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

NEWS UPDATE 1 July 2017

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1. Greetings and blessings of the Dukhrana Feast of St. Thomas, our apostle, to every member of CMI family. May the missionary passion of St. Thomas inspire us to witness the joy of the gospel to the ends of the earth!
2. Academic Year 2017 – 2018 commenced at DVK, on Monday, 05 June with Concelebrated Solemn Divine Liturgy in the Dharmaram Chapel. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by Rev. Dr. Paulachan Kochapillly CMI, the president and homily was delivered by Rev. Dr. George Edayadiyil CMI, the Rector. In preparation of the academic year, an Orientation Program for the Scholastics was held during May 30 – June 2, 2017. Mr. Jacob Job IPS, Fr. Joseph Mathias SJ, Dr. Olinda Timms, Fr. Jacob Parapally MSFS and Fr. Gabriel Mathias OFM were the resource persons.
3. Mar Joseph Kollamparampil, the bishop of Jagdalpur, inaugurated the academic year on 12th June, 2017 at Samanvaya, Jagdalpur offering the mass with the community and giving the orientation talk. The week-long orientation programme held between 12 to 17 June, was led by Fr. Peter Kochalunkal, Rector, Davis Varayilan, the former Rector Samanvaya, Benny Thettayil, Dean of Studies, Cyril Kuttiyanikkal and Fr Naiju Kalambukatt, Master of Students. The staff members shared their experiences and insights to make the formation process more enriching.

4. The blessing of the new novitiate house in Budhini, (Bhopal Province) for the students from the North Indian Provinces was held on 14 June 2017. His Grace Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal Archdiocese was the main celebrant to bless the novitiate and to give the message. Rev. Fr. Prior General, Rev. Provincials and their representatives from all the North Indian Provinces were present. Congratulations to the present and former provincial council teams and the entire St. Paul family for realizing the dream of the novitiate.

5. The academic year commenced in Darsana on 19th June after the orientations. Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya, inaugurated the academic year with his message. Orientation Program was held on 15th and 16 June. Rev. Fr. Prior General, Rev. Fr. George Kulangara, the Rector, Rev. Fr. Tomy Chirapuram, the Associate Dean and Rev. Fr. Augustine Keemattam, the spiritual director shared their experiences and thoughts. The students made discussion in the groups with their presentations.

6. The orientation Program was held for the students in Carmel Vidya Bhavan Pune on 16th and 17th June. Fr. Tony Menezis SVD, Rev. Fr. Naveen Rebello SVD, Rev. Fr. Joseph Peedika CMI and Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal CMI, General Councillor were the resource persons apart from Rev. Fr. Joy Puthussery, the Rector and Rev. Fr. Sony, the Principal. The scholastics made presentations on different topics. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the concluding message.

7. 12th Anniversary of Contemplative life started in Malayatoor was celebrated with a Holy Mass led by Rev. Fr. Prior General in Darasanaveedu, Kakkadampoil. The inspiring prayer life of our community has been a blessing for the congregation, other religious communities and the people around. Our novices have benefitted a lot to grow in prayer life 40 days of prayer and life over there. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Jose Kappukkat, Rev. Fr. Saji Kunnel and Rev. Fr. Francis Kizhakumthala. The interested members are most welcome to spend more time in prayer (Contact: Fr. Jose Kappukkat 9562310946)


8. The Annual CMI German Delegation Conference to be held from 2nd to 5th July, 2017. Rev. Fr. Vicar General will preside over the conference.

9. Rev. Fr. Prior General had a meeting with His Excellency Giambattista Diquattro, new Apostolic Nuncio to India on 13th June. The Nuncio was very much interested to know about the formation of the members and presented Fr. Prior General with the copy of the document, The Gift of the Priestly Vocation. Rev. Fr. Anto Kanjirathingal, Director of CMI Bhawan, New Delhi, was also present for the meeting.

10. The first death anniversary of Rev. Fr. George Thanchan will be observed on 4th July, 2017 at 10 am at Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, with Requiem Holy Mass, special prayers and commemoration meeting. Let us come together to celebrate the memory of beloved Rev. Fr. George Thanchan and live the legacy he has left for us.

11. Get together of members serving in common houses (except common study houses) in India directly under the Prior General and the animation of their local superiors (including the Rectors of the common study houses) will be held from 12th to 14th July 2017 at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.


Let us Remember Our Departed Souls:

• Initial post-mortem on the mortal remains of Fr Martin was conducted on Thursday (29/06/17). A review of the findings will follow next Monday after which the mortal remains may be handed over. Close monitoring of the process is going on and regular contacts are made with the Indian High Commission in the UK to expedite the process. Let us be united in prayer.
• Rev. Fr. Raymond Mancheril CMI left for his eternal reward on June 30, 2017 at 5.30 am at St Joseph's Hospital, Ghaziabad, U.P. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 2 pm at St John's Provincial House, Najibabad, Bijnor, U.P. The body of Fr. Raymond will be brought to the Provincial House, Bijnor on 5 July 2017morning. He served the CMI congregation in various capacities, like Provincial of St John's Province, Bijnor (twice), General Councilor for Social Apostolate, Regional Superior of Bijnor province and Superior at various mission stations in Bijnor mission. He also served in Sagar and Mysore missions. Let us pray for Rev. Fr. Raymond with a grateful heart.
• Mrs. Elikutty Chacko (79), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Vineeth Vazhekudiyil CMI ,Councillor for Evangelization and Pastoral Ministry, Carmel Province, Muvattupuzha, slept in the Lord on 15-06-2017
• Mr. Ouseph Chacko Moolayil(97) beloved father of Rev. Fr. Jimmy Moolayil CMI of St Joseph’s Province, Trivandrum, slept in the Lord on 15-06-2017
• Mr. Lukkos Muttickal (92) beloved father of Rev. Fr. James Muttickal CMI of St Paul Province, Bhopal, slept in the Lord on 15-06-2017
• Mrs. Eliamma Varghese, Thoppil (89) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. John Narakaparambil CMI of St. Joseph Province, Kottayam and Paternal Aunt of Rev. Fr. Thomas Vengaluvakkel CMI, St. Joseph Province, Kottayam, slept in the Lord on 20-06-2017
• Mr. Varkey Muttungal (79) beloved father of Rev. Fr. Peter Muttungal CMI of St Paul Province, Bhopal, slept in the Lord on 19-06-2017


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