1. St. Thomas Day Message by Rev. Fr. Paul Achandy, Prior Genral:
Dear Rev. Fathers and Brothers,
Wish you all the greetings and blessings of the feast of Dukhrana, feast of St Thomas, the Apostle of India.
This is the day to renew our commitment to live the faith and witness the gospel to the ends of the earth. With St. Thomas let us pray, "My Lord and My God" (John 20:28)
Let us pray in a special way for all our missionaries working across the globe.
May St Thomas, the Apostle intercedes for us to live the joy of the Gospel
Fr. Paul Achandy CMI
Prior General
2. Renewal program for North America was held from 22nd to 25th June, 2015 Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, New York, USA. The program began with prayer and self introduction of the participants. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave orientation talk. His Excellency Mar Gratian Mundadan, Fr. Sebastian Vettickal, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu, Rev. Fr. George Thanchan, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kaithamattam, Rev. Fr. Peter Kochalumkal and Rev. Fr. George Kulangara gave talks on the thrusts of the General Synaxis and Chavara Spiritualtiy in the context of the Consecrated Year. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, New York Archdiocese addressed the community on the Role of Religious in the North American Evangelization and Challenges. Discussion was held on CMI North American Ministry Challenges and Prospects of CMI North American Ministry, Fr. Roy Palatty made presentation on "Evangelization Shalom" and Rev. Fr. Jo Pacheril on Parish Retreat Ministry. Rev. Fr. Jose Panthaplamthottiyil spoke on Living Faith Channel and its prospects. Members shared innovative pastoral practices and initiatives. Concelebrated Holy Eucharist and Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament gave the community a spiritual setting. There were 93 participants and all took active participation. The focus was on CMI Mission in North America and the need to activate CMI Centre for Spirituality, Liberty. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu, General Councillor and Rev. Fr. Davy Kavungal, Coordinator General and Rev. Fr. Jilson Naduviledath and team for organizing the program very nicely.

3. Renewal Program for Latin America was held from 30th June to 2nd July 2015 in Centro Misionero Verbo Divino, Quito, Ecuador. The session began with the Holy Mass led by S.E. Monsenor Fausto Travez, Archbishop of Quito. The session began with sharing of experiences of the missionaries in Peru, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile. Rev. Fr Prior General presented the Vision of General Synaxis 37. Rev. Fr. George Thanchan, Rev. Fr. Jose Cletus Plackal, Rev. Fr. Joseph Vayalil made presentations on the congregational thrusts and Chavara Spirituality. S.E. Monsenor Anibal Nieto Guerra, Bishop of the Dioceses of Yaguachi and S.E. Monsenor Lorenzo Voltolini, Archbishop of Portoviejo addressed the gathering and appreciated CMI missionaries and requested the services of additional members. Missionaries shared their experience and made an attempt to evolve a CMI Mission in Latin America. Rev. Fr. Nevil SVD, provincial SVD Province, Ecuador, spoke on Mission in Latin America in Ecuadorian Context. Rev. Fr. Scaria Kumaramangalam was congratulated for his 24 years of missionary work in Peru. All the provincials expressed happiness over the work of the missionaries. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. George Thanchan, General Councillor and Rev. Fr. Joshy Puthussery and team in Ecuador for organizing the event very effectively.
4. The academic year in Samanvaya, Jagdalpur was inaugurated on 10th of June with the Holy Mass presided over by Mar Joseph Kollamparambil. The lectio brevis was delivered by Fr George Kaniarakath. The staff had a live together of two days from June 11-12 and discussed various issues of Samanvaya formation. 19 students joined for first year theology and an orientation programme was conducted on 8th and 9th June, 2015. The academic year at Rishikesh began on June 22, 2015
5. The academic year in Darsana, Wardha, was inaugurated on 22 June 15. There are 60 students in Darsana with 31 in the first year and 29 in the second year. Darsana history book was published and released on June 22 during the inauguration function.
6. CEVA STAR AWARD - 2015: The Summer Programme 2015 "Socially Sensitized Children for Nation Building" organized by Cyriac Elias Voluntary Association (CEVA) concluded with the CEVA STAR AWARD presentation on June 27, 2015. Mar Sebastian Edayandrath Auxillary Bishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese inaugurated the concluding event which was held at Morning Star Home Science College Angamaly. Shri Anwar Saadath MLA Aluva presented the CEVA STAR AWARD to the winner St. Jude Family Counseling Centre, Angamaly for their exceptional skill in conducting the camp in the most exemplary manner. Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil, CMI Vicar General and Moderator of CEVA who presided over the event presented the Cash Award to Rev. Sr. Gracea CSN Mother Provincial and Rev. Sr. Arpitha CSN of St. Jude Family Counseling Centre. The winner was selected out of the 58 camps conducted through 25 organizations reaching more than 3000 children across Kerala during the month of April-May 2015. The Best Campers from each camp were awarded Certificates by Shri Benny Moojely, Municipal Chairman, Angamaly. Special Congratulations to CEVA Family for their excellent effort.
7. Let Us Remember our Departed Souls:
. Mrs. Thressiamma Joseph (79) Beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Varghese Kelamparampil (St. Paul's Province, Mysore), slept in the Lord on 23.06.2015
. Mr. Jose (63) beloved uncle of Fr. Manoj (Emmanuel) Poothottal (St. Joseph's Province, Kottayam), slept in the Lord on 30.06.2015
. Mr. Cherian (80), Uncle, younger brother of of Fr. Titus Inchiparambil CMI (Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur), was called to eternal reward on 28.06. 2015
. Mrs. Filly George (59) Sister of Fr. Davis Manadan CMI (St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot) slept in the Lord on 02.07.2015
. Mr. Thomas Kaniamparampil (87) Elder Brother of Fr. Philip Kaniamparampil CMI (St. Joseph's Province, Kottayam) slept in the Lord on 02.07.2015.