21st May 2025

With hearts full of joy and gratitude, the Camillians of St. Camillus Province, India, celebrated the Diaconate Ordination of three of their brothers—Bro. Kalarpara Justin Zachariah, Bro. Niravathinal Christo John, and Bro. Ponnamkudam Arun Paily—on 21st May 2025 at 5:30 PM at St. Camillus Seminary, Mananthavady. The solemn Eucharistic celebration and rite of ordination were conferred by His Excellency Mar Alex Tharamangalam, the Auxiliary Bishop of Mananthavady. His pastoral presence and inspiring homily deeply moved the gathered faithful, emphasizing the sacred responsibilities of the diaconate ministry. The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Bijoy Kuliranjiyil MI, the Provincial Superior of St. Camillus Province, India, along with Camillian priests and religious. Their support and fraternity added spiritual depth and communal joy to the celebration. Family members, friends, and well-wishers of the newly ordained deacons also participated in the ceremony, offering prayers and blessings for their future ministry of service to the sick and the suffering, in the spirit of St.Camillus.