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04
Aug
Priesthood is a celebration of sile...

Mangalapuza, August 4, 2024- The Mangalapuza Seminarycelebrated Vianney Day emphasizing the profound essence of the priesthood as a celebration of silence. The event commenced with the inauguration of the academy by Rev....

03
Jul
Humility the Hallmark of Priesthood...

Dr. Ruble Raj, a distinguished speaker and educationalist, while inaugurating the St. Thomas Day celebrations in Mangalapuzha Seminary on 3rd July stated that what the laity expects most from Catholic priests is humility...

29
Jun
INAUGURATION OF MSLA, FORUMS AND AP...

The inauguration of the Mangalapuzha Seminary Literary Association (MSLA), along with Forums and Apostolates, was graced by the eminent Malayalam novelist, short story writer, and journalist, Sri. Subash Chandran on th...

20
Jun
Seminarians Invited to be Holy thro...

With the clarion call to be holy through service to humanity, Mangalapuza seminary has resumed the works of charity under the roof of Jesus fraternity and social service. Fr. Alexander Kureekattil, one of the founders ...

06
Jun
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI SOLEMNLY CE...

The feast of Corpus Christi was solemnly celebrated in Mangalapuzha Seminary on June 6, 2024. It was a spiritually delightful occasion with a Eucharistic Procession through the corridors of the seminary. Corridors, decor...

05
Jun
Mangalapuza Plants Five Thousand Tr...

Mangalapuza Seminary celebrated the environmental day by planting two hundred trees. It is the first phase of planting five thousand trees this year. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Palamoottil, the Rector inaugurated the great ventu...

01
Jun
Seventy-Seven New Seminarians to Ma...

Mangalapuza welcomes seventy-seven newcomers this year thirty-two for theology and forty-seven for philosophy. and theology, and together with them the total strength of students this year is two hundred fifty-six. The ...

23
Jan
ആർട്ട് എക്സ്...

ആലുവ മംഗലപുഴ സെമിനാരി "ചായം 2024"എന്ന പേരിൽ ആർട്ട് എക്സ്പോ സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ജനുവര...

23
Jan
Father Manoj Ottaplackal Memorial A...

Father Manoj Ottaplackal Memorial Art Expo “Chayam 2024” is set to grace the Chavara halls of St. Joseph's Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, Aluva, this month from January 24th to 26th, this three-day art exhibitio...

06
Jan
"Blessing of the Navathi Residentia...

Blessing of the Navathi Residential Block, Media Room, and Conference Hall was held on 6th January 2024 at 4:30 pm by His Excellency Mar George Madathikandathil, the Chairman of the Synodal Commission for the Seminary....

12
Dec
വിദ്വാൻ ഫാദർ ...

മലയാള ഭാഷയ്ക്ക് അതുല്യ സംഭാവനകൾ നൽകിയ മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെമിനാരി മുൻ അധ്യാപകനും പരിശീലക...

24
Nov
Mission Day Celebrations 2023

With mission in heart and charity on Move Imbibing the message from Pope Francis " with fire in heart and feet on the move" Mangalapuzha hoisted the mission day programs from 24th to 26th October 2023. Brothers of second...

11
Nov
FORTY-TWO TO THE ALTAR FROM MANGALA...

Mangalapuzha Seminary community bade farewell to forty-two Reverend Deacons who completed their priestly formation on 11th November 2023. The farewell ceremony commenced with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by ...

08
Nov
OPPAM 2023: HOME DAY CELEBRATED

Mangalapuzha Seminary celebrated the Home Day of the academic year 2023-24 on 8th November 2023, under the title ‘OPPAM.’ The family gathering on the previous day at John Joseph OCD Hall at 06:00 pm flagged off the c...

29
Sep
MSLA AND APOSTOLATES ACTIVITIES INA...

The activities of Mangalapuzha Seminary Literary Association (MSLA) and Apostolates for the year 2023 - 2024 were officially inaugurated on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, 29th July 2023 by Leo Thaddeus, a popular wr...

16
Jun
Feast of Corpus Christi Celebrated

In a burst of profound devotion, Mangalapuzha Seminary celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi on the 16th of June 2023. The solemn Eucharistic procession through the corridors of the seminary, created a sacred atmosphere...

31
May
Seminary Awakens Anew!

St Joseph Pontifical Seminary reopens after the summer vacation on 31st of May 2023. Compared to the previous year with a little variation in the number of brothers from 137 to 128 brothers in the philosophy section and ...

28
Jan
NAVATHI MEMORIAL NATIONAL SEMINAR

A national seminar was held in Mangalapuzha seminary in connection with the closing of the Navathi celebrations and the thirtieth anniversary of the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation, ‘Pastores Dabo Vobis’. Th...

12
Jan
NEW PRIESTS DAY

The new priests were cordially and happily welcomed back by their alma mater on 12th January 2023. The celebrations began with the solemn Ramsa celebrated by Rev. Fr Tony Puthuveetikkalam. Rev. Fr Rony Naduvilekoot deliv...

15
Dec
SNEHANILAVU 2K22

Mangalapuzha seminary revived its tradition of celebrating Christmas together with its neighbours. The celebrations on 15th December 2022 began with a meeting in which Very Rev. Fr Rector extended the Christmas greetings...

13
Dec
FAREWELL TO DEACONS

On 13th December 2022, Mangalapuzha Seminary community bade farewell to thirty Reverend Deacons who completed their priestly formation. The farewell ceremony commenced with the Eucharistic celebration presided by Very Re...

17
Nov
മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെ...

സഭയിലും സമൂഹത്തിലും ഐക്യത്തിന്റെയും സാർവത്രികതയുടെയും അടയാളമായി പെരിയാറിന്റെ ...

16
Nov
നവതി ആർട്ട് എ...

മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെമിനാരിയുടെ നവതിയാഘോഷ സമാപനത്തിൻെറ ഭാഗമായി ആർട്ട് എക്സിബിഷൻ നടത്തുന...

15
Nov
നവതി സമാപനം ന...

കേരളത്തിലെ കത്തോലിക്കാ വൈദികാർത്ഥികളെ പരിശീലിപ്പിക്കുകയെന്ന ലക്ഷ്യത്തോടെ ആരം...

10
Nov
KOODE 2K22: Home Day Celebrations

Mangalapuzha seminary celebrated the Home Day of the academic year 2022-23 on 10th November 2022, under the title ‘Koode 2K22.’ The family gathering on the previous day at John Joseph OCD Hall at 06:00 pm flagged o...

01
Nov
Farewell Gathering for Rev. Fr Siby...

With profound gratitude and great joy, Mangalapuzha seminary bade farewell to Rev. Dr Siby Pulickal, as he leaves the seminary after a long nineteen years of priceless service. Fr Siby is about to serve the Syro Malabar ...

26
Oct
Mission Day Celebrations 2022

The mission day of the year 2022 was celebrated in the Mangalapuzha seminary on October 26th, 2022. Mrs Hemalatha, an ardent and fervent lay missionary from Thrissur, who continues her ‘personal care ministry’ with m...

07
Sep
‘Adhithi Devo Bhava’ Staged

The First Year Philosophy students, ‘Amigos’ staged a program titled ‘Adhithi Devo Bhava’ on 7th September 2022. The indifference of the native people towards the migrant labourers from Bengal was the main theme ...

15
Aug
Farewell gathering for rev. Fr. Mar...

Mangalapuzha seminary gratefully honoured Rev. Fr. Martin Kallungal who leaves the seminary for his new mission to serve the eparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly as the chancellor and PRO. He is leaving the seminary after servi...

15
Aug
Independence Day and Assumption of ...

Our seminary celebrated the feast of the Assumption of our Lady and the 75th Independence Day of the Nation on 15th August 2022. The Holy Eucharistic celebration of the day was presided over by Mar Jose Porunnedam, Bisho...

04
Aug
Feast of St. John Maria Vianney

Mangalapuzha seminary solemnly celebrated the feast of St. John Maria Vianney. Rev. Fr. Mathew Thadathil delivered the chief message in the academy organized by MSLA. He emphasized the necessity of integrating the horizo...

28
Jul
Feast of St. Alphonsa

Mangalapuzha Seminary celebrated the feast of St. Alphonsa on 28th July. In his homily, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kakkattuthadathil presented the life of St. Alphonsa as a life that was full of suffering but one that radiated beau...

15
Jul
Dare to be a martyr like St. Kuriak...

The feast of St. Kuriakose was celebrated in the seminary on 15th July 2022. On this day, Fr. Siby Pulickal and Fr. Kurian Mukkamkuzhiyil celebrated the feast of their patron saint. Fr. Siby Pulickan offered the Holy Mas...

04
Jul
feast of St. Thomas

The feast of St. Thomas was solemnly celebrated in the seminary on 4th July. The most solemn Raza Qurbana was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Thomas Vattamala and Fr. Sinto Chittilapally delivered the message of the day. Rev. Fr....

29
Jun
Solemn celebration of the feast of ...

The feast of St. Peter and Paul was solemnly celebrated in the seminary. The celebration began with the solemn Holy Qurbana presided by Rev. Fr. Paul Komban. Following the celebration, Rev. Fr. Rector Sebastian Palamoott...

16
Jun
The Feast of Corpus Christi Celebra...

The feast of Corpus Christi was solemnly celebrated in the Mangalapuzha seminary on 16th June 2022. The solemnity included a Eucharistic procession which began from the main Chapel, moved through the corridors, and end...

27
May
Newcomers Welcomed

Mangalapuzha seminary organized a three days initiation program for the newcomers of both philosophy and theology sections from 27th to 30th May. Very Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thomas Palamoottil, the Seminary Rector, welcomed ...

13
Mar
New Priests Day

With great joy, on 13th March 2022, Mangalapuzha seminary extended a grand reception to its newly ordained priests. The entire event of new priest day celebrations began with the solemn Ramsa presided by the new priest...

06
Mar
Rev. Dr. Thomas Periappuram bids fa...

Rev. Dr. Thomas Periappuram bids farewell to Mangalapuzha Seminary to resume his pastoral activities in his home diocese Kothamangalam. He has served seminary for four years (2018-2022) as the Spiritual Father, and tea...

26
Feb
Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fra...

On 26th February 2022, Mangalpuzha Seminary celebrated the 73rd Republic Day of India.   Very Rev. Fr. Rector Sebastian Palamoottil hoisted the national flag. In his message, he recalled the valuable efforts of those ...

21
Feb
Farwell to Third Year Philosophy St...

Mangalapuzha Seminary bid farewell to seventy-four third-year philosophy students on 21st February 2022. Very Rev. Fr. Rector Sebastian Palamoottil, referring to the Philosopher Ludwig Wittgensteinwords, every propositio...

19
Feb
മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെ...

ആലുവ: മംഗലപുഴ സെമിനാരിയിലെ ഒരു വർഷം നീണ്ടു നിൽക്കുന്ന നവതി ആഘോഷ പരിപാടികൾ ഇന്ന് (19/...

18
Feb
Navathi Celebrations

ആലുവ: പെരിയാറിന്റെ തീരത്ത് പൗരാണിക ശോഭയില്‍ നിലകൊള്ളുന്ന സെന്റ് ജോസഫ് പൊന്തിഫിക...

17
Feb
Mangalapuzha Soaks in Festive Spiri...

The Music Night of the Mangalapuzha seminary soaked the students in a festive spirit on 17th February 2022. Very Rev. Fr. Rector Sebastian Palamoottil inaugurated the music night conducted by the seminary choir. The nigh...

16
Feb
Commision Visit 2021-2022

The commission visit of the academic year 2021-2022 was on 15th and 16th February. The synodal commission for the seminary Mar George Madathikandathil, the chairman and the two members of the council, Mar Tony Neelanka...

12
Jan
Jubilarians Honored

Mangalapuzha Seminary celebrated the Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee of its former students, among whom Mar Bosco Puthur, Bishop of Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Melbourne, Australia, and Msgr. Dr. Joseph Etturuthil, Ass...

21
Dec
Christmas Celebration

Mangalapuzha Seminary held its Christmas festivities on 21st December 2021. The celebration began immediately after the Ramsa prayer with the presentation of Infant Jesus in the Crib designed in the model of seminary s...

18
Dec
Jubilee of His Beatitude Mar George...

The Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee and the Episcopal Silver Jubilee of His Beatitude Mar George Cardinal Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church was celebrated on 18th December 2021 at Mangalapuzha Seminar...

08
Dec
The Year of St Joseph Concluded Sol...

The Year of St Joseph (08/Dec/2020 – 08/Dec/2021) was concluded remarkably at St Joseph Pontifical Seminary Mangalapuzha. The seminary community was eagerly preparing for this event for the last one year by evoking a s...

24
Nov
Missio Dei

Highlighting the missionary nature of the Church, Mangalapuzha seminary celebrated Mission Day on November 24th, 2021. Very Rev. Fr. Rector Sebastian Palamoottil gave the opening remarks for the entire 'Missio Dei' event...

21
Nov
Mangalapuzha Bids Adieu to Deacons ...

Mangalapuzha bids adieu to 45 deacons who have successfully completed formation for priesthood. On 21st November, whole seminary gathered together before the Altar of the Lord and made special prayer for the deacons who ...

17
Nov
Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee Celebrati...

Mangalapuzha Seminary celebrated the sacerdotal silver jubilee of its Alumni on 17th November 2021. 45 priests from the three rites of Syro Malankara, Latin and Syro Malabar gathered together in the seminary and shared t...

07
Nov
The Day of ‘One Family’

Mangalapuzha seminary celebrated her ‘Home Day’ on 7th November 2021. The day began with the thanksgiving Holy Mass concelebrated by all the seminary staff with Very Rev. Fr. Rector as the main celebrant. At noon, th...

23
Aug
S. H League Book Fest 2K21

S. H. League, the official book publisher of Mangalapuzha Seminary has opened its doors for the book festival. Rev. Dr. Rector, Sebastian Palamooottil inaugurated the book fest which lasted for ten days beginning from 23...

21
Aug
Mangalapuzha Seminary on Onam Swing

Recalling the vision of prosperity for all people, the seminary community celebrated Onam on 21st August. Rev. Dr. Rector, Sebastian Palamooottil inaugurated the Onam celebration. The celebration included solemn process...

15
Aug
The feasts of our two Mothers

St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, celebrated the feasts of Assumption of our Lady and the 75th independence day of India on the 15th of August, 2021. Following the solemn celebration of Holy Qurbana presided ...

10
Aug
Commission Visit

The seminary commission made their first official visit for the Academic year 2021-2022 on 10th August. The Commissioned Bishops met both the priests and seminarians. The Syro-Malabar Synodal Commission for the Seminary-...

08
Aug
Be a Love Bomb...

Once again Mangalapuzha community gathered together to share its love and concern for the poor and oppressed by inaugurating the activities of Jesus Fraternity of the new academic year. The meeting was fruitful by the pr...

01
Aug
Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul

The Festal celebration of the two pillars of the church, Sts. Peter and Paul began with the concelebrated Holy Qurbana. Fr. Paul Komban was the main celebrant. Rev. Fr. Rector hoisted the papal flag and gave a papal day ...

30
Jul
Being Ignited in the real spirit of...

Mar. Prince Panengadan, the bishop of Adilabad Diocese, addressed the community on the Needs and Challenges of Missionary Life. The meeting was held at John Joseph O.C.D hall on the eve of July 15th. All should be aware...

28
Jul
An Eucharistic Community

Being a community guided by the holy eucharist, the seminary community expressed its devotion and reverence to the holy eucharist through the eucharistic procession. The Eucharistic procession was held within the Mangala...

22
Jul
Home -sweet home

Refreshed in mind and renewed in spirit, the whole seminary community gathered together to rejuvenate its unity on the eve of July 28. It was the first family gathering in the new academic year. Though it was an informal...

15
Jul
Kuriakos' Feast

Mangalapuzha seminary community celebrated the feast of St. Kuriakos (known as 'kunjikuriakos') on the 15th of July. The day was blessed with the celebration of solemn Holy Qurbana by Rev. Fr. Siby Pulickal. The seminar...

04
Jul
Welcome Benjamins

The seminary organized an initiation program for the newcomers of both Philosophy and Theology and welcomed them into the community. Rev. Fr. Rector, Rev. Fr. Vice-Rector, and Rev. Fr. Procurator cordially welcomed them ...

04
Jul
Feast of our Father of Faith

The seminary community solemnly celebrated the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle on July 4th.The day was blessed with the celebration of the most solemn Holy Qurbana ‘Rasa’. Rev. Fr. Thomas Periyappuram Celebrated the ...

24
Mar
New Priests Day

The Seminary community was gracious with the presence of New Priests of Mangalapuzha 2021. For the concelebration of the new Priests, Fr Josekutty Anthennadu was the main celebrant, and Fr, Mathews Thenganattu delivered ...

23
Mar
Solemn Ramsa by New Priests

A Solemn Ramsa was conducted by the new priests and Fr. Aishal Anakallil led the service.

23
Mar
Farewell Gathering for the Third ye...

A farewell gathering was arranged by the seminary for the outgoing final-year philosophers. Two new books of SH League were released during the program.

23
Mar
Basket Ball match with the Priests ...

A Basketball match was conducted between the Seminary team and the priests of the Irinjalakuda diocese. The Seminary Team won the Match.

21
Mar
Basket Ball match with Final Year P...

A Basketball match was conducted between the Seminary A team and the Final year Philosophy students. The Final Year Philosophy students won the Match.

20
Mar
Social of Final Year Philosophers

The whole Final year Philosophers arranged the social for the Seminary staff.

19
Mar
New Volley Ball Court Inauguration

A new volleyball court was inaugurated in the seminary. This was the initiative of Second Year Theologians. Rev. Fr Rector inaugurated the court and there was a friendly match between the Seminary A-Team and the Kolbe As...

19
Mar
St Joseph Feast

St Joseph Feast was celebrated in our Seminary. Frs. Jose Oliapurathu, Jiijo Nellikakandathil, Joseph Kollara and Jomon Nalpathilchira celebrated their feast with many brothers of our community. Fr Jomon delivered the ho...

18
Mar
Football Match with the Third Year ...

A football match was conducted between the Seminary A team and the Final year Philosophy students. The Seminary Team won the Match

08
Mar
Retreat for Minor and Major Orders

A retreat was conducted for the theologians from 6th March to 8th March 2021, for the major and minor orders. His Beatitude Sebastian Mar Vaniyampurackal (Curia Bishop, Syro Malabar Church) led the retreat.

21
Feb
A day with the Lord

The seminary arranged a one-day Adoration for the whole community in which all the brothers actively participated.

18
Feb
Seminar on Fratelli tutti

On February 18th, the seminary arranged a seminar on Fratelli Tutti, the third encyclical of Pope Francis. Rev. Frs. Martin Kallumkal, Luke Thadathil, Paul Komban, and Bros Tony Padinjarekkut, Peter Alakkadan presented d...

15
Feb
Vibhuthi Thirunnal

The Lenten season began with the concelebrated Holy Mass and the repentance ashes were placed on the foreheads of everyone. Rev. Fr Rector was the main celebrant and Fr Martin Kallumkal delivered the homily for the Mass.

10
Feb
Kappa Vattu 2021

The seminary community joined together for the Kappa Vattu 2021. It was a great celebration of togetherness.

03
Feb
HOME DAY CELEBRATIONS

Today the Seminary celebrated the Home day of the Year 2020-21. The Home Day Celebrations were started with the con-celebrated solemn thanksgiving Holy Eucharist where Fr. Rector was the celebrant and Fr. Kakkattuthadath...

02
Feb
PENUEL BY NAZRAYAN'S

A play named 'Penuel' was staged by first-year theologians for the whole community, delineating certain social ills as part of their batch program and it was really worth applauding. 

30
Jan
Getting to know Jesus Youth

The Jesus Youth conducted a small interaction with the seminarians explaining their evangelization, and their mission in the current society. They also shared their views on how they want future priests to be.

26
Jan
Republic Day Celebrations

Today we the Mangalapuzha community celebrated the 72nd Republic Day with our Mother India. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Palamoottil, the Rector, hoisted the flag and inspired us with a thoughtful message.

23
Jan
UNITY OCTAVE- CONCLUSION 2021

As a part of the unity Octave Conclusion, an Ecumenical Prayer service was arranged in the seminary. Rev. Fr. Rector welcomed all to the service. Rev. Fr. Nobil Philip (Vicar, St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Church, UC Colleg...

21
Jan
Concluding SH Centenary

SH League celebrated hundred years as a publishing house. The Publication was able to achieve its vision as to proclaim the Gospel, defend the faith and build a value-based community within this span of hundred years. On...

21
Jan
Arts Festival 2021

Seminary Community organized an Arts Festival on 21st January 2021. Every batch of the seminary actively participated in the Festival. The third-year Philosophers (Ardents-Levites), first-year Theologians (Nazrains), and...

20
Jan
SEMINAR ON MEDIA AND LITERATURE

As a part of the Centenary celebrations of SH League, a Seminar on Media and Literature was organized on 20th January 2021. Mr. Johney Lukose (Manorama News Channel) and Mr. Francis Norona (Malayalam Author) presented di...

20
Jan
FEAST ST. SEBASTIAN

On 20th January 2021, Rev. Fr. Rector celebrated the feast of his heavenly patron, St. Sebastian. The Seminary Community has a concelebrated Eucharist Celebration with all the staff of the Seminary.

12
Jan
SOCIAL DRAMA COMPETITION

The MSLA of Seminary organized a Social Drama Competition for the Philosophy Students. The Competiton was arranged from 8th January to 12th January 2021. The third-year Philosophy Brothers (Ardents-Levites) bagged the fi...

10
Jan
SH LEAGUE BOOK FEST 2020-2021

On the Centenary Year, SH League organized the Book Fest 2020-2021. Rev. Fr. Rector inaugurated the Book Fest.

07
Jan
Inauguration of the Year of St. Jos...

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris Corde” (“With a Father's Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy ...

07
Jan
Visit from the Synodal Commission

The Syro-Malabar Synodal Commission for the Seminary- Mar George Madathikandathil the Chairman, Mar Tony Neelankavil the Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur and Mar John Nellikunnel bishop to the Eparchy of Idukki paid us a visi...

06
Jan
Jubilee Celebrations

Really the day was something extra-special for our Mangalapuzha Seminary because Fr. Sebastian Palamoottil the Rector and Fr. Siby Pulickal the Dean (Faculty of Theology) were celebrating the Silver Jubilee of their prie...

01
Jan
New-Year Celebrations

The Seminary community was much enthusiastic and eager to welcome the year 2021 as we bid goodbye to 2020. On New-Year's eve, we had celebrations among batches and a common prayer session, where we thanked the Almighty ...

25
Dec
Christmas Celebrations

There was a concelebrated Christmas Vigil Mass where Fr. Rector was the main celebrant. We shared the joy of the Day by cutting the X-mas cake and coloring the sky by shooting off fireworks.

24
Dec
Carol Singing

On Christmas Eve, spreading the Christmas Cheer, we had an awesome couple of hours. Quite apart from all other celebrations, the seminary also arranged a Carol Singing Competition batch-wise. The presence of Santa Claus ...

18
Dec
Annual Retreat 2020

Fr. Stephen Ollethazhathu OFM Conv. led the Annual Retreat from 18th December 2020 to 22nd December 2020.

17
Dec
Doctor Faustus

There staged the famous play 'Doctor Faustus' for the whole community by 2nd-year Theologians, as part of their batch programme. The tragic history of the life and death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, based on...

14
Dec
Happy Feast

The day was something special for the seminary, because, Fr. Johnson Achandy celebrated his feast today. He celebrated the Holy Eucharist and the community wished prayerful greetings and blessings to him.

09
Dec
House Blessing

There was the blessing of the whole seminary and the campus with special prayers.

14
Nov
Farewell to LUMENS

There was a sent off gathering and concelebrated Holy Qurbana in view of the priestly ordination of the deacons of this year this day. The program started with the solemn procession from the grotto of Our Lady in front o...

11
Nov
Mission Day Celebration

The seminary community celebrated Mission Day with the zeal to be the future missionaries of the Church. The Second year theologians led the mission day by organizing an auction the day-night before and by organizing var...

07
Nov
Deacons Vs Philosophers

There conducted a friendly football match between our deacons and 3rd-year philosophers.

05
Nov
Deacons Social

Today, our deacons had Deacon's Social Eve.

31
Oct
Rosary Devotion

The seminary community conducted a solemn Rosary procession on 31st October 2020. The whole moth was specially dedicated to the rosary devotion. The procession ended with the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

24
Oct
1st Family Gathering 2020

The whole seminary family gathered together for the first time after the COVID-19 Outbreak. After months of Quarantine, all the brothers met under the same roof welcoming the Benjamin's to the seminary and showcasing the...

02
Oct
Chavara Hall Inauguration

On 2nd October we had the inauguration of Chavara Hall in the Seminary. We the seminary community also celebrated the Holy Eucharist in the Chavara Hall.

31
May
Inauguration of the Academic year 2...

The inauguration of Academic year 2020-2021 was conducted online this year due to Lockdown. The whole program was conducted via Facebook. At first Very Rev. Dr. Sebastian Palamoottil (Rector) gave the Welcome Address, th...

18
Apr
ലോക് ഡൗണിൽ ദു...

കോവിഡ് ഭീഷണിയിൽ ഭീഷണിയിലും ലോക്ക് ഡൗണിലും പെട്ട് കഷ്ടതയനുഭവിക്കുന്ന നൂറിലധികം ...

09
Mar
Send Off Meeting

A send off meeting was organised at 7:30 pm at John Joseph Auditorium To bid farewell to service of Fr. Mathew Illathuparambil, Rector, Fr. Mathew Moonnattinmugham, Procurator, and to the Final year Philosophy batch.

25
Feb
Seminary Commission Visit

The seminary commission made a visit before the closing of the Academic year 2019-2020. The Commissioned Bishops met both the priests and seminarians. The commission also declared the new Authorities of the Seminary. The...

25
Feb
Inaugration Of SH League Centenary ...

20
Feb
Parent's Day - Final Year Philosoph...

The Seminary celebrated the parent's day of the final year philosophy batch. Parents arrived at seminary by 10 o' clock then the had a meeting with Fathers in the staff. Solemn Holy Eucharist was celebrated with Fr. Rect...

26
Jan
Republic Day

On the occasion of the 71st Republic Day of the country, the community showed it unity and patriotism by hoisting the National flag. Rev. Fr. Rector gave the message of the day.

21
Jan
Ecumenical Prayer

the seminary community had its Ecumenical prayer of Unity octave.The prayer service was led by Rev. Fr. Rector Mathew Illathuparambil and Rev. Fr. Geevargheese from the Orthodox church Koratty gave the homily.

21
Jan
Diaconate

After a long time seminary is proud to conduct the Diaconate of Varikkanickal Joyal on 21st of January at 06:00 Am. Mar Jose Kalluvelil the Bishop of the Eparchy of Mississauga was the main celebrant. The seminary commun...

13
Jan
Patron's Day and Republic Day

On 13th morning we had a concelebrated Holy Qurbana in which Rev. Fr. Cherian Kanjirakombil was the main celebrant. There after breakfast a small meeting for congratulating Rev. Fr. Cherian Kanjirakombil was conducted in...

06
Jan
Seminary Reopens after Christmas Va...

The seminary reopens after Christmas Vacation on 5th January 2020. With the concelebration of New Priests the Academic year moves ahead with a lot of resolutions of the new year.

24
Oct
Mission Day Celebration

On 24th of October, 2019 Mission day was celebrated with great vigour and vitality at Mangalapuzha seminary, being the Extraordinary Mission Month. The main objectives of the day were to renew and increase the missionar...

23
Oct
Inaguration of the Centenary year o...

The centenary celebrations of S.H League was inaugurated by Retd. Justice Kurian Joseph on 23rd October. S h league which began its operations in the year 1920.S.H League was first named as S H C league

11
Sep
ആർപ്പോ 2019 - മംഗ...

മംഗലപ്പുഴ സെമിനാരിയില്ലേ ഈ വർഷത്തെ ഓണാഘോഷം പതിനൊന്നാം തീയതി നടന്നു. സെമിനാരിയുട...

29
Aug
DEACONS PARENTS DAY

A gathering of the parents of Deacon's were conducted on 29th August 2019 Thursday at Mangalapuzha seminary. Brothers welcomed their family members at 10.00 am and it was followed by a meeting in the auditorium including...

03
Jun
Inauguration of the new academic ye...

The inauguration of the new academic year 2019-2020 of the Pontifical Institute of Alwaye (PIA) was held on 03/06/2019 Monday. The programme started with the con-celebrated Holy Qurbana for which His Beatitude Mar George...

14
Mar
PILGRIMAGE TO MALAYATTOOR

As per the custom the seminary community made a pilgrimage to Malayattoor, the International Pilgrim center in the name of St. Thomas the Apostle who spread first the faith in Christ in India. The hill is believed to be ...

14
Mar
Seminary Closes for Summer Vacation

The seminary is closing today for the long summer vacation of the academic year 2018-2019. There was a concelebrated Holy Qurbana in the morning in thanking God for all the blessings we have received this year and also i...

21
Feb
Gathering of the Parents of Third Y...

A gathering of the parents of third year Philosophy students was conducted on 21st February 2019 Thursday at Mangalapuzha seminary. It is a custom since the last four years to have such family gatherings four the final y...

13
Feb
Visit of the Superior General of OC...

The Mangalapuzha seminary was blessed with the visit of V. Rev. Fr. Saverio (Antonio Gennaro) Cannistrà of the Sacred Heart, Superior General of OCD Fathers, on 13th February 2019. Mangalapuzha is indebted to OCD Father...

12
Feb
Visit of the New Seminary Commissio...

The new seminary commission, appointed by the Syro-Malabar Synod during the last synod started on 7th January 2019, have paid their first visit to the seminary on 12th and 13th February 2019. The chairman of the commissi...

09
Feb
Music Night: Beyond the Beats

Music Night 'Beyond the Beats' of the year 2018-2019 was conducted on 09th February 2019 Saturday. Music Night is the programme conducted by the 'Mangalapuzha Choir' every year. The programme was worth to be noted for t...

22
Jan
Church Unity Octave Prayer Service

Together with the whole faithful who follow Christ, Mangalapuzha Seminary have conducted special payer services in the occasion of Unity Octave which started from 18th January. In addition to the daily prayer services of...

18
Jan
V. Rev. Dr. George Oliapuram - ‘V...

V. Rev. Dr. George Oliapuram, former Rector of the Seminary (1994-2000) and the former President of the Pontifical Institute Alwaye (1994-1997), have awarded the ‘Vaidikaratnam’ by the Syro Malabar Catholic Church o...

16
Jan
New Synodal Commission for Mangalap...

The 27th Syro Malabar Synod began on 7th January 2019 has announced the new team of Synodal Commission for the St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha. The new chairman of the commission is H. E. Mar George Madathi...

07
Jan
The Visit of First Class Relics of ...

The Mangalapuzha seminary was blessed with the presence of the first class relics of St. John Paul II and St. Maria Faustina on 07th January 2019, Monday. The Rector, Professors and seminarians received the relics with ...

07
Jan
New Priests’ Day and the Feast of...

The joint celebration of New Priests’ day and the feast of St. Joseph, the patron of our seminary was conducted on 07th January 2019, Monday. Although the feast of St. Joseph falls on March 19, the seminary community n...

05
Jan
Seminary Re-opened after Christmas ...

After a vacation period of 20 days from December 15th 2018 to January 05th 2019 the seminary came back to its normal functioning on 05th January with the Holy Mass of the whole community led by Rev. Martin Kallungal, Vic...

13
Dec
BATCH PROGRAMME OF SECOND YEAR PHIL...

Second year philosophy students of the Mangalapuzha campus presented their batch programme on 11th December 2018 Thursday in connection with the farewell gathering to the deacons and the Christmas celebrations of the se...

14
Dec
RECEPTION TO H.E. MAR JOHN NELLIKUN...

The seminary community gave a warm welcome to H. E. Mar John Nellikunnel, new bishop of the diocese of Idukki on 12th December 2018. He was a professor in the seminary for several years and had served in many of the i...

13
Dec
FAREWELL TO THE DEACONS

There was a sent off gathering and concelebrated Holy Qurbana in view of the priestly ordination of the deacons of this year on 11th December 2018. The program started with the solemn procession from the grotto of Our L...

06
Dec
FIRST PRIZE IN KERYGMA HOMILY COMPE...

Bro. Charles Thettayil, third year theology student of our seminary has secured first prize in the Inter-seminary Kerygma Homily and Elocution Competition held at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam on 0...

03
Dec
Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee Celebrat...

The seminary community congratulated V. Rev. Msgr. George Olipauram, former Rector of the Seminary (1994 – 2000) on the occasion of celebrating his fiftieth year of priestly ordination. He is currently serving as the P...

03
Dec
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER AND THE...

The feast of the second apostle of India, St. Francis Xavier and the 61st anniversary of IHS (Institute for Home Study) have celebrated in the seminary on December 3 Monday. The celebration of the feast has started on Su...

29
Nov
Seminar on Gaudete et Exsultate

A seminar on the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ have been conducted in the Fr. John Joseph auditorium, Mangalapuzha seminary on 29 November 2018 Thursday from 9.00 am to 12.45 pm. The seminary was a ser...

24
Nov
Mission Exposure Programme

The third year theology students of the Mangalapuzha campus, both inmates and day scholars, a total of 46 in number, had a mission exposure programme in the mission diocese of Mandya in association with the course “Mi...

08
Nov
Home Day celebration 2018-2019

Home day of our seminary of the Year 2018 was celebrated on 7th and 8th October. There was a common gathering of the community on 7th evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in which Fr Rector gave a short message of the day. He...

29
Oct
Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee Celebrati...

As Rev. Fr. Mathew Illathuparambil, the Rector of our seminary celebrates his 25th year of priestly ordination, the seminary community conducted a solemn gathering on 29 October 2018 to congratulate and extend our heartf...

31
Oct
Rosary Devotion

As part of the devotion to the Most Holy Rosary during the month of October, the seminary community dedicated Solemn Rosary from twenty second October to thirty first October. On 31st October 2018, being the end of the m...

21
Oct
MISSION DAY CELEBRATION

The seminary community celebrated the mission day of this year on 25th October 2018. The day is primarily intended to renew and increase the missionary zeal in the hearts of the seminarians and also to collect some amou...

15
Aug
Kerala floods and Mangalapuzha reli...

During the devastating floods that hit Kerala from 15th to 22nd august 2018, our seminary too played an important role. The seminary became the home of one thousand one hundred and fifty peoples who became affected by th...

21
Sep
Book Release

The book “Kathirikkunna Karunyam” edited by Fr. Dr. Luke Thadathil has been released by the Apostolic Administrator of the Ernakulam- Angamaly Archdiocese, Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath on twenty first September 2018....

05
Oct
ANNUAL SPORTS DAY 2018

The St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary celebrates its annual sports day on fourth and fifth of October 2018. Apart from the last year this year sports day was conducted on the basis of groups and not on the basis of batches....