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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
26 June 2019

1. Zonal gatherings in North American Delegation were held for New York Zone in Brooklyn from June 10 - 11, 2019 organized by Rev. Fr. Davy Kavungal. Gathering of Texas zone was held in Manroe, Lusiana from June 17-19 organized by Rev. Fr. J. Edathinatt. Zonal Gathering of California was held in Sacramento from June 19-21 organized by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Vettickal. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedathu gave the orientation and Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam spoke on General Chapter and its procedures. Discussion was held on Ministry in North America: Prospects and Challenges moderated by Rev. Fr. Davy Kavungal, the Delegate Superior. Rev. Fr. Prior General interacted with the gathering from India on line.
2. The formal inauguration of skill knowledge partner Centre of Jain deemed to be university at Chavara institute of management and media studies was held on 12 June 2019. Ms. Soumini Jain, Hon’ble Mayor of Kochi was the chief guest of the function. Dr. J Letha. Pro- Vice Chancellor, Jain University, Kochi inaugurated the centre and Dr. Eswaran Iyer, Dean of Commerce Dpt. Jain University was the guest of Honour. Congratulations to Rev. Fathers Roby kannanchirayil and Anil Puthuparambil for the new initiative.
3. Vincentian Superior General and General Council team visited Chavara Hills on June 12, 2019 and had an informal interaction with Chavara Hills community. Rev. Fr. Prior General and the Vincentian General Council had a discussion on common issues.
4. The graduation function of Basic Diploma course on counseling organized by Chavara Family Retreat Team in CSR in association with Calicut University was held in CMI Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, Kakkanad. Rev. Fr. Varghese Puthussery gave the key note address. Rev Fr. Prior General distributed the certificates to 37 participants. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal, General Councillor and Rev. Fr. Wilson Tharayil and Rev. Fr. Johnson Panthalanickal and Rev. Fr. Superior and team in CSR for effectively organizing the course.
5. Chavara Special School Children visited Chavara Hills along with the staff and sisters on June 22, 2019. The children enjoyed the campus and the hospitality extended to them. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Prefect and community at Chavara Hills for their commitment to the differently abled.
6. Rev. Fr. Vicar General returned from Germany on June 25, 2019 after CMI German Delegation Conference and other meetings over there.
7. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Biju Thekkekara who defended his thesis, The Narrative Significance of the Presentation of Jesus to the Lord in Luke-Acts. A study of the Literary and Scriptural Composition of Luke 2:22-39 and Acts 6:1-8:3 in Pontificia Universitas Antonianum Facultas Scientiarum Biblicarum et Archaeologiae Studium Biblicum Franciscanum Jerusalem on June 12, 2019.
8. Congratulations and best wishes to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Alakkapilly CMI who edited and published the collected works of late Fr. Thomas Manickam CMI, in three volumes. All three volumes, Eco-Philosophy and Harmony of Nature, Inculturation and Interreligious Harmony of Life and Holistic Formation and Ethical Harmony of Person stand out as marvelous contributions to all lovers of wisdom and as a fitting tribute to the memory of a great teacher Fr. Manickam.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CMI Constitution Retreats
? Sacred Heart Province, Kochi: from July 7-13, 2019.
? Preshitha Province, Coimbatore: from July 21-27, 2019, from July 27-August 02, 2019.
? CSR Pariyaram: from July 9-15, and December 1-7. As there are only very few seats left, the interested members may register with the Director, CSR, Pariyaram at the earliest.
? Chavara Hills: from September 9-15, 2019. The interested members may contact Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal, Secretary to the Prior General.
? Sacred Heart Province, Kochi: from September 8-14
? St. Joseph Province Kottayam: from September 8-14

? A Seminar on Theological Writings on St. Chavara will be held at Chavara Hills from June 29-30.
? Concluding ceremony of the Golden Jubilee of Christ Deemed to be University will be held on July 4, 2019. Hon'ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India will be the chief guest of the function. Mar Antony Kariyil, Bishop of Mandya will celebrate the thanksgiving mass.
? The Third death anniversary of Late Rev. Fr. George Thanchan CMI will be commemorated at Chavara Hills at 10.30 am on July 4, 2010 with the Holy Requiem Mass, special prayers and sharing the memories.
? Novice masters meet will be held at Chavara Hills from July 6-8, 2019
? Exams and thesis presentation of Rev. Fr. Jomon Mularikkal will be held on 17 & 18. July in Vallendar, Germany. His title of the dissertation is : Perspectives of the Eucharistic Change: A Systematic Study Based on the Wandlung Theology of Cardinal Kurt Koch with Special Reference to Jean-Luc Marion.
? Conference of CMI professional psychologists will be held at Chavara Hills on July 16-17, 2019.
? In service training for the Aspirants’ Rectors/Vocation Promoters will be held at Chavara Hills from July 20-22.
? Meeting of CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (PTF) will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from July 26-28, 2019.
? 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.
? Major Superiors Meeting and General Formation Council will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.
? CMI Mission Conference: Friday, 27 September 2019 – Tuesday, 1 October 2019.
† Let’s Remember the Departed Souls
? Rev. Br. Johnny Cheruvathoor CMI ( Devamatha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 26-06-2019. He was a zealous and committed religious who selflessly served Dharmaram College, Ambazhakkad and Devamatha Provincial House.
Parish: Mattom
Birth: 07-12-1949
First Vow: 31-05-1984
Death: 26-06-2019
The funeral will be on Thursday, 27 June 2019 at St. Thomas Monastery, Pavaratty at 2.30pm.
? Mrs. Thressiamma Sebastian (76) beloved mother of Rev. Fr. Joshy Puthussery CMI (Sacred Heart Province, Kochi) was called to eternal reward on 13 June 2019. The funeral was held on Saturday, 15 June 2019 at 11.30am at Kuttipuzha church.
? Mr. E M Mathappan(89) Elder brother of late Rev. Fr. Joseph Thondipura CMI ( St. Joseph Province, Kottayam) was called to eternal reward on 16 June 2019. The Funeral was on wednesday, 19 June 2019 at 10 am at St. Mary's Church,Podimattom, Kanjirappally.
? Mr. Jose Thaliyaparambil, beloved brother of Rev. Fr. George Thaliyaparambil CMI (Deva Matha Province, Thrissur) was called to eternal reward on 17-06-2019. The funeral was on Wednesday, 19 June 2019 at 10.30 am at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Varandarappilly (Pallikunnu).
? Mrs. Chechamma Neeliyanickal (88), beloved sister of Rev. Fr Jose Kappukatt CMI ( St. Thomas Province, Kozikode) and Rev. Fr. Oswald Kappukatt CMI (Mar Thoma Province, Chanda) slept in the Lord on 18 June 2019. The funeral was held on 20 June 2019 (Thursday) at 10.30 am at St. Antony's Church, Chakkittapara, near Perambra, Kozhikode.
? Mr.Varghese John Kochupurackal (62) Beloved Father of Rev. Fr. Jithin Alpha Varghese Kochupurackal (St. Chavara Vice Province, Bhavnagar) was called to eternal reward on 25 June 2019. The Funeral will be on Thursday 27 June 2019 at 10.00 am at Sacred Heart Church, Chenkal, Ponkunnam.