A Solidarity Gathering was held on 4th March 2017 to mark one year of the abduction of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil SDB in Yemen. Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore and Most Rev. Dr. Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya were among the resource persons. It was held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, St. John’s Church Road, Bengaluru

Fr. Sunny Jacob SJ, Jesuit Educational Association (JEA) South Asia, Mr. Paul Parapilly, Secretary, Private School Association, Mumbai and Mr. Shashikumar- Secretary, Private School Association, Karnataka were the resource persons.

Around 1500-2000 took part in the Holy Mass and Candle Lit Procession. It was a very good response despite the short preparation time of 3 days.