Chicago: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers and group leaders of the Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) unit of St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Church for the 2026–27 activity year was held in a prayerful atmosphere on Sunday, October 4, following the children’s Holy Mass.
CML President Isaac Mattathil introduced the newly elected office-bearers and group leaders to the parish community. He briefly spoke about the CML Annual General Meeting and shared his experiences from the previous working year. He then introduced the new leadership team and conveyed his best wishes to them as they assumed their new responsibilities.
CML Spiritual Director Fr. Aneesh Maveliputhanpurayil administered the oath to the newly elected office-bearers and group leaders. Extending his best wishes to the new leadership, he called upon them to grow in faith, love and a spirit of service and to become responsible leaders who contribute positively to the Church and society.
Newly elected President Philip Nedumthuruthil Puthenpurayil, in his brief remarks, thanked everyone and expressed his commitment to carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to him with sincerity and in a spirit of unity and cooperation.
The arrangements and coordination of the ceremony were handled jointly by CML Director Jojo Analil and Bibi Nedumthuruthil Puthenpurayil.
New Office-Bearers
Philip Nedumthuruthil Puthenpurayil assumed charge as President, Eva Evva Plathanath as Vice President, Milania Pareel as Secretary, Chris Thattamattathil as Joint Secretary, Isaac Putheth as Treasurer and Riya Parambeth as Joint Treasurer.
New Group Leadership
New leaders also assumed charge of the 12 CML groups.
- St. Mary’s Group: John Maplet – Group Leader; Neil Vettikatt – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Thomas Group: Mathew Vadakkedath – Group Leader; Tessia Koladiel – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Stephen Group: Jenna Idakaraputhenpurayil – Group Leader; Benjamin Karukaparambil – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Michael Group: Ryan Paranjatt – Group Leader; Diana Valloor – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Francis Group: Jordan Puthenpurayil – Group Leader; Sean Panikkaparambil – Assistant Group Leader
- St. John Vianney Group: Alex Kaithamalayil – Group Leader; Nevin Ozhungalil – Assistant Group Leader
- St. John Paul Group: Samuel Palliveettil – Group Leader; Sera Kochamkunnel – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Alphonsa Group: Lanton Peringelil – Group Leader; Mathew Illikkattil – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Padre Pio Group: Charlotte Kaithakkathottiyil – Group Leader; Jo Pathickal – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Joseph Group: Nathan Kaniyamparambil – Group Leader; Benita Kaithavelil – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Therese Group: Annie Araykapparambil – Group Leader; Yuvan Polaykkal – Assistant Group Leader
- St. Mother Teresa Group: Jeffin Vaniyakunnel – Group Leader; Jonah Marangatt – Assistant Group Leader
CML provides a platform for the spiritual and personal growth of children based on the values of faith, love, service and sacrifice. Through leadership opportunities, children are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility and a spirit of service, while making care and love for others a part of their lives.
The parish community extended its best wishes for a fruitful 2026–27 activity year filled with new experiences of faith, love and service under the leadership of the newly elected office-bearers and group leaders.
