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The Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) is the first indigenous religious congregation in India.

News Updates

1. Chavara Awas Yojana - A CMI - FMM Collaboration: Our congregation is involved in supporting construction of houses for the poor and marginalized at the General, Provincial and Local levels. Around 300 houses are being constructed (fully or partially) across India as part of the Chavara Awas Yojana. We are also collaborating with other agencies to build houses for the poor and the needy. In Kothad, Ernakulam, we collaborated with FMM Sisters and built a house which was named Chavara Bhavan. The formal handing over of this house was held at Chavara Cultural Centre, Karikkamuri, Ernakulam, at a function on June 2, 2015. Honorable Justice A. V. Ramakrishna Pillai, the Chief Guest of the function, handed over the key of Chavara Bhavan to the beneficiary. On this occasion, Rainy Season Kits were distributed to the members of Pranaamam (senior citizen group) by Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil CMI, the Vicar General. Heartfelt thanks and Congratulations to Rev. Fathers Jose Thachil, Roby Kannanchira, Jince Padinjareyil and the CEVA family for organizing the function.
2. Rev. Fr. Prior General met the Archbishop of South Worth along with Rev. Fr. Davis Vadakumpadan. And met the Bishops of Nashville and Covington along with Rev Fr Sebastian Thekkedathu and Rev Fr Thomas Kalam.
3. Chavara International Center for Indian and Inter-Religious Studies (CICIIS) Sacramento, CA, is going to conduct "CMI Global Mission Today". Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. George Thanchan CMI, General Councillor for Social Apostolate, Kochi, India, on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Giovani Hall, 5860 M Street, St. Mary Church, Sacramento, ca 95819. Best wishes and success to Rev. James Narithookil CMI, Director, CICIIS and Rev. Jossy Vattothu CMI
4. NEW OFFICE BEARERS OF DHARMARAM VIDYA KSHETRAM
President: Rev Dr Paulachan Kochappilly
Registrar: Rev Fr Benny Nalkara
Controller of Examinations: Rev Dr Sebastian Mullooparampil
Finance Administrator: Rev Dr Thomas Muppathinchira
Librarian: Rev Fr John Neelankavil
Dean, Faculty of Theology: Rev Dr Joy Kakkanattu
Dean, Faculty of Philosophy: Rev Dr Saju Chackalackal
Director, Institute of Oriental Canon Law: Rev Dr Varghese Koluthara
Director, Vinayasadhana: Rev Dr Francis Thonippara
Hearty Congratulations and Best Wishes!!!
5. Renewal Program at Carmel Vidya Bhavan, Pune: A Renewal Program for the staff and students of Carmel Vidya Bhavan, Pune, was held from June 03 to June 06, 2015 at Carmel Vidya Bhavan, Pune. Rev. Fr. Antony Puthenangady and Fr. Stenin together with 27 Theology students participated in the Program. Rev. Fathers Panthenus Pookat, Martin Mallat, James Thayil, George Thanchan and Varghese Vithayathil were the resource persons. Rev. Fr. Paulson Thaliath organized it. Rev. Fr, Rector and community extended generous support for the smooth conduct of the program.
6. Hearty Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil CMI and the entire Christ University Fathers, staff and non-teaching staff. 'India Today' ranked our University; all courses have been ranked 1st 4 ranges with 2 of them being the best in the country: BBA -1, BCA- 1, Science- 3, Journalism- 3, Arts- 4, and Commerce - 4. Wish you all greater success in future!!!
7. Those who use 'Whatsapp' can get news updates in their whatsapp number, for that you have to save the number +918281162381 (it's a personal number of Fr. Sinto Parecattil CMI), in your mobile. And also send a message from your whatsapp number to Fr. Sinto Parecattil (Secretary to Fr. Prior General).
8. As many of you know CMI World Group - an e-mail system - is active, but many are not members of this group. The advantage of this group is that anybody can send news and everybody can read this message. For that you have to be a member of this group. If anybody likes to be a member of this group please acknowledge about it and send your mail id and name to this id - cmiworldgroup@yahoogroups.com
9. Let us Remember our Departed Souls:
. Fr. Clerus Mundathanam CMI (84) (St. Joseph's Province, Kottayam), Slept in the Lord today (21.06.2015). Funeral will be on Tuesday (23.06. 2015) at 02.00 pm at St. Vincent Monastery, Pala. The Corpse for public tribute begins at 10.00 am at Pala St. Vincent Chapel.
Hearty Condolence; Let us pray for the Departed Soul.
. Mr. I. D. Joseph Illickakunnel (74) Uncle of Fr. Sebastian Illickakunnel CMI, (St. Paul's Province, Mysore) slept in the Lord on 18.05.2015.
. Mrs. Rosakutty Ulahannan (79), beloved mother of Fr. Paulson Thottathimyalil CMI (St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot), was called to eternal rest on 05.06.2015.
. Mr. Varky Ulahannan (89), beloved father of Fr. Elavunkal Kunnappillil Binoy CMI (St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot), slept in the Lord on 09.06.2015.
. Rev. Fr. Andrews Thekkekandam CMI (65) St. Paul's Province, Mysuru slept in the Lord on 11.06.2015.
. Mrs. Thankkama Abraham (73), Elder Sister of Fr. Jose Parekkattu CMI (St. Joseph's Province, Kottayam) slept in the Lord on 15.06.2015.
. Mrs. Rosa, beloved sister of Fr. James Thuruthiyil CMI (Mar Thoma Province, Chanda) slept in the Lord on 15.06.2015.
. Mr. Varghese Kocheril (92), beloved father of Fr. George Kocheril CMI (Chavara Province, Bhavnagar), slept in the Lord on 18.06.2015.
. Mr. Appachan Thekkedathu (Sebastian), first cousin of Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu CMI (General Councillor for Education) slept in the Lord on 19.06.2015.

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