Perth: The St Joseph Syro Malabar Parish in Perth will host its inaugural community empowerment seminar on November 8 as part of the Syro Malabar Church’s 2026 Year of Community Empowerment program.

The seminar, titled “Rebuild the Church through My Ministry,” will take place from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at the parish. Parish vicar Father Ajith Cheriyekkara will inaugurate the event, which aims to strengthen the unity and active participation of parish members through various ministries.

Father John Puthu, director of the Catholic Congress of the Melbourne Eparchy, will lead the main session. Assistant vicar Father Bibin Velamparambil will also take part in the program.

Representatives from different parish organizations including the Catholic Congress, Mathruvedhi, Pithruvedhi, Syro

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