After undergoing surgery and post-operative recovery care for about three months in India, Father Bharataputra SJ has finally returned to Indonesia on June 25, 2019 to continue serving his duties at the Marian Shrine of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Medan. Father James wishes to thank everyone for your prayers, well-wishes, thoughts and … [Read more...]
Our Facebook Community Has Surpassed 100 Thousand Members
Thank you for the extraordinary enthusiasm in joining, and participating in the Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni's Facebook page. Today the VelangkanniMedan community has surpassed 100 thousand members. We hope you find our page useful. Please inform your friends to join our community to spread the love of God to His people. The VelangkanniMedan … [Read more...]
Father James is in India for Medical Treatment
As you are aware, Father James has been having health problems over the last couple of months. Although he has tried various treatments, surgery is inevitable. He will be in India from April - May for the surgery and recovery. If all goes as planned he will be back to resume his duties in Graha Maria from June onwards. During his absence for 2 … [Read more...]
Ordination of the New Archbishop of Medan
Pope Francis has appointed Kornelius Sipayung O.F.M. Cap as the new Archbishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of Medan on 8 December 2018. He will continue the leadership of Msgr. Anicetus Sinaga whose retirement request was accepted as he had passed the age limit of 75 years. Bishop-elect Sipayung will be ordained a bishop on February 2, 2019, to … [Read more...]
Thank You and Appreciation to Sister Garilyn Funtilon, SOSFX
On behalf of all the staffs of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni, we are grateful for the presence of Sr. Garilyn Funtilon at the Marian Shrine of Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Medan for over five years. Her dedicated devotion and service to Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Medan was extremely helpful to all of us and the pilgrims who came to visit the … [Read more...]