Catechism
Catechism classes run every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 am during the school term.
Parish Group
Syro Malabar Community
St Chavara Community — faith, family and liturgy in the East Syriac tradition.
St Chavara Community
About the community
The Syro-Malabar Catholic community is part of parish life in New Plymouth, gathering in the East Syriac tradition that has nourished the Church in Kerala for centuries.
The St Chavara Community is a small, vibrant Syro Malabar community from Kerala that strives to live the missionary values of St Chavara Achan. Our chaplain, Fr Vijoy, is affiliated to the Diocese of Palmerston North, and we currently have over 100 registered families.
We hold a Malayalam Mass once every month. Fr Vijoy from the Diocese of Palmerston North is our community chaplain.
Parish life
How we gather
Lent
During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are conducted every Friday at St Joseph’s Church, and the Way of the Cross is conducted on Good Friday.
Kudumbakootayma
Our monthly Kudumbakootayma (family prayer gathering) is held on the 3rd Monday or Wednesday of each month, depending on the host family’s availability.
Malayalam Mass
Malayalam Mass is celebrated once every month with our chaplain, Fr Vijoy.
Further details
Get in touch
Contact Ebin or Joby, or email the community.
Join the St Chavara Community
Contact Ebin, Joby, or email the community for further details.