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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
23 May 2019

1. The department of evangelization and pastoral ministry, under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal had set up a small but attractive as well as inspiring Mission Exhibition booth as part of Fiat Mission Gathering 2019, held during 1-5 May 2019, at Cial Golf Course (near Kochi Airport). Fr. Senjo Naduvilpedika, Bro Don Edattukaran, Bro Bobin Kalapurackal and Fr. Rijo Pulicahmackal were instrumental in making a creative and unique piece of art, which was appreciated and acknowledged by many.
2. The final profession of 47 scholastics will be held in respective provinces on 25 May 2019. The members are in intense preparation with prayer, classes, counseling and personal discernment sessions. Let us pray for all the scholastics engaged in immediate preparation for the final profession.
3. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St Paul’s Province, Mysuru, was held in Christ University Campus, Kengery, from May 5 to 11, 2019. Rev Fr. Antony Njallampuzha and Rev. James Mekkara were the preachers of the retreat.
4. CMI Constitution Retreat of St Joseph’s Province, Thiruvanthapuram was held at CMI Provincial House, Chavara Mount, Thiruvallom from May 19 to 25, 2019. Rev. Fr. Sony Palathara was the main preacher of the retreat. Rev. Fr. Paul Vadakemuriyil, Rev. Fr. Thomas Mampra, Rev. Fr. Renny Kalathil, Rev. Fr. Sony Ullattikunnel, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kallukalam, Rev. Fr. Sony Palathra, Rev. Fr. John Pallithuruthel, Rev. Fr. Cijo Chennad and Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas are the other Preachers of the retreat.
5. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St Thomas Province, Kozhikode was held at Shanthidhara retreat centre Wayanad from May 13-18, 2019. Rev. Fr. George Kalathil CMI, Rev. Fr. Joseph Vyalil CMI, Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha CMI were the preachers of the retreat.
6. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St John’s Province, Bijnor was held at Jeevandhara Ashram, Jaiharikal from May 19-25, 2019. Rev Fr. Thomas Kochumuttam CMI and Rev. Fr. Augustine Keemattam CMI are the Preachers of the retreat.
7. CMI Constitution Retreat organized by St. Joseph’s Province, Kottayam is going on at Anugraha Renewal Centre Vazhoor from May 19-25. Rev. Fr. Boby Vadayattukunnel was the main preacher of the retreat. Rev. Fr. Thomas Aykkara, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadankavil, Rev. Fr. Antony Njallampuzha, Rev. Fr. Mathew Madayakal, Rev. Fr. Geo Kannakulam and Rev. Fr. Cijo Chennad are the other preachers of the retreat.
8. CMI Foundation was held in our Mother House, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam. Rev. Fr. Prior General was the main celebrant for the concelebrated liturgy. Along with CMI Foundation Day, CMI Awards 2019 were presented to: Rev. Fr. Joy Kalaparambath, Rev. Fr. Antony Ferrer Vadakkumchery, Rev. Fr. Joseph Manjaly Rev. Fr. Paul Kannarkat, Rev. Fr. Jacob Martin (Prasaannabhai) Kapiyarmala, Rev. Fr. Varghese Kottoor, Rev. Fr. Antony Urulianickal, Rev. Fr. Joseph Valiyathazhath, Rev. Fr. Thomas Chathamparampil, Rev. Fr. Kurian Puthumana, Rev. Fr. James Muttickal, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aippanparambil, Rev. Fr. Antony Payyappilly, Rev. Fr. Joyce Aryasseril, Rev. Fr. Poly Payyappilly Rev. Fr. Joy Peenickaparambil. In the Award ceremony, Rev. Fr Scaria Ethirett, Prior, St. Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam, welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Prior General presented the awards and greeted the members. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chamathara, provincial, felicitated the award winners and spoke on their unqiue contributions. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedath CMI, General Councillor presented the award winners and Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal proposed the vote of thanks. The award winners shared their joy and gratitude in their replies.
9. Quinquennial program for the junior priests was held from May 8-10. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Provincial, Rev. Augustine Pamplany CST and Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthussery CMI gave input sessions during the program, followed by personal sharing.
10. The formal inauguration of silver jubilee of Chetana, Thrissur was held on May, 19, 2019. Smt Vani Jayaram, world renowned playback singer, inaugurated the program and performed musical concert. Mar Andrews Thazhath, the Archbishop of Thrssur, gave the benedictory address. Rev. Fr. Prior General released the jubilee logo and felicitated Chetana family for their outstanding achievements. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Paul Poovathingal and the entire Chetana team for the great event.
11. Koinonia for the batches 2001- 2005 and 1996-2000 was held in Chavara Hills from May 12-14, 2019 and May 17-19, 2019 respectively. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuriedath, Provincial and Rev. Augustine Pamplany CST gave input on the theme discernment in discipleship. The participants found the program very useful to reflect on their life and make the right discernment on their way ahead. Congratulations and gratitude to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, General Formation Coordinator, Rev. Fr. Prefect and other members of Chavara Hills for effectively organizing the program.
12. Chavara Cultural Centre, Kochi has been accredited by UN and granted special consultative status. It is indeed a great recognition for CMI congregation and a great opportunity to spread the message of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara through UN platform. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu, Chairman, Rev. Fr. Roby Kannanchira, Director, and Rev. Fr. Anil Puthuparambil, the Asst. Director and the entire Chavara Cultural Centre family for the efforts they have taken.
Upcoming Events
CMI Constitution Retreats
? 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.
? A Seminar on Theological Writings on St. Chavara will be held at Chavara Hills from June 29-30.
? In service training for the Aspirants’ Rectors/Vocation Promoters will be held at Chavara Hills from July 20-22.
? Novice masters meet will be held at Chavara Hills from July 6-8
? The Quinquennial programme for the junior priests will be held at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad from August 9-11, 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.

KOINONIA 2019
? Members ordained during 2006-2010, at Chavara Hills during 26-28 May 2019.
? General Formation Council and Major Superiors Meeting will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.
? Meeting of CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (PTF) will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from July 26-28, 2019.
? CMI Mission Conference: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.

Congratulations and Best wishes to
? Rev. Fr. Naiju kalambukattu CMI for publishing the books Roots to the Wings and Theologising in Context: a hemanutics of living dialogue between the world and the world
† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls
? Mr. Kuriakose Thekkiniyath (90) beloved brother of Rev. Bro. Sebastian Thekkiniyath CMI (Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 07 May 2019. His funeral was on 8 May 2019 at 10.00 am at Fathima Matha Church, Konikkara.
? Mrs. Elikutty Xavier Kalapurackal (82), beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kalapurackal CMI (Nirmal Province, Jagdalpur) slept in the Lord on 10 May 2019. Her funeral was on Sunday, 12 May 2019 at 2.30 pm at Madukka Parish Church, Koruthode.
? Mrs. Leela Antony beloved Sister of Rev. Fr. Thomas Achandy CMI (Deva Matha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward. Her funeral was on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 at 9.00 am at St. Antonys Church, Ammadam.
? Mrs. Mary Mannuel Poovakulam (79), beloved Mother of Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Poovakulam CMI (St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 15 May 2019. Her Funeral was on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at 01.30 pm at St. John Nephumsian's Church, Kozhuvanal.
? Rev. Fr. George Nettikatt CMI (73) (St. Xavier's Province, Rajkot) was called to eternal reward today, 17 May 2019. He was one of the pioneer missionaries of Rajkot mission. He worked for the needs of the Church of Rajkot both spiritually and materially. His love for the poor and neglected was extra ordinary. He was instrumental for starting many centers both in diocese and the province. His Funeral was on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at 3.00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rajkot.
? Rev. Fr. E. C. John Edamala CMI (91) (St. Joseph’s Province, Triruvanathapuram) was called to eternal reward on 17 May 2019. He was a great CMI religious who took pride in living the CMI way of life. He was an engineer to the core while working in Carmel Polytechnic, Punnapra, as a teacher. He assisted the constructions of many monasteries and educational institutions as a designer and consultant even after his retirement. His Funeral was on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at 2.00 pm at St Joseph’s Monastery, Mannanam.
? Mrs. Mariam Luka Pathrapankal, beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Mathew Pathrapankal CMI (Provincial Auditor, St. Thomas Province, Kozhikode) was called to eternal reward on 17 May 2019. The funeral was on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at 2.00 pm at St.Mary's Church, Panathur, Kasaragod.
? Mr. Joseph Chacko Muppathinchira (90), beloved father of Rev. Fr.Thomas Muppathinchira CMI (Nirmal Province Jagdalpur) was called to eternal reward today, 18 May 2019. The funeral was on Tuesday 21 May 2019 at 11 am at St.Jerom's Church, Nazerath, Nedumudi.
? Mr. Shiju Vadakkethala beloved father of Rev. Bro. Jinu Vadakkethala CMI (Deva Matha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 20 May 2019. The funeral was on Tuesday, 21 May 2019 at 08.00 am at St. Antonys Church, Perambra.
? Mr. Varghese Pallippattu (87) beloved father of Rev. Fr. John Shibu Pallippattu (St. Paul Province, Bhopal) was called to eternal reward on 22 May 2019. The funeral will be on Thursday, 23 May 2019 at 2.30 pm at St. Theresa's Monastery Church, Ambazhakad.