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

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News Update
07 May 2019
1. CMI Constitution Retreat was held from April 14-20 at Christ University Campus, Kengeri. Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha was the leading preacher. Rev. Fr. Francis Thonippara, Rev. Fr. Kurian Kachappilly, Rev.Fr. Jose Nandhikkara, Rev. Fr. Benny Tharakunnel and Rev. Fr. George Edayadiyil were the other preachers of the retreat.
2. The Holy Week Retreat for laity was conducted at Chvara Hills, Kakkanad from April 17 -20, 2109. Rev. Fr. Rijo Payyappilly CMI was the retreat preacher and all the participants appreciated the retreat so much. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Rijo and thanks to Rev. Fr. Paul Chakkanikunnel, prefect and team for having organized it very well.
3. The newly professed CMIs from our novitiate houses assembled in PG House, Chavara Hills on April 23, 2019. Rev. Fr. Vicar General welcomed them and Rev. Fr. Prior General gave an orientation message. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Provincial, enriched them with insights on CMI Charism and legacy. Every newly professed member shared his novitiate experience and the great learning received in the novitiate. On April 25, they made a pilgrimage to Mannanam and Kainakary and prayed at the tomb and the birthplace of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, our founder. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil for having organized it very well and thanks to Chavara Hills, Mannanam and Kainakary communities for the generous support.
4. CMI Constitution Retreat of Bijnor province was held from April 19-25 at Jevdhara Ashram, Jaiharikkal. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam and Rev. Fr. Augustine Keemattom were the preachers of the retreat.
5. The immediate preparatory program for the final profession began in Chavara Hills on April 25. After the welcome by Rev. Fr .Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath CMI, Provincial of SH Province and Rev. Fr. Thomas Thekkel CMI, Provincial, St. Thomas Province and Rev. Fr. Mathew Illathuparambil, Rector, St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Mangalapuzha, guided the sessions. Rev. Fr. Rajesh Kavalackal is guiding the group. The scholastics took part in the retreat in Sehion Attappady from April 28 to May 3, 2019. They will continue with the course and retreat in CSR Pariyram till May 24 and the final profession will be in the provinces on May 25. Let us pray for the brothers earnestly so that they will make the right discernment and preparation for the final profession.
6. The concluding function of the silver jubilee of Carmel province, Muvattupuzha was held on April 27, 2019. His Beatitude Mar George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Church, was the main celebrant of the Jubilee Qurbana and the chief guest of the public function. Rev. Fr. Prior General presided over the function. Hon’ble Justice Shri Kurian Joseph gave the keynote address. A Number of social commitment projects were taken up as part of the jubilee celebration.
7. The newly built house and chapel at St. Joseph’s Ashram and Aspirants’ house in Pakulam, Attappady were blessed by Mar Jacob Mananthodath, the bishop of Palakkad diocese. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the homily and Rev. Fr. Provincial was the president of the formal inaugural function. A large number of CMIs, priests and sisters from nearby places, local people, former students and staff members attended the ceremony. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Provincial, Rev. Fr .Biju Mapranathukaran, Rev. Fr. Linson Thengolaprambil and Rev. Bro. Clement for completing the project in record time and organizing the program well.
8. Jerusalem Retreat center has arranged a retreat for the aspirants of different congregations and dioceses from May 05-08. 250 seminarians from different congregations and dioceses are attending the retreat apart from our own brothers from different provinces. Jerusalem had organized a retreat for the youth till May 5, 2019 and around 200 of them participated. Congratulations to the Jerusalem team for the initiatives.
9. Koinonia, get together of our members ordained during 1991-1995 was held at Chavara Hills during 03-05 May 2019. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath and Rev. Fr. Augustine Pamplany were the resource persons for the Koinonia. 60 fathers from five batches shared their experience and joy of being together in the CMI Congregation
10. The first issue of Besrauma, CMI quarterly magazine, published from Chavara Hills, was released and the magazine intends to introduce and update on CMI congregation and its evangelical works to the General public and families of our members. The copies have been already sent to the families of our members whose addresses as available at Generalate Office in Chavara Hills. Copies will be sent to the lay leaders and other policy makers and other interested members if addresses are sent. Get the soft copy of the magazine from our website.(http://www.cmi.org.in/Publications.aspx?pubId=35&issueId=70)
Upcoming Events
1. CMI Constitution Retreats
? St. Paul’s Province, Mysuru: 05-11 May 2019 at CM Fathers’ Retreat House, Mysuru.
? St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram: 05 -11 May 2019 at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom.
? St Thomas Province, Kozhikode: 13-18 May 2019 at Shanthidhara Retreat Centre, Valavayal, Wayanad.
? St. John’s Province, Bijnor: 19-25 May 2019 at Jeevandhara Ashram, Jaiharikhal.
? St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram: 19 -25 May 2019 at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom.
? St Joseph’s Province, Kottayam: 19-25, May 2019 at Anugraha Renewal Centre, Vazhoor.
? Deva Matha Province, Thrissur: May 26 to June 01, 2019 at Jerusalem retreat centre, Thalore.
? CSR Pariyaram: from July 9-15, and December 1-7. The interested members may register with the Director, CSR, Pariyaram.
? Chavara Hills: from September 9 -15, 2019. The interested memebers may contact Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal, Secretary to the Prior General.
2. 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.
3. The Quinquennial programme for the junior priests will be held at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad from May 8 -10, May 22-24, August 9-11, and November 8-10, 2019 and at Poornodaya, Bhopal from September 28-30 and October 8-10, 2019. All the junior priests who have been ordained from December 2013 to January 2018 shall attend one of the programmes without fail.
4. KOINONIA 2019
? Members ordained during 2001-2005, at Chavara Hills during 12-14 May 2019.
? Members ordained during 1996-2000, at Chavara Hills during 17-19 May 2019.
? Members ordained during 2006-2010, at Chavara Hills during 26-28 May 2019.
5. General Formation Council and Major Superiors Meeting will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.
6. Meeting of CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (PTF) will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from July 26-28, 2019.
7. CMI Mission Conference: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.
† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls
? Sr. Evan SABS, Elder sister of Rev. Fr. Alex Oruthayappilly (Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) was called to eternal reward. Her Funeral was on Wednesday (17-04-2019) at 10.30 am at SABS Convent, Pothy.
? Mrs. Mariakutty (82) beloved elder sister of Rev. Bro. Joseph Muttanollil CMI (Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) was called to eternal rest on 16/04/2019. Her Funeral was on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at 10 am at St. Mary's Forane Church, Mullankolly, Wayanadu.
? Mrs. Elamma Punchayil (86) beloved mother of Rev. Fr. George Punchayil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikodu) was called to eternal rest on 16 April 2019. Her Funeral was on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at 4 pm at Infant Jesus Church, Balesugiri near Thaliparambu, Kannur.
? Mar Abraham D Mattam, Bishop Emeritus of Satna (97) and beloved Maternal Uncle of Rev. Fr. George Edayadiyil CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal rest on 16 April 2019. The mortal remains were brought to Vincentian Generalate on Monday, 22 April 2019. His Funeral was held in Satna on Wednesday, 24 April 2019.
? Mr. Tony Vadakarakalayil (47) beloved brother of Rev. Fr. Dominic Vadakarakalayil CMI (St. Chavara Vice Province, Bhavnagar) was called to eternal rest on 16 April 2019. His Funeral was on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 at 2.30 pm at Mary Immaculate Church, Mannampetta.
? Rev Fr. Mathew Berchmans Kattapuram CMI (86) (St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvananthapuram) was called to eternal reward today on 17 April 2019. He was an excellent teacher, active retreat preacher, and an efficient leader. He fulfilled his pledge to God through a life of outstanding dedication and commitment in the CMI congregation. His funeral was on Saturday, 20 April, 2019 at 10.00 am at Sacred Heart Monastery, Chethipuzha.
? Rev. Bro. Andrews Kalapurayil CMI (93) (St Joseph’s Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 19 April 2019. He was a zealous and committed religious who dedicated his life for God, people and for the CMI Congregation. His funeral was on Wednesday 24, April, 2019 at 02.30 pm at St. Pious X Monastery, Amanakara.
? Mr. Mathew Koottiyaniyil (103) beloved father of Rev. Fr. Thomas Koottiyaniyil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) slept in the Lord on 20 April 2019. His funeral was on Monday, 22 April 2019 at 2.00 pm at St. Jude Church, Cheparamba, Kannur.
? Sr. Anice FCC (43) younger sister of Rev. Fr Biju Chackalayil CMI (St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) was called to eternal rest on 27 April 2019 due to a massive heart attack in Orrisa Mission of FCC Thalassery Province. Her Funeral was on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 at St. Thomas Forane Church, Kunnoth.