • Jun 16
    Blessing of the Heaven's Valley Trust's House and laying of the foundation stone for their new house, Rajamudy
  • Jun 17
    Inauguration of Pavanatma College of Management and Technology, Murickassery
  • Aug 11
    Blessing of the newly built convent of the Nazareth Sisters (CNS), Pezhumkandam.
  • Aug 09
    Syro Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Assembly, Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanad.
  • Sep 10
    Consecration of the renovated sanctuary of St. Marys church, Thannikandam.
  • Sep 16
    Blessing of the newly built SABS convent, Churuly.
  • Oct 30
    Inauguration of the new station church, Edamattam, Rajakad
  • Nov 13
    Commissioning of Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • Dec 20
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Ezhukumvayal
  • Dec 26
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery, Kunchithanny

2011

  • Jan 17
    Blessing of the newly built Grotto and Cemetery, Ponnamala.
  • Jan 20
    Blessing of the new block for Blood Bank, Karuna Hospital, Nedumkandam.
  • Jan 23
    Consecration of the newly built Sanctuary of Vimala Matha church, Vimalagiri.
  • Jan 26
    Consecration of the newly built church, Kozhimala
  • Jan 29
    Blessing of the new L.P. school building, Parathodu
  • Feb 02
    Blessing of the Divyakarunya Matha Ashram, Perumthotty, Thopramkudy.
  • Feb 07
    25th Anniversary celebration of the arrival of Blessed Pope John Paul II to India, Ernakulam.
  • Feb 08
    Consecration of the newly built Sanctuary of St. Antonys church, Ellakal.
  • Feb 20
    Blessing of the new Parish hall and Cemetery chapel, Kallupalam
  • Feb 26
    Blessing of the newly built U.P. school building, Mankulam.
  • Feb 27
    Blessing of the newly built Parish hall, Rajakad.
  • Mar 20
    Foundation stone laid for the new church, Kallar
  • Mar 24
    Blessing of the newly built building of the Portiuncula Ashram, 20 Acre, Kattappana.
  • Mar 25
    Inauguration of Jeevan Foundation, Bishops House, Karimpan
  • Apr 01
    Death of Major Archbishop Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil
  • Jan 01
    April 1-9 Bishops Ad Limina Visit, Rome.
  • Apr 10
    Burial of the late Major Archbishop Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, St. Marys Basilica, Ernakulam.
  • Apr 21
    Consecration of Holy Myron, St. Georges Cathedral, Vazhathope.
  • Apr 30
    Consecration of the new station church, Sengulam
  • Apr 30
    Consecration of St. Alphonsa church, Alphonsa Nagar (Pothupara).
  • May 01
    Consecration of the new station church, Anakuzhy (Venmony).
  • May 02
    Blessing of the newly built Manimalika, Chelliampara
  • May 09
    Consecration of the newly built St. Thomas church, Lower Kulamavu (Muthiyurundayar).
  • May 17
    Consecration of the new station church, Punnayar (Keerithodu).
  • May 20
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery,Mankuva.
  • May 26
    Election of the new Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry
  • May 29
    Enthronment of His Beatitude Mar George Alencherry
  • May 30
    Blessing of the newly built convent of Sisters of St.John of God, Alpara.
  • Jul 03
    Blessing of the school building and laying of the foundation stone for the new church, Vattavada.
  • Jul 20
    Funeral of Rev. Fr. Thomas Malieckal, who died on July 18th 2011, at Ezhukumvayal.
  • Jul 31
    Consecration of the new station church, Alphonsagiri (Soolappara).
  • Aug 06
    Blessing of the newly built Higher Secondary school building, Chemmannar
  • Aug 15
    Solemn inauguration of the Syro- Malabar Mission Year, St. Georges Cathedral, Vazhathope.
  • Oct 18
    Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee of His Excellency Mar George Punnakottil, Atmajyoti Pastoral Centre, Adimali
  • Nov 12
    Consecration of the newly built Parish church, Myladumpara
  • Nov 30
    Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherrys Pastoral Visit to the Eparchy (November 30, December 1)
  • Nov 30
    Grand welcome accorded to the Major Archbishop, His Beatitude Mar GeorgeAlencherry, Vazhathope.
  • Nov 30
    Grand Civic reception given to the Major Archbishop, Adimali.
  • Dec 01
    Blessing of the newly built Christujyoti Pastoral Centre, Karimpan by the Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry.
  • Dec 01
    Blessing of John Paul II Youth Centre, Vellathooval by the Major Archbishop
  • Dec 01
    Foundation stone laid for the new parish church, Kuthupara by the Major Archbishop
  • Dec 01
    Inauguration of the Cardiology unit in Karuna Hospital, Nedumkandam by the Major Archbishop.

2012

  • Jan 03
    Blessing of the newly built Parish Hall and Kurisady, Karimpan.
  • Jan 06
    Declaration of St. Jude church, Adimali as a diocesan Pilgrim centre of St. Jude.
  • Jan 27
    Blessing of the newly built chapel, Thakarappally Mettu, Narakakanam.
  • Feb 01
    CBCI meeting, Bangalore
  • Jan 09
    Blessing of the newly built Parish Hall and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Mariapuram
  • Jan 12
    Golden Jubilee of Chemmannar Parish and blessing of the newly built Presbytery.
  • Mar 17
    Blessing of the newly built Parish hall and chapel, Josepuram.
  • Mar 29
    Blessing of the newly built Auditorium, Karuna Hospital, Nedumkandam.
  • Apr 14
    Consecration of the new station church, Inchathotty, Panamkutty.
  • Apr 15
    Silver Jubilee of Chinnarnirappu parish and laying of the foundation stone for the new parish church.
  • Apr 21
    Preshithasangamam organized at Pavanatma College, Murickassery in connection with Syro-Malabar Mission Year
  • Apr 24
    Consecration of the new station church, Georgiar, Mankulam
  • May 06
    Blessing of the newly built school building of the Holy Family public school, Kunchithanny.
  • May 20
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Mulakaramedu
  • Jun 16
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery, Thattekanny.
  • Aug 15
    Consecration of the newly built mission church, Vattavada.
  • Aug 20
    Bishop's Synod, Mount St Thomas Kakkanad
  • Sep 02
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Rajapuram
  • Sep 10
    Consecration of the renovated Sanctuary, Parathodu
  • Oct 05
    Blessing of the new MSMM convent, Kanjikuzhy
  • Oct 10
    Blessing of the newly built Presbytery, Ponmudy
  • Oct 18
    Blessing of the newly built Presbytery, Ponnamala
  • Oct 24
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Thankamany
  • Oct 27
    Inauguration of Mar Sleeva College of Arts and Science,Murickassery
  • Nov 13
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Nedumkandam
  • Dec 12
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Machiplavu
  • Dec 29
    Releasing of the book, Hairanginte Kudietta Charithram, Erattayar

2013

  • Jan 07
    Bishop’s Synod, Kakanadu
  • Jan 20
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Narakakanam
  • Feb 07
    Consecration of the renovated Sanctuary, Pottankadu
  • Apr 04
    Blessing of the newly built Presbytery, Georgiar
  • Apr 07
    Blessing of the newly built Presbytery, Rajakumari
  • Apr 07
    Blessing of the new convent of Samaritan Sisters, Rajakumari
  • Apr 13
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Bisonvalley
  • May 10
    Tenth Year Celebration of the inauguration of the eparchy of Idukki,Karimpan
  • May 15
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Mulakuvalley
  • May 18
    Consecration of the newly built station church, Kamakshy
  • May 26
    The foundation stone laid for Nirmala Centre for Excellence,Rajakadu
  • Aug 19
    Bishop’s Synod, Mount St. Thomas, Kakkanadu

2014

  • Apr 23
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Rajakumari
  • Apr 24
    Consecration of the newly built station church, Mankadavu
  • Apr 26
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Chinnarnirappu
  • Nov 10
    Consecration of St. George Cathedral Church at Vazhathope

2015

  • Jun 09
    Consecration of the newly built Chapel and blessing of the new Priest Home at Adimali.
  • Jun 13
    Samarppitha Sangamam of Vazhathope Region at Vazhathope
  • Aug 14
    Samarppitha Sangamam of Adimaly Region at Athmajyothi Pastoral Centre
  • Nov 03
    Blessing of the Capuchin Retreat centre and Consecration of the newly built Chapel, Thopramkudy
  • Nov 05
    Consecration of the newly built Parish church, Kallar

2016

  • Apr 02
    Consecration of the newly built Parish church, Kallarkutty
  • Apr 12
    Consecration of the newly built Parish church, Pazhayarikandam
  • May 21
    Consecration of the newly built Station church, Poomamkandam Rajapuram.
  • May 26
    Consecration of the newly built parish church, Kambiline.
  • May 29
    Consecration of the newly built presbytery, Maniyarankudy.
  • Jul 09
    Pastoral Council, Adimaly.
  • Jul 18
    Young Priests’ seminar, Adimaly.
  • Aug 02
    Presbyterium at Bishop’s House, Karimpan.
  • Aug 25
    Syro Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Assembly, irinjalakuda.
  • Sep 03
    Consecration of the renovated Sancturay, Thankamany.
  • Oct 19
    Study Forum, Adimali.
  • Oct 29
    Consecration of the newly built chapel in Karuna Hospital, Nedumkandam.
  • Oct 31
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery, Kanakakunnu.
  • Dec 20
    Presbyterium at Bishop’s House, Karimpan.
  • Dec 26
    Ordination of 15 Deacons, Vazhathope.
  • Dec 31
    Pastoral council, Adimali.

2017

  • Jan 07
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery, Muttukadu.
  • Jan 17
    Extra ordinary Presbyterium at Bishop’s house, Karimpan.
  • Feb 03
    Blessing of newly built U P School and foundation stone laid for the new presbytery, Mankulam.
  • Mar 18
    Blessing of newly built presbytery, Vellayamkudy.
  • Apr 04
    Study Forum, Adimaly.
  • Apr 05
    Study Forum, Vellayamkudy.
  • Apr 22
    Blessing of newly built Parish Hall, Bethel.
  • Apr 23
    Blessing of newly built Parish hall, Thopramkudy.
  • Apr 26
    Consecration of the newly built church, Kuthupara.
  • Apr 29
    Blessing of newly built presbytery, Bisonvalley.
  • May 01
    Consecration of the newly built church, Valara.
  • May 13
    Consecration of the newly built church, Pallikunnu.
  • Jul 01
    Consecration of the chapel and Blessing of the newly built FCC Convent, Josegiri

2018

  • Jan 03
    Blessing of De-Addiction Center run by MSJ Sisters at Ellakal.
  • Jan 12
    Nomination of His Excellency Mar John Nellikunnel
  • Feb 10
    Consecration of the newly built Convent at Kanakakunnu.
  • Feb 25
    Blessing of the newly constructed cemetry at Kuthirakallu
  • Feb 24
    Blessing of newly constructed Chapel at Ponmudy.
  • Mar 17
    Blessing of newly constructed presbytery at Vellayamkudy
  • Apr 15
    Golden Jubilee Celebration of Udayagiri Parish
  • Apr 05
    Episcopal Ordination of Mar John Nellikunnel at Vazhathope.
  • Apr 28
    Blessing of newly constructed Grotto and School at Pottankad.
  • Apr 20
    Blessing of the newly constructed cemetry and Station Church at Kattakala.
  • Apr 29
    Consecration of the newly constructed Church at Kallupalam.
  • May 06
    Blessing of newly constructed presbytery and cemetry at Mankulam
  • May 12
    Blessing of the newly built old age home at Murickassery
  • May 08
    Consecration of newly built CMC Convent at Manjappara.
  • May 13
    Consecration of the newly constructed Church at Melechemmanar
  • May 26
    Consecration of the newly constructed Altar at Ponmudy.
  • May 17
    Blessing of newly built Chapel at Thekkinkandam (Ellackal).
  • May 29
    Blessing of newly built presbytery and cemetry at Nedumkandam.
  • Jun 16
    Consecration of the newly built SABS Convent at Thankamany.
  • Jun 01
    Blessing of the renovated chapel at Kailasapara.
  • Jun 30
    Consecration of the newly constructed SH Convent at Vattavada
  • Jul 15
    Blessing of newly constructed conference hall at Churuly.
  • Jul 14
    Consecration of newly built Chapel of FCC Convent at Vellayamkudy.
  • Nov 01
    Consecration of the newly built Chapel of CSSR Fathers at Machipalvu.
  • Nov 06
    Blessing of the newly built cemetry at SH Provincial House Rajamudy.
  • Nov 28
    Consecration of the newly built Chapel of SH Convent at Sleevamala.
  • Dec 15
    Blessing of the newly built Chapel at Mankadavu.

2019

  • Jan 25
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Parathodu.
  • Feb 15
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Udayagiri
  • Feb 09
    Consecration of the newly built Alter and Blessing of newly built presbytery, Kiliyarkandam.
  • Mar 02
    Consecration of the newly built MMS Convent at Kamashy.
  • May 12
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Thookkupalam.
  • Apr 27
    Blessing of newly built parish hall, Mavady.
  • May 13
    Blessing of the newly built Chapel at Narakakkanam.
  • May 29
    Consecration of the newly built SABS Convent at Thookkupalam.
  • May 19
    Consecration of newly built Church at Puzhpakandam.
  • May 30
    Consecration of the newly built FCC Convent at Vathikudy.
  • Aug 15
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Snehagiri.
  • Jul 20
    Consecration of newly built CHF Convent at Chinnarnirappu.
  • Sep 19
    Consecration of the newly built PHJC Convent at Snehagiri.
  • Sep 23
    Murickassery Blessing and Inauguration of Indoor Stadium at Pavanatma College
  • Jan 01
    Ad-Limina Visit of the Syro-Malabar Bishops at Rome
  • Sep 07
    First Diocesian Marian Pilgrimage to Rajakumary Devamatha Church from Christuraj Forane Church, Rajakad.
  • Nov 01
    Beginning of the New Mission Ministry at Arunachal Pradesh and Rev. Frs. Jose Chittady, Cyriac Mathoor and George Kolathupadavil begin their mission ministry
  • Nov 30
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Chempakapara.
  • Dec 26
    Consecration of the newly built Church at Bhoomiyamkulam.
  • Nov 17
    Concluding Ceremony of the extra - ordinary Mission month at Vellayamkudy.
  • Jan 01
    Laying Foundation stone for new bishop's house, Thadiyampadu

2020

  • Feb 06
    Blessing of the newly built parish hall, Panickankudy
  • Feb 08
    Blessing of the newly built Chapel at Kiliyarkandam
  • May 05
    Burial of Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil at St. George’s Cathedral Vazhathope. Card. George Alencherry, Mar John Nellikunnel, Mar Arackal of George Madathikandathil, Mar Joseph Kallaranghattu, Mar Mathew ficiated at the funeral service.
  • Jun 29
    Kunchithanny, Mankulam and Murickassery parishes raised to the status of Protopresbyterates.
  • May 01
    Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil, the first bishop of the diocese of Idukki died at MOSC Medical College Hospital, Kolenchery.
  • Oct 18
    Inauguration of Online Diocesan Kudumbakkootaima at Pandippara
  • Oct 22
    Official Inauguration of Santa Maria Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission, Arunachal pradesh by Card. George Alenchery. Mar John Nellikunnel and Mar Raphel Thattil signed contract and Fr. Jose Chittady is appointed as the co-ordinator of the mission.

2021

  • Jan 24
    Anachal St. George Church, foundation stone. (Blessed the foundation stone of the St. George Church,)Anachal).
  • Feb 10
    Blessing of the newly built HDS block at Bishop’s House, Karimpan.
  • Feb 05
    As part of the St. Joseph's Year, Pandipara, Josegiri Churches which have St. Joseph as their patron were declared as Pilgrim centers of the Eparchy.
  • Feb 13
    Blessing of the newly built Sacred Heart Convent, Ezhukumvayal, and conseration of the Chapel.
  • Mar 21
    'Family Year' was inaugurated at Murickassery.
  • May 25
    Consecration of the newly built Sacred Heart Convent at Venmony.
  • Jun 24
    Conseration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the new CMC, Convent at Georgiar
  • Aug 15
    Blessing of the newly built Kappela (chapel) at Kanthippara.
  • Jul 10
    Blessing of the newly built cemetary chapel at Muttukadu.
  • Sep 23
    Inauguration of Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil Foundation
  • Oct 05
    Consecration and blessing of the newly built SABS Convent at Kamakshy.
  • Dec 12
    The year of St. Joseph was officially closed at St. George Cathedral, Vazhathope.
  • Oct 05
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery at Kamakshy.
  • Dec 26
    Blessing of the newly built Kurisadi at Koompanpara.
  • Dec 30
    Conseration and blessing of the newly built SABS Shantal house, Vazhathope.

2022

  • Feb 26
    Consecration of the newly built chapel and blessing of the new CMC Convent at Nedumkandam.
  • Apr 21
    Death of Rev. Fr. Joseph Pappady.
  • May 20
    Blessing of the newly built Kappela at Sleevamala.
  • Apr 22
    Funeral of Rev. Fr. Joseph Pappady at Koompanpara.
  • May 21
    Blessing of the newly built Kappela at Mattuthavalam (Chemmannar).
  • May 30
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery, Erattayar.
  • Sep 10
    Conseration of the newly built SABS Convent at Anachal.
  • Aug 06
    Consecration of the newly built MST Congregation at Nedumkandam.
  • Nov 30
    Blessing of the newly built presbytery, Anachal.
  • Dec 08
    Consecration of the newly built St. Joseph's formation house at Rajakad.

2023

  • Jan 01
    Laying Foundation stone for new bishop's house, Thadiyampadu
  • Jan 17
    Blessing of newly built convent of LSDP sisters, Narakakkanam
  • Jan 21
    Blessing of newly built FCC convent, Eattithope
  • Jan 22
    Laying foundation stone for new Church, Thannikkandam.
  • Jan 22
    Blessing of new Presbytery, Udayagiri.
  • Feb 09
    Trustees Meeting at Vazhathope
  • Feb 11
    Blessing and Inauguation of Karuna Animation center, Nedumkandam
  • Mar 31
    First diocesan Lenten pilgrimage to Ezhukumvayal “Kurisumala”.
  • Apr 13
    “Sanniyasini Sangamam” at Atmajyothi, Adimali.
  • Apr 14
    “Sanniyasini Sangamam” at Karuna Animation Center, Nedumkandam.
  • Apr 15
    Blessing of newly built convent of Daughters of Charity, Parathode.
  • May 16
    Celebration of First Diocesan Day at Vellayamkudy.
  • May 16
    Celebration of First Diocesan Day at Vellayamkudy.
  • May 28
    Convention of Sunday School Teachers at Vellayamkudy.