SMCC is an organization for the ethnic, spiritual, educational, and civic advancement of the Syro Malabar Catholics. The aims and objectives of SMCC are:
Promote the spiritual growth of all Syro Malabar Catholics in America
Provide a national forum for Syro Malabar Catholics in North America to coordinate their activities
Promote and foster the ethnic and cultural identities within the Syro Malaba Catholic Community
Promote the advancement of Syro Malabar Rite
Promote the lay leadership in the Syro Malabar Catholic Community in America
Introduce the young people in the community to the Apostolic tradition and unique spiritual heritage of the Syro Malabar Church
Enhance the unity and solidarity of the Syro Malabar Catholic Community
Engage in activities that will identify various concerns, and implement appropriate measures to solve them
Engage in activities that will enhance civic and political education and participation of SMCC members
Identify talents of the people and make use of them for the betterment of the community
Establish a strong effective communication network among the Syro Malabar Catholics in America
Promote spiritual and socio-cultural life through religious, charitable, social, and cultural activities
Foster understanding and friendship among Catholics of various groups, especially Christian groups of Saint Thomas tradition
Build a closer relationship with other Catholic Rites
Engage in charitable activities to help the disadvantaged
Encourage religious, cultural, and racial tolerance
Educate the Syro Malabar Catholics to appreciate and participate in the American Culture.