The Knanaya Catholic Women’s Forum Western Ontario selected its new executive committee on November 7 during the organization’s annual general meeting at the Knanaya Thomman Parish Hall in London, Ontario. The five-member team will serve a two-year term running through 2028.
Sujil Sabu Tharappel was elected president, with Lipsy Jim Therakathanadiyil taking the vice president role. Anjana Ann Roby Enthumkattil will serve as secretary, Neenu Bineesh Edattakalayil as joint secretary, and Ani Gigi James Peedikayil as treasurer. The election took place under the leadership of Feby Thaykkattu, who headed the parent Knanaya Catholic Congress of Western Ontario for the 2024-2026 term.
Members honored the outgoing committee at the same gathering. Jesly Puthenpurayil led the previous team as president, supported by vice president Simi Kalampankuzhiyil, secretary Anjana Enthumkattil, joint secretary Lisa Perumappadam, treasurer Sheeba Mullur, and joint treasurer Elizabeth Korappillil.
The parent congress also recently elected its own new executive for 2026-2028. Manu Korappillil now serves as president, joined by vice president Melvin Kochanayil, secretary Ashley Azhakulam, joint secretary Arun Pralayil Puthenpurackal, treasurer Jitin Cherolickal, and joint treasurer Shinto Stephen Ullattil. Both leadership groups pledged to work together on community initiatives.
Forum representatives said the organization focuses on preserving faith traditions and cultural identity while strengthening women’s leadership roles. Goals for the new term include deeper engagement with younger generations, creating more opportunities for women to contribute ideas, and expanding social, cultural, and spiritual programming across Western Ontario’s Knanaya families.
