I am delighted to announce that the official facebook page of the Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni is now live. You can find us here. https://www.facebook.com/VelangkanniMedan Our website is the "face" of the Graha Maria and provides important information and content directly from the church, however the Facebook Page is an important tool for … [Read more...]
80th Birthday of Father James Bharataputra
Today the 3rd of July is the birthday of Father James Bharataputra. As he clocks his 80th birthday and joins the coveted Octogenarian club we wish him a very happy birthday and may the Good Lord bless him with a healthy and high spirited long life. We thank God for giving you knowledge and wisdom of understanding. You are an exemplary and … [Read more...]
The launch of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Website
I am delighted to announce that the final version of the Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni official website is now live. I would like to thank the Archbishop of Medan Msgr. Anicetus Sinaga, O.F.M. Cap for officially launching it on 1 May 2017 during the triple jubilee celebrations. You can now find us at www.velangkanni.com The primary objectives of … [Read more...]
Father James is in India to attend the 60th Anniversary as a Jesuit
Please be informed that Father James is now in India to attend the 60th anniversary as a Jesuit with fellow brothers of the Society of Jesus from Beschi College, Dindigul, Tamilnadu. He is expected to be away for 4 weeks and during his absence there will no interruption in the schedule of masses in Graha Maria Annai Velanagkanni. Parish priests … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Message From Fr. James For The Tri-Jubilee Celebrations
I am most grateful for the outpouring of support and kindness on the occasion of my triple jubilee anniversary celebrations to commemorate my 60 years in the Society of Jesus, 50 years of service in Indonesia and 46 years as an ordained priest. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all who were able to join me at the anniversary Mass and … [Read more...]
