Youth Apostolate, Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne

23/05/2026

41st World Youth Day | Seoul 2027
3 – 8 August 2027

The Youth Apostolate of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne is excited to begin the journey towards World Youth Day Seoul 2027, taking place from 3–8 August 2027 in South Korea.

World Youth Day is more than an international gathering — it is an opportunity for young people to encounter Christ, grow in faith, build lifelong friendships, and experience the beauty of the universal Church alongside pilgrims from every corner of the world.

As a Syro-Malabar youth community, we look forward to journeying together in faith, prayer, and fellowship as we answer Christ’s invitation to “take courage” and become witnesses of hope in today’s world. We warmly invite the you to be part of this unforgettable pilgrimage to Seoul 2027.

Register your Expression of Interest Below!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/L5hGjm4qsc

19/02/2026

13/01/2026

✨ PRE-ACYF DAY 1 ✨
Syro-Malabar youth from Oceania 🌏 united in faith and fellowship as they prepared for the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival 🙌. The day was a beautiful start to the festival preparations with the Holy Raza Qurbana 🙏, Plenary Indulgence 🕊️, sessions🎤 and music🎶

06/01/2026

📣With grateful hearts and great joy, we announce Sliha daMsiha (Full-Time Missionaries 2026)🔥✝️
Abilyn Punnoose, St Mary’s, Adelaide South
Anjana Assis, St Alphonsa, Melbourne Cathedral
Ann Sibbi, St Joseph’s, Perth
Jerald Baby, Megha Jose & Enoch, St Joseph’s, Perth
Jewel Victor Binni, St Alphonsa, Adelaide Central
Kevin Joshua, St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne SE

We rejoice in the YES of these young hearts who have heard the call of the Lord and courageously stepped forward to serve His Church full-time for the year 2026.
As they begin this sacred journey (February 1 - December 13, 2026), we entrust them to your prayers, encouragement, and support. Let us walk with them - as one family, one Church, one mission to hear His calling, heal the broken, and herald the Gospel.

Let’s respond: Here am I; send me!” (Isaiah 6:8)
God bless

18/12/2025

Introducing GLP 2026 — Journal Edition

We’re excited to announce the new edition of GLP 2026, now reimagined in a journal format designed to help young people grow deeper in their faith.

This year’s GLP invites you to journey through the Sunday Gospel readings from the Syro-Malabar Lectionary, with each section featuring:

📖 Lectio Divina prompts — to guide your personal meditation on the Word of God.

💭 Reflections from young people across our Eparchy — sharing authentic insights and faith experiences.

Let this year’s GLP be your companion in *prayer, reflection, and renewal* — a space to listen, write, and grow in God’s Word.

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105

03/12/2025

✨ ACYF 2025 - What an experience! ✨

We sang and prayed through rain and shine, all whilst growing in the love of Christ.

Let the fire ignited within us burn bright as we return to our parishes and communities 🔥

As St. Catherine of Siena said, “be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” ❤️‍🔥

17/10/2025

🎙️NEW MARTHOMA EFFECT DROP

Confession feeling routine? Feel like you’re not getting anything out of it? Wondering why even confess in the first place? Perhaps you need a different angle

On this episode, Angela shares how confession was the gateway to her life-changing encounter and the little things that can transform our confession experience, enabling us to feel the warm, merciful embrace of our Father!

Check it out by searching ‘Marthoma Effect’ YouTube & Spotify!