St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, was blessed to welcome Mar James Patteril CMF, Bishop of Belthangady and the first CMF priest to be ordained a bishop, on his first visit to the parish after his episcopal ordination. He celebrated the morning Holy Qurbana and met parishioners, who warmly welcomed him and received his blessings. The visit was a joyful and prayerful occasion for the parish community.