The Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of Peace, of the United States of America and Canada is the

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for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church of the

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. The Syro-Malankara Church observes the

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in the

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. It is immediately subject to the Major Archbishop of Trivandrum, and is not part of an

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. Its

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episcopal see is the St. Vincent de Paul Syro Malankara Catholic Cathedral in

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History

In 2001, the Holy Synod of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church requested that

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establish a jurisdiction for Syro-Malankara parishes in the United States, which had each been functioning under the direction of the local

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bishops, and requested the appointment of a proper Ordinary of the church ''sui iuris''. On July 14, 2010,

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erected the Syro-Malankara Catholic Apostolic Exarchate in the United States, a missionary pre-diocesan

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. Thomas Eusebius, formerly secretary general of the

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, became the first Exarch. In the sole incumbent was also vested the office of

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of the Syro-Malankars.

Council

* President: Philippos Stephanos * Secretary: Philipose Mathew * Syncellus: Peter Kochery, Corepiscopa * Vicar General: Augustine Mangalath * Leader of Media Relations: Mohan P. Varughese

Episcopal ordinaries

(all of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church)

Apostolic Exarchs of United States of America

* Thomas Eusebius (July 14, 2010 – January 4, 2016),

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in Canada of the Syro-Malankars, Apostolic Visitor in Europe of the Syro-Malankarites (July 14, 2010 – present)

Eparchs of United States of America and Canada

* Thomas Eusebius (January 4, 2016 – September 23, 2017), remains Apostolic Visitor in Europe of the Syro-Malankarites * Philippos Stephanos (October 28, 2017 – present)

The Curia of the Eparchy

Location

Eparchial Chancery (Aramana): 1500 De Paul Street Elmont, NY 11003

Diocesan Statistics

There are 16 clergy serving in the Eparchy and 17 parishes and missions. Parishes and missions are located in 10 US states and 2 provinces of Canada.

References

External links

;In general
St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of the United States of America and Canada official website

Pope Erects Exarchate For Syro-Malankara Catholics In U.S.; Names Priest From India As First Bishop
(press release). July 14, 2010. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website ;Church News
Syro Malankara Catholic Church News
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