1. Rev. Fr. Prior General made the canonical visitation of Preshitha Provincial House, Coimbatore, during 14-15 May 2018. The renewal programme was organized from 15-17 May 2018. In the inaugural session, Rev. Fr. Provincial welcomed the members and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the orientation talk. Fr. Anil Thalakottoor, Fr. Davis Thattil, Fr. Wilson Chakiath, Fr. Saju Chackalackal, and Fr. Joy Vattoly presented the topics and the participants had serious discussion and evolved an action plan. On 18 May, the Province Gathering was held in the presence of the members of General Council and the General Auditor, which was followed by the meeting of superiors and heads of institutions and GC-PC.

2. Rev. Fr. Prior General and Rev. Fr. Johny Edapulavan, the General Auditor, left for Rome on 23 May 2018. The renewal programme and canonical visitation were held in CMI Procura, Rome, from 24-26 May 2018. Fr. Cherian Thunduparampil, the Procurator General, welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the orientation talk. Fr. Biju Karukappallil, Fr. Joshy Nellivelil, Fr. Anto Nayankara, Fr. Jogi Marangatt, Fr. Siby Kavatt, Fr. Bose Philip Mannaparampil, Fr. Joby Kochumuttom and Fr. Anto Chakiath presented the topics and led the discussions. All the 16 members in Italy participated actively in the renewal programme.

3. Superior Generals of Pallotine, Claretian, MSFS and Gabriel Brothers met in CMI Procura on 29 May 2018 for lunch. Rev. Fr. Prior General welcomed them and CMI community had an informal interaction with the heads of different congregations. Fr. Cherian Thunduparampil, the Procurator General, facilitated the gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General along with the General Auditor and Procurator General visited OCD Generalate and spent time in discussion with OCD Prior General and his Councillors.

4. The annual retreat began in Dharmaram College on 25 May 2018. Mar Thomas Tharayil, Auxiliary Bishop of Changanassery Archdiocese is the retreat preacher.

5. The renewal programme for members directly under the Prior General’s House (except major study houses) will be held in Chavara Hills from 10 a.m. on 29 August to 4 p.m. 31 August 2018. Those who were not able to participate in the renewal programme in their respective provinces can also participate in the programme (with advance notice).

6. Congratulations and Best Wishes to,
? Rev. Fr. Biju Vadakkel CMI (Provincial, St. John’s Province, Bijnor), who was elected as the Vice-President of CRI Priests section in the CRI National assembly held at SRM University, Chennai during 27-30 May 2018.

7. Upcoming Events (Evangelization and Pastoral Ministry)
? CMI Pastors’ Meet: Gathering of CMIs now active in parish ministries, on 30 July to 2 August 2018, at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.
? CMI Retreat Preachers’ Meet: Get-together of CMI retreat preachers during 3-6 September 2018, at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.
? Updating on the Bible and Teachings of the Church: Poornodaya, Bhopal from 12-16 November 2018.
? Updating on the Bible and Teachings of the Church: Chavara Hills, Kakkanad, from 14-16 December 2018.
? CMI Mission Year: 1 October 2018 – 31 October 2019.
? CMI Mission Congress: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.

8. Upcoming Events (Education and Mass Media)
? Higher Education Round Table: A conference of the CMIs working in the field of Higher Education will be held on 4 August 2018 at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

? One Day Seminar for Fresh Teachers in CMI educational institutions on ‘CMI Vision of Education’ will be held at Chavara Hills on 18 August 2018.

? CMI Board of Education Meet will be held on 19 August 2018 from 9 am to 4 pm for Councillors of Education from all the provinces and representatives.

? Major Superiors Meeting and General Formation Council will be held during 24-27 August 2018 in Dharmaram College, Bangalore.

? Round Table for CMIs Teaching/Administering in CMI Schools: 19-20 October 2018 at Christ University Engineering Campus, Mysore Road, Bangalore.

9. Upcoming Events (Formation Coordination)
? College going brothers meet for South Indian Provinces: 10-12 August 2018, at Chavara hills, Kakkanad
? Formators’ In-Service Training: 28-30 September 2018, at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.
? College going brothers meet for North Indian Provinces: 03-04 November 2018, at Poornodaya Training Centre, Bhopal.
? Freshers’ Meet: Gathering of First year aspirants on 17 November 2018, at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

10. † Let’s Remember the Departed Souls:
• Mrs. Thresia Joseph (80) beloved mother of Fr. Thomas Parayil CMI (St. Paul's Province, Mysuru) slept in the Lord on 26 May 2018, due to cardiac arrest. The funeral was held on Sunday, 27 May 2018, at 03:00 pm at St. Antony's Church, Madakkunnu (Kottathara).

• Ms. Annakutty Padinjarepeedika (70) beloved elder sister of Rev. Fr. Josekutty Padinjarepeedika CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam), slept in the Lord on 20 May 2018. The funeral was held on 21 May 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Antony’s Church, Edamaruku.

• Mrs. Rosy Joseph Thelekkadan (68), elder sister of our dear Rev. Fr. Paulachan Kochappilly CMI (St. John’s Province, Bijnor) died on 25 May 2018, after a period of prolonged ailments. The funeral was held on 28 May 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Xavier's Church, Cheranalloore.