The Visitation Sisters extend our Sincere congratulations and prayerful wishes to Rev. Fr. Thomas Animoottil on his election as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Kottayam. We rejoice with the Archdiocese of Kottayam and thank God for the gift of a shepherd who has generously dedicated his life to the service of the Church and God’s people. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen Bishop-elect Rev. Fr. Thomas Animoottil as he embraces this new ministry. May the Lord bless him with wisdom, courage, humility, and abundant grace to serve the people entrusted to his pastoral care. As Visitation Sisters, we assure him of our prayers and fraternal support as he begins this new chapter of his ecclesial journey. Congratulations, Bishop-elect Rev. Fr. Thomas Animoottil