ORIGINS.
Tracing the divine journey of faith, music, and the sacred fellowship that built the Hail Mary Band.
Formation & Grand Finale.
Formed with the blessings of Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil and under the direction of Rev. Fr. Jins Pulickal. Following online auditions, a Grand Finale was held at St. Sebastian's Church, Arakuzha, selecting 65 artists to form a 130-member diocesan choir.
Praise 2024.
On Oct 12, Viswajyothi Engineering College witnessed 'Praise 2024', a mega convention of parish musicians inaugurated by Vicar General Msgr. Pius Malekandathil. Here, discussions for Rejoice 2K24 began.
The Name & Logo.
Director Rev. Fr. Jins Pulickal officially suggested 'Hail Mary Band'. The logo, designed by Antony Stephen (Rorschach, Kannur Squad), features the Immaculate Heart, the sword of sorrow, the Holy Spirit's fire, and initials H & M.
Rejoice 2K24.
Dec 15: A historic gathering of 700+ musicians at Viswajyothi College. Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil officially inaugurated the band and released the logo, led by the core committee including Rev. Fr. Jins Pulickal and Sri. Baby John Kalayanthani.
Adoration & Hope.
The band led the 'Season of Hope' on Shalom TV during Holy Week. This was followed by 'Divyakarunya Prayanam', leading Eucharistic Adorations across 14 Foranes from March 27 to April 12.
Ministries & Christmas.
Featured in the 'Innumas Kinnarangal' Christmas program on Shalom TV. The band also led worship for faith formations like 'Eulogia 2025' and 'Flame 2026', and jubilee devotions for the Jeevamrith Society.
Thanksgiving & Carols.
Led the choir for the Venerable declaration thanksgiving mass for the founder of the Medical Sisters of St. Joseph. The band also conducted an online carol competition and secured 3rd prize in the YMCA Muvattupuzha carol competition.
Jubilee & Diocese Day.
Performed for the Navathi celebration of Bishop Emeritus Mar George Punnakottil, and the Saptathi celebrations of Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil and Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil on April 22 at NEST, and for Diocese Day celebrations on May 3 at St. George Cathedral.
Gratitude.
A testament of gratitude to the heavenly intercession of Mother Mary, the patronage of Bishop Mar George Madathikandathil, Chancellor Rev. Fr. Jose Kulathoor, and the continuous support of the diocese's priests, nuns, and the core band members.
"The melody continues. Discover the artists holding the instruments today."