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*MEP Superior General Visits Diocese of Sultanpet* *Palakkad, August 23, 2026:* The Diocese of Sultanpet welcomed **Rev. Fr. Vincent Sénéchal, MEP, Superior General of the Paris Foreign Missions Society (MEP)**, during his pastoral visit to the Diocese on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The visit was held as part of the celebration of **250 years of the MEP Mission in India and its missionary legacy in Palakkad**. The visit included programmes at *Navajyothi Bhavan and Sahodara Bhavan, Kanjikode**, the **Ancient Kovilpalayam Church**, and the Bishop’s House. At **St. Sebastian Cathedral, Sultanpet**, Fr. Vincent Sénéchal blessed and inaugurated **Fr. Ravel’s Religious Stall* and inaugurated the **memorial bust of the Servant of God Msgr. Joseph Louis Ravel**. This was followed by a solemn procession and Holy Mass, attended by priests, religious, parish representatives and faithful of the Diocese. A felicitation programme was held after the Holy Mass. *Msgr. Maria Joseph, Vicar General**, delivered the welcome address. **Rt. Rev. Fr. Antonysamy Peter Abir, Bishop of Sultanpet**, introduced the history and contribution of the **MEP Mission in Palakkad* and felicitated the MEP Superior General. Felicitation songs were presented by the priests and sisters. The **General Councillor of the Franciscan Sisters of the Presentation of Mary**, representing the Mother General, offered the felicitation on behalf of the congregation. The Parish Priest and a parish representative also honoured Fr. Vincent Sénéchal. In his response, **Rev. Fr. Vincent Sénéchal, MEP**, expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and reflected on the enduring missionary bond between the MEP and the Diocese of Sultanpet. The programme concluded with the **Vote of Thanks by Fr. Vijay Richard**, followed by the Papal Anthem and photo sessions with the priests and sisters. A fellowship meal was held at the Refectory of the Bishop’s House. The celebration was an occasion of **gratitude and remembrance for the dedicated service and missionary contribution of the MEP Fathers to the Church in Palakkad**.