Fr. Jilson Kokkandathil from the diocese of Mananthavady will take charge as the new chaplain for the Syro Malabar Catholic Community in Cork. Fr. Jilson is the chaplain for the SMCC Cork after Fr. Sibi Arackal and will start his ministry on the 1st of August, 2021 with the celebration of holy Mass at SMA Wilton. On behalf of the members, Fr. Sibi Arackal and Church Administration heartily welcome Fr. Jilson to the community and offer prayers for his new service in Ireland.  

Bishop Mar Stephen Chirappanath’s Welcome Note:

“Fr. Jilson Kokkandathil from the diocese of Mananthavady will minister to the SM community in the diocese of Cork. He is the fifth priest to be appointed there for our community. He was Rector in the minor seminary and Finance Officer in the diocese and has Licentiate from Rome! A very hearty welcome dear and Reverend Father Jilson Kokkandathil!              + Stephen Chirappanath.”

(SMCC Cork) 

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