"Fragility and Faithfulness": North American Diocesan Clergy Gather for Insightful Conference

The Clergy and Family Conference of the North American Diocese was held on October 2-3, 2024, at the Carmel Mar Thoma Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Centered on the theme "Fragility and Faithfulness in Pastoral Ministry," the conference was inaugurated by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa. In his address, Tirumeni emphasized the importance of pastoral ministry "extending borders" into local communities and embracing new challenges in serving others. Very Rev. Dr. Sham P. Thomas conducted the main sessions, while worship was led by priests from the Northeast and Canadian regions. Various sessions, Bible studies, and the Baskiyomo Fellowship were led by Rev. Sherin Tom Mathews, Rev. Dennis Abraham, Rev. Christopher Phil Daniel, and Mrs. Anita Ninan, Esq. A total of 55 clergy members and their families participated in the two-day conference, which provided a space for learning, reflection, and fellowship.