1. Rev. Fr. Prior General and council met the staff and students of Samanvaya Theological College, Bhopal on 03 November 2020. The meeting began with a prayer and Rev. Fr. Rector welcomed the Gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General and council addressed the Samanvaya community and spoke about the thrusts of General Synaxis 38. After the common session there was interaction with all the students and staff.

2. Chavara cultural Centre arranged a farewell ceremony for Rev. Fr. Roby Kannanchira CMI, the former director and a welcome to Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthussery CMI, the new director on 05 November 2020. Rev. Fr. Prior General, Rev. Fr. Martin Mallathu, the chairman and many other dignitaries felicitated both of them.

3. Rev. Fr. Prior General and council met the staff and students of Darsana Philosophate , Wardha on 07 November 2020. The meeting began with a prayer and Rev. Fr. Rector welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General addressed the Darsana community and the General councillors shared briefly on the 5 Major thrusts of GS 38. There were separate interactive sessions with the first year and second year philosophy students and the staff members of Darsana.

4. The Quinquennial Programme for the batch ordained in 2019-20 was held on 11 November 2020. The meeting started with a prayer. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed the gathering followed by the presentations on the thrusts of Gs 38 by the group leaders and the personal sharing by the members of each group. The meeting was concluded by a general discussion and the concluding message by Rev. Fr. Prior General. Hearty Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil CMI and team for wonderfully organizing the meeting.

5. Pre- Ordination course of the deacons to be ordained this year started on 14 November 2020 at Jerusalem Retreat Centre, Thalore. The course began with the orientation talk by Rev. Fr. Prior General and various resource persons will be giving classes on different topics. The orientation programme will get over on 12th of December with a retreat which will be preached by Rev. Fr. Thomas Kakkattupallil VC ( Vincential Provincial).

6. The Quinquennial Programme for the batch ordained in 2018-19 was held on 16 November 2020. The meeting started with a prayer. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed the gathering followed by the presentations on the thrusts of Gs 38 by the group leaders and the personal sharing by the members of each group. The meeting was concluded by a general discussion and the concluding message by Rev. Fr. Prior General. Hearty Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil CMI and team for wonderfully organizing the meeting.

7. Rev. Fr. Prior General and council met the philosophy and degree and theology of Dharmaram College, Bangalore on 17 &18 November 2020. On Both days there were common sessions with all the students where Rev. Fr. Prior General and councillors addressed them and spoke to them regarding the theme and Major Thrusts of GS 38. All the batches had interactive sessions with the General council which was very lively.

8. Rev. Fr. Prior General and council met the fathers studying at Rome on 19 November 2020 through zoom conference. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed the gathering and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the orientation. There was a briefing by the Procurator General, Rev. Fr. Cherian Thunduparampil CMI and a short sharing by each priest student. Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachappilly CMI, DVK President also made his remarks.

9. Sixth anniversary of the canonization of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara was held at on November 23rd, 2020. Rev. Fr. Prior General and General and Team celebrated Holy Qurbana and offered special prayers at the tomb of St. Chavara. It was a blessed moment to thank God for the abundances of blessings to our Congregation though intersession of St. Chavara.

† LET’S REMEMBER THE DEPARTED SOULS

? Mr. Mani (87) beloved father of Fr. Louisraj Porathur CMI and grandfather of Fr. Liju Porathur CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 01 November 2020 and the was held on the same day at 04.45 pm at Our Lady of Rosary Church, Eranellur.

? Mrs. Kochu Thressia (70) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Paul Pattathu CMI (St. Paul's Province, Bhopal) was called to eternal reward on 02 November 2020. The funeral was on 03 November 2020 at 09.00 am at St. Antony's Forane Church, Ollur, Thrissur.

? Mr. Mathew Kalluvaraparambil (82), beloved father of Rev. Fr. George Kalluvaraparambil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) was called to eternal reward on 02 November 2020. The funeral was held on 03 November 2020 at 10.30 am at St. Joseph's Church, Pulloorampara, Kozhikode.

? Mr. Joseph Alakalam (80), beloved father of Rev. Fr. Thomas Alakalam CMI (Preshitha Province, Coimbatore) was called to eternal reward on 09 November 2020. The funeral was held on 10 November 2020 at 03.30 pm at St. Antony's Church, Varakkara.