Belthangady, India: Fr. James Patteril, a member of the Claretian Congregation, was ordained as the new Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Belthangady at a solemn episcopal consecration and installation ceremony held at St. Lawrence Cathedral, Belthangady on 5...
Bata, Equatorial Guinea. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, as the Father XIFRÉ Delegation celebrated the Silver Jubilee of the founding of the Father José Xifré Formation House in Bata, Deacons Antonio José Nzoho NDONG ASUE, CMF, and Santos NZIÉ MBIAR, CMF, were ordained...
Vatican City. Fr. James Patteril, CMF, was named Second Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Belthangady, India, today, August 28, 2025. He is the son of Mr. Abraham Patteril and Mrs. Rosamma Patteril, born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, on July 27, 1963....
