Bishop of Punalur, conducted Pastoral Visit to St. Michael’s Church, Kottarakara ,
Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, Bishop of Punalur, conducted a two-day Pastoral Visit to St. Michael’s Church, Kottarakara , from Saturday, 7th June to 8th June Sunday.
Bishop Ponnumuthan Meets His Holiness
Most Rev.Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, Bishop of Punalur, had the privilege of meeting His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
Vocation Camp at St. Aloysius Minor Seminary, Elampal.
Vocation Camp at St. Aloysius Minor Seminary, Elampal. A Vocation Camp was conducted on 3rd May 2025 at St. Aloysius Minor Seminary, Elampal, Punalur. The camp was inaugurated by Msgr. Sebastian Vaz, Vicar General of the Diocese of Punalur. Very Rev. Vincent S. D’Cruz, Rector of the seminary, welcomed all the participants. Rev. Dr. Ajith […]
Blessing of the Fathima Matha Shrine at St. Sebastian Church, Anayady
Blessing of the Fathima Matha Shrine at St. Sebastian Church, Anayady On 2nd May 2025, the Fathima Matha Shrine (Kurishady) at St. Sebastian Church, Anayady, Sooranadu, was solemnly blessed by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, Bishop of Punalur. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Shijo Joseph, Parish Priest; Very Rev. […]
Chrism Mass Celebration
The Chrism Mass and the Renewal of Priestly Vows, a significant part of Holy Week, were solemnly celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Punalur. The celebration was presided over by Bishop Selvister Ponnumuthan , Diocese of Punalur. In his message, the bishop shared that the priesthood is a divine gift, the priestly life is a […]
Urukunnu Kurishumala Pilgrimage and Youth Cross Journey: A Sacred Time of Blessing .
Bishop Selvister Ponnumuthan The Urukunnu Kurishumala Pilgrimage and Youth Cross Journey, organized as part of the Jubilee Year celebrations under the leadership of the KCYM, (Diocese of Punalur) commenced from the Urukunnu Holy Cross Church and concluded at the Urukunnu Kurishumala. The pilgrimage was graced by the presence of His Excellency, Rt.Rev.Dr.Selvister Ponnumuthan ,Bishop of […]
The Presbyterium of the Diocese of Punalur
The Presbyterium of the Diocese of Punalur was convened on 31st March 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Xavier’s Animation Centre, Pathanapuram. Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, Bishop of Punalur, presided over the meeting. Msgr. Sebastian Vaz, Vicar General, extended a warm welcome to all the clergy. The report of the previous meeting was presented […]
The 18th death anniversary of Bishop Mathias Kappil
The 18th death anniversary of Bishop Mathias Kappil, the first bishop of the Punalur diocese, was celebrated on 24.02.2025, Monday, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Punalur, at 11:45 AM. The Holy Mass was officiated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnuthan, Bishop of Punalur. During the Mass, Rev. Fr. Sam Shine delivered the homily. The diocesan Vicar […]
The Newly elected Coadjutor Bishop of Neyyattinkara vists Punlur Bishop
Rt. Rev. Dr. D. Selvarajan, the newly elected Coadjutor Bishop of Neyyattinkara Diocese, Kerala, visited Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, Bishop of Punalur, on 17.02.2025. Very Rev. Dr. Johny K. Lawrence, Director of the Board of Education, Diocese of Neyyattinkara, and Rev.Fr.Robert, Parish Priest Mount Carmel Church,Mariapuram accompanied the Bishop.
The esteemed Mother General of the SRA Congregation, Visits the Bishop.
On January 1st, 2025, the esteemed Mother General of the SRA Congregation, Very Rev. Sr. Seena D’ Souza, visited His Excellency, Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, the Bishop of the Punalur Diocese, at the Bishop’s House in Punalur. She was graciously accompanied by Very Rev. Sr. Deepa, the Provincial of Anchal Province. Very Rev. Dr. […]