Father Mathew Kavipurayidam, kind and faithful pastor, dies at 70

In the last few years of his life, Father Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR, experienced some remarkable events. He attended the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, concelebrated Mass with Pope Francis twice, traveled to Panama for World Youth Day, and helped members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish realize a dream: the construction of a much-needed, larger church.