Celebrating the Feast of St. John Mary Vianney (2/8/2026)
The Women's Commission of the Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Annunciation joyfully celebrated the Feast of St. John Mary Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, with gratitude and prayer.
The Holy Eucharist was solemnly presided over by Associate Parish Priest Fr. Siby Mathew, with the homily delivered by Fr. Vinod Kujur and Parish Priest Fr. Melwin D'Souza as concelebrant. The Women's Commission animated the liturgy, while the Cathedral Choir enhanced the celebration with prayerful hymns.
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After the Mass, the Women's Commission honoured the priests for their dedicated pastoral ministry and selfless service. As a token of appreciation, each priest received a gift and a homemade cake, expressing the love and gratitude of the parish family.
The celebration also inspired the faithful to reflect on the life of St. John Mary Vianney and reaffirm their commitment to support and pray for their priests, who continue to serve Christ and His Church with dedication and joy.
Jaya Ragini Anthony
Women's Commission
Cathedral Parish of Our Lady of the Annunciation
Celebrating the Feast of St. Mary of the Angels (2/8/2026)
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:46–47)
Jaipur, 2 August 2026: The Franciscan Sisters of St. Mary of the Angels (FSMA), St. Mary's Convent, Jagatpura, celebrated the Feast of St. Mary of the Angels with thanksgiving and joy, marking the 155th Foundation Anniversary of the Congregation, founded on 2 August 1871 by Fr. Chrysostom OFM Cap. and Mother Marie Chrysostom of the Cross.
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The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Most Rev. Joseph Kallarackal, Bishop of Jaipur, with five priests concelebrating. In his homily, the Bishop reflected on the Portiuncula, the little chapel of St. Francis of Assisi, urging the sisters to make their chapel a place of prayer and encounter with God (Psalm 46:10). Drawing inspiration from Mary's Fiat (Luke 1:38),
He encouraged them to live lives of humility, hope, compassion, and unwavering trust in Divine Providence (Romans 8:28).
The feast highlighted the Congregation's Franciscan charism of serving Christ through education, healthcare, pastoral care, and social outreach. The sisters gratefully remembered their founders and all those who have faithfully carried forward the mission over the past 155 years.
The celebration concluded with cultural presentations and a fellowship meal, renewing the sisters' commitment to serve with the humility of Mary and the simplicity of St. Francis. "Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Sr. Ronai Roselyn, FSMA
Birthday Celebration of Rev. Fr. Siby Mathew (9/8/2026)
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