Dear Rev. Fathers/Sisters/Brothers,

I am pleased to share with you some information about our diocese.

First of all I want to inform you that the annual retreat for the clergy will be from Sunday October 26 till Thursday October 30. It will begin at 8.30 pm with the opening talk and end with lunch. The retreat will be held at Dayasagar. Those who want transportation from the Pastoral Centre to Dayasagar should reach the Pastoral Centre not later than 7.00 pm on Sunday 26^th October. The retreat will be guided by Rev. Dr. Davis George, Principal of St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur. He has asked that all priests bring their complete Bible with them as the retreat will be based on Sacred Scripture. Fr. Davis has requested all the Religious Houses in the diocese to pray for the retreat for nine consecutive days just before the retreat as well as during the days of the retreat.

I want to inform you the following transfers and appointments.

Fr. Stephen Panna, Director, Department for S.C./S.T./B.C.

Fr. Joselee Cyrakkove, Rector, St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Bararu

Fr. Jolly Joseph, Parish Priest, St. Joseph’s Church, Rehli, also priest In-charge of       

                                                 Matha Maria Hospital, Jamghat

Fr. Benny Kallingal, Assistant Director, Sevadham, Shampura, also Manager of St.                         

                                  Francis High School, Shampura; also Treasurer St. Francis

                                  Society, Shampura.

Fr. Antony Payyappilly, Assistant Parish Priest, Jyoti Bhavan, also Official of

                                       Pushpa Project

Fr. Anto Kannampuzha, Assistant Director of Social Apostolate

Fr. Sibi Thekkan, Priest In-charge of Christ Home, Obaidullaganj, also Manager of

                             Christ School, Obaidullaganj; Assistant Parish Priest, St. Antony’s

                             Church, Mandideep, also Finance Officer, Chavara Vidyha Bhavan, 

                             Mandideep

Fr. Joshy Padayatty, Assistant Parish Priest, Vimala Church, Vidisha

Fr. Abhilash Illimmottil, Assistant Priest In-charge, Tulsipar, also Assistant Director

                                        of Pontifical Mission Societies

Dn. Sinto Maliekal, Vice-Rector, St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Bararu

Bro. Liby Puthenveettil, Regent, St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Bararu

Bro. Josy Valiaveettil, Regent in St. Francis Offset Press

Bro. Kiran Olakkengil, Regent in the Bishop’s House

Bro. Sijo Chungath, Regent with special duties

I will be in USA to make mission appeal in the months of May-June. I will be back in Sagar on July 8. In my absence Fr. Vincent Akkara will be in-charge. But I will be always available on internet. I ask you to pray for the success of my US visit.

I take this occasion to extend to you all best wishes.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Anthony Chirayath

Bishop of Sagar

03/05/2008