Annual Retreat for Priests: This year, the Annual Retreat for the Reverend Priests of the Diocese, falls on 2006 September 10 � 15, at Kristu Jyothis Animation Centre, Kottiyam.

Seminarians going abroad: Bros. Abhilash Gregory and Isac Ouseph are going on the 8 th of August 2006 for their Theological studies to the Pontifical College Maria Mater Eclesiae, Rome, and Bro. Francis George to the University of Navarre, Spain, from where our ancient missionary St. Francis Xavier had come. Now another Francis goes to his place, Navarre . The accurate date of his leaving is not yet confirmed.

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Ordination : Deacon Abhilash Justin who was doing his studies in Rome have now returned to the Diocese to receive the Priestly Ordination, which is to take place at his own parish church at Koduvila, Kallada on the 14 th of August, 2006 at 3.00 p.m. His Excellency Most Rev. Stanley Roman will confer him the Sacred Ordination. Congratulations and prayerful wishes to Rev. Deacon Abhilash.

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Latin Requiem mass in honour of Late Bishop Aloysius Maria Benziger on the 17 th of August 2006 at 5.00 p.m. at the Infant Jesus Cathedral, in which all priests of the Diocese will concelebrate with the Bishop. All religious sister, brothers and the laity from all over the Diocese will participate.

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Charismatic Grand Conference :The Charismatic Renewal Movement of the Diocese of Quilon, which comes under the guidance of the KCBC, is planning quite a major event named �Grand Conference � 2006', which is to take place from 2006 September 6 to 9, at Kottiyam Vimala Hridaya Retreat Centre, Quilon.

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	Ordination: Deacon Sebastian of Quilon Diocese, from the parish of Thekkumbhagom, Lourdepuram, will receive Ordination from His Excellency Most Rev. Stanley Roman on September 28 at Lourde Matha Church , Thekkumbhagom. Congratulations and prayerful wishes to Deacon Sebastian. Profession: The Final Professions of Sisters of the congregation of Pious workers of St. Joseph, Kureepuzha and Sisters of the Congregation of Merciful Love, Nanthirickal, will take place respectively on 2006 September 5 th at Kureepuzha and 9 th at Nanthirickal churches.
BIBLE KALOTSAV-2006:
Bible Kalotsav, one of the major events conducted by the KCBC Bible Commission once in every two years, to discover young creative artistes and encourage them to spread the message of Bible through various art forms, is back again, with all its vigour and charm. It’s a festive time for both its coordinators as well as the participants. The Forane level Bible Kalotsav begins from October 2nd and the Diocesan level Kalotsav will take place on November 11th and 12th at Fatima Matha National College. The state level competitions will be held on December 29 and 30 at P.O.C., Palarivattom, Ernakulam. Going Abroad: Fr. Tomson who is at present the parish priest of Neendakara, is going fora short visit to Europe from October 4 to November 4.
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