SISTERS OF THE IMITATION OF CHRIST (SIC)

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Imitation of Christ (SIC), called ‘Bethany Sisters’ was founded by Servant of God Mar Ivanios on 8 September 1925 in the Syrian Jacobite Church. Mar Ivanios believed that the spiritual renovation of the Malankara Jacobite Church is possible only through dedicated men and women in the Church. Being guided by the Holy Spirit, Mar Ivanios founded the Congregation as a source of spiritual force and renewal of the Malankara Syrian Church. Accompanied with the path of the founder, the first ten members of the Congregation also re-united with the Catholic Church on 22 September 1930, which was officiated by Mar Ivanios himself. Bethany, an active Congregation lays emphasis on liturgical life, as a life of prayer and contemplation. By the grace of God Almighty and the benevolence of His Excellency Cardinal Eugine Tisserant, head of the Sacred Congregation of the Oriental Churches, the SIC Congregation was raised to the Pontifical Status on 6 August 1956. In 1975, Generalate has shifted from Tiruvalla to Kalathipady, Kottayam.

The Charism of the Congregation is spiritual renewal of the Syro- Malankara Church, Reunion, Evangelization and the upliftment of women through Imitation of Christ. Now there are 819 Sisters and 19 Novices in the five Provinces of Trivandrum, Tiruvalla, Bathery, Pathanamthitta and Muvattupuzha. Our missionary activities extend to four continents Asia, Europe, America & Africa.

The General Administrative Body

Superior General            :    Mother Little Flower SIC

General Councillors        :    Rev. Sr. Ardra SIC

                                        :    Rev. Sr. Thejus SIC

                                        :    Rev. Sr. Shanthi SIC        

Secretary                         :    Rev. Sr. Vineetha SIC

Procurator General          :    Rev. Sr. Ashish SIC                   

Bethany Sisters Generalate

Vadavathoor P.O., Kottayam- 686 010, Kerala, India.

Tel. 0481-2578537, 2578437, Fax : 2578537

E-mail: sicmothergeneral@yahoo.in

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PROVINCE

Bethany Sisters Provincialate,

Nalanchira P.O., Trivandrum-695 015

Tel : 0471-2533695, Fax- 2533243; E-mail: bethanytvm25@gmail.com

(Estd. 23 April 1936)

   Provincial Superior                                 :     Rev. Mother Damascene SIC

    Councillors                                             :     Rev. Sr. Sandra  SIC

                                                                   :     Rev. Sr. Keerthana SIC

                                                                   :   Rev. Sr. Georgina SIC

                                                                   :     Rev. Sr. Mahima SIC

    Secretary                                                :     Rev. Sr. Georgina SIC

    Provincial Procurator                              :     Rev. Sr. Deothis SIC

    Total Members                                        :     251

    Total Houses                                           :     40

    Institutions in which sisters serve            :     09

Activities: Direct participation in the various activities of the Church. Give pastoral assistance in the parishes and missions. The province also undertakes various activities such as running hospitals, balabhavans, educational institutions, hostels and book binding units, home for the aged, baby creche, promote leprosy control survey, education treatment and rehabilitation, aids control, palliative care centre, manages rehabilitation centers for the physically handicapped women and other social welfare activities especially in rural areas. Missionary activities and service extend to other states of India and abroad like Germany, America, Italy, and Ethiopia.

Convents

1. Nalanchira (Estd. 23 April 1936)

     Bethany Madhom, Nalanchira P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 015

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Mother Damascene SIC

       02.  Rev. Sr. Nairmallya SIC

       03. Rev. Sr. Sandra SIC

       04. Rev. Sr. Georgina SIC

       05. Rev. Sr. Deothis SIC

       06. Rev. Sr. Saleena SIC (Catholicate)                   

       07. Rev. Sr. Anugraha SIC (Germany)

       08. Rev. Sr. Ardra SIC (Generalate)

       09. Rev. Sr. Ashish SIC (Generalate)

       10. Rev. Sr. Yeldo SIC (Kurisumala)

       11.  Rev. Sr. Saumini SIC

       12.  Rev. Sr. Suphala SIC

       13.  Rev. Sr. Merin SIC (Germany)

       14.  Rev. Sr. Preethi SIC (Germany)

       15.  Rev. Sr. Prasantha SIC (Ethiopia)

       16.  Rev. Sr. Vinaya SIC (Rome)

       17.  Rev. Sr. Mercy SIC (Study)              

       18.  Rev. Sr. Jaseenta SIC (Study)

       19. Rev. Sr. Ann SIC

       This is the Provincial house and the formation house of Thiruvananthapuram  Province.

2. Local House Nalanchira

Bethany Madhom, Nalanchira P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 015

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Resmi SIC (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Rehmas SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Hadusa SIC

       04.  Rev. Sr. Sauma SIC

       05.  Rev. Sr. Sophia SIC

       06.  Rev. Sr. Augustine SIC

       07.  Rev. Sr. Pauline SIC

       08.  Rev. Sr. Monica SIC

       09.  Rev. Sr. Agatha SIC                  

       10.  Rev. Sr. Assuntha SIC

       11. Rev. Sr. Doreen SIC

       12. Rev. Sr. Lumina  SIC

       13. Rev. Sr. Besma SIC

       14. Rev. Sr. Laetitia SIC

       15. Rev. Sr. Nahir SIC

       16. Rev. Sr. Gemma SIC

       17. Rev. Sr. Santhi SIC

       18. Rev. Sr. Isabel SIC

       19. Rev. Sr. Manonja SIC

       20. Rev. Sr. Akshaya SIC

       21. Rev. Sr. Manjusha SIC

       22. Rev. Sr. Anand SIC

       23. Rev. Sr. Cyril SIC

       24. Rev. Sr. Adarsa SIC

       25. Rev. Sr. Catherine SIC

       26. Rev. Sr. Amal SIC

       27. Rev. Sr. Zita SIC

       28. Rev. Sr. Madline SIC

       29.  Rev. Sr. Aquina SIC

       30.  Rev. Sr. Celia SIC

       31. Rev. Sr. Rose SIC

       32. Rev. Sr. Agna SIC (MSSS)

       33.  Rev. Sr. Rosila SIC

       34. Rev. Sr. Pradeepa SIC

       35.  Rev. Sr. Jubila SIC

       36.  Rev. Sr. Saswatha SIC (Seminary)

       37.  Rev. Sr. Vimala SIC

       38.  Rev. Sr. Sandeepa SIC

       39.  Rev. Sr. Naivedya SIC (Tomb Chapel)               

        Activities: Sisters assist in different mission stations and parishes. They  run St. Goretti’s Nursery, LP, HS and HSS Schools, St. Rita’s UP and LP  Schools, a creche and a school of tailoring for women.

3. Elamad (Estd. 17 August 2002)

 Bethany Madhom, Elamad PO, Kollam-691 531

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Ruth SIC (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Linda SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Celina SIC

        Activities: Sisters assist in Mission stations, render service to the E.M. school run by Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum.

4. Kalayapuram (Estd. 14 October 1978)

Bethany Madhom, Kalayapuram P.O., Kottarakara-691 560

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Bernadine SIC (Superior)

       02. Rev. Sr. Hasio  SIC

       03. Rev. Sr. Treesa SIC

       04.  Rev. Sr. Jobin SIC

        Activities: Besides running a nursery school, LP and UP school they participated in different mission activities in various churches.

5. Kulappada (Estd. 3 February 1999)

Bethany Madhom, Kulappada P.O., Nedumangad-695 442

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Pavana SIC (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Macreena SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Darsitha SIC

        Activities: Sisters assist in missions and run a creche, a nursery and High school.

6. Kulathupuzha (Estd. 28 May 1985)

Bethany Madhom, Kulathupuzha, Kollam-691 310

       Members:   

       01.  Rev. Sr. Eymard SIC (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Jean SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Santhwana SIC

       04.  Rev. Sr. Praghosha SIC

       Activities: Sisters assist in mission stations and run a nursery and LP school.

7. Kumarapuram (Tvm) (Estd. 1 June 1988)

Bethania Rehabilitation Centre, Philip’s Hill,

       Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Sookthi SIC (Superior cum Directress)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Seena SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Yaga SIC

        Activities: Sisters are engaged in missionary activities, run a rehabilitation centre for physically challenged women and give them training in computer, cutting & tailoring, embroidery work and book binding.

8. Kuravankonam (Estd. 29 June 1966)

Bethany Madhom, Kuravankonam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 003

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Josepha SIC (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Berchmans SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Nuhom SIC

       04.  Rev. Sr. Pradeepthi SIC

       05.  Rev. Sr. Neetha SIC

        Activities: Sisters take part in parish activities and serve in the Pastoral Education Centre and run a CBSE school up to XII standard.  

9. Kuriode (Estd. 28 May 1970)

Bethany Madhom, Kuriode P.O., Chadayamangalam-691 534

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Karuna SIC (Sister Incharge)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Sathya SIC

       03. Rev. Sr. Prathyasa SIC

        Activities: Sisters assist mission stations and manage a rehabilitation centre for physicaly challenged young girls and run a nursery school. There is also a speach therapy unit.

10. Manjakala (Estd. 1 October 2000)

 Bethany Madhom, Manjakala P.O., Kunnicode, Kollam-691 508,

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Zalik SIC (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Clarisa SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Amrutha SIC

       Activities: Sisters engaged in missionary activities and run a nursery and LP school.

11. MTT College Hostel - Nalanchira (Estd. 18 June 1964)

Nalanchira PO, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 015

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Esther SIC (Warden)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Mangala SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Roshni SIC      

       05.  Rev. Sr. Swasthy SIC

       06.  Rev. Sr. Marian SIC      

       07.  Rev. Sr. Ajay SIC

       08.  Rev. Sr. Blessy SIC

       09.  Rev. Sr. Vijay SIC

       10.  Rev. Sr. Tessa SIC      

        Activities: Sisters assist in mission stations and render service to MTT  college hostel and teach in St. Goretti’s HS, St. John’s HSS.

12. M T C (Estd. 30 May 1998)

Mar Ivanios Missiological Theological Centre

       Bethany Nagar, Nalanchira PO, TVM-695 015

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Namitha SIC (Sister incharge)             

       02.  Rev. Sr. Unnatha  SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Vachana SIC      

       04.  Rev. Sr. Prassona SIC      

       05.  Rev. Sr. Jeena SIC      

       06.  Rev. Sr. Josia SIC

        Activities: Conduct short terms courses and retreat for the religious and laity. Take classes in the parishes for the promotion of faith and Christian living. Sisters also visit houses and give guidance and counselling to individuals and families.

13. Pirapencode (Estd. 11 February 1964)

Bethany Madhom, Pirapencode P.O., Venjaramoodu-695 607

       Members:

       01. Rev. Sr. Louisa SIC (Superior)        

       02. Rev. Sr. Emilda SIC.     

       03. Rev. Sr. Fidelis SIC

       04. Rev. Sr. Judith SIC

        Activities: Sisters render service in St. John’s Malankara Medical Village, promote leprosy control and rehabilitation and serve in Asha Bhavan a centre for AIDS, counselling, palliative care and the rehabilitation of the children of HIV patients.

14. Pirapencode Old Age Home (Estd: 6 April 2016)

 Bethany Kripalaya, Pirapencode P.O, Venjarammoodu, 695607.

       Members:

       01. Rev. Sr. Sobhitha SIC (Sister Incharge)

       02. Rev. Sr. Sannidhya SIC (Social Work Co-ordinator)

       03. Rev. Sr. Jesline SIC

15. Punalur (Estd. 17 July 1988)

Bethany Madhom, Punalur P.O., Kollam-691 305

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Nirleena SIC (Superior)       

       02.  Rev. Sr. Gwiadis SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Hrudya SIC

       04.  Rev. Sr. Feba SIC

       Activities: Sisters assist in parishes and run a nursery and LP school.

16. Valakom (Estd.15 June 1991)

Bethany Madhom, Valakom, Kollam-691 532

       Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr.  Mahima SIC  (Superior)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Theodesia SIC      

       03.  Rev. Sr. Sujaya SIC      

       04.  Rev. Sr. Chethana SIC

       05.  Rev. Sr. Magi SIC (Pushpagiri)

        Activities: Sisters assist in apostholic activities in the parish and manage a nursery and LP school

17. Nature Cure Centre

Bethany Nature Cure Centre, Nalanchira P.O.,

       Thiruvananthapuram-695 015

       Members:   

       01.  Rev. Sr. Hekmas SIC  (Sister Incharge)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Sudeepa SIC

18. Palayam (Pathanamthitta Province)

Bethany Hostel, Punnan Road.,

       Thiruvananthapuram-695 039

       Members:   

       01.  Rev. Sr. Christine SIC  (Sister Incharge)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Dorothi SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Vijaya SIC

       04.  Rev. Sr. Sudha SIC

       05.  Rev. Sr. Ann SIC

       06.  Rev. Sr. Noble SIC

19. Enathu (Pathanamthitta Province)

Bethany Convent, Enathu P O,

       Pathanamthitta -691526

       Members:   

       01.  Rev. Sr. Francina SIC  (Sister Incharge)

       02.  Rev. Sr. Surabhila SIC

       03.  Rev. Sr. Joel SIC

CONGREGATION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY

Congregation of the Daughters of Mary (DM) is a Missionary Congregation of Pontifical Right according to Canon Law CCEO can.505 (2). It is founded by Monsignor Joseph Kuzhinjalil, a priest of the Archdiocese of Changanassery, with the Paternal blessings of the Servant of God and the Architect of the Reunion Movement Archbishop Mar Ivanios in Syro – Malankara Catholic Church 1938 at Marthandam, Kanyakumari District. The primary mission of the Congregation is to bring Good News to the poor and and neglected concentrating families for their integrated development as well as to announce the Gospel of Christ to the end of the world. Rev. Mother Mary Kallarackal is the Co-foundress of the Congregation.

At present they have 6 Provinces serving in all the Eparchies of the Syro – Malankara Catholic Church and 56 dioceses in different parts of the world. The Congregation has extended its service to 4 Continents of Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.

Activities: The Congregation engages in Pastoral assistance in different mission stations of the dioceses, full time evangelization and proclamation of the Word of God, house visiting ministry, conduct educational institutions up to higher secondary level, social service programmes, hospitals, Institutions for differently able children, mentally challenged and sick, school of nursing, college of nursing, dispensaries, hostels, vocation training centers for women, rehabilitation programmes for aged, handicapped, T.B. patients, Leprosy and Orphans.

        Founder                                         :     Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kuzhinjalil

        Born                                               :     24-5-1903

        Priestly Ordination                         :     17-12-1933

        Died                                               :     23-8-1983

        Co – foundress                               :     Rev. Mother Mary Kallarackal DM

        Born                                               :     17-4-1898

        Religious Profession                     :     4-6-1940

        Died                                               :     30-7-1985

        Foundation                                    :     8 May 1938

        Bifurcation                                     :     1 May 1987

        Pontifical Status                            :     15 October 1988

        Provinces                                      :     6

Provinces

        01. St. Joseph’s                             :     Marthandam

        02. St. Mary’s                                 :     Pongumoodu (TVM)

        03. Nirmala                                    :     Venniyoor (TVM)

        04. Kristu Raja                               :     Punjab

        05. Marymatha                               :     Bathery

        06. Amala                                       :     Chanda (Maharashtra)              

        Total Sisters                                   :     917

        Houses and Residences              :     172

I. The General Administrative Body

        Superior General                            :       Rev. Mother Giles Mary DM

        General Councillors                        :       Rev. Sr. Patsy Francis DM

                                                                :       Rev. Sr. Susan Maria DM

                                                                :       Rev. Sr. Tresa Mathew DM

                                                                :       Rev. Sr. Mercy Joseph DM

        Finance Officer                                :       Rev. Sr. Deepthi Rose DM

        Secretary General                           :       Rev. Sr. Jessy Gladys DM

Maria Bhavan, Kudappanakunnu P.O.

Thiruvananthapuram 695043, Kerala, India.

Tel: 0471-2733600, 2731280 (Superior General),

Mob: 9961059435

E-mail: superiorgeneraldm@gmail.com

ST. MARY’S PROVINCE (Pongummoodu)

Erection : May 1st 1987

 Provincial House, Pongummoodu,

Medical College P.O., Thiruvanathapuram- 695 011

Tel: 0471-2448332, 2553173; E-mail: dmstmarysp@gmail.com

Mother Provincial         : Rev. Mother Mercy John DM

Provincial Councillors  : Rev. Sr. Tresa Peter DM

                                    : Rev. Sr. Tresa Jose DM   

                                    : Rev. Sr. Savidha Therese DM

                                    : Rev. Sr. Rejin Therese  DM

Provincial Treasurer   : Rev. Sr. Jino Paul DM

Provincial Secretary  : Rev. Sr. Magi Myladoor  DM

Total Number of Houses  & Service Centers   : 45

Sisters                                                              : 272

Kudappanakkunnu (Generalate)

 01.  Rev. Sr. Susan Maria DM (General Councillor)

        02. Rev. Sr. Lisue Jose DM (CRT)

        03.  Rev. Sr. Jyothy Therese DM

1. Provincial House (Established - 16 May 1957)

  Convent of the DM, Provincial House, Pongummoodu,

      Medical College P.O., Thiruvanathapuram- 695 011

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Mother Mercy John DM

      02.  Rev. Sr. Tresa Peter DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Tresa Jose  DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Savidha Therese DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Rejin Therese DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Jino Paul DM

      07.  Rev. Sr. Magi Myladoor DM

      08.  Rev. Sr. Joby Maria DM  (Co-Ordinator)

      09.  Rev. Sr. Vincent DM

      10.  Rev. Sr. Felicita  DM

      11.  Rev. Sr. Borgia  DM

      12.  Rev. Sr. Innocent DM

      13.  Rev. Sr. Placid DM

      14.  Rev. Sr. Eugine DM

      15.  Rev. Sr. Elsea DM

      16.  Rev. Sr. Lima DM

      17.  Rev. Sr. Assisi DM

      18.  Rev. Sr. Francina DM

      19.  Rev. Sr. Reena DM

      20.  Rev. Sr. Rachel DM

      21.  Rev. Sr. Mary Jacob DM

      22.  Rev. Sr. Therese Jacob DM

      23.  Rev. Sr. Clare John DM

      24.  Rev. Sr. Glory Therese  DM

      25.  Rev. Sr. Diveena Therese  DM

      26.  Rev. Sr. Rose Varghese DM

      27.  Rev. Sr. Johncy Perumalil DM

      28.  Rev. Sr. Irene Kannanthanam DM  (Tribunal Notary)    

      29.  Rev. Sr. Ancina Nedumpurath  DM

      30.  Rev. Sr. Divya Jose DM         

      31.  Rev. Sr. Sophia Paul  DM

      32.  Rev. Sr. Dhanya Jose DM         

      33.  Rev. Sr. Mareena Rose  DM                   

      34.  Rev. Sr.  Anns Mary DM

      35.  Rev. Sr. Angel Das DM

      36.  Rev. Sr. Jasmine Therese DM

      37.  Rev. Sr. Anit Arayanickal  DM

      38.  Rev. Sr. Elize Vengathanam DM

      39.  Rev. Sr. Remya James DM

      40.  Rev. Sr. Ann MaryDM

      41.  Rev. Sr. Jesline Francis DM

.     42.  Rev. Sr. Carmel Rose DM

      43.  Rev. Sr. Jovana Mary DM

      This is the Provincial House of St. Mary’s Province and formation house for the Aspirants.

      Activities:- Sisters are engaged in missionary activities, Working in Schools,16 mission stations. A team of sisters are involved in ‘Suvisesha sangam’ of the Archieparchy.

      Institutions: –

      01.  Infant Jesus Central School

      02.  St. Ephrem’s U.P School

      03. Gandhi Bhavan Tailoring School

2. Adoor (Estd 17 May 1947)

Convent of the DM, Adoor, Pathanamthitta-691 523

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Vineetha George DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Felix  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Lourde Mary  DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Britto  DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Linta DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Theresina  DM

      07.  Rev. Sr. Joselet  DM

      08.  Rev. Sr. Maria Tom DM

      09.  Rev. Sr. Anns Paul DM

      Activities: Sisters are working in Holy Angel’s High school. They assist  6 mission stations. A student’s/ Ladies hostel and a baby crèche also are run by the sisters.

3. Anchal (Estd 12 August 1949)

Convent of the DM, Anchal P.O., Kollam Dt- 691 306

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Lily Thomas DM  (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Ushes  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Rosalia DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Pazi DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Dennis  DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Sophia  DM

      07.  Rev. Sr. Chantal  DM

      08.  Rev. Sr. Bosco DM

      09.  Rev. Sr. Dorothy  DM

      10.  Rev. Sr. Faustine DM

      11.  Rev. Sr. Aquinas DM

      12.  Rev. Sr. Barbara DM

      13.  Rev. Sr. Cicily George DM

      14.  Rev. Sr. Doyle  DM

      15.  Rev. Sr. Canisious DM

      16.  Rev. Sr. Particia  DM

      17.  Rev. Sr. Maurus  DM

      18.  Rev. Sr. Merlin DM

      19.  Rev. Sr. Salomi DM

      20.  Rev. Sr. Benzy  DM

      21.  Rev. Sr. Amal Joseph DM

      22.  Rev. Sr. Deepa John DM

      23.  Rev. Sr. Sobha DM

      24.  Rev. Sr. Manjusha  DM

      25.  Rev. Sr. Vimal Jose DM

      26.  Rev. Sr. Sobitha DM

      27.  Rev. Sr. Daya Thomas DM

      28.  Rev. Sr. Ancelet  DM

      29.  Rev. Sr. Noel DM

      30.  Rev. Sr. Jacintha John DM

      31.  Rev. Sr. Gracious Maria DM

      32.  Rev. Sr. Elsitta Thomas  DM

      33.  Rev. Sr. Juli Abraham DM

      34.  Rev. Sr. July Agnes  DM

      35.  Rev. Sr. Josmin Kochumuttom DM

      36.  Rev. Sr. Angel Mattamundayil DM

      37.  Rev. Sr. Anugraha  DM

      38.  Rev. Sr. Ardra DM

      39.  Rev. Sr. Merin Kannanthanm DM

      40.  Rev. Sr. Saphalya DM

      41.  Rev. Sr. Retsy Rose  DM

      42.  Rev. Sr. Sherin Therese DM

      43.  Rev. Sr. Poornima DM

      44.  Rev. Sr. Roby Alphonse DM

      45.  Rev. Sr. Jeeva Mary DM

      46.  Rev. Sr. Nirmal Therese DM

      47.  Rev. Sr. Chaithanya Francis  DM

      48.  Rev. Sr. Noble Jose  DM

      49.  Rev. Sr. Therese Maria DM

      50.  Rev. Sr. Celin Therese DM         

      51.  Rev. Sr. Archana Jose DM (Study)

      52.  Rev. Sr. Akshaya George DM (Study)

      53.  Rev. Sr. Ansa Jacob DM (Study)                 

      54.  Rev. Sr. Ancilin John DM  (Study)                 

      55.  Rev. Sr. Ivan Maria  DM  (Study)

      56.  Rev. Sr. Leema Therese  DM         

      Institutions:-

      1.    St. Joseph’s Hospital

      2.    St. Joseph’s College of Nursing & School of Nursing

      3.    Nurses’ Hostel-2

      4.    Jayamatha Ladies Hostel

      Activities: Sisters are working in Institutions and assist in pastoral care of 18 Mission stations.

4. Ayoor (Estd : 24 May 1970)

 Convent of the DM, Ayoor P.O., Kollam Dt. 691 533.

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Preetha  DM  (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Basalia  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Jermain Jacob  DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Celin Christy DM         

      Activities: Sisters are working in Cherupushpa Central School. They are helping in the Mission stations.

5. Ayoor - Karunya (Estd : 2 June 2008)

Convent of the DM, Karunya Special School, Ayoor P.O. Kollam-691 533.

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Prasada Jose DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Betsy Francis DM         

      03. Rev. Sr. Christeena Therese  DM         

      Activties: Sisters are mainly involved in pastoral care of Mission Stations. They run a residential special school for mentally retarded children.

6. Chempanaruvi (Estd : 24th May 1989)

Convent of the DM, Chempanaruvi P.O, Punalur (Via) Kollam Dt.

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Karuna   DM  (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Seena   DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Ann Maria  DM

      Activities: They are conducting a free boarding for poor girls, teaching in L.P School. Sisters are working in mission stations and doing welfare activities there. Sisters run a small clinic for poor people of the locality.

7. Chozhiakode

Convent of the DM, Chozhiakode – 691 317

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Celia   DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Annie Augustine  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Soumya  DM

      Activities: Sisters are working in mission station. They are running an vocational training centre and engaged in welfare programmes for tribals.

8. Good Samaritan Home

Good Samaritan Home, Pazhaya Road,

      Medical College P.O., Trivandrum- 655 011

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Kshema DM (Incharge)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Joseph DM

      Activities: Rendering service to the ailing people who are residing over there.

9. Karyavattom (Estd 29 April 2002)

 Convent of the DM, ‘Arunodaya’, Karyavattom, TVM

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Lisy Maria DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Philip Neri  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Mariet Pokkolil  DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Sibia Jose DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Jyothis DM

      Activities: Sisters are working in mission stations. They are running a crèche and working in an L.P school.

10. Kizhaketheruvu (Estd 25 May 1963)

 Convent of the DM, Kizhaketheruvu P.o., Kottarakara, Kollam -691 542

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Christopher DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Berthold  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Regis  DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Remya Therese DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Therese Job DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Santhi Jose DM

      Activities: Sisters are working in mission stations, teaching in nursery L.P & High school. There is a Balabhavan, ‘SNEHALAYAM’ for poor girls.

11. Munnammoodu

Convent of the DM, St. Joseph’s Orphange,

      Vattiyoorkavu P.O., Munnammoodu, Trivandrum- 695 013

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Samarpitha DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Esther DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Blessy Jose DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Sharon Augustine DM

      Activities: Sisters are working in mission stations. There is a Balabhavan ‘St. Joseph’s Orphanage’ for poor girls, teach in St. Mary’s Pattom & Anchamada.

12. Nalanchira

St. Mary’s Malankara Seminary, Nalanchira P.o., Trivandrum- 695 015

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Lizy  DM  (Incharge)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Paulsy Maria DM

      Activities: Sisters are working in the Library and Informary of the seminary.

13. Narickal (Estd 25 Nov .1968)

Convent of the DM, Narickal P.O., Punalur, Kollam – 691305

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Alex  DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Tharcilla DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Betty DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Regin Mary DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Jose Mary DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Anto Maria DM              

      Activities: Sisters are working in mission stations. They run St. Jude’s E.M. School.

14. Pothencode (Estd 1 August 1968)

 Convent of the DM, Assisi Bhavan, Pothencode P.O., TVM- 695 584

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Asish Maria  DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Gregory  DM (Karunalayam)   

      03.  Rev. Sr. Tresa Thomas DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Daisy Cyriac DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Anupama DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Priya Paul DM

      07.  Rev. Sr. Augustina Nirappel DM

      08.  Rev. Sr. Josia Francis DM

      Activities: Sisters are doing mission work, run Mary Matha Central School. They are running an Old Age Home, ‘KARUNALAYAM.’ for destitute women.

15. Pulayanarkotta

T.B. Rehabilitation centre, Pulayanarkotta, Thuruvikal p.o., TVM-695 031.

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Roselet  DM (Incharge)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Florance  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Isabel Manadan  DM

      Activities: sisters are working in the T.B Rehabilitation centre, visiting T.B. patients and providing spiritual help for them.

16. Santhinikethan (Estd Aug. 22nd 1971)

 Santhinikethan, Medical College P.o., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011.

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Tessy Arackal  DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Justine DM

.     03.  Rev. Sr. Kusumam  DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Anjali Therese DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Elizabeth George DM

      06.  Rev. Sr. Alexia Thazhath DM

      07.  Rev. Sr. Sneha Therese DM

      08. Rev. Sr. Anjana  DM

      09. Rev. Sr. Clarit Thekkethil DM

      Activities: Sisters are involved in Missionary activities, teach in the school and visit hospital. Run a hostel for ladies.

17. Urukunnu (Estd: 27 June 1980)

Convent of the Dm, Urukunnu P.o., Kollam – 691329

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Preshitha DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Annie John  DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Johncilin Karikunnel DM                                        

      Activities:Sisters are engaged in missionary activities.

18. Velloorkonam (Estd: 22 Aug. 1975)

Convent of the DM, Velloorkonam, Nedumangad P.o., TVM- 695 541

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Grace Mathew DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Udhaya Rose DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Princy Xavier DM

      Activities: Sisters are mainly engaged in missionary activities. They are teaching in central School attached to the parish and L.P. School at Karakulam.

19. Vettithitta (Estd: 27th June 1980)

Convent of the DM, Vettithitta, Piravanthoor P.O., Punalur (Via)

      Members

      01.  Rev. Sr. Athulya  DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Lincy Jose DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Parimala DM

      04.  Rev. Sr. Prakash Maria DM

      05.  Rev. Sr. Rani Jose DM         

      Activities: Sisters are working in the Nursery, L.P. and U.P. Schools and assisting in the Mission stations.

ST. JOSEPH’S Province (Marthandom)

20. Pattom (Estd. 18 September 2006)

 Convent of the DM, Jyothi Nagar, TC 3/1431(4),

      House No. 88, Pattom P.O, Trivandrum- 695004.

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Emerit DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Nithya Francis DM

      03.  Rev. Sr. Naivedhaya DM

Activities: Sisters involve in parish ministry and education ministry and render service in the book stall of the Major Archieparchy of TVM.

NIRMALA Province (Venniyoor)

21. PMG, Pattom (Estd: 21 June 1991)

 Convent of the DM, T.C 12/15-1, P.M.G

      Pattom Down Road, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004

      Members:

      01.  Rev. Sr. Jean Mary DM (Superior)

      02.  Rev. Sr. Saumya Therese DM (Jubiliee Hospital)

      03.  Rev. Sr. Asritha DM  (Study)

      04.  Rev. Sr. Carmel Jose DM  (Study)

      05.  Rev. Sr. Ann Maria DM (Study)

Activities : Sisters study in colleges, and help in the Basalica parish activities and in other mission stations.

SISTERS OF MOUNT TABORE

Tabore Adoration Monastery was started on 18 October 1978 as a contemplative community in the Major Archieparchy of Trivandrum. The Tipicon (constitution) was approved by the Holy See as an independent Monastery (sui iuris) on 18 January 1998 and was established by His Beatitude Moran Mor Cyril Baselios Catholicos. The Sisters are engaged in perpetual adoration and prayer, for all the priests, religious and laity and especially for the Reunion Movement.

01. Thattathumala

Tabore Adoration Monastery,
    Malackal, Madavoor – Pallickal, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 602,


    Members
    01. Rev. Mother Mary Veronica SMT  (Abbess)

    02. Rev. Sr. Mary Roselin SMT

    03. Rev. Sr. Mary Amala SMT

    04. Rev. Sr. Mary Alphonsa SMT 

    05. Rev. Sr. Mary Florance SMT

    06. Rev. Sr. Mary Josepha SMT

    07. Rev. Sr. Mary Francian SMT
    08. Rev. Sr. Mary Grace SMT

   <  09. Rev. Sr. Mary Juliet SMT

    10. Grace Maria  (Postulant)

CONGREGATION OF THE SACRED HEART

The Sacred Heart Congregation for women is a community of love which took shape in the Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala by the infinite providence of God. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Church in Kerala felt the lack of religious congregation for women which provided opportunity for the common for a dedicated life and for the care of the orphans. The miserable conditions of neglected children and the aged destitute touched Rev. Fr. Mathew Kadalikkattil who was the assistant vicar of the Cathedral, Pala during the first decade of the 20th century. He was a fervent devotee of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and a man of compassionate heart. He spent days and nights before the Blessed Sacrament. Seeking his divine will and divine inspiration that came to him marked the beginning of the Sacred Heart Congregation. The aim of the Congregation is that the members should live radically the discipleship of Christ, experiencing deeply the compassionate love of God, the father, manifested through the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and sharing it with others, especially the poor and afflicted.

        The Congregation was founded on 1 January 1911 with four members in a temporary modest house at Pala by the Servant of God Fr. Mathew Kadalikkattil. At first the communities in different eparchies considered themselves autonomous. In 1974 the Mother Generals of these independent units of Pala, Changanassery and Kothamangalam inspired by the Spirit of the Vatican II merged under the Superior-Generals. Proclamation of unification was made on 1 August 1974. On 11 March 1976 our Congregation was raised to the status of “Juris Pontifices” by the Holy See. The growth of the Congregation continued steadily. Today the Congregation has 11 Provinces and one Vice-Province with 3600 sisters and 450 houses in various parts of the world.

Our apostolate covers care of destitute, health care, home mission, education, social service, orphanage, schools for the mentally retarded, home for the aged and disabled, evangelization, press and publication.

        We also help in the Parish work like Catechizing and Liturgical training. In all fields of our work we try to hold up and display our special charism of the overflowing compassionate love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

        The Generalate is situated at Manganam, Kottayam. The cause of Beatification of Servant of God Fr. Mathew Kadalikkttil is in progress.

        In the course of time, the congregation began to grow and the sisters were called to serve in many parishes and the Eparchies. Reading the sign of the time, the Sacred Heart Sisters of Kothamangalam, Pala and Idukki Provinces called to extend our humble service in Syro – Malankara Major Archieparchy  of Thrivananthapuram. His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios, the Arch Bishop of Thiruvananthapuram cordially invited us to the Eparchy, and the first house was opened at Bethany Hills, Nalanchira (S.H.C. Sarvodaya) on 15 January 1975.

The General Administrative Body:

Mother General                     :   Rev. Sr. Little Tresa SH

        Councillors                      :   Rev. Sr. Ancilla Thayil SH (Vicar Superior General, Education)

                                                :   Rev. Sr. Joice Liza SH (Evangelization)

                                                :   Rev. Sr. Jane Francis SH (Charitative Activities)

                                                : Rev. Sr. Christy Maria SH (Social Work Activities]

        Auditor General               :   Rev. Sr. Celine Kunnumpurathu SH

        Procurator General          :   Rev. Sr. Jessy Philip SH

Sacred Heart Generalate

Manganam. P.O. 686018,

Kottayam District,

Kerala, India.

Phone: 0481- 2578598 : 0481-2573110

E-mail: shgeneralate@gmail.com

Date of Establishment: 27-12-1980

A. PALA PROVINCE

(Estd: 1 January 1911)

S.H. Provincial house, Pala P.O

Kottayam District-686575, Kerala State, India

Tel. 0482-2215221, 0481-2212225, Fax: 0481-2215221

E-mail: shphousep@yahoo.co.in

  Provincial Superior                    : Rev. Sr. Merline Areeparambil SH

        Vicar Provincial – Evangelization  :   Rev. Sr. Elsa Tom SH

        Charitative Activities                     :   Rev. Sr. Annice Koottiyaniyil SH

        Education                                      :   Rev. Sr. Daisy Chovelikudiyil SH

        Social Work Activities                    :   Rev. Sr. Taisy Jacob SH

        Auditor                                           :   Rev. Sr. Elsy Abraham SH

        Procurator                                      :   Rev. Sr. Mary Kunnemury  SH

HOUSES AND MEMBERS

1. Arasuparambu (Estd. 26 May 1988)

S.H. Convent, Arasuparambu, Nedumangadu P.O., Trivandrum – 695541

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Elisilit Kurisumkaparambil SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Elsy Manual  SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Tessy Mathew SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Bency Karottumalayil SH

        05. Rev. Sr. Lincy Madathil SH

        06. Rev. Sr. Ancilit SH

        Activities: Sisters are actively engaged in mission works. They run an English Medium Nursery and L.P. School.

2. Kanjirampara (Estd. 30 June 1992)

 S.H. Convent, Kanjirmpara P.O., Trivandrum – 695030

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Janice Mary SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Infant Mary SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Amala Jose SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Concelia SH

        05. Rev. Sr. Noble Philip SH

        Activities: Sisters work in various mission stations and teach in the school. They run a Tailoring school and garment unit.

3. Kavadithala [Estd. 29 May 1980]

S.H. Convent, Kavadithala, Manikandeswaram P.O., Trivandrum 655013

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Tresa Kappil SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Alice Mary SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Lissuex Keepuram SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Vimala Kadaplakal SH

        Activities: Sisters work in mission stations, teaching in L.P. school. They run a Nursery school, tailoring school, Garment unit and “S.H. Balikabhavan” for the poor girls.

5. Nalanchira (Estd. 28 May 2002)

 S.H. Convent, Jyothi Bhavan, Rose Nagar

        Nalanchira P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695015

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Ancy Kadukanmackal SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Marylit SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Lourde Maria Edavakandathil SH

        Activities: Sisters assist in different mission stations and parishes. They run a free boarding school for the poor girls studying in UP, HS and HSS.

6. Pattom (Estd. 26 May 1994)

S.H. Study House, Panachamoodu lane

        Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695004

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Sebas Maria SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Alphin Korkuzhiyil SH   

        03. Rev. Sr. Maria George SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Cicy Mattel SH

        Activities: Sisters run a ladies hostel. They engage in parish ministry and render their service in St. Mary’s HSS Pattom.

B. KOTHAMANGALAM PROVINCE

[Estd. 20 September 1960]

        Provincial Superior   :  Rev. Sr. Thresiamma Pallikunnel  SH

        Vicar Provincial           :   Rev. Sr. Jees Maria Kuttiara  SH

        Chritative Activities     :   Rev. Sr. Johnsy Maria Pullumarikunnel   SH

        Education                   :   Rev. Sr. Elsa Jose Poonattu SH

        Social Work                :   Rev. Sr. Suja Melekudiyil  SH

        Auditor                        :   Rev. Sr. Pius Kappiarumalayil SH

        Procurator                  :   Rev. Sr. Mary Elavumkunnel SH

        Secretary                   :   Rev. Sr. Ann Grace Konickal SH

        Address                     :   SH Provincial House

                                               Kothamangalam P.O. 686691

                                               Kerale state, India

                                               Ph. 04852-860012, 04842-862401

                                               E-mail: shpkm@yahoo.com

HOUSES AND MEMBERS

1. Kumarapuram (Estd. 29 November 1995)

S.H. Jyothi Centre Medical College P.O.,

        Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram 695 001

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Tessy Mathew SH (Director)

        02. Rev. Sr. Mercy Jose SH

        03. Rev. Sr.Theodosius SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Rosey SH

        05. Rev. Sr. Jaseena SH

        Activities: Sisters actively participate in parish work, teaching and jail ministry and provide spiritual, mental and physical help for the poor patients of RCC staying in this centre.

2. Kunnapuzha (Estd 10 June 2003)

S.H. Convent, Aramada P.O., Kunnapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram 695032

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr.  Regina Mary Nedumpettil SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Ancilit Oroplackel SH         

        03. Rev. Sr. Tissy Thekketharayil SH

        Activities: Sisters assist in pastoral activities and teach in the school.

3. Nalanchira (Estd. 15 January 1975)

 S.H.Convent, Mar Ivanios Vidya Nagar, Nalanchira, TVM- 695015

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Jaya Maria SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Alex Kurianal SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Ansiline Koloth SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Mable Mancheril SH

        05. Rev. Sr. Litty Vazhuthanappillil SH

        06. Rev. Sr. Mary Thomas Vellanjiyil SH

        Activities: Sisters assist in various mission stations, teach in different schools and run a ladies hostel.

4. Odanavatoom (Estd on 11 september 1975)

SH Convent, Odanavattom P.O., Kottarakkara- 691512

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr.  Saley Rose Pulickal  SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr.  Anie Tom Matheckal  SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Jyothis Panthenal  SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Jancy Paickattu SH         

        05. Rev. Sr. Joisy Karingattil  SH

        Activities: Sisters engage in mission works, teaching.

5. Palayam (Estd. on 13 January 1994)

 SH Convent, General  Hospital Junction, Vanchiyoor P.O, – 695035

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr.  Reeja Joseph Pallackal SH    (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr.  Rosy Maria Kuravakkatt SH

        Activities: Sisters engage in mission works, social works and teaching.

6. Pappanamcode (Estd. on 1 February 1987)

SH Convent, Pappanamcode P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-18

        Members:

        01.  Rev. Sr.  Prasuna Vattakuzhiyil SH (Superior)

        02.  Rev. Sr. Ranitta Kavalath SH

        03.  Rev. Sr.  Sophy Thoppilan SH

        04. Rev. Sr.  Deepthy Makkolil SH

        05. Rev. Sr. Mary Ans Valiaplackal  SH

        06. Rev. Sr.  Alphons Mathew Thuruthippillil SH

        07. Rev. Sr. Philomina Plackaputhenpurayil SH

        08. Rev. Sr. Maria Francis Kottayil SH         

        09. Rev. Sr. Bigin Mary Nedumpalakunnel SH

        Activities:Sisters work in mission stations and teach in the school.

7. Thamalam (Estd. 26 May 2002)

 S.H. Convent, Poojappura P.O., Thamalam, Thiruvananthapuram-695012

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Manjula Mariyill SH (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Mariusa Orathel  SH

        03. Rev. Sr. Linta Maria Elayedum SH

        04. Rev. Sr. Monsy Mundakkal   SH         

        Activities: Sisters are actively engaged in mission works and Hospital.

C. IDUKKI PROVINCE

(Estd: 18 December 2003)
S.H. Provincial House, Idukki
Rajamudy P.O., Murickassery – 685604
Ph. 04868-263203, 263448; E-mail: shnavajyothi@sancharnet.in

    Provincial Superior      : Rev. Sr. Tesline Joseph SH
    Provincial Councillors : Rev. Sr. Mary Mattappillil SH (Vicar Provincial & Charitative Activities)
    Evangelization              : Rev. Sr. Elizabath Kulangara SH    
    Social Work Activities  : Rev. Sr. Tessy Malekudy SH     
    Education                      : Rev. Sr. Ans Mary Kallumkal SH

    Provincial Auditor        : Rev. Sr. Nirmala    SH
    Provincial Procurator   : Rev. Sr. Philo         SH

1. Kunnukuzhy (Estd. 13 January 1994)

SH Convent, Thekkummoodu
    Kunnukuzhy P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695037    

Members:
    01. Rev. Sr. Merliya Konnackal SH (Superior)
    02. Rev. Sr. Annjoe SH
    03. Rev. Sr. Anlit Thoppumthalackal SH
    04. Rev. Sr. Romitta Thakaruppillil SH    
    Activities: Sisters teach in the school, do house visiting, conduct prayer services and teach catechism.

2. Pirapencode : (Estd. 2012)

S.H.Convent. Mob No: 9744160133
     Members:
    01. Rev. Sr. Dona Maria SH (Superior)
    02. Rev. Dr. Tesline Joseph SH (Clinical Psychologist)
    03. Rev. Sr. Julie Muthamuttu SH
    04. Rev. Sr. Little Therese Kallathu SH    
    Activities: Sisters work in the Hospital, in mental health dept, do house visiting, conduct prayer services.

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Mother House               : Mananthavady

Superior General        : Rev. Sr. Ancita SCV

Address                        : Vincentgiri, P.B.No.4, Mananthavady – 670 645

                                      Wayanad Dt., Kerala

                                      Tel:04935.241922,240259; 9446341922

 Established                 : 31 January 1977

1. Trivandrum

 St. Vincent’s Convent, Moonammodu, Kodunganoor P.O.,

        Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum – 695 013

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Maria Stella SCV (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Maria Nirmala SCV

        03. Rev. Sr. Jesmin SCV

        04. Rev. Sr.  Sheeja SCV                                                

        Activities : pastoral work, running primary school and play school

SNEHAGIRI MISSIONARY SISTERS

Founder   : Fr. Abraham Kaippenplakal)

1 . Pattom

Snehagiri Sisters, Santhwanam, Chalakkuzhi Lane-E, Pattom, TVM-4

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Cherupushpa SMS (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Imelda  SMS                           

        03. Rev. Sr. Teena SMS

        04. Rev. Sr. Namitha SMS

        Activities : Sisters are engaged in the care and protection of the patients coming in the palliative care centre.

HOLY SPIRIT SISTERS (APOSTOLIC LIFE COMMUNITY OF SISTERS IN THE OPUS SPIRITUS SANCTI)

Holy Spirit Sisters, Society of Apostolic Life is a missionary community founded by late Rev. Fr. Bernhard Bendel in Germany in the year 1950 (after the World War II). ‘Opus Spiritus Sancti’, the work of the Holy Spirit is a Church in miniature comprising of five different communities: Holy Spirit Sisters, Holy Spirit Fathers, Secular Institute of Diocesan Priests, Secular Institute of Women and Community of Apostolic Christians founded by the same founder.

        With the special request of late Bishop Zacharias Mar Athanasios the Holy Spirit Sisters started the first house in 1969 at Tiruvalla, under the Patronage of the Archdiocese of Tiruvalla.

        In 2010, the Society was raised to Pontifical status. Today besides India, our Society is spread in different parts of the world; Germany, America, Africa and Philippines. In India the community is having two Regions: Atmadhara Region in Kerala and Jeevadhara Region in Andhra Pradesh.

        Atmadhara Region in Kerala is serving 8 Eparchies of Malankara Catholic church and 13 dioceses in the different parts of the world.

Charism: Praying for a New Pentecost and working for the renewal of the Church and the world.

Activities: Giving pastoral assistance in different mission stations, taking care of the poor children and tribal (hostels), elderly, mentally challenged, destitute and orphans; and extending our service in the field of education, medical and social service.

Mother House                               :  Heilig Geist Schwestern

                                                          Pfarrer BendelWeg 2

                                                          61462 Koenigstein

                                                          Mammolshain, Germany

                                                          Tel: 0049 6173 921750, 0049 956050

                                                          Fax: 0049 6173 956070

        E-mail                                       :  international@holy-spirit-sisters.org

        International Leader               :  Rev. Sr. Mercy Cheruvilparampil

        Asst. International Leader         : Rev. Sr. Eugenia Thomas OSS

        International Leadership members   : Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Masawi OSS

                                                                  : Rev. Sr. Somy ThekkezhumkunnilOSS

                                                                  : Rev. Sr. Crispina S. Lyimo OSS

        Regional House                                : Holy Spirit Sisters, Tholassery,

                                                                    Tiruvalla 689 101

                                                                    Tel: 0469, 2730823, 2631304,

                                                                    E-Mail:rlsatma@hotmail.com      

        Regional Leader                   :   Rev. Sr. Mary Sosamma Chundevalel

        Asst. Regional Leader           :   Rev. Sr. Kochuthresia Puliyappillil OSS

        Additional Members              :   Rev. Sr. Elsy Inchikalayil OSS

                                                      :   Rev. Sr. Lizmaria Uppumackal OSS

                                                             :   Rev. Sr. Merline Vadakkekuttu OSS

1. Nalanchira

Holy Spirit Sisters, Mar Gregorios Snehaveedu,

        Benedict Nagar, Nalanchira 15, Thiruvananthapuram

        Members:

        01. Rev. Sr. Anitta OSS (Sister – in-charge)

        02. Rev. Sr. Sandra OSS

        03. Rev. Sr. Angela OSS

Activities: Taking care of the mentally and physically challenged men.

FERVENT DAUGHTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

The Fervent Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (FDSHJ) was founded by Mother Marykutty Puthuparampil FDSHJ on 18 April 1981 at Manacachira, Perunna, in the Archdiocese of Changanacherry, Kerala State, South India under the patronage and guidance of his Eminence Cardinal Antony Padiyara, the Archbishop of Changanacherry. She was given the special Charism by our Lord to spread the devotion to His Most Sacred Heart of Jesus through Family Apostolate, Parish Apostolate and Perpetual Adoration. The Motto of the FDSHJ is ‘’AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM.” (For the Greater Glory of God.)

The Institute of FDSHJ is a Religious Congregation in the Syro-Malabar Church, under the patronage of the Archbishop of Changanacherry and works for the spread the Kingdom of God in any part of the world and under any Rite. It keeps the missionary nature of the institute and thereby to follow the special call of the Founder, to work with universal dimension.

Family Apostolate: The Sisters frequently visits the families to promote, prayer life in the families. They run Nursery Schools and small scale industrial Schools.

Parish Apostolate: The Sisters teach Catechism and give animation to various types of pious associations, which facilitate the catholic life in the Parish.

Perpetual Adoration: For the growth and the success of all its activities FDSHJ conducts perpetual adoration. It helps the Sisters to keep the spirit and charism of the Institute with a continual flow of graces and blessings from above. The Institute is conducting perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, in Mother House at Punnaveli, Cathedral Churches of Muvatupuzha and Chanda.

The charism is being actualized also through various other activities like Old Age Homes, Homes for the Mentally and Physically challenged women and other social and charitable activities. Sisters run 3 Old age Homes and they are working in the field of psychiatry and Rehabilitation centres etc.

 Now we have 157 Sisters in 41 Communities working in rural areas of various states of India, especially Assam, Andra, Chattisghat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharastra and Thamilnadu, 4 Sisters are working in Germany under the Diocese of Bamburg, and in the three rites of the global Church spread through about 12 dioceses namely, Adilabad, Bamburg, Chanda Changanacherry, Guwahatti, Jagadalpur, Mandia, Muvattupuzha, Thalasserry, Tiruvalla, Thuckley and Trivandrum.

 

        Foundress of FDSHJ         : Rev. Mother Marykutty Puthuparampil FDSHJ

        Address                               :  Generalate, Sacred Heart Home,

                                                    Punnavely, Pathanamthitta

                                                    email: sr.rosyfdshj@gmail.com

The General Administrative Body

Mother General               :  Rev. Sr. Rosy Puthuparampil FDSHJ

        Councillors                        : Rev. Sr. Rose Chakkalakunnel FDSHJ

                                                 :  Rev. Sr. Roselin Perumanikeril FDSHJ

                                                 :  Rev. Sr. Maria Vadakkel FDSHJ

                                                 :  Rev. Sr. Ancina Koothotti FDSHJ

1. Nedumangadu (Estd. 04 October 2010)

Thruppadam,Pazhakutty P.O., Nedumangad,Trivandrum Dist-695561,

        Members:

        01.  Rev. Sr.  Elsitta Kochuparampil FDSHJ (Superior)     

        02.  Rev. Sr.  Elsy Koottunkal FDSHJ

2. Nalanchira (Estd. 13 May 2013)

Mary Matha ladies Hostel, Mar Ivanios Vidhya Nagar,

        Near Mar gregorios Law College, Nalanchira P.O, Trivandrum.695015

        Members:

       01.  Rev. Sr. Jessin Cholapallil FDSHJ            

        02.  Rev. Sr. Mariet Thykoottathil  FDSHJ

        03.  Rev. Sr. Roselet Thuruthilchira FDSHJ

        04. Rev. Sr. Lisbet Elapanickal FDSHJ

        05. Rev. Sr. Lissit Assanchira FDSHJ

LITTLE SISTERS OF JESUS

 Foundress                                         :       Little Sister Magdeline of Jesus

        Foundation                                        :       8 September 1939

        Generalate                                        :       Trefontane 00142 Roma, Italy

        Main house in India                         :       Kammanahalli, Bengaluru-84

1. Pirapencode (Estd: 1964)

C/o St. John’s Hospital, Pirapencode

        Venjaramoodu, Trivandrum – 695 607

 

        Members

        01. Rev. Sr. Aleyamma                   (Superior)

        02. Rev. Sr. Mariarmel

        03. Rev. Sr. Navia

        04. Rev. Sr. Susheela

 

        Activites: the little sisters render their service on St. John’s Leprosy centre and HIV care centre, we live with the help of the Lord in order to be a sign of His Kingdom, mostly who are forsaken and neglected.

ASSOCIATION OF MISSIONARIES OF UNITY

The special charism of AMU is to live the Word of God in all situations in view of unity with the Triune.

The Missionaries of Unity seek to live the charism of keeping Jesus in their midst by constantly living the commandment of love and work for the unity and integral development of people, especially of the poorest and marginalized members of the society. Their special apostolate is to dedicate themselves to the development of the spiritual and vocational skills of children and youths, especially of those who hail from the poorest families and sections of the society. They derive inspiration from the vision and life of Mar Ivanios, the servant of God, and commit themselves to the task of new evangelization by offering formation programs for children, youths and their parents. They also engage themselves in dialogue of life with Christians of all denominations and with people of other faiths and convictions in view of realizing the life-goal of Jesus that “all may be one”. The sisters live the spirituality of communion and work in collaboration with priests and lay missionaries who are dedicated to the same goal and live the same charism.

        Founder & Director                :   Rev. Dr. Thomas Kulangara

                                                           Unity House, Chittazha,

                                                           Vattappara P.O., Trivandrum- 695028,

                                                            Email: tomkulagtvm@gmail.com

        Assistant Director                   :   Rev. Fr. John Punnara,

                                                            Unity Ashram, Idanj, Malayilkada,

                                                            Manchavilakom P.O., Trivandrum- 695503

        General Servant of Unity        :  Rev. Sr. Tesita Mary AMU,

                                                           Unity Ashram, Idanji, Malayilkada,

                                                           Manchavilakom P.O.,Trivandrum 695503

                                                           Tel. 9495832587

HOUSES

1. Unity House, Chittazha

Vattappara P.O., Trivandrum. Pin: 695028,

        Tel: 0472-2585007

        Members:

        01.  Rev. Sr. Suseela Mary  AMU   (Sister Servant )

       02.  Rev. Sr. Anna AMU

        03.  Rev. Sr. Raisamma AMU

        04.  Rev. Sr. Merin AMU

        05.  Rev. Sr. Usha AMU

        Candidates : Vincy Maria & Dini David

        Activities : The sisters facilitate the integral progress of the girls residing in the house and help out in the mission work of the parishes of Thiruvananthapuram, Kilimanoor, Kazhakoottam and Nedumangad districts where there exist groups of Children for Unity.

2. Snehadeepam Unity House

Thannipoika, Chittazha, Vattappara P.O., Trivandrum. Pin: 695028

        Tel. 9447461680

        Activities : This is a ‘School of Life’ where young men desirous of integral progress towards self-reliance are given formation. The formation consists mainly of living the Word of God and developing their spiritual and technical skills. They are given training at least in three trades such as electrical, plumbing and masonry. Theoretical learning is combined with practical work inside and outside the house. The students are given special coaching in Spoken English and Hindi. Besides, obtaining recognised certificates in particular trades, on completion of three years, they can get a diploma in Building Engineering.