At a small function held at the CBCI Headquarters, Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, Secretary General of the CBCI, the Fathers residing at the Centre and the staff of Caritas and CBCI felicitated the Bishop-elect Most Rev. John Kochuthundil and Fr. Seby Mascarenhas, SFX, newly elected Superior General of the Society of Pilar.

Fr. Joseph Manipadam, SDB, introduced Bishop-elect John, who also had a two year stint as the full time member of the CBCI Core Team.

Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX, who also happens to be the brother of Fr. Seby, introduced him to the gathering. A shawl was placed on both of them and a flower bouquet was given. Also present were the newly elected Counsellor of the Pilar Society, Fr. Alarico Carvalho and Fr. Nazareth Fernandes.

Fr. Nicholas Barla compered the function.

Both Bishop John and Fr. Seby thanked the CBCI for the surprise felicitations.