Rooted in the love of Christ, the Synodal Commission for Migrants of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church reaches out to our brothers and sisters who are far from home — offering pastoral care, spiritual presence, and a community of hope.
We are the Synodal Commission entrusted with the pastoral care of migrants within the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. Guided by the Holy Spirit and the call of the Synod, we accompany migrants and their families in faith, helping them remain rooted in the Malankara heritage while building communion in their new homelands.
From worship services and Bible studies to youth groups and community outreach, our wide range of weekly programs.
Strengthening faith identity and cultural roots among young migrants.
Working with dioceses, chaplaincies, and networks worldwide.
We believe in the timeless truths of God Word that guide our lives, strengthen our faith, and give us lasting hope.
We believe God love is for everyone and His grace brings hope, healing, and new beginnings.
We believe true faith is lived out through service, compassion, and community.
We believe that every person has unique gifts and a purpose to serve. By getting involved, you become part of a caring community.
The pastoral ministry of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Italy is a ministry of presence, communion, and hope, accompanying migrants, students, and families living in Rome, Naples, Padova, and Sicily, who carry with them the rich spiritual and liturgical heritage of their Church from Kerala. Though small in number, the community finds strength and belonging through the celebration of the West Syriac liturgical tradition, where the liturgy becomes a source of grace, the community becomes family, and the Church reveals her maternal face by listening, consoling, and walking with her faithful far from their homeland.
The pastoral ministry of the Syro-Malankara Catholic diaspora community should be grounded in faith, fraternity, and fellowship, while giving due consideration to the contemporary realities and cultural dynamism of each country.
Pastoral ministry among immigrants in Malta has been a deeply spiritual and grace-filled experience, especially in accompanying people away from their homeland and witnessing the growth of the Syro-Malankara Catholic community into a vibrant faith family. At the same time, challenges remain as many are young individuals who often move between groups according to friendships and personal preferences, and since Malta does not easily offer permanent residency, there are fewer settled families and more individuals, which affects the stability and long-term growth of the community.
Wherever our Malankara Catholic people migrate, it is not by accident but by God’s loving plan, who places each family in a particular country for a purpose. I encourage every new migrant to be thankful, to discern the divine plan unfolding in their new land, and to see their presence there as a mission entrusted by the Lord. When they join the Malankara community in that country, they find strength, identity, and a spiritual home to live their faith joyfully. May every migrant become a missionary of hope and a witness of Christ in their new surroundings.
The future vision of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Germany is to bear witness to Jesus Christ and proclaim His Word by faithfully preserving and handing on the tradition, values, and liturgical heritage of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church to the next generations, thereby ensuring the continued growth and vitality of the Church
What began as a small gathering of a few Members has grown over the years, Today, the Malankara Catholic Community in Switzerland has blossomed into a group of over 70 members, united in faith, liturgical tradition, and fellowship. The community continues to be a living witness of the Malankara Catholic heritage in Switzerland, cherishing the blessings of its founders and guided by the enduring grace of God.
St Mary's Syro Malankara Catholic Mission, Singapore, serves the faithful of the Malankara rite in the Lion City. Our mission brings together the Malayali Catholic diaspora and all who are drawn to the rich, contemplative beauty of the Syro Malankara liturgy. We gather weekly to celebrate the Holy Qurbana in both Malayalam and English, nurturing a community of prayer, fellowship, and service. From humble beginnings in 2018, we have grown to over 150 faithful members.
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