On the Feast Day of St Sebastian, 20 January 2026, the Provincial Community gathered in a spirit of fraternity and prayer to celebrate the feast day of Rev. Fr Sebastian Kuricheal, SDB, Provincial. The confreres came together to wish him and to invoke God’s blessings upon him as he continues his service to the Province.

The Holy Eucharist on the occasion was celebrated by Fr Provincial himself. Following the Holy Mass, the members of the Provincial Community gathered around Fr Provincial to extend their personal wishes and greetings. Speaking on behalf of the Province, Rev. Fr Jayaprakash Anthonimuttu, SDB, Economer, conveyed warm feast day and birthday wishes to Fr Provincial. He acknowledged the dedication and hard work of the Provincial and assured him of the continued prayers and support of the confreres. “We know the hard work of Fr Provincial and so we support him with prayers,” Fr Jayaprakash said.

In his response, Fr Sebastian Kuricheal expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the community members for their prayers, good wishes, and fraternal support. He thanked them for remembering him on his feast day and for standing with him in his service to the Province.