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Welcome to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral of Chicago

“My Lord and my God!”

With over 1200 families, Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral is the Diocesan Cathedral of St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago. We welcome everyone, everywhere to attend and experience first-hand our parish’s long-standing history of Catholic faith, vibrant spirit of community, and unique South Indian traditions. Holy Masses are offered every day of the week in English and Malayalam.

MASS TIMES

Qurbana Schedule

The Holy Qurbana, which refers to the Holy Eucharist, is the divine liturgy of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.
Confession is available Monday-Saturday, before and after the Holy Qurbana.
SUNDAY
8:00am · 11:15am · 5:30pm
Malayalam
9:45am · 11:15am · 2:30pm
English
MONDAY-THURSDAY
8:30am
Malayalam
7:00pm
English
FRIDAY
8:30am · 7:00pm
Malayalam (Adoration on the First Friday evening of every month)
7:00pm
English (Adoration on the First Friday evening of every month)
SATURDAY
8:30am
Malayalam
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Latest Bulletin

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Announcements

Browse our announcements for the week.
Lenten Retreat
Parish Lenten Retreat will take place from Thursday, March 23 to Sunday, March 26. Please see flyer for more details. There will be separate tracks for youth.
Youth Festival
Cultural Academy’s Youth Festival will take place on Saturday, May 6
Ash Monday Qurbana Schedule
Qurbana Schedule for Ash Monday (Monday, February 20)
View Tax Report (Contributions Statement)
Instructions on how to view & download your contribution statement for Tax reporting purposes.
World Youth Day 2023
Register to attend World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Registration closes on January 8, 2023.
Ministries Directory
Please review our Ministries Directory. We invite you to fill out the form to declare interest in specific ministries.
Parish Council meeting
Parish council will meet on January 30th Monday 2023 at 7PM
World Youth Day 2023
World Youth Day will take place from August 1-6, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. All youth/young adults 18 and over are encouraged to register and attend.
Friday Night Vigil
First Friday Night Vigil: November 4 at 7:00 PM
We are entering a new chapter
We are entering a new chapter of our diocesan history. Right now, the building of this parish and this diocese has been through the sacrifice and struggle of our older generation, and we thank you.

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OUR ACHANS

Cathedral Priests

  • Fr. Thomas Kadukappillil

    Pastor

    +1 (908) 235-8449

    FrThomasK@smchicago.org

  • Fr. Joby Joseph

    Assistant Pastor

    +1 (951) 219-7646

    FrJoby@smchicago.org

CONTACT US

Address & Contact

Address
5000 St. Charles Road
Bellwood, IL 60104
Phone
+1 (708) 665-5000
+1 (708) 544-7250
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