Bishop Mark Hagemoen joined the Syro-Malabar Catholic community as they gathered for a cultural evening Nov. 16 at the community Centre in Warman, SK, north of Saskatoon.
Fr. John Paleethottathil-Kurian serves the Christ the King Syro-Malabar community, which gathers to celebrate Sunday Eucharist each week at St. Michael Parish in Saskatoon.
Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen spoke at the “Agape 2026” cultural celebration that included music, dance, dramatic presentations, speakers, and food.
Welcomed with flowers, the bishop reflected on the meaning of the Kingdom of God and the end of the Church year which concludes with the Feast of Christ the King of the Universe, for whom the community is named.
Hagemoen said that it is a blessing how the Syro-Malabar faith community in the diocese of Saskatoon “illustrates how we proclaim Jesus Christ – Christ the King – and the Kingdom of God to the world, through our culture and our identity.”
The bishop thanked the community for how they receive the grace of God and give witness to their faith in the world.
Fr. John Paleethottathil-Kurian at the Agape 2026 celebration. (Submitted photo)
Bishop Mark Hagemoen thanked the Syro-Malabar faith community for their witness in the world. (Submitted photo)
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The cultural evening included dance, music and dramatic presentaitons. (Submitted photo)
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