January 27, 2013
Rev. Fr. Renny Kattel
Mission Director
Rockland St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Mission
New York
Dear Rev. Fr. Renny Kattel,
Pastoral circular from His Excellency Mar Jacob Angadiath No. 6/2012 dated December 20, 2012 regarding Knanaya Mission/Parish membership is inconsistent with the centuries old traditions of the Knanayites which has got the concurrence of Vatican and the practices followed in Kottayam Archdiocese. We are deeply hurt by this circular which is in contrast in its entirety to the unanimously passed resolution during our last Mission general body on October 28th 2012 on this issue.
“Membership in North American Knanaya Missions/Parishes must be exclusively for Knanaya Catholics born to both Knanaya parents and if married, their spouses must also be born to both Knanaya parents.”
We cannot and we will not accept any alterations or adulteration in its definition.
We, with due respect, request His Excellency through you or any responsible body to modify the circular and take appropriate actions so that Knanaya Catholics could continue their centuries old traditions practices and faith in North America as it has been done under the Arch Diocese of Kottayam. Otherwise, we shall be constrained to withdraw our support and adherence to Syro Malabar Diocese of Chicago and any Missions/Parishes comes thereunder. We pray the almighty that there shall not be such an occasion.
Respectfully
S/d
Members of Rockland St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Mission
CC: His Grace Mar Mathew Moolakkattil
His Excellency Mar Jacob Angadiath
His Excellency Mar Joseph Pandarasseril
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