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The Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) is the first indigenous religious congregation in India.

NEWS UPDATE, 06 MAY 2017

NEWS UPDATE
1. The newly appointed Rectors of Dharmaram, Samanvaya and Darsana attended the meeting of the Rectors of the Major Seminaries in the Syro Malabar Church at Mount St. Thomas Kakkanad on 27 April 2017, followed by a discussion with the Prior General at Chavara Hills.
2. Rev. Fr. George Edayadiyil took up the assignment as the Rector of Dharmaram College on 29 April 2017. Best wishes and God's blessings to Rev. Fr. George, the new Rector of Dharmaram College. Congratulations and sincere gratitude to Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara, the former Rector of Dharmaram College for his inspiring leadership during the last 6 years.
3. Rev. Fr. Joy Puthussery took charge as the Rector of Carmel Vidya Bhavan, Pune on 23 April 2017. Best wishes and God's blessings to Rev. Fr. Joy. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Antony Puthanangady for his sincere and selfless service in leading our scholastics in Pune. Fr. Antony will take up the assignment of the Novice Master in Arun Illam, Velanthavalam.
4. The preparatory course for the scholastics for final profession commenced at CSR Pariyaram on 1 May, 2017. In preparation of the course, they attended a retreat at Attappady from 23 to 28t April, 2017. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. James Thayil, the Director CSR welcomed the members and Rev. Fr. Sebastian Mulluparambil, the master of the students gave the orientation message. 28 scholastics are attending the program which will be over with the retreat by Rev. Fr. Jomon Kochukaniamparambil on 25 May, 2017.
5. The pre Philosophy program for the First Year Philosophy students commenced at Dharmaram on 30 April 2017 with an orientation by Rev. Fr. George Edayadiyil, Rector, Dharmaram College. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara gave the message. Rev. Fr. Joby Thurackal, the master of the F Section scholastics, is animating the program with the support of Rev. Fr. Anto Amarnad, the master of E Section.
6. 40 Hours Adoration commenced at St. Joseph's Monastery Mannanam on 5 May, 2017. General Council celebrated the Holy Qurbana on 6 May 2017.
7. The meeting of the Provincials with the General Council will be held on 7 and 8 May 2017 at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.
8. General council- Provincial Council (GCPC) will be held during 8 - 11 May 2017 at Chavara Hills. General Council team and all the 15 Provincial Council teams will participate in the meeting.
9. Birthday celebration of the Servant of God, Fr. Canisius Thekkekara CMI will be held on 12 May 2017 in Canisium, Anandapuram
10. On 13 May 2017 the Church celebrates the centennial of Fatima apparition of our Lady. On 11 May, the CMI Foundation Day, we shall consecrate our congregation to the Lady of Fatima at Mannanam in the presence of all our General and Provincial Council team members. Every Province and every house shall have a meaningful function on 13th May to consecrate each community to our Lady.
11. Local Superiors' Orientation Program will be held in each province for three days during 15 - 20 may 2017 in the South and from 25 July to 3 August in the North Indian Provinces.
12. Get together of members serving in common houses (except common study houses) in India directly under the Prior General and the animation of their local superiors (including the Rectors of the common study houses) will be held from 12th to 14th July 2017 at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.
13. The blessing of the new novitiate in Budhini, (Bhopal Province) for the students from the North Indian Provinces will be held on 14 June, 2017.
14. The Annual Retreat at Dharmaram College will commence on 21 May 2017. All the First Year and Third Year Theology Students shall reach Dharmaram College on 20 May, 2017. The Second Year Theology students shall reach Dharmaram on 3 June, 2017 after their Final Profession. The Academic Year in DVK will be inaugurated on 5 June, 2017.

Let us Remember Our Departed Souls:
. Mr. Joseph Vadakkemuriyil (84), beloved father of Rev. Abraham Vadakkemuriyil CMI of St. Paul's Province Mysore, slept in the Lord on 30-04-2017.
. Mrs. Eliyamma Aryasseril (80), beloved mother of Rev. Fr.Joice Aryasseril CMI of St.Chavara Vice-Province, Bhavnagar, slept in the Lord on 01-05-2017.
. Mrs. Mariyam Pathrose (100), beloved mother of Fr. George Peter Pittappillil CMI, of Sacred Heart Province, Kochi, slept in the Lord on 04-05-2017.
. Mrs. Thresiamma varghese Kareethara (85), beloved mother of Mathew Kareethara CMI of St. Joseph's Province Kottayam, slept in the Lord 04-05-2017.
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