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

News Update (04 March 2019)

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News Update (04 March 2019)

1. In connection with the feast of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, our beloved founder, Chavara Hills community organized a get together of the priests and the religious in Kakkand, Chavara Day 2019 on 12 February. The programme consisted of a prayer service, agape and some entertainment programmes of the participants. Around 100 priests and religious took part in the programme. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Paul Chakkanikunnel, the Prefect and team for organizing the event in an appealing way.

2. The Animators’ Training programme for the CMI Constitution Retreat was held from February 13-17, 2019 in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad. 73 members attended the program. It was well organized by Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal, General Councillor for Evangelization and Pastoral ministry and Chavara Hills Community. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. The presence of Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykara, Rev. Fr. Thomas Mampra, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadankavil , Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttom, provincials and other resource persons enriched the program. It was decided to organize the constitution retreat at province level and in formation houses and a few at Generalate level.

3. Rev. Fr. Saverio Cannistrà OCD, Superior General, Assistant General and General Councillor for India of OCD, visited Chavara Hills on February 13, 2019. Rev. Fr. Prior General welcomed him to the community and Rev. Fr. Saverio Cannistrà OCD addressed Chavara Hills community and the animators for the CMI Constitution Retreat followed by a joint discussion with CMI and OCD General Council teams.

4. Rev. Fr. Vicar General made the canonical visitation in CMI novitiate houses in Punalur, Kappad, Neriamangalam, Karukutty, Ampazhakkad, Velanthavalam and Marykunnu from February 11, 2019.

5. Rev. Fr. Prior General made the Canonical visitation in Kakkadampoil, Niravilpuzha and CSR from February 20-27,2019.

6. Golden Jubilee of St. Thomas Province Kozhikode was celebrated on February 23 at Silver Hills, Paroppady. His Grace Mar George Valiamattam, Archbishop of Tellicherry presided over the Holy Eucharistic celebration and gave the homily. Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya, Mar Jose Porunedam, Bishop of Mananthavady, Mar Remigius Inchananiyil, Bishop of Thamarassery, and Rt. Rev. Dr. Varghese Chackalackal, Bishop of Kozhikode and a good number of priests, religious and lay representatives attended the programme. On behalf of CMI congregation, Rev. Fr. Prior General congratulated St. Thomas Province family for their significant contributions in Malabar and in other places. Rev. Fr. Provincial and the entire province community deserve appreciation for the simple and meaningful jubilee celebration launching 17 innovative projects for the greater good of the society.

7. Jerusalem Retreat Centre and Social Apostolate Department of the Province with the support of other agencies, gave financial support to 1000 poor families affected by Cancer and kidney diseases. Rev. Fr. Walter Thelappilly gave the message and Rev. Fr. Prior General celebrated the Holy Eucharist and distributed the financial aid on March 3, 2019. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Davis Pattath, Director Jerusalem Retreat Centre and team for this charitable event in preparation for the Lent.

8. Congratulations and best wishes to Rev. Fr. Abraham Vettiyankal CMI who took charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Christ University on 01 March 2019 and also to Rev. Fr. Jose Chennattusserry CMI who has been appointed as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
Sincere gratitude to Rev. Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil CMI for his selfless service in leading Christ University to its glory as its Vice-Chancellor.

9. Rev. Fr. Binesh Joseph Kattackanadayil is the new Sub-Regional Superior of San Mateo Sub-Region, Peru. Rev. Fr. Joseph Areeplackal is the new Asst. Superior and Rev. Fr. George Vellaringattu is the new Councillor. Prayers and wishes to the new team.

10. The declaration of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Region, will be held on March 17, 2019 at Chavara Regional House, Dhule, Maharashtra

11. The minor orders and diaconate of theology students in Dharmaram College, Bangalore will be held on March 25 and 26, 2019 and in Samanvaya, Bhopal on March 31, 2019.

12. Two day seminar in connection with the Silver Jubilee of Samanvaya Theological College will be held in Samanvaya, Bhopal on April 1 and 2, 2019.


? Upcoming Events
1. The newly professed members of the CMI family will assemble in PG House, Chavara Hills from April 23-25, 2019.
2. The preparation for the final profession will begin from April 25, 2018, in Chavara Hills, Kakkanad, followed by a retreat at Sehion Retreat Centre, Attappady and further preparatory programmes in CSR Pariyaram.
3. CMI Foundation Day will be celebrated at St. Kuriakose Elias Pilgrim Centre, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam on May 11, 2019. CMI Awards will be presented on Foundation Day.
4. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1991-1995 will be held at Chavara Hills during 03-05 May 2019.
5. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 2001-2005 will be held at Chavara Hills during 12-14 May 2019.
6. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1996-2000 will be held at Chavara Hills during 17-19 May 2019.
7. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 2006-2010 will be held at Chavara Hills during 26-28 May 2019.
8. General Formation Council and Major Superiors Meeting will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.
9. CMI Mission Year: 1 October 2018 – 31 October 2019.
10. CMI Mission Congress: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.

? Congratulations and Best wishes to
? Rev. Fr. George Punchayil for his new book Bartholomiyo Achan Malabarile Prarthana Preshithan published by the Department of Education & Media of Communications, Amalapuri.

? Rev. Fr. Michael Palamparampil (Anoop Dev) for his new book Adrusyante Thalodal an novel (which was originally published in Sathyadeepam) published by St. Paul’s, Ernakulam.

? Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal for his edited work Contemplation and Proclamation in Carmel: Carmelite Charisma for a Renewed Indian Mission published by Dharmaram Publications, Bengaluru.

? Rev. Fr. Francis Vallapura for his collected and edited work St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara: A Milestone in the History of Eclogue published by the Education & Communication Media, Thiruvananthapuram.


† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls
? Rev. Fr. Louis Malieckal CMI (82) (St. Paul Province, Bhopal) was called to eternal reward on, 25 February 2019 due to a massive Cardiac Arrest at Deva matha Hospital, Bhopal. His funeral service was held on Friday, 01 March 2019 at 2.00 pm at Mata Mariam Church, Poornodaya, Bhopal, followed by burial at Yesu Ashram, Bhopal.

? Rev. Fr. Joseph Angadiyath CMI (76), (St. Paul's Province, Mysuru) was called to eternal rest on 01 March 2019 at 10.50 am. His funeral was on, 02 March 2019 at 3 pm at St. Paul's Carmel House, Thandavapura.


? Mr. N. J. Varkey Naduvilatharayil (Pappachan) (79) Beloved father of Rev. Fr. Figi Naduvilatharayil CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) slept in the Lord, on 18 February 2019.His funeral was on Wednesday, 20 February 2019 at 03.00 pm at Gethsemane Church Palampra, Kanjirapally.

? Mr. E. L. Joy (59) beloved father of Rev. Fr. Lijoy Elavathingal CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur), was called to eternal reward on 22 February 2019. His funeral was on 23 February 2019 at 4.00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church Pavaratty.

? Mrs. Mary Thoma (87) beloved sister of Rev. Fr. Sebastian Arimboor CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 25 February 2019. Her funeral was on 26 February 2019 at 4.00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Poonnukkara.

? Mrs. Kuttiyamma Lukose Vallikattukuzhy (81), beloved Mother of Rev. Fr. Lukose Vallikattukuzhy CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) slept in the Lord on 26 February 2019. Her funeral was on Saturday, 2 March 2019 at 03.00 pm at Mar Sleeva Forane Church, Cherpumkal.

? Mrs. Kunjannam (95) beloved mother of Fr. Antony Kavungal CMI (St. Paul Province, Bhopal) slept in the Lord on 02 March 2019 at 3 am. Her funeral was on Wednesday, 06 March 2019 at 10 am at Thazhoor.

? Mr. Jose Thunduvalichira (57) beloved brother of Fr. Philipose Thunduvalichira CMI (St. Joseph's Province, Thiruvananthapuram) was called to eternal reward on Saturday, 02 March 2019. His funeral was on Sunday, 03 March 2019 at 2.00pm at Holy Family Church, Pullangady.