The XVIII Synod of bishops (session/2), held in August 2010 decided to declare the celebration of the “Mission Year”, for the entire Syro-Malabar Church from 15 August 2011 to 15 August 2012, in the context of the Golden Jubilee of the eparchy of Chanda, the first mission territory for the Syro-Malabar Church. The Commission for Evangelization and Pastoral Care of the Migrants was entrusted the task of preparing the action plan for the year and the XIX Synod Bishops held in January 2011 fixed the programs for the celebration and formed the Organizing Committee for the conduct of the same.

A. Name for the Mission Year: Preshitavarsham 2011-2012

B. Motto: “Be my witnesses to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1,8)

Mission Year 2011-2012 Gallery

C. Objectives:

1. To awaken the missionary consciousness in the Syro-Malabar Church

2. To promote missionary vocations in the Church

3. To mobilize spiritual, human and material resources for the mission

4. To rekindle the missionary zeal and enthusiasm among all the members of the Church, especially among the missionaries.