1. Wish all the members of CMI family the greetings of the Indian Republic Day.

2. The Silver Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination of Mar Simon Stock Palathara was celebrated in CMI Prior General’s House on 11th January, 2018. Other 5 CMI Bishops also attended the prayer session, dinner and the sharing. Rev. Fr. Vicar General greeted and felicitated the bishop on the jubilee occasion and thanked him for his inspiring life and presence.

3. 28 CMIs who celebrate their Golden Jubilee of Religious profession assembled in Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, from 13th to 15th January 2018. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed them and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Paul Thelakkat addressed them redefining their mission and ministry. The jubiliarians spent the time in prayer and sharing.

4. 19 CMIs who celebrate their Golden Jubilee of Priestly Ordination met at Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, from 17th to 19th January 2018. Rev. Fr. Saju Chacakalackal, General Councillor welcomed them and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the jubilee message. The jubiliarians spent the time in prayer and sharing. Rev. Fr. Paul Thelakkat gave them an inspring message for life ahead.

5. Meeting of the scholastics who study in College for graduation and post-graduation in the South Indian Provinces will be held from 26 January 2018 to 28 January 2018 at Chavara Hills.

6. Convocation in DVK will be held on 29th January, 2018. Rev. Fr. Prior General will award the degrees and Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu will give the Convocation address.


7. International Seminar on St. Thomas Christians through the Ages: A Historiographical Approach will be held from January 30 to February 1, 2018 in Mannanam jointly organized by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Archives and Research Centre, St. Joseph’s Monastery and Christ University.

8. Get together of our members in brotherhood will be held from 2 February 2018 to 4 February 2018 at Chavara Hills.

9. Annual National Seminar on Contemplation and Proclamation : Carmelite Charisma for a Renewed Indian Mission will be held from February 9 to 11, 2018 at CMI Prior General’s House

10. 150th Anniversary of the Testament of Loving Father written by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and 213th Chavara Jayanthi will be jointly celebrated by CMI and CMC congregations at 10 am to 3.30 pm.on February 13, 2018in Town Hall, Ernakulam. Smt. Saumini Jain, the Honorable Mayor, Kochi Corporation, will inaugurate the program. Dr. C. V. Anandabose IAS (Rts), Smt. Lida Jacob IAS (Rtd) and Mr. Sajay K.V. will speak on different themes of Chavarul in today’s family context. The message of Chavarul will also be presented through cultural programmes like Dance, One Act Play and music.

11. The preparatory program for the resource persons of CMI Renewal Program will be held from 6 pm on 14th February to 4 p.m. on 18th February, 2018 in CMI Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

12. Gathering of CMIs ordained between 1970 and 1980 will be held from 26 February 2018 to 28 February 2018 at Chavara Hills.

13. Gathering of CMIs ordained between 1960 and 1970 will be held from 9 March 2018 to 11 March 2018 at Chavara Hills.

14. Gathering of CMIs ordained in 2016 will be held from 6 pm 13th March 2018, to 04.00 pm 15 March 2018, at CMI Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

15. Get together of the newly professed CMIs will be held in Chavara Hills from 7th evening to 10th evening in April, 2018. On 10th they will make a pilgrimage to Mannanam and Kainakary.

*Let us Remember Our Departed Souls:*

• Rev. Sr. Henrina CMC (88), beloved elder sister of Rev. Fr. Thomas Vithayathil CMI of St. Paul’s Province Mysore, slept in the Lord on 14-01-2018.
• Mr. Thomas Chundakuzhiyil (68), beloved father of Rev. Fr. Nimish Chundakuzhiyil CMI of Preshitha Province, Coimbatore, slept in the Lord on 16-01-2018.
• Mrs. Thressiakutty (83), beloved mother of Rev. Fr Jose Kulathinal CMI of St. Chavara Vice-Province Bhavnagar, slept in the Lord on 18-01-2018.
• Mr. Joseph Punchayil (88), beloved father of Rev. Fr. George Punchayil CMI of St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode, slept in the Lord this evening on 22-01-2018.
• Mr. Joseph Tharayil (67), beloved brother of Rev. Fr. John Tharayil CMI of Devamatha, Province, Thrissur, slept in the Lord on 24-01-2018.