SMCC USA SPORTS TOURNAMENT 2026

SMCC USA proudly invites Syro-Malabar Church teams from across the country to come together for an exciting day of Basketball and Volleyball, celebrating faith, fellowship, community, and sportsmanship.

Join us on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at Iron Peak Sports & Events, Hillsborough, New Jersey.

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SMCC Syriac Learning Academy

Discover the beauty of the Syriac language and our rich liturgical heritage through the Online Certificate Course in Basic Syriac Language.

Six-month online certificate program — first batch begins November 4, 2026. Classes meet every other Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST.

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SMCC USA

The Syro-Malabar Catholic Congress (SMCC) USA is a vital Laity organization serving under the Syro-Malabar Chicago Diocese in the United States, dedicated to strengthening faith, unity, and socio-cultural growth of the Church and community. "Whatever your work is, put your heart into it as done for the Lord and not for human beings, knowing that the Lord will repay you by making you his heirs. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving." - Colossians 3:23

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Syro Malabar Catholic Congress - USA

The Syro Malabar Catholic Congress (SMCC) is the official lay organization of the Syro-Malabar Church in the United States, uniting the American Malayalee Christian community. Established in the early 1990s, the SMCC bridges church and society by fostering spiritual growth and championing the establishment of a dedicated Malayali Catholic diocese in America.

15

Years of Existance

25

Member chapters

2500

SMCC-USA members

Local Chapters

2026-2027 Executive Committee Group Photo

2026-2027 Executive Committee

Oath Ceremony

Oath Ceremony

Oath Ceremony

Oath Ceremony

SMCC National Committee Group Photo

SMCC National Committee

Services

Vision & Mission

Chapter Devolopment

Empowerment of the church, through more chapters, more members, more activities.

Promote Youth

The youth are tomorrow's. Their empowerment today is the face of tomorrow's church.

Education and Research

Good education creates a better tomorrow.

Social & Cultural Development

The social and cultural development of Malayalis in America.

Family Unity

The strength of the family is the strength of the church.

Charity

A helping hand in need.

Administration

Meet Our Team

Office Bearers for the 2026-2027 Term.

Sarah Johnson

Mar Raphel Thattil

Major Archbishop, Syro Malabar church

Mar joy Alappatt

Mar Joy Alappatt

Bishop, Syro Malabar Chicago Diocese

Fr. George Elambatt

Rev Fr. George Elambassery

SMCC Director

Sunny

George V George (Sunny)

President

Sholy Kumbiluveli

Sholy Kumbiluveli

Secretary

Tomy Thomas

Tomy Thomas

Treasurer

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