Call Number : PER-014

Dr. Joseph J. Palackal C.M.I.

Interviews / Speeches / Press reports

 

Press reports

 
Dated Title , Author and Source Reporter Publisher Link(s)
August 2022

A Mini Hindustani Music concert - Mar Walah was performed by Dr. Krishna Pada Mondal on July 3, 2022 (Indian Christian Day) at Constitution. Club, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. Dr. Joseph J. Palackal designed the concept of Mar Walah - a Holy Aramaic / Syriac chant of St. Thomas Christians.

AsianetNews reported the news about Dr. Joseph J Palackal's latest experiment in creating a fusion of the Aramaic chant MAR WALAH rendered in the Rag Hansadhwani of Hindustani music. The news also reported that apart from rejuvinating the Syriac (Suriyani) Church music, Dr. Joseph J. Palackal is taking efforts in popularising the Aramaic / Syriac music among the common masses also.

Asianet News

Asianet News Channel

Video

Courtesy : Asianet News

 

3 July 2020

Vatican Radio presents Gana Manjari - Songs of Dr. Joseph J. Palackal. Broadcasted on 3rd July 2020.

ക്രിസ്തീയ ഗാനരംഗത്ത് തനിമയാര്‍ന്ന സംഭാവനകള്‍ നല്കിയിട്ടുള്ള ഫാദര്‍ ഡോ. ജോസഫ് പാലയ്ക്കല്‍ ആലപിച്ച ഗാനങ്ങളാണ് ഈ മഞ്ജരി – ശബ്ദരേഖയോടെ - ഫാദര്‍ വില്യം നെല്ലിക്കല്‍ .

  Vatican News Pdf

Link

June -2019

A Review by Fr. John Vinayi about the lecture by Dr. Joseph J. Palackal, CMI at the American Library of Congress on 31 May 2018. pubished in Carmela Sandesam (CMI Bulletin) No. 242 June 2019 ( Page 14 to 21)

  Carmela Sandesam
(CMI Bulletin) No. 242 June 2019
Pdf
July-26-2018 Protect Aramaic heritage -Staff Reporter -   THE HINDU

Pdf

Link

July-21-2018

Vidwan George Panajara Anusmaranam Sangeetharchana-A Musical tribute to Late Geirge Panjara organised by Chavara Cultural Center Kochi , CMSI and Nadopasana, Thodupuzha .at St. Xavier's Parish Hall, Kodavara , Vaikom

Dr. Joseph J. Palackal to speak during the Anusmaranam

   

Flyer

Notice

July-19-2018

Kennara International Syriac Music Conference gets appreciations

കെന്നാര രാജ്യാന്തര സുറിയാനി സംഗീത സമ്മേളനം ശ്രദ്ധ്യായമായി

Reported by Appachan Kannanchira, Global malayali

Appachan Kannanchira Global malayali

Pdf

Link

July-15-2018

Fr. Joseph Palackal CMI leads the music training in English Qurbana Songs organised by Syro Malabar Eparchy of Great Britian at Birmingham , UK

Reported by Fr. Biju Kunnekatt, British Malayali

Fr. Biju Kunnekatt, British Malayali

Pdf

Link

July-14-2018

Syriac Music Conference and Syriac Music festival - Gloucester, England

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

Link

Pdf

July-12-2018

Fr. Joseph Palackal visits England

Shymon Tottungal- Manorama Online

Shymon Tottungal Manorama Online

Link

Pdf

July-11-2018

Rev. Dr. Palackal's programmes in the UK.

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony

Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

Link

Pdf

July-11-2018

ARAM Conference - Oxford University, England

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony Nazrani.net ( NSC networks) Link

Pdf

July-11-2018

Kennara - Sacred Syriac Music Seminar In England

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony Nazrani.net ( NSC networks) Link

Pdf

July-6-2018

International Syriac Music Conference at Gloucester from 11 July , Joseph Palackal Participates in Kennara 2018

Reported by Appachan Kannanchira , British Malayali (Malayalam Editiom)

Appachan Kannanchira British Malayali (Malayalam Editiom) Link
July-5-2018

Fr. Joseph Palackal visits England to participate in the Kennara 2018 - International Syriac Music Conference at Gloucester

Reported by Appachan Kannanchira , Global Malayali (Malayalam Edition)

Appachan Kannanchira Global Malayali (Malayalam Edition) Pdf
22-May-2018

ഫാദര്‍ ഡോക്ടര്‍ ജോസഫ് ജെ . പാലക്കല്‍, അമേരിക്കന്‍ ലൈബ്രറി ഓഫ് കോണ്‍ഗ്രസില്‍ അംഗീകരിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു (Joseph J. Palackal at Library of Congress, US)

Reported by Korasan - Global Malayalee

Korasan Global Malayalee

Link

Pdf

July-12-2018

ഫാദർ ജോസഫ് പാലക്കൽ ഇംഗ്ലണ്ട് സന്ദർശിക്കുന്നു

Shymon Tottungal- Manorama Online

Shymon Tottungal Manorama Online Link
July-11-2018

Rev. Dr. Palackal's programmes in the UK.

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony

Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

Link

Pdf

July-11-2018

ARAM Conference - Oxford University, England

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony Nazrani.net ( NSC networks) Link

Pdf

July-11-2018

Kennara - Sacred Syriac Music Seminar In England

Reported by M. Thomas Antony, Nazrani.net ( NSC networks)

M. Thomas Antony Nazrani.net ( NSC networks) Link

Pdf

July-6-2018

International Syriac Music Conference at Gloucester from 11 July , Joseph Palackal Participates in Kennara 2018

Reported by Appachan Kannanchira , British Malayali (Malayalam Editiom)

Appachan Kannanchira British Malayali (Malayalam Editiom)

Link

Pdf

May-31-2018 Benjamin A. Botkin lecture at The Library of Congress ,Washington D. C.

Topic: Syriac chants and Aramaic Christianity in India

Reported by Korasan eMalayalee.com

Korasan eMalayalee.com Link

Pdf

18-April -2017 C N N അന്വേഷിക്കുന്ന ക്രിസ്തു ?

മനോഹര്‍ തോമ

Manohar Thomas

  PDF
18-April -2017

യേശു ക്രിസ്തു സംസാരിച്ചിരുന്ന ഭാഷ മരിക്കുകയാണോ ? (മനോഹര്‍ തോമസ്)

( Is the language spoken by Jesus Christ dying ? )

മനോഹര്‍ തോമസ്

Manohar Thomas

ജോയിച്ചൻപുതുക്കുളം.കോം

JPMNEWS.com
joychenputhukulam.com

Link


PDF

18-April -2017

യേശു ക്രിസ്തു സംസാരിച്ചിരുന്ന ഭാഷ മരിക്കുകയാണോ ? (മനോഹര്‍ തോമസ്)

( Is the language spoken by Jesus Christ dying ? )

മനോഹര്‍ തോമസ്

Manohar Thomas

emalayalee.com

Link


PDF

05 Nov 2016

 

"For the Love of Christ and Music" - The New Indian Express Shevlin Sebastian The New Indian Express Link

PDF
30 July 2016 "Abha, Why Have You Forsaken Me" Viju B The Times of India, Page No.2 PDF
1 August 2015. Celebrant and speaker at the Festival of Eastern Churches, Ukranian Greek Catholic Cathedral, Central London. Appachan Kannanchira

Deepika.com

(Pravasi Varthakal)

PDF PDF
29 July 2015 Celebrant and speaker at the Syro Malabar Day at the Sacred Heart Church, Liverpool, Warrington, England. - Appachan Kannanchira

BritishMalayali.co.uk

Deepika.com-Pravasi Varthakal

UKMalayalam.com

PDF PDF PDF PDF PDF
23 April 2014 "St. Stan's pastor to screen film on Aramaic language" Andrew Shilling Queens Ledger
PDF-Print Edition
PDF-Internet Edition
1 May 2014 Reverend dedicates work to Language Preservation Sarah Iannnone Queens Examinar Link
17 April 2014 "Maspeth Priest Resurrecting Ancient Language" Eric Jankiewicz The Courier Sun
PDF
PDF-Print Edition
PDF-Internet Edition
29- Sept -2014.

Koottaymayute prakaashana wediyaayi Washington, D. C. theerthadanam -(The Washington, D. C. Pilgrimage became an occasion for highlighting the unity of the Church during the visit of Major Archbishop George Cardinal Alencherry Sunday Shalom, -

 

Deepika

Link
12-August 2012

Christava ganangalude Sushrukshakan (CareTaker of Christian Songs)

  Deepika Link
12 Nov-2009 Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

 

-World Premiere at Queens International Film Festival

  Deepika News Link
17-Nov 2009 East meets West by ,Holly Tsang-   Queens Ledger 'Link'
Nov-2009

DVD Review -

Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

 

  Deepika.com

page1 ,

page2

Nov-2009

DVD Review -

Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

Fr. Joseph Palackal's documentary nominated for Award-

  Manoram-online Link
Nov-20-2009

Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVDD

Indian Priest's documentary selected for International Film festival to be held in New York city

  PCTV NewsDesk Pakistan-Christian-TV Link
Nov-20-2009

DVD Review

-Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

Documentry on Chrsitain music picked for Queens film festival-

A Corrrespondant - India- Abroad
    Link
Nov 2009 Performance in OffBroadway show    

Pic1

Pic2

Nov-11-2009

DVD Review

-Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

-An documentry by Fr: Joseph Palackal - an Non-resident Indian selected for an award

  Joyachan Puthukkulam -eMalayalee Link
2-Aug-2008

Discovering Christainity's First Home in India -DVD Screening Launch

Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

Invitation by -

Kerala Tourism Dept.

   
2-Aug-2008

DVD Review -

Kerala , the Cradle of Christainity in South Asia - DVD

  Deepika News Link,
3- Nov -2006. Demystifying a Musical Tradition V. Kaladharan:The Hindu V. Kaladharan The Hindu PDF
Oct- 4- 2005 Christianity in India: Faith in a Multireligious Milieu." 37th Annual National Catholic Development Conference. St. Louis, Missouri.    

Link

Pdf

May-8-1998

Joseph J Palakcal speaks about Two Traditions of "Chant in India" .

From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Church, 1525 Newton St. NW. Free. (202) 546-1477. (MJ)- Washington CityPaper

Mark Jennins Washington CityPaper

Pdf

Link

 

Interviews

Sno. Date Description
1. Dec. 4 & 5, 2016 Joseph J. Palackal's interview on Goodness TV.

Interviewer :

Sunny Vempilly.

Link
2. 08 & 09 January 2016
15 & 16 January 2016
22 & 23 January 2016
03 March 2016
10 March 2016
(Broadcast dates)
Fr. William Nellikkal's interview with Dr. Joseph J. Palackal for the Malayalam section of the Vatican Radio.Broadcast in five parts. Video
3. 05,18,29 September 2015
(Broadcast dates)
Louie Gasparro in conversation with Dr. Joseph J. Palackal regarding the Aramaic Project. Queens Public Television QPTV, Culture Express, Episode 2. Video
4. 06 August 2015
(Broadcast date)
Dr.Joseph J. Palackal second interview on the Vatican Radio. Topic: the Aramaic Project. Interviewed by Robin Gomes. Video
5. 07 August 2012 Dr.Joseph J. Palackal speaks about his famous devotional song, "Hrudayathaalamenthi", composed by Fr. Antony Urulianickal, C.M.I. Interviewed by Fr. Jaison Puttanal, C.M.I. for Living Faith channel. Video
6. 19 March 2010
27 March 2010
(Broadcast dates)
Interview on Vatican Radio by Fr. William Nellickal.
Part 1
Part 2

 

Speeches

SNo. Date Description
1. 9 Jan 2017 Letter of appreciation from the Consul General ,- Neelam Deo Text
2 4 Oct 2016 Speech at St. Louis Poster
3. 4-6 March 2016 Pre-screening comments by Dr. Joseph J. Palackal on the Aramaic Project at the Conference on the Music of South, Central, and West Asia. Harvard University. Video
4. 4 August 2015 Dr.Joseph J. Palackal teaches the Syriac chant "Bar Maryam" at the conference on Christian Congregational Music: Local and Global Perspectives. Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford, United Kingdom. Video
5. May 24-26, 2015 Excerpt from presentation at the conference on "Safeguarding the Musical Traditions of Eastern Christianity" at the Rome campus of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
Video 1
Video 2
6 18 July 2014 Lecture on "What is Christian Musicology of India?" at Dharmaram College, Bengaluru. Video
7. 12 August 2012 Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Nadopasana, Thodupuzha. Video
8. 22 December 2008

First Christmas celebrations .at the Indian Consulate, New York Pdf

Performance of Christmas carols at the India Consulate, New York Pic1, Pic2

9. 2 August 2008 Release of the film ` Kerala, the Cradle of Christianity in South Asia' at Kerala House, New Delhi, organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. Text
10. 4 October 2005 37th Annual National Catholic Development Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Pdf

Call Number : PER-14

Dr.Joseph J.Palackal C.M.I.

User Comments

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On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 1:41 AM Jerin P Joju

I was planning on creating an hour long type audio format podcast series. Beginning with the advent of Christianity in India, establishing it's historicity and that Christianity is not a foreign or a colonial religion that came to India off late, clearing the general misconceptions. The general idea is to connect today's people with the Apostolic roots of our faith, which is very slowly being forgotten in our times. We could go on to talk about the east Syriac tradition, chants, liturgy and other customs and traditions associated with it. Talking in great detail about these topics. I am hoping to know your thoughts on this as well and am open to your suggestions and criticisms.

I was hoping that we could do it within the next 2 weeks. Please update me with your schedule and we can work the dates out.

I was also hoping to have a few conversations prior, just to get to know eachother well and discuss the topics and fine tune the ideas
Thanking you.
Regards
Jerin P Joju

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From: Groce, Nancy
Date: Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 11:46 AM
Subject: Thank you!
To: Joseph Palackal

Joseph,

Just a short note to thank you for coming to Washington last week and presenting such an excellent Botkin Lecture. I thought your presentation was perfect – filled with interesting information and nicely geared for a general audience. We also appreciated your agreeing to take part in the interview. It was fascinating to speak with you and your conversation will enrich and inform future archival researchers. It will probably take a few months for ITS, our technical division, to edit and post your talk online, but I will let you know when it goes up.

Again, thank you for coming to Washington – and sorry we missed each other on the train back to NY!

Best wishes Nancy ,

Nancy Groce, Ph.D.
Senior Folklife Specialist
American Folklife Center
Library of Congress

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Dr. Isaac Arickappalil comments on Dr. Joseph J. Palackal's Chavara Endowment Lecture at the Chavara Institute in Rome. 23 May 2015

Isaac Arickappalil

5/30/15

Dear PJ,
Glad to learn that you are back home safe. Thanks for everything, especially for your event at Chavara Institute; it was fabulous ! Our news could be viewed in Deepika of May 28, 2015 in the International column.
Inmates of "Casa Chavara" and Sr. Litty have asked me to convey their greetings to you.
Love and regards,
Isaac achan

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From: Saju Chackalackal, President, DVK compliments Dr. Joseph J. Palackal on his Denha Endowment Lecture at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram

Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 6:47 AM

Subject: from Saju, DVK

To: Joseph Palackal <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Greetings.

I write these few lines to thank you for your gracious presence and excellent lectures that you offered at DVK for the Denha Endowment Lectures. I could be present only for the first lecture after the inauguration (as I had to go for another meeting of the moral theologians). This lecture which I participated was excellent and insightful. I thank you for the same, especially for the painstaking research that has gone into this work. I am sure that the second one was equally well received. I hope that Fr. Francis Thonippara wlll take the measures to see that your lectures are published. I had to leave for Pune as I was part of the group that went for the Lavasa blessing; so, I could not be present for the afternoon. As usual, everyone was mesmerized by your singing and chanting; and your Excellent English pronunciation and the play with apt idioms also were well received by our audience. To be very frank, I felt proud of having such a great confrere and I thank the Lord and our beloved Congregation for the wonderful gift that you are. Thanking you once again, and wishing you all the best and God's abundant blessings,

Saju

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