ABOUT US
Who We Are And What Is Our Mission?
Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi is situated in a small and beautiful hill range in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India, blessed with mountains, valleys and plains. A part of the famous Silent Valley adds beauty to this region, from where the river Bhavanipuzha originates, making it a peaceful place for prayer and spiritual renewal.
“He has brought me to the house of wine, and His banner over me is love. ” Song of Solomon 2:4
ABOUT US
Who We Are And What Is Our Mission?
Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi is situated in a small and beautiful hill range in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India, blessed with mountains, valleys and plains. A part of the famous Silent Valley adds beauty to this region, from where the river Bhavanipuzha originates, making it a peaceful place for prayer and spiritual renewal.
It is in the midst of this natural beauty, the Almighty God has been gracious enough to choose and build His Banqueting House Song of Solomon 2 : 4 - THE SEHION RETREAT CENTRE.
It is in the midst of this natural beauty, the Almighty God has been gracious enough to choose and build His Banqueting House Song of Solomon 2 : 4 - THE SEHION RETREAT CENTRE.
“He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love.”
Song of Solomon 2:4
Situated in this valley of calmness, in the divine lap of silence, by the river of Bhavanipuzha, exactly in the middle of Mannarkkad – Anakkatty road route, Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi, is the home of the Holy Spirit, and spreads consistent hope of blessings to many who travel from far and near.
It is the official Retreat Centre of Palakkad diocese. His Excellency Mar, Peter Kochupurackal the Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the Patron of this Centre, Mar Jacob Manathodath the former Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the founder-Patron, under their powerful guidance and paternal blessings, all activities of the various ministries are prayerfully held by Sehion Retreat Centre.
Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil is the founder-director of Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi. He is supported by Rev. the assistant director, and. During 22/09/2012 and 27/04/2018, Fr. Binoy Karimaruthunkal was the director of the Centre. Rev. Fr. Jose Alackakunnel served as the director of the Centre in 28/04/2018 and 23/02/2023.
It is the official Retreat Centre of Palakkad diocese. His Excellency Mar, Peter Kochupurackal the Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the Patron of this Centre, Mar Jacob Manathodath the former Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the founder-Patron, under their powerful guidance and paternal blessings, all activities of the various ministries are prayerfully held by Sehion Retreat Centre.
Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil is the founder-director of Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi. He is supported by Rev. the assistant director, and. During 22/09/2012 and 27/04/2018, Fr. Binoy Karimaruthunkal was the director of the Centre. Rev. Fr. Jose Alackakunnel served as the director of the Centre in 28/04/2018 and 23/02/2023.
Sacred Sanctuary
River of Grace
Situated in this valley of calmness, in the divine lap of silence, by the river of Bhavanipuzha, exactly in the middle of Mannarkkad – Anakkatty road route, Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi, is the home of the Holy Spirit, and spreads consistent hope of blessings to many who travel from far and near.
It is the official Retreat Centre of Palakkad diocese. His Excellency Mar, Peter Kochupurackal the Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the Patron of this Centre, Mar Jacob Manathodath the former Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the founder-Patron, under their powerful guidance and paternal blessings, all activities of the various ministries are prayerfully held by Sehion Retreat Centre.
Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil is the founder-director of Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi. He is supported by Rev. the assistant director, and. During 22/09/2012 and 27/04/2018, Fr. Binoy Karimaruthunkal was the director of the Centre. Rev. Fr. Jose Alackakunnel served as the director of the Centre in 28/04/2018 and 23/02/2023.
It is the official Retreat Centre of Palakkad diocese. His Excellency Mar, Peter Kochupurackal the Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the Patron of this Centre, Mar Jacob Manathodath the former Bishop of Palakkad diocese is the founder-Patron, under their powerful guidance and paternal blessings, all activities of the various ministries are prayerfully held by Sehion Retreat Centre.
Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil is the founder-director of Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi. He is supported by Rev. the assistant director, and. During 22/09/2012 and 27/04/2018, Fr. Binoy Karimaruthunkal was the director of the Centre. Rev. Fr. Jose Alackakunnel served as the director of the Centre in 28/04/2018 and 23/02/2023.
Sacred Sanctuary
River of Grace
OUR TEAM
Church Pastors
Rev. Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil
FOUNDER DIRECTOR
Rev. Fr. Soji Olikkal
DIRECTOR, SEHION RETREAT CENTRE
Mar Jacob Manathodath
BISHOP EMERITUS
Mar Peter Kochupurakkal
BISHOP OF PALAKKAD
Rev. Fr. Antony Nedumpurath
Jt. DIRECTOR
Rev. Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
FORMER DIRECTOR
Rev. Fr. Jose Alakkakunnel
FORMER DIRECTOR
Holy Father Pope Leo XIV
Mar Raphael Thattil
MAJOR ARCH BISHOP OF SYRO MALABAR CHURCH
Mar George Alencherry
MAJOR ARCH BISHOP EMERITUS OF SYRO MALABAR CHURCH
Currently Rev. Fr. Soji Olickal is the director of Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi. Rev. Fr. Soji Olickal served as the assistant director of the Centre in 2004 and 2005. Rev. Fr. Antony Neumpurath and Rev. Fr. Biju Plathottathil are the joint-directors of Sehion Retreat Centre
The presence of God can be felt in the Retreat Centre, as the whole of the Centre is echoed with prayers and chants of praise and worship, round the clock.
Besides the services in the Centre, a dedicated team of priests and laymen used to conduct weekly retreats and conventions in several Parishes, Convents, Seminaries in major cities in Kerala and other states in India. The members of this team are graciously blessed by the Holy Spirit, and many miracles happen while they preach and spread the Word of God.
The presence of God can be felt in the Retreat Centre, as the whole of the Centre is echoed with prayers and chants of praise and worship, round the clock.
Besides the services in the Centre, a dedicated team of priests and laymen used to conduct weekly retreats and conventions in several Parishes, Convents, Seminaries in major cities in Kerala and other states in India. The members of this team are graciously blessed by the Holy Spirit, and many miracles happen while they preach and spread the Word of God.
“But the Lord did not choose the nation for the sake of the holy place, but the place for the sake of the nation.”
2 Maccabees 5:19
2 Maccabees 5:19
Currently Rev. Fr. Soji Olickal is the director of Sehion Retreat Centre - Attappadi. Rev. Fr. Soji Olickal served as the assistant director of the Centre in 2004 and 2005. Rev. Fr. Antony Neumpurath and Rev. Fr. Biju Plathottathil are the joint-directors of Sehion Retreat Centre
The presence of God can be felt in the Retreat Centre, as the whole of the Centre is echoed with prayers and chants of praise and worship, round the clock.
Besides the services in the Centre, a dedicated team of priests and laymen used to conduct weekly retreats and conventions in several Parishes, Convents, Seminaries in major cities in Kerala and other states in India. The members of this team are graciously blessed by the Holy Spirit, and many miracles happen while they preach and spread the Word of God.
The presence of God can be felt in the Retreat Centre, as the whole of the Centre is echoed with prayers and chants of praise and worship, round the clock.
Besides the services in the Centre, a dedicated team of priests and laymen used to conduct weekly retreats and conventions in several Parishes, Convents, Seminaries in major cities in Kerala and other states in India. The members of this team are graciously blessed by the Holy Spirit, and many miracles happen while they preach and spread the Word of God.
“But the Lord did not choose the nation for the sake of the holy place, but the place for the sake of the nation.”
2 Maccabees 5:19
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1 Peter 5:2
Director
Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil
30/04/1997 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
22/09/2012 – 27/04/2018
Fr. Jose Alakkakunnel
27/04/2018 – 23/02/2023
Fr. Soji Olikkal
23/02/2023 – Present
PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS
Our Holy-Spirit Guided Shepherds
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing.”
1 Peter 5:2
Directors Over the Years (1997–Present)
Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil
30/04/1997 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
22/09/2012 – 27/04/2018
Fr. Jose Alakkakunnel
27/04/2018 – 23/02/2023
Fr. Soji Olikkal
23/02/2023 – Present
Joint Directors Over the Years (2008–Present)
Fr. Antony Nedumpurath
12/02/2008
Fr. Jomis Kodakassery
15/06/2021 – 22/02/2024
Fr. Biju Plathottathil
22/02/2024 – Present
Assistant Directors Over the Years (2001–Present)
Fr. Augustine Vattoly
2001 – 2002
Fr. Soji Olikkal
28/01/2002 – 08/02/2005
Fr. Reni Pullukalayil
22/01/2006 – 18/02/2009
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
18/02/2009 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Renny Kanjirathingal
10/02/2016 – 01/03/2017
Fr. Shinoj Kalarickal
13/02/2018 – 28/07/2020
Fr. Joseph Arakkal
06/07/2020 – 15/06/2021
Fr. Christo Thekkanath
01/04/2021
Fr. Tom Thuruth Parannalil
21/02/2022
Fr. Bijoy Chothirikkott
22/02/2024
Joint Director
Fr. Antony Nedumpurath
12/02/2008
Fr. Jomis Kodakassery
15/06/2021 – 22/02/2024
Fr. Biju Plathottathil
22/02/2024 – Present
Assitant Director
Fr. Augustine Vattoly
2001 – 2002
Fr. Soji Olikkal
28/01/2002 – 08/02/2005
Fr. Reni Pullukalayil
22/01/2006 – 18/02/2009
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
18/02/2009 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Shinoj Kalarickal
13/02/2018 – 28/07/2020
Fr. Renny Kanjirathingal
10/02/2016 – 01/03/2017
Fr. Joseph Arakkal
06/07/2020 – 15/06/2021
Fr. Christo Thekkanath
01/04/2021
Fr. Tom Thuruth Parannalil
21/02/2013
Fr. Bijoy Chothirikkott
22/02/2024
PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS
Our Holy-Spirit Guided Shepherds
Directors Over the Years (1997–Present)
Fr. Xavier Khan Vattayil
30/04/1997 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
22/09/2012 – 27/04/2018
Fr. Jose Alakkakunnel
27/04/2018 – 23/02/2023
Fr. Soji Olikkal
23/02/2023 – Present
Joint Directors Over the Years (2008–Present)
Fr. Antony Nedumpurath
12/02/2008
Fr. Jomis Kodakassery
15/06/2021 – 22/02/2024
Fr. Biju Plathottathil
22/02/2024 – Present
Assitant Director
Fr. Augustine Vattoly
2001 – 2002
Fr. Soji Olikkal
28/01/2002 – 08/02/2005
Fr. Reni Pullukalayil
22/01/2006 – 18/02/2009
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
18/02/2009 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Shinoj Kalarickal
13/02/2018 – 28/07/2020
Fr. Renny Kanjirathingal
10/02/2016 – 01/03/2017
Fr. Joseph Arakkal
06/07/2020 – 15/06/2021
Fr. Christo Thekkanath
01/04/2021
Fr. Tom Thuruth Parannalil
21/02/2013
Fr. Bijoy Chothirikkott
22/02/2024
Assitant Director
Fr. Augustine Vattoly
2001 – 2002
Fr. Soji Olikkal
28/01/2002 – 08/02/2005
Fr. Reni Pullukalayil
22/01/2006 – 18/02/2009
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
18/02/2009 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Shinoj Kalarickal
13/02/2018 – 28/07/2020
Fr. Renny Kanjirathingal
10/02/2016 – 01/03/2017
Fr. Joseph Arakkal
06/07/2020 – 15/06/2021
Fr. Christo Thekkanath
01/04/2021
Fr. Tom Thuruth Parannalil
21/02/2013
Fr. Bijoy Chothirikkott
22/02/2024
Assistant Directors Over the Years (2001–Present)
Fr. Soji Olikkal
28/01/2002 – 08/02/2005
Fr. Renny Kanjirathingal
10/02/2016 – 01/03/2017
Fr. Augustine Vattoly
2001 – 2002
Fr. Reni Pullukalayil
22/01/2006 – 18/02/2009
Fr. Binoy Karimaruthinkal
18/02/2009 – 22/09/2012
Fr. Shinoj Kalarickal
13/02/2018 – 28/07/2020
Fr. Joseph Arakkal
06/07/2020 – 15/06/2021
Fr. Christo Thekkanath
01/04/2021
Fr. Tom Thuruth Parannalil
21/02/2022
Fr. Bijoy Chothirikkott
22/02/2024