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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 (16 January 2019)

1. The newly ordained priests of CMI congregation assembled in Chavara Hills on 2nd January 2019. Chavara Hills community thanked the Lord for the gift of their priesthood in CMI family and prayed for them. After the Eucharistic Adoration and the dinner, the newly ordained priests shared their experiences and expectations. Rev. Fr. Prior General and Rev. Fr. Vicar General felicitated them and reminded them on the challenges ahead and expectations of the congregation.

2. The feast of our beloved founder was celebrated in St. Kuriakose Elias Pilgrim Centre, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam on January 3, 2019. The newly ordained priests celebrated the solemn high mass in Mannanam in the morning and in the evening. They spent the whole day in prayer at the tomb of our beloved founder. The 10 days long celebrations were well attended by the bishops, priests, religious and the laity.

3. The General Plenary Assembly of our congregation was held from January 4 to 8, 2019 in Jerusalem Retreat Centre, Thrissur. The General Plenary began with the Holy Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Prior General along with the General Council team. Hon’ble Justice Kurian Joseph gave the orientation talk and stressed upon to focus our attention on the sheep without shepherd than ministering the sheep with the shepherd and to act as catalysts to form inclusive communities of Kingdom of God. Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas OIC, Provincial, Rev. Fr. Thomas Malipurath SVD, Rector, SVD Seminary Pune, Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu, former Principal of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Rev. Fr. M. K. George SJ, Provincial, Mr. Romid and Mr. Bhagwan Agarwal, Indore were the external experts to critically analyse our religious life, formation and apostolic mission in evangelization, education & media, social outreach, agriculture and administration of our resources. All the members of the GPA took keen interest to evolve a vision and orientation for CMI congregation in preparation for the GS 38 in the context of 200th year of CMI existence.

4. The feast of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Ashram, Karikkamuri on January 6, 2019.

5. Chavara Samskruthy Puraskaram, for the contributions to the Culture constituted by Chavara Cultural Centre was awarded to the renowned writer Sr. M.T. Vasudevan Nair on 15 December 2018 at Kesavamenon Hall, Kozhikode.

6. Harmony Festival was celebrated in Mar Thomas Pontifical Shrine, Azhikode on January 5 – 6, 2019. The event was organized to create and foster harmony among people of different religions and cultures through the performance of music and dance. Harmony International Award was presented to Mr. Jerry Amaldev, the reputed music director. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Paul Poovathingal and Mar Thoma community for organizing this relevant event in the time of division and fight among people.

7. Major Superiors’ meeting was held on January 8-9, 2019 at Jerusalem Retreat Centre and made a critical appraisal of the General Plenary Assembly and evolved follow up plan along with a discussion on other concerns.

8. Harmony: Interface of Cosmic, Ethical and Religious Orders – An international Conference in connection with the Golden Jubilee of Christ University, Bangalore was organized in collaboration with Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram was held during 09-12 January 2019 at Christ University, Bengaluru.

9. The official handing over of the NABH Accreditation Certificate to Amala Institute of Medical Science, Thrissur was done by Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala on 12 January 2019.

10. Golden Jubilarians of priestly ordination are here at the Chavara Hills for their get together which is from January 15-17, 2019 in PG House, Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

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11. Gathering of Silver Jubilarians of priestly ordination will be held in PG House Chavara Hills from January 18 – 20, 2019.

12. Get together of Golden Jubilarians of the religious profession will be held in PG House, Chavara Hills from January 22-24, 2019.

13. CMI Retreat Preachers’ Meet: Get-together of CMI retreat preachers during 21-25 January 2019, at CSR, Pariyaram.

14. Gathering of the silver Jubilarians of the religious profession will be held in PG House, Chavara Hills from February 1-3, 2019.

15. The Quinquennial program for the junior priests ordained in 2017 will be held in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad from February 5-8, 2019.

16. The animators’ training program for the CMI Constitution Retreat will be held from February 13-17, 2019 in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

17. A CBSE School meet will be held at Chavara Hills during 23-24 February 2019.

18. The newly professed members of CMI family will assemble in PG House, Chavara Hills from April 23-25, 2019.

19. The preparation for the final profession will begin from April 25, 2018 in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad, followed by retreat in Sehion Retreat Centre, Attappady and further preparatory programmes in CSR Pariyaram.

20. The Quinquennial programme for the junior priests will be held in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad from May 8 -10, May 22-24, September 7-9, 2019 and in Poornodaya, Bhopal from September 14-16, 28-30, 2019. All the junior priests who have been ordained from December 2013 to 2017 shall attend one of the programmes without fail.

21. CMI Foundation Day will be celebrated in St. Kuriakose Elias Pilgrim Centre, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam on May 11, 2019. CMI Awards will be presented on Foundation Day.

22. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1991-1995 will be held in Chavara Hills during 03-05 May 2019.

23. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 2001-2005 will be held in Chavara Hills during 12-14 May 2019.

24. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1996-2000 will be held in Chavara Hills during 17-19 May 2019.

25. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 2006-2010 will be held in Chavara Hills during 26-28 May 2019.

26. General Formation Council and Major Superiors Meeting will be held in Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.

27. CMI Mission Year: 1 October 2018 – 31 October 2019.

28. CMI Mission Congress: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.

v Congratulations and Best wishes to

Rev. Fr. Jose Palatty for his new book Vachana Vazhiyile Ormakalum Anubhavangalum, a collection of Spiritual essays.

† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls

v Rev. Fr. Aidan Kulathinal CMI (90), (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called for eternal reward, today, 09 January 2019 at Mary Queens Mission Hospital, Kanjirappally. His funeral was held on 10 January 2019, at St. Vincent Monastery, Pala, 2.00pm.

v Mrs. Mariyamma (82) beloved mother of Rev. Frs. Jose and Sebastian Pananpuzha CMI (St. Paul's Province, Mysuru) was called to eternal reward on 06 January 2019 at 4 pm. Her funeral was on 07 January 2019 at 3 pm at St. Mary's Church, Batyal.

v Mr. Johny T.A. (76), beloved father of Fr. Joshy Thekkudan CMI, (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 06 January 2019. His funeral was on 08 January 2019 at 10.00 am at St. Marys Church, Karuvannur.

v Mr. Devasia (77), beloved father of Rev. Fr. Tiju Mankottil CMI (Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur) slept in the Lord on 09 January 2019, morning. His funeral was on 10 January 2019 at 11.30am at Holy Family Church, Kolluvall,Cherupuzha.

v Sr. Enid Cheeramkuzhy MSJ (76) Beloved elder sister of Rev. Fr. Mathew Cheeramkuzhy CMI & maternal aunt of Rev. Fr. Cherian Thalakulam CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) slept in the Lord on 7 January 2019 morning. Her funeral was on Tuesday, 08 January 2019 at 02.30 pm at MSJ Provincial House, Chunangamvely, Aluva.

v Mr. Jose P. C. (65), beloved elder brother of Rev. Fr. Antony Panjikaran CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur), was called to internal reward on 06 January 2019. His funeral was on 08 January 2019 at 4.00 pm at St. Augustine Church, Madathumpady.

v Mr. John K. J. (70) elder brother of Rev. Fr. Varghese Koluthara CMI (St. Paul's Province, Mysuru) passed away of cardiac arrest today, 16 January 2019 at 2.30 am at Rajagiri Hospital. His funeral is scheduled on tomorrow 17 January 2019 around 10.30 am at St. Joseph's parish Church Kadavanthara.


Love our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament with all your heart

Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara