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

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NEWS UPDATE
10 August 2017

1. The animation program for the local superiors in the North Indian Provinces was held in the respective provinces from 24th July to 3rd August, 2017. The Program was organized in the provinces guided by the General Council. Rev. Fr. Vicar General was present during the animation program of Jagdalpur, Chanda and Bellampally Provinces which was held in Jagdalpur. Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal, the General Councillor for Evangelization and Pastoral Ministry, was present for the animation program for Rajkot and Bhavnagar provinces, held in Rajkot. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu, The General Councilor for Education and Communication Media, attended the animation programmes of Bhopal and Bijnor provinces. Congratulations to the provincials and council team members for effectively organizing the animation programmes of the local superiors.
2. Rev. Fr. Prior General made the canonical visitation in Dharmaram College, Bangalore from 17 July to 7 August 2017. He met with each and every CMI member in Dharmaram College and the staff members of institutions and student representatives of DVK. The General council members also joined him in the concluding session of the Canonical Visitation with the staff of Dharmaram College.

3. Rev. Fr. Prior General commenced his Canonical visitation in Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha on 8th August, 2017.

4. The 30th annual General Body Meeting of Cyriac Elias Voluntary Association (CEVA) was held on 15 July 2017 at Chavara Hills. Rev. Fr. Prior General Inaugurated the meeting. New office bearers were elected in the General Body meeting; Dr. G. Antony (President), Rev. Fr. Austin Kalapurackal CMI (Vice President) Fr. Varghese Vithayathil CMI, Vicar General and General Councillor for Social Apostolate (Moderator) Fr. Varghese Kokkadan CMI (Secretary cum Treasurer), Fr. Jose Elamthuruthy CMI (Regional Secretary, CEVA, Northern Regional Office).


5. Bishop Jonas Thaliyath Endowment Lectures of the year 2017-2018 were delivered by Dr. Kuncheria Pathil CMI on the Ecclesial vision of Pope Francis on 2nd and 3rd August, 2017 in JBC Auditorium DVK. He touched upon life context of Pope Francis, Church as People, A Church of the Poor and for the Poor, The Church of Mercy, Joy of the Gospel and Care for our Common Home. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Kuncheria Pathil.

6. Meeting of the Major Superiors and the staff of our common study houses will be held from 28 September to 1 October 2017 at Dharmaram College, Bangalore.

7. CMI Education Summit will be held in Christ University - Kengery Campus, Bangalore on September 30 to October 2, 2017. It will commence at 9.00 am on 30th September and End by noon on 02nd October 2017. For Registration details Please follow www.cmiedusummit.in , Email: cmiedusummit@gmail.com

8. Meeting of the novice masters will be held on 30th and 31st August at Chavara Hills.
9. The third Quinquennial (Junior Priests programme) is to be held at Chavara Hills on Sunday 13 August from 6.00 pm to 15 August 1.00 pm.
10. Fr Canisius CMI, 8th Endowment Lectures, organized by the Vinayasadhana Institute of Formative Spirituality and Cancelling, Faculty of Theology, DVK, will be held on 12th August, 2017 in DVK. Dr. Sophy Rose CMC will give the Lectures on the topic, Doulos: A Paradigm for Christian Discipleship.
11. The Funeral of Fr Martin Vazhachira CMI who died in Edinburgh on 23 June 2017 was held on 4th August at S. H. Monastery, church, Chethipuzha.

Let us Remember Our Departed Souls:
Rev. Fr. Manadan Davis CMI (67) of St Xavier’s Province, Rajkot, slept in the Lord on 15 July 2017
Rev. Fr. Jose Thekkan CMI (53), of Devamatha Province, Thrissur and the Principal, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, slept in the Lord on 25 July 2017.
Mr.Panikulam Mathai Ouseph (94), beloved father of Rev. Fr. Vincent Panikulam CMI of Sacred Heart Province, Kochi, slept in the Lord on 14 July 2017.
Mrs. Tresa Antony Edattukaran (85), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Wilson Edattukaran CMI of St. Paul Province, Bhopal, slept in the Lord on 18 July 2017.
Mrs. Rosy (89), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Joy Vydhiakaran CMI, of Devamatha Province, Thrissur, slept in the Lord on 20 July 2017
Mrs. Thresiamma Joseph (86), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Paul Thymootil CMI of Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur, slept in the Lord on 23 July 2017.
Mrs. Rosa Varkey (95), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Lucas Kapiarmala CMI of St. John’s Province, Bijnor, slept in the Lord on 4 August 2017.
Mrs. Annam Augustine (58) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Abraham Kunnatholy CMI of St. Paul Province, Bhopal slept in the Lord on 09 August 2017.