San Jose, California:The St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Forane Church in San Jose has formed the new leadership team for the CML unit for the 2025–2026 term. The newly elected executive committee took oath and assumed charge on November 9.

The elected office-bearers are:

• President: Neha Vince Pulikal

• Vice President: Adam Lukose Onassery

• Secretary: Kayla Stephen Velikkettal

• Joint Secretary: Jessa George Thuruthalakalam

• Treasurer: Alphonse Joseph Vattamattam

Parish Vicar Fr. Jemi Puthuesserikal will continue as the Director of the organization.
Other positions include:

• Joint Director: Anu Velikkettal

• Organizer: Sheethal Maravettikoottil

• Joint Organizer: Robin Elanjickal

During the oath-taking ceremony held after Holy Mass, Fr. Jemi Puthuesserikal congratulated the newly elected executive committee. He also extended his gratitude to the outgoing committee members — Nathan Palakkatt, Theresa Vattamattam, Nikhita Poozhikkunnel, and Joshua Thuruthalakalam — appreciating their dedicated service.

By Amol Cherukara