It's that time of year again! I would like to welcome you to the redesigned website of The India Catholic Association of America (ICAA). I am very much looking forward to this year with The India Catholic Association of America. It is truly a blessing and uplifting reward to work for the Lord. ICAA remains uniquely relevant and important today as a common forum for the various Catholic Religious rites, viz., Syro Malabar, Syro Malabar Knanaya, Syro Malankara, and Latin Catholics residing in the tri-state area. These Catholic religious members have their own parishes and mission centers, where India Catholic Association members actively participate and, in many cases, serve in leadership roles. As the oldest and premier source, the India Catholic Association serves as a melting pot and a unifying laymen organization. Consequently, we must be more outreach-oriented and cooperative to work hand in hand with our spiritual and community leaders.

Success depends on hard work. Therefore, we all have to cooperate and work. We must cooperate and work together to lead our Association to success. Our sincere efforts will help us to grow under one banner, forgetting our differences and overcoming all our enculturation problems. One of my main priorities as the Secretary is to promote more charity.

I pray that our faith grows stronger in the Lord. May the Lord bless each of us and keep us safe. May the Good Lord bless each of us and our families, and help us grow in unity and love so we may spread His message to everyone.

James Elampurayidathil