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New Delhi : April 28 : Deacon Pradyut was ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi at St. Marks Church, Punjabi Bagh. Most Rev. Anil J T Couto was the main celebrant and Bishop Franco preached the Word of God. This ceremony was attended by over two thousand people from all over Delhi. Earlier in this month Archbishop ordained Deacons Ajit, Zakarius and Vijay Kullu in their home town for the Archdiocese of Delhi.

New Delhi : Archbishop Anil Couto led the Easter Vigil service at Sacred Heart Cathedral. This celebration was attended by over thousand people.Archbishop blessed the new fire and conducted the vigil service.

New Delhi : Thousands of faithful gather at Sacred Heart Cathedral to celebrate Good Friday. Archbishop Anil conducted Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Cathedral and gave Good Friday message in the evening.

New Delhi : Archbishop of Delhi, Auxiliary bishop along with priests and religious walked from Old Delhi to Sacred Heart cathedral on Palm Sunday. Stations of the Cross was enacted.

New Delhi : Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 19th March 2013 as the newly elected Pope Francis inaugurated his Papacy at St. Peters, Vatican. Most Rev. Salvatore Pennachio, Nuncio to India celebrated the Holy Eucharist, joined by several bishops, priests, religious brothers and sisters.

Vatican : We have a new POPE. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina is New Pope. He has taken the name FRANCIS. In his first address he thanked cardinals and bishops and recited the Lords Prayer Ave Maria and Glory be. He also said the journey for the church that we are going to start may bear fruit. He asked the people gathered at St. peters Square to pray for him. He bowed before them and observed a few seconds of silence.

New Delhi: Golden Jubilee memorial Boys Hostel inaugurated in Rohtak. Most Rev. Anil J.T. Couto blessed and inaugurated the new boys hostel in Rohtak on 3rd March 2013. Shri Dangi, MLA was the guest of Honour.

Vatican : 28 February 2013 Pope Benedict XVI leaves after making his last public blessing as title changed to Pope Emeritus and the infallibility of his word expired. He said I am no longer the pope but I am still in the church. I am just a pilgrim who is starting the last part of his pilgrimage on this earth. He thanked them for their friendship.

New Delhi: 22 Feb. The chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dixit hosted a programme to thank Most Rev. Vincent M. Concessao for the services he has rendered to the people of Delhi. She also welcomed the new Archbishop Most Rev. Anil J.T. Couto. In a programme organized by the Commission for Minorities, Government of Delhi, Honorable Chief Minister acknowledged the great work done by the Christians not only in Delhi but in every district of India. She thanked Archbishop Vincent for his spiritual guidance and support. In reply Archbishop Vincent said Chief Minister of Delhi was always generous in granting all the wishes of Christian Community in Delhi. Archbishop Anil promised to continue the good work and sought the cooperation from the government in building a peaceful and just society. Programme was attended by leaders of various communities. Mr. AC Michael, member of the Minority Commission was instrumental in organizing this event. Programme concluded with sumptuous lunch at the Delhi Secretariat.

Vatican - Pope Benedict to resign on 28 February 2013. He said that he is too old to continue. vatican news reported that he took great courage to take this unexpected decision.
New Delhi Jan 25: Archbishop Anil J.T Couto wishes the nation a very happy Republic Day on the eve. He prayed for peace and urged everyone to uphold the values of Democracy.

New Delhi, Jan 20: The installation of Most Rev. Anil J.T. Couto as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Delhi was held at the open grounds of St. Columba’s School on Sunday, 20th January 2013. Most Rev. Anil Couto was born to a devout Catholic couple – Avito Couto and Ernestina Couto in Porvorim, Bardez, Goa on 22nd September 1954. He was ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi on February 8, 1981. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Delhi on March 11, 2001. Later, in 2007 Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI appointed him as bishop of Jalandhar. He was appointed Archbishop of Delhi on 30th November 2012. On 20th January 2013, more than 6,000 faithful filled St. Columba’s School grounds to see Most Rev. Anil JT Couto assume his role as Roman Catholic archbishop of Archdiocese of Delhi. There was a prayerful mood inside Sacred Heart Cathedral and festive celebrations all over the campus. The installation ceremony began at 2 pm. The newly appointed Archbishop was welcomed by the school band at the Archbishop’s House. He was joined by Archbishop emeritus Vincent M. Concessao and Rt. Rev. Franco Mulakkal, auxiliary bishop of Delhi. The Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and College of Consultors welcomed him at the Cathedral entrance. After the entrance procession, Archbishop emeritus Vincent M. Concessao welcomed all. The Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal His Excellency Salvotore Penacchio began the installation ceremony. He greeted the new archbishop and wished him well and thanked the former archbishop for his service as the archbishop of Delhi. After the Papal Bull was read, Most Rev. Vincent M. Concessao handed over the Crossier to the newly elected Archbishop of Delhi as a symbol of handing over the office to the new Archbishop. All the bishops present greeted him and the incardinated clergy of the archdiocese pledged their obedience. During his homily newly elected archbishop Anil Couto thanked God for choosing him, an unworthy servant. He said, “I will try my best to get into the shoes of Archbishop Vincent”. He asked the congregation to pray for him. Over 20 bishops concelebrated in the installation of the new Archbishop of Delhi. Around 300 priests from the dioceses of Delhi, Faridabad, Jalandhar and other neighbouring dioceses participated in the mass. After the Eucharist, a felicitation programme was held for the new archbishop and Archbishop Emeritus of Delhi Vincent M. Concessao. Archdiocesan youth performed a dance. Prominent people of the Archdiocese thanked His Grace Vincnet M. Concessao for his selfless service and welcome His Grace Anil JT Couto. Among the dignitaries there were beurocrats, country diplomats, government representatives from the Delhi government and Punjab Government. Leaders of other religions and denominations spoke on this occasion and prayed for the new Archbishop. The Delhi Archdiocese encompasses an estimated 80,000 Latin Catholics in Delhi and Haryana. Archdiocese has over 83 parishes and Missions and 112 incardinated priests.

17 January _ Archbishop elect Anil J.T. Couto was given a grand welcome at the Sacred Heart Cathedral

Archbishop-elect Anil JT Couto will reach New Delhi on 17 Januay 2013. A delegation will welcome him at the New Delhi Railway Station at 11am.

Installation of Archbishop-elect Anil J.T. Couto will take place on 20th january 2013 at Sacred Heart Cathedral Campus from 2pm onwards

Pope Benedict XVI on Friday appointed a new archbishop to Delhi Archdiocese. His Excellency Anil J T Couto is the new Archbishop of Delhi, who is taking the place of retiring Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao.Installation of the new Archbishop will take place on 20 Janury 2013.

The announcement of the new Archbishop of Delhi today(30th Nov.2012) at 4:15 pm

Archdiocese of Delhi remembers and prays for all the martyrs of 26/11. Today is the anniversary. These great men sacrificed their today for our tomorrow.

Nov 25 Christ the King feast was celebrated at Sacred Heart cathedtral. Over 8000 people attended this service. Archbishop Vincent and Bishop Franco lead the procession

Nov 11 Jay Sen and Joycelin from ICYM Delhi received the first Regional Youth Award during Regional Youth Convention.

Nov 10 Northern Regional Youth Convention was held in Jammu. Thirty eight young people from Delhi participated in this event

Oct 21 Milan was celebrated at St. Columbas. Over one thousand youth participated in the event

Oct 20 Bible Quiz was conducted as part of Milan 2012. . 30 teams participated

Oct 14 Over three hundred youth participated in the Annual Diocesan Sportsmeet held at st. Michaels

Oct 14 Year of Faith inaugurated in all the parishes of the Archdiocese

Oct 11 Year of Faith inaugurated solemnly in the Archdiocese. Archbishop Vincent and Bishop Franco celebrated the Eucharist on this occasion. All the priests and religious along with laity from different parishes participated in the Holy Eucharist.

Sept 29 Ecumenical Youth Fest UVA was celebrated in Delhi by diffrent Christian denominations

Sep 9 RCC meeting was held in Jalandhar. Over hundred members attended this meeting from four dioceses

Sept 3 The Jacobite Syrian Church, will now admit widows and divorcees as nuns (TOI)

Thousands of christians are affected in Assam riots

Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting was held on Sunday 1st Sept 2012

Archbishop Vincent and Bishop Franco congratulate our President Shri Pranav Mukherji and Vice President Shri H. Ansari. They wished them well and assured their prayers

We wish you a very Happy Independence Day. May God bless and our Heavenly Mother protect this country

A reflection on the Year of Faith (YOF) was organised for the priests and DPC members at Yusuf Sadan on 11 and 12 Aughust 2012.

Archbishop Vincent and Bishop Franco attend the rally for Dalit reservation at jantar Mantar in New delhi. Hundreds of people including priests and bishops participated in the rally.

Buland Prajatantr a secular tabloid for the Northern Region will be launched soon

July 16 The long-awaited Udupi diocese was formed on Monday and Most Rev Jerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Shimoga diocese is appointed the bishop of the new diocese

July 15 Archdiocesan youth won first prize in Singing and Choreography competition held in Jalandhar. They also won three individual prizes.

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr. Elias Gonsalves of the Archdiocese of Bombay as Bishop of Amravati. This was announced in Rome on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

Summer vacation in Delhi Schools extended. Schools will reopen on 9th July 2012

Proud moment for Diocesan School: Himanshi Khatri from St. Michael’s, Pusa Road topped the commerce stream in the Delhi/NCR region with a brilliant score of 489 out of 500 getting 97.8%

Summer Camp was organised in June 2012 for 3 weeks in the basement hall of St. Thomas Play School, RK Puram. It aimed at bringing our children together, with their talents as well as the development in the spiritual and intellectual areas. Around 70 children participated in the camp

Childrens Summer Camp concluded on 9th June 2012. 105 children participated in the Summer camp from Bhatti Mines, Childrens Village, Vasant Kunj and other nearing places

June 10 Kumud Baxla receives National Youth Award in Bangalore in a function organised by Indian Catholic Youth Movement.

Archbishop Vincent Concessao expressed "joy on one hand and the pain of separation on the other" at the function organised to felicitate the new bishop of Faridabad diocese.

May 26 The new Syro Malabar diocese of Fraridabad gets its first archbishop. Most Rev. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara was consecrated the first archbishop of the newly-created Syro Malabar eparchy of Faridabad.

May 25 Fr. Valentines Funeral Serive. Over sixty priests and hundreds of faithful paid homage at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

May 24 2012 Deacon Stephen - ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi in Tamilnadu

New Delhi 24 May,2012 Good news for the tech-savies.. the first ever Catholic Hindi Bible is available in the Android Market from Today. The Application Names DIVYA VACHAN is the complete Hindi Catholic Bible for free downloads. It is a freeware and easy to use, one can adjust the size of the font according the requirement. Easy search facilities.

May 19 2012 Fr. Valentine D Silva passed away. Funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 25 May Friday at 10 am

May 17 2012 Workshop on Media began today at Sadbhavana. This workshop is organised by SIGNIS and Sadbhavana. Twenty young people are attending this workshop which will conclude on 19th May 2012

Holy Cross Church Kapashera organized Summer Camp for children on 18 th and 19th of May for the first time. The camp was conducted by Fr Valerian with the help of parish youth for two days

The youth group of St. Joseph’s church, Faridabad organised a summer camp for children of classes III – IX from 24 -26 May. About 35 children participated in the camp

Archbishop lays the foundation stone for the upcoming church building (Prayer Hall) of Good Shepherd Church in the premises of Sahoday School on 16th May 2012

On 13th May we celebrated Mother’s Day in Khrist Jyoti Church, Badarpur. It was organized by ‘Jyotirmai’- the parish Youth.

May 13 2012 Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday School children celebrated Annual Day.

May 9 2012 Deacon Sunil Crasta - ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi in Kasargod, Kerala

May 7 2012 Deacon Anil Raj - ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi in Mysore

May 5 2012 Deacon Periyanayagam - ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi in Mysore

May 3 2012 Deacon Balaraju - ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Delhi in Bangalore

Workers Day celebrated: St. Joseph the Worker feast celebrated at Yusuf Sadan. Fr Victor Dsouza celebrated Holy Eucharist

Mayur Vihar Phase III : Our Lady of Perpetual Succour parish children and youth performed a musical drama.

Chetanalya receives IGSSS award for 2012

Holy Cross Church at Kapashera consecrated

St John de Britto Church at Mayapuri consecrated

Fr. Fredrick Dsouza of Archdiocese of Delhi takes over as the Executive Director of Caritas India from Fr. Varghese in a programme held in New Delhi

On 22nd April, 2012, the Archdiocese of Delhi celebrated for the first time ‘Catechetical Annual Day’. About 700 students and 85 teachers attended it. The day started with mass. Fr. Susai Sebastian was the main celebrant accompanied by Frs. Paul Roy, Denny, Matthew P. J, Bipin and William.

Birth Days

2-May -Rev. Fr. Ravindra Jain
8-May-Rev. Fr. Augustine Kuriapilly
8-May-Rev. Fr. Ivan Madtha
10-May-Rev. Fr. Victor D’Souza
13-May-Rev. Fr. Philip Parmar
19-May-Rev. Fr. Keni Philomin Raj
20-May-Rev. Fr. Stephen
22-May-Rev. Fr. Charles DSouza
23-May-Rev. Fr. T. C. Anthony
25-May-Rev. Fr. Ravi Kotta

Ordination Anniversary

1-May -Rev. Fr. Maxim Pinto
1-May-Rev. Fr. Joseph Henry
1-May-Rev. Fr. Manikya Raju
1-May-Rev. Fr. Alphonse Arokiam
1-May-Rev. Fr. Kulandai Samy
2-May-Rev. Fr. Jardice Nazareth
2-May-Rev. Fr. Chetan Machado
2-May-Rev. Fr. Thavamani
3-May-Rev. Fr. Jesuraj
3-May-Rev. Fr. Balaraju A.
3-May-Rev. Fr. Balaraj L.
4-May-Rev. Fr. Suman Surin
4-May-Rev. Fr. Frederick DSouza
4-May-Rev. Fr. Thomas DCunha
4-May-Rev. Fr. Wilfred DSouza
4-May-Rev. Fr. Thomas Sherin
4-May-Rev. Fr. Peter Emmanuel
5-May-Rev. Fr. Januario Rebello
5-May-Rev. Fr. Denny George
5-May-Rev. Fr. Shyju Xavier
5-May-Rev. Fr. Periyanayagam
6-May-Rev. Fr. Jose Stephen
7-May-Rev. Fr. Aires Furtado
7-May-Rev. Fr. Lancy Paul
7-May-Rev. Fr. Mathew P.J.
7-May-Rev. Fr. Anil Raj
8-May-Rev. Fr. Thomas Paul
9-May-Rev. Fr. Savari Raj
9-May-Rev. Fr. Sunil Crasta
10-May-Rev. Fr. T.C. Anthony
10-May-Rev. Fr. Jayaseelan
10-May-Rev. Fr. Umesh Ekka
11-May-Rev. Fr. Joseph Ellamthuruthy
11-May-Rev. Fr. Victor Immanuel
12-May-Rev. Fr. Beschi Almeida
12-May-Rev. Fr. Irudaya Kumar
12-May-Rev. Fr. Prakash Gill
13-May-Rev. Fr. Julius Caesar
13-May-Rev. Fr. James Peter
13-May-Rev. Fr. S. Arokia Dass
13-May-Rev. Fr. Valerian Baretto
13-May-Rev. Fr. Anil Walder
14-May-Rev. Fr. Claude DSouza
14-May-Rev. Fr. Claude DSouza
14-May-Rev. Fr. Vijay Baretto
14-May-Rev. Fr. Savari Muthu
15-May-Rev. Fr. Arvind Tete
15-May-Rev. Fr. Julian Kullu
15-May-Rev. Fr. John Britto
17-May-Rev. Fr. Keni Philomin
18-May-Rev. Fr. Nicholas Dias
18-May-Rev. Fr. Stanley K.
18-May-Rev. Fr. Bipin Ekka
19-May-Rev. Fr. Paul Roy
19-May-Rev. Fr. Ivan Madtha
19-May-Rev. Fr. Suman Paul
20-May-Rev. Fr. Deepak Soreng
20-May-Rev. Fr. John Monteiro
20-May-Rev. Fr. Vincent Crasta
21-May-Rev. Fr. Lawrence P.R.
22-May-Rev. Fr. Alex Toppo
22-May-Rev. Fr. Benedict Francis
22-May-Rev. Fr. Biju Xavier
22-May-Rev. Fr. Christopher G.
22-May-REv. Fr. Suresh Xavier
24-May-Rev. Fr. Vincent Salvatore
24-May-Rev. Fr. Sabu Joseph
24-May-Rev. Fr. Stephen A.
26-May-Rev. Fr. George P.A.
27-May-Rev. Fr. T.J. Jose
30-May-Rev. Fr. Ravindra Jain
31-May-Rev. Fr. Mathew Koyickal

Auxiliary Bishop

Bishop Franco Mulakkal was born on 25th March 1964 in Kerala. He was ordained priest in 1990 and nominated as auxiliary bishop of Delhi on 17th January 2009.

At present he is -
1. Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Delhi
2. Secretary of Regional Bishops Conference of North, India
3. Consultor for Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Rome

Family Profile
S/o Mr. M.P. Aippunny Master (Founder Member and former General Convenor of Catholic Union, Diocese of Trichur, Kerala) and Mary Victoria, Mattom P.O. Trichur, Kerala

Philip Mulakkal – Brother
Filish Joseph Chowallur Alathara – Sister
Flory Reji Chirammel Olarikkara – Sister
Femina Marks Perumaden Kandassankadavu – Sister
Rev. Sr. Noel (Fancy) CMC, Ollur, Truchur – Sister
Rev. Sr. Laetus FCC – Aunty

Date of birth : 25-03-0964 - Place of birth : Mattom- Trichur- Kerala -India
Parish : St. Thomas Forance Church, Mattom

Formation Profile
School : St. Francis Boys School, Mattom – 1970-79
Punjabi Language Matric Exam from Punjab Board of Education- 1985
Minor seminary : St. Mary’s Petit Seminary, Thope, Trichur – June 1979- March 1982
Major seminary : St. Charles Inter-diocesan Major Seminary, Nagpur – Maharashtra (philosophy and Theology along B.A. from Nagpur University. BA studies done in St. Francis de Sales College, Nagpur – 1982-1990
Ordained for the diocese of Jalandhar, Punjab on 21-04-90 – at Mattom St. Thomas Forane Church by Most Rev. Bp. Symphorian Keeprath, the Bishop Emeritus of Jalandhar, Punjab

Ecclesiastial and Secular Degrees
1. Masters in English Literature, from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
2. Masters in Sociology, from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
3. Bachelor of Education from Annamalai University, Chennai
4. Doctorate in Moral Theology from Alphonsian Academy of Lateran University, Rome

Title of Doctoral Dissertation: A Theological Investigation into the Moral Teachings of Guru Nanak from a Catholic perspective

Fields of Activity as Priest of Jalandhar Diocese- Punjab
1. Chairman of the Commission for the apostleship of Prayer
2. Chief Editor of Sada Zamana
3. Consultor of Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue from 04-02-2008
4. Diocesan Co-ordinator of Small Christian Communities
5. Former Director of Diocesan Pastoral Centre , Jalandhar
6. Former Financial Administrator of Holy Trinity Regional major Seminary, Jalandhar.
7. Former International Consultor of Apostolic Union of Clergy
8. National President of Apostolic Union of Clergy 2003-2006
9. Parish Priest in Khanuwan (from 1990-97)
10. Founder of Charismatic Movement in Jalandhar Diocese
11. Head of the Dept. of Theology, and Professor of Moral heology at Holy Trinity Major Seminary, Jalandhar 2001-2007
12. Incharge of Annual Missionary meeting of Diocese of Jalandhar
13. International Treasurer cum-Animator of Apostolic Union of Clergy, Rome from 15-11-2007
14. Member of Body of Consultors of Bishop Anil Couto
15. Member of Diocesan Curia of Jalandhar, Bishop Anil Couto
16. Member of Executive Body of the Regional Conference of Diocesan Priests of North India
17. Member of Staff of St. John Mary Vianney Minor Seminary, Amritsar
18. PRO of the Diocese of Jalandhar
19. Secretary of the Priests Senate of the Diocese of Jalandhar

Language Profile
1. English 2. Italian, 3. Hindi, 4.Malayalam, 5.Punjabi
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Rt. Rev Franko Mulakkal


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