Kottayam: Archbishop Mar Joseph Perunthottam inaugurated the Lourdes Forane Church, in a sacred atmosphere, which was built as the life of the Kottayam city. Archbishop Thomas Mar Coralos and Mar Thomas Tharayil collaborated for the ceremony. Thousands of believers gathered at the church’s blessing and public gathering to mark the heritage of faith. Vicar Joseph Manakalam, Fr. Joseph Alunkal, Fr. At Pius Payikattumattam, the parish community, led by Antony Churavadi, stood together for celebrations.
The trustees, Dr. Matthew Parrakkal, K.V. Mathew Kunnell, Thomas Thomas Palakkal, Thomas Sebastian Chowattukunnel, Parish Council Secretary Prof Various committees headed by Baby Sebastian Ottapalakkal led the function. A large number of clergy, saints and believers participated in the ceremonies representing the 11 churches under Lourdes Forane.
