St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Parish

The community is shepherded by Pastor Rev. Dr. Sunny Mathew, whose dedicated leadership and spiritual guidance have been instrumental in fostering a vibrant and devout congregation. The Parish serves the Malankara Catholic faithful residing in New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, as part of the St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of the USA and Canada. This esteemed Eparchy is under the spiritual leadership of His Excellency Moran Mor Philipos Mar Stephanos. Additionally, we are blessed to be under the guidance of His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Catholicos, who serves as our sui juris Church Head and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, and the universal guidance and pastoral care of His Holiness Pope Francis, our Supreme Pontiff and Universal Shepherd. Together, these esteemed leaders inspire and guide our community in living out the mission of the Church with faith, devotion, and compassion.

The St. Thomas Syro-Malankara Catholic Parish was originally established as a Malankara Catholic Mission on 24 September 1995 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Jersey City, New Jersey by the late Head and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church His Beatitude Moran Mor Cyril Baselios Catholicos.

On 08 July 2012, by means of decree the St. Thomas Syro-Malankara Catholic Parish was canonically established by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Eusebius, Bishop of the St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in USA and Canada.

The community since then has relocated to its current location at 11 Delaware Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey, which was previously the Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.

Although the members are located in a vast geographical area we regularly gather to worship and to celebrate our fellowship and heritage with enthusiasm.

PAST PASTORS, VICARS & PRIESTS-IN-CHARGE

• Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter Kochery Corepiscopo, Pastor (January 2011 – June 2024)
• Rev. Jobin Thomas, Associate Pastor (February 2020 – May 2024)
• Rev. Michael Edathil, Assistant Vicar (February – July 2017)
• Rev. Jacob John, Assistant Vicar (2011 – 2016)
• Rt. Rev. Msgr. Augustine Mangalath Corepiscopo, Priest-in-Charge (2009)
• Rev. Dr. Bonaventure Thekkeveettil, Priest-in-Charge (2009)
• Rt. Rev. John Karavila Corepiscopo, Vicar (2001 – 2009)
• Rev. Joy Mankulam, Vicar (2000 – 2001)
• Very Rev. Samuel Thaikoottathil Ramban, Priest-in-Charge (1999 – 2000)