News Update (14 April 2019)
1. Wish every member of CMI family a grace-filled Holy Week, a blessed and joyful Easter.
2. Ministry of Human Resource Development has granted permission to Christ deemed to be University to start off campuses in Ghaziabad (Delhi) and Lavasa (Pune). Congratulations to Christ University family, especially to Rev. Fr. Jossy P George CMI for the hard work to get it approved from the Central Government. From the Academic Year 2019 University approved courses will commence in both the campuses.
3. The 21 CMI Philosophy Scholastics from Dharmaram College went for rehabilitation work at Kainakary from April 3-13. The Second batch of 21 scholastics will have their service at Kainakary from April 22 to May 6. They are also engaged in different ministries in the parishes around.
4. The 27 Junior CMI Philosophy Scholastics form Darsana, Wardha will have four –weeks of long Mission Exposure Programme in some of our North Indian missions. In the first batch, brothers from Bhavnagar will go to Bhavnagar, brothers from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolkatta, brothers from Kozhikode to Jammu and brothers from Bijnor and Muvattupuzha to Bijnor for the programme from April 4 to 30. In the second batch, brothers from Chanda will go to Chanda, brothers from Hyderabad to Adilabad, brothers from Jagdalpur, Kottayam and Mysore to Jagdalpur, brothers from Bhopal to Bhopal and brothers from Thrissur to Dhule for the Exposure from May 4 to 30.
5. Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal CMI has been appointed the Secretary to the Prior General and he took charge on April 13, 2019. Let us wish him God’s blessings in his new assignment. CMI family sincerely thanks Rev. Fr. Raphy Kadavy CMI for his selfless service in Chavara Hills and for his dedicated outreach to the CMI community across the globe through effective networking. He has rendered a commendable pastoral service in St. Francis Assisi Parish, Kakkand. Rev. Fr. Raphy Kadavy will join Dharmaram community in the month of May, 2019. May the Lord bless him in his future ministry.
6. CMI Constitution Retreat of Deva Matha Province, Thrissur has been effectively organized at Jeruslaem Retreat Centre, Thalore from March 24 to 30, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttom was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara, Rev. Fr. Sunny Punneliparambil, Rev. Fr. Davis Panackal, Rev. Fr. Jain Thannickal and Rev. Fr. Rijo Payyapilly were the other preachers of the retreat.
7. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram was held at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom from March 31 to April 6, 2019. The retreat commenced with due prayer preparation by the retreat team and the members of the province with prayer intercession of the religious sisters and laity. The retreat was animated by the retreat team from the province including Rev. Fr. Thomas Mampra, Rev. Rev. Fr. Paul Vadakkummury, Rev. Fr. Sony Palathra, Rev. Fr. Reny Kalathil, Rev. Fr. John Pallithuruthil along with Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas OIC and Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachappilly.
8. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Kottayam was held at Anugraha Renewal Centre from March 31 to April 6, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Vattakkatt CMI was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara , Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadanlavil , Rev. Fr. Antony Njallanpuzha, Rev. Fr. Bobby Vadayattukunnel and Rev. Fr. Mathew Madayankal were the other resource persons for the retreat.
9. CMI Constitution Retreat of Carmel Province, Muvattupuzha, was organized in NEST Pastoral Centre, Muvattupuzha from April 7 to 13, 2019. Rev. Fr. George Kulangara was the leader of the preachers. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Rev. Fr. Davis Panackal, Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, Rev. Fr. Biju Koottuplackal, Rev. Fr. Biju Vettukallel, Rev. Fr. Binoy Marippattu and Rev. Fr. Anil Thalakottoor were the other preachers of the constitution retreat.
10. CMI Constitution Retreat of St. Paul’s Province, Mysuru, was organized at CM Fathers’ Retreat House, Mysuru, from April 7 to 13, 2019. Rev. Fr. Thomas Vattakkatt was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. James Mekkara and Rev. Fr. Benny Tharakkunnel were the other Preachers of the constitution Retreat.
11. Blessing of the renovated Church of Harinagar was held on April 13, 2019 by His Grace Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, Archbishop of Faridabad diocese. Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam, General Councillor, attended the function. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Anto Kanjirathinkal and Rev. Fr. Jose Elamthuruthy and the parish community for the initiative.

? Upcoming Events
1. CMI Constitution Retreat of Dharmaram College will be held from April 14 to 20, 2019 at Christ University Campus, Kengeri.
2. The Holy Week retreat for laity will conducted at Chavara hills, Kakkanad from April 17-20, 2019. Rev. Fr. Rijo Payyapilly will be the preacher of the retreat.
3. The newly professed members of the CMI family will assemble in PG House, Chavara Hills from April 23-25, 2019.
4. CMI Constitution Retreat of St. John Province, Bijnor will be held from April 23 to 29, 2019 at Jeevandhara Ashram, Jaiharikhal.
5. The preparation for the final profession will begin from April 25, 2018, at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad, followed by a retreat at Sehion Retreat Centre, Attappady and further preparatory programmes at CSR Pariyaram.
6. CMI Foundation Day will be celebrated at St. Kuriakose Elias Pilgrim Centre, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam on May 11, 2019. CMI Awards will be presented on Foundation Day.
7. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1991-1995 will be held at Chavara Hills during 03-05 May 2019.
8. CMI Constitution Retreat of St. Paul’s Province, Mysuru will be held from May 05 to 11, 2019 at CM Fathers’ Retreat House, Mysuru.
9. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram will be held from May 05 to 11, 2019 at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom.
10. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 2001-2005 will be held at Chavara Hills during 12-14 May 2019.
11. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Thomas Province, Kozhikode will be held from May 13 to 18, 2019 at Shanthidhara Retreat Centre, Valavayal, Wayanad.
12. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1996-2000 will be held at Chavara Hills during 17-19 May 2019.
13. CMI Constitution Retreat of St. John Province, Bijnor will be held from May 19 to 25, 2019 at Jeevandhara Ashram, Jaiharikhal.
14. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram will be held from May 19 to 25, 2019 at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom.
15. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Kottayam will be held from May 19 to 25, 2019 at Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor.
16. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 2006-2010 will be held at Chavara Hills during 26-28 May 2019.
17. CMI Constitution Retreat of Deva Matha Province, Thrissur will be held from May 26 to June 01, 2019 at Jerusalem retreat centre, Thalore.
18. General Formation Council and Major Superiors Meeting will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.
19. The Quinquennial programme for the junior priests will be held at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad from May 8 -10, May 22-24, August 9-11, and November 8-10, 2019 and at Poornodaya, Bhopal from September 28-30 and October 8-10, 2019. All the junior priests who have been ordained from December 2013 to January 2018 shall attend one of the programmes without fail.
20. Meeting of CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (PTF) will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from July 26-28, 2019.
21. CMI Mission Year: 1 October 2018 – 31 October 2019.
22. CMI Mission Conference: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.
? Congratulations and Best wishes to
? Rev. Fr. Paul Pottackal for his new book Daivam Thirinju Nadakkunnu.
? Rev. Fr. Lijo Paul CMI (Principal, Christ Academy School, Begur)
who received the national level Best Principal award from the National Education & Human Resource Organization, Mumbai, for his contributions to the field of education.
† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls
? Mrs. Thresiamma Joseph Eattaniel (87) beloved mother of Rev. Fr. John Eattaniel CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal rest 09 April 2019. Her Funeral was on Thursday, 11 April 2019 at 02.30 pm at Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church - Kuravilangad.
? Rev. Fr. Mathew Thekkekkara (79), (Diocese of Kothamangalam), beloved elder brother of Rev. Fr. Jose Thekkekara CMI (St. Paul's Province, Mysuru) was called to eternal reward on 08 April 2019 at 2.30 pm. His funeral was on Wednesday, 10 April 2019 at St. Augustine's Church, Kalloorkad.
? Mr. P. A. Joseph Pulluparambil (87) elder brother of Rev. Fr. Arsenius Pulluparambil CMI was called to eternal rest on 12 April 2019. His funeral was on 13 April 2019 at 2.30 pm at Major Archiepiscopal Marth Mariam Archdeacon Pilgrim Church - Kuravilangad.