The Syro-Malabar Church has announced a new panel of media spokespersons as part of efforts to strengthen and streamline its communication with the media and the wider public.

Representing the Eparchy of Thamarassery, Dr. Chacko Kalamparambil and Dr. Treesa Liz Sebastian have been appointed to the new panel. Their inclusion is a notable recognition of the eparchy’s contribution to the Church’s communication efforts.

The other members of the panel are Rajeev Kochuparambil, Joshi Vadakkan, Adv. Joji Chirayil, Adv. Justin Pallivathukal, and Adv. Sr. Josia SD.

Dr. Treesa Liz Sebastian serves as the Pastoral Council Secretary of the Eparchy of Thamarassery, while Dr. Chacko Kalamparambil is the President of the Catholic Congress of the Eparchy. Both have been actively involved in various areas of Church and community engagement.

The newly appointed spokespersons will be responsible for communicating the Church’s official positions and information on various issues through the media and to the wider public, while also coordinating the Church’s communication with media organisations.

The panel will function under the leadership of the Public Relations Office of the Syro-Malabar Church. Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil made the appointments. The Church’s Public Relations Office is entrusted with coordinating its communication and public outreach.