JUBILEE bells rang once again in Mumbai as we celebrated the Golden Jubilee he thanked the Provincial team and the members of the community of Mumbai
of the Religious Profession of Brothers Blaise Thadathil, Mathew Elavunkal
and Richard Vallikkattuparambil on Sunday, 10 May 2026, at the beautifully
decorated Alberione Hall of ST PAULS Media Complex, Mumbai.
The solemn Holy Eucharistic Celebration at 6 pm was presided over by Fr
George Thadathil CMI, the beloved younger brother of Br Blaise and a cousin
of Br Richard. The Mass was concelebrated by Fr Joby Mathew SSP, Provincial
Superior, Fr George Elavunkal CMI, cousin of Br Mathew, and other priests of
the Society of St Paul and neighbouring congregations and parishes. The
presence of siblings, relatives and friends of the jubilarians, sisters from the
religious congregations in Bandra, our neighbours and well-wishers added
colour and festivity to the celebration. In his heart stirring homily, Fr George
Elavunkal CMI highlighted the significance of the call of God, especially the
beauty of the Pauline vocation, the meaning of sending forth, and the challenges
these jubilarians would have undergone in living their 50 years of religious life.
He also exhorted the jubilarians to ‘go home’ and ‘tell’ (communicate) the
Lord’s miracles in their lives (based on Mark 5:18-20).
After the Holy Mass, the gathering witnessed a short yet captivating felicitation
programme, during which the three jubilarians, Brs Blaise, Mathew and
Richard, were abbreviated by the anchor, Fr Sajith Cyriac, as BMR (a.k.a.
Brothers Making Revolution). Dressed in traditional festive attire with kingly
turbans, they were solemnly brought to the podium and presented to the
cheering audience. A welcome dance by the aspirants of the Daughters of St
Paul, followed by a creative video presentation of the journey of the jubilarians
prepared by the St Pauls multimedia department, kept the crowd engaged. The
video beautifully portrayed a summary of the important responsibilities the
jubilarians have carried out in the congregation during the past 50 years of their
religious life.
Fr Joby Mathew, during his felicitation message, first shared the jubilee
greetings of the Superior General, Rev. Fr Domenico Soliman, and then shared
his own personal experience of living with the jubilarians and how they have
influenced his life by their hard work, commitment and love for the Pauline
vocation.
Br Richard, speaking on behalf of the jubilarians, expressed their gratitude to
God, to all the pioneers of the province with whom they lived and learned, and
to the friends and family members who stood by them all these years of their
religious life. He also placed on record their gratitude and love for the members
of the province who have always been a part of their journey. In a special way,
who planned the jubilee celebrations, and those confreres who were able to
attend the celebrations in person and share their joy.
The celebration concluded with a sumptuous dinner at the beautifully decorated
ST PAULS grounds. Featuring a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian
dishes, including live dosa and parotta counters, the evening was a delight for
the 250-plus guests.
Congratulations to you, dear Brothers Blaise, Mathew and Richard, for the 50
years of faithful Pauline discipleship. We honour your beautiful lives, which are
shaped by the grace of God, sustained by fidelity and offered generously for the
mission of the media apostolate.
