Bishop's Message

Hearty Congratulations to St Thomas the Apostle Parish, Brisbane South for its venture to launch a Website in cooperation with the Internet mission of Syro-Malabar Church! We are living in a world of electronic media explosion. It is high time that the Church makes maximum use of the modern technology to effectively communicate the Good News of Jesus to everyone. While warning of the hazards of obsessive use of electronic media, Pope Francis has proclaimed its benefits. Holy Father even went so far as to call it "a gift from God" that allows peoples from different backgrounds and faiths to better understand one another. Pope Francis writes. "Good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another better, and ultimately, to grow in unity.” I hope and pray that the Website of the St. Thomas Parish, Brisbane South fulfil this noble goal. Above all, through your Website may many more people come to know of Jesus and His Church! I congratulate everyone who works hard for the realization of this project and all who in one way or other cooperate with it. Invoking God’s blessings upon your venture. Yours in Jesus, +Bosco Puthur

Mar Bosco Puthur

Bishop of Melbourne Diocese