SANTHOM EVENTS 2026
Rendezvous: Discern the Call. Become the One. Prepare for the Covenant.
Are you a Syro-Malabar Catholic single discerning marriage?
Registrations are NOW OPEN for Rendezvous 2026!
It’s a powerful space to: Discern the call, Become the one, & Prepare for the covenant.
Dates: Friday, October 9 (11 AM) – Sunday, October 11 (2 PM), 2026
Venue: Santhom Grove, 80 McNamaras Road, Wesburn VIC
Cost: AUD 400
Limited spots available! Don’t miss this opportunity to take a decisive step in your vocation.
For more information:
Fr. Varghese Vavolil (0431 748 521), Sojin Sebastian (0413 332 354), Santhosh Jose (0423 450 768)
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Your journey starts with a YES
July to December
SMYM National Team Meeting: Friday, July 31st 2026 to Sunday, August 2nd 2026
A meeting for the SMYM (Syro Malabar Youth Movement) National Team to plan and lead youth activities and programs for the year 2026 -2027
Radix : Thursday, August 6th 2026 to Saturday, August 8th 2026
Radix is the second phase of faith-formation program to support young people in their journey to take the next radical step towards holiness and life in Christ.
Marriage Preparation Course: Friday, August 21st 2026 to Sunday, August 23rd 2026
Spiritual Retreat : Friday, August 28th 2026 to Sunday, August 30th
A retreat focused on prayer, relationship, and spirituality for families
The 72 Thursday September 3rd 2026 to Sunday September 6th 2026
'The 72' is a faith-formation to support young people in deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Shalom Retreat: Saturday, September 19th 2026 to Monday, September 21st 2026.
Shalom Retreat is focused on prayer, relationship and spirituality for families.
Qadosh :Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 to Saturday September 26th 2026
Qadosh is a program for young teens who are studying in Year 8 to Year 12. The program helps teens understand the Syro Malabar faith and its significance in their lives.
Anointing Fire Kids Retreat: Sunday, September 27th 2026 to Wednesday, September 30th 2026.
Rendezvous : Friday, October 9th 2026 and conclude on Sunday, October 11th 2026
Rendezvous is a program for adults seeking marriage and family life.
Rosary Procession: Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm
A procession of praying the Rosary to strengthen devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to promote community fellowship.
Marriage Preparation Course: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 to Monday, November 9th, 2026.
Clergy Retreat: Monday, November 16th 2026 and conclude on Saturday, November 21st 2026.
A retreat for clergy members of the Syro Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle Melbourne,
Eparchy Assembly: Thursday 19th November to Saturday 21 November 2026.
The Eparchy assembly is for the representatives from the parishes to pray, discuss and plan for the growth of the Eparchy.
Year 12 Students Retreat :Thursday, November 26th 2026 to Sunday, November 29th 2026.
A retreat for Year 12 students to reflect on their final school year, faith, and preparation for life
RADIX : Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 to Sunday, December 6th, 2026.
It is a third phase of faith-formation program
Christmas Lunch :Friday, December 25th from 12 pm to 2.30pm
A Christmas Lunch for local members of the community to celebrate Christmas and to rekindle the spirit of fellowship and joy.
2027 SANTHOM GROVE Initiatives
January 12 - 15 Summer Camp for children from Year 4 -12
January 19 - 22 Summer Camp for children from Year 4 -12
February 1 - 14 Mission Training for selected Youth Leaders
February 5 - 7 Eucharistic Retreat for families
February 19 -21 Marriage Preparation Course for couples
February 25 - 28 Formation for the Youth leaders
March 5 - 7 Inner Healing Retreat for Adults
March 12 - 14 Safeguarding and Professional Standards for leaders
March 18 - 21 Formation for Community leaders
March 30 - April 2 Qadosh for children from Year 8-12
April 8 - 12 Young Couples Retreat for couples married for 5 years
April 29 - May 2 Formation for youth leaders
May 7 -9 Inner Healing Retreat for adults
May 14 - 16 Pentecost Retreat for youth and families
May 20 -24 Marriage Preparation Course for couples
May 27 - 30 Formation for youth leaders
June 4 -6 Eucharistic Retreat for youth and families
June 10 -12 Rendezvous for adults seeking married life
June 26 - 29 Qadosh for children in Year 8 -12
July 9 - 11 Inner Healing Retreat for adults
July 16 - 18 Safeguarding and Professional standards for volunteers
July 22 - 25 Formation for youth groups
August 6-8 Eucharistic Retreat for youth
August 22 -24 Marriage Preparation Course for couples
August 26 - 29 Formation for Parish leaders
September 3-5 Inner Healing Retreat for Young and families
September 16-19 SEEK for young members of the community
September 23-26 Formation for Youth Leaders
October 1 -3 Mission Retreat for the selected youth missionaries
October 21-24 Formation for youth leaders
November 5-7 Eucharistic Retreat for the families
November 22 -24 Marriage Preparation Course for couples
November 25 -30 Year 12 Retreat for the students in Year 12
December 3-5 A Advent Retreat for families
December 9-12 Formation for the youth leaders
