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

HONOURING OUTSTANDING CMIs

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In connection with CMI Founder’s Day, CMI Family announces awards for those who have made unique impact through their creative ministry
The awards will be presented during CMI Family Day celebration on 4th January, 2018 in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad.

CMI LIFE BEYOND ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Rev. Fr. Swami Sadanand CMI: The apostle of reconciliation was rare prophet of unwavering commitment to gospel and life of radical simplicity. His intervention transformed Samunder Singh and reconciled Samunder with the parents of Blessed Rani Maria. His body was not buried, but donated for the progress of humankind through medical research and studies.

CMI OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

1. Rev. Fr. Marius Manickanamparambil: (Commitment to the poor, the hungry and the differently abled)
2. Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Thuruthipillil CMI : (commitment to be always available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation)
3. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Puthiyaparambil CMI: (Creative pastoral ministry to the sick and the poor in Govt. Medical College Hospital)
4. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kalathoor: (Commitment to evangelization among the non-Christians)
5. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam: (Ashram life, retreat preaching and promotion of Chavara Spirituality)
6. Rev. Fr. Jacob Peenickaparambil CMI: (Creative media ministry to uphold the secular and inclusive nature of India in today’s challenges)
7. Rev. Fr. James Manjipuzhathundiyil: (exemplary zeal for mission despite the physical challenges due to the accident)
8. Rev. Fr. George Nellikunnel CMI: (love for nature and agriculture)
9. Rev. Fr. Jose Paul Edakalathoor CMI : (protection of human rights, especially of the children)
10. Rev. Fr. Paul Poovathingal CMI: (Promotion of inter religious harmony through the ministry of music and dance)
11. Rev. Fr. Jose Panthalanickal: (Mission of Evangelization in the midst of opposition and challenges)
12. Rev. Fr. Varghese Panthalookaran CMI: (Creative and innovative contribution in Pallikutam mission)
13. Rev. Fr. Tomy Chirapurath: (commitment to write the history of Chanda Mission and make it known and loved to all)
14. Rev. Fr. Alex Praikalam CMI: (Creative ministry in the cultural and social spheres)
15. Rev. Fr. Shijo Jose Panjickkal: (Proclamation of the word of God through the initiative of SPACE Channel)

Please do come and felicitate the award winners and be inspired by their lives.

Fr. Paul Achandy CMI
Prior General