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

CMI Family Day was celebrated

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3. CMI Family Day was celebrated meaningfully with a simple ceremony of prayer, reflection, greetings and honouring the members who contributed uniquely in special ministries. In connection with 150th year celebration of Chavarul, Rev. Fr. Benny Nalkara CMI and Mr. John Paul addressed the gathering with insights to apply Chavarul to our community life and apostolic life. Rev. Fr. Swami Sadanand was honoured posthumously for his prophetic presence and ministry amidst us. 15 CMIs, were honored for their unique personal contributions in challenging ministries. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed the gathering, Rev. Fr. Thomas Thekkel gave the felicitation address and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the benedictory address. It was truly a family day remembering the founding fathers and their legacy with the presence of aspirants, newly professed and the newly ordained, Major Superiors and large group of members from our communities.