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

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1. A workshop was organized by the Chavara Central Secretariat on “Theological Studies on Saint Chavara” at the CMI Prior General’s House, Chavara Hills, during 29-30 June 2019. Twenty experts from the CMI and CMC Congregations joined the workshop and made presentations on various themes they have undertaken for scientific research. In all, there are forty-eight projects already underway to highlight the theological contributions of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. These projects are undertaken with a hope to facilitate the declaration of our founder Saint Chavara a “Doctor of the Church.” Fr. Paul Achandy CMI, Prior General, inaugurated the workshop and Fr. Augustine Thottakara CMI, offered the keynote address on “Saint Chavara: A Karma Yogi.”During the concluding session, Fr. Paul Achandy, Prior General, released the second book in the series of “Theological Studies on Saint Chavara,” Saint Kuriakose Chavara: A Teacher of Family Theology by Fr. George Kaniarakath CMI, by giving its first copy to Fr. Antony Narikulam, Rector of the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal, the General Councillor for organizing the workshop very effectively.
2. A seminar cum workshop on Draft of the New Educational Policy of India was held at Chavara Hills on June 29, 2019. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Prof. M.C. Dileepkumar, former Vice Chancellor of Kalady University, Rev. Fr. Dr. Prasanth Palakkappilly, Rev. Fr. Jaison Mulerickal were the resource persons. Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu’s paper was read out as he could not come. Group discussion was held and plan has been made to make futher study and submit our proposals to the Government. Congratulations and thanks to Rev. Fr. Jaison Mulerikkal, Rev Fr. Johnson Palappilly and Rev. Fr. Jospeh Kusumalayam for organizing the event.
3. The Third death anniversary of Late Rev. Fr. George Thanchan CMI was commemorated at Chavara Hills at 10.30 am on July 4, 2010 with the Holy Requiem Mass, special prayers and sharing the memories. Mar Sebastian Vaniapurackal, the Curia Bishop of the Syro Malabar Church celebrated the mass and gave the homily. Rev. Fr. Saju Chackalackal presented the life and mission of Rev. Fr. George Thanchan. Mar Gratian Mundadan, Rev. Fr. Prior General, Rev. Fr. Varghese Koluthara, Rev. Sr. Anita Sj, Rev. Fr. Michael Palamparambli, Mr. Francis Thanchan, Rev. Fr. Joshy Cherumprambil. Rev. Fr. Johny Edapulavan thanked the gathering. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Paul Chakkanikunnel and Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal for having made all arrangements in organizing the memorial ceremony.
4. Concluding ceremony of the Golden Jubilee of Christ Deemed to be University was held on July 4, 2019. Hon'ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India was the chief guest of the function. Mar Antony Kariyil CMI celebrated the thanksgiving mass and gave the homily. Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithaytahil, Vicar General, congratulated Christ University and the team for the great work accomplished in the last 50 years. Shri Pranab Mukherjee planted jubilee tree and released the book Fostering Higher Education – Half a century in service. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Vice Chancellor and our members in Christ University for organizing the historical event excellently well.

5. Zonal gatherings in North American Delegation were held for Tennessee in Louis Ville from June 24 -25, 2019 organized by Rev. Fr. James Panackal and Rev. Fr. George Illickal. Gathering of Florida zone was held in Jacksonville from June 26-27 organized by Fr. S. Kaithamattam and Rev. Fr. Jose Kulathinal Gathering of Illinois subzonewas held in Chicago from Jult 1-2 organized by Fr. Jospeh Kappilumakkal. Thanks to Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thekkedath and Rev. Fr. Antony Elamthottam and Rev. Fr. Davy Kavungal for their presence and leadership.

6. C.E.V.A has received All Kerala C.S.R Award 2019 (Runner up) under the Category 'Child & Elderly Care' under the auspices of Kerala Management Association. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Varghese Vithayathil, the moderator and Rev. Fr. Varghese Kokkadan, the Secretary, CEVA and the President and team, CEVA, for the recognition given by KMA.

7. The get together of the novice masters was held from July 6 to 8, 2019 at Chavara Hills, Kakkanad. Rev. Fr. Prior General gave the inaugural message. Rev. Fr. Jose Poovattil made a presentation on the Gift of Discernment: The Process of discerning the Vocation of the Novices and Rev. Fr. Antony Puthenangady spoke on Understanding the Personality of the Candidates: Psychological Perspectives. Sharing the best practices in each novitiate, challenges and strategies were discussed in order to make our formation process better. Hearty congratulations to Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheruparambil, the General Formation Coordinator.

8. Rev. Fr. Prior General will make the canonical visitation in the major study houses from July 17 in Carmel Vidya Bhavan - Pune, followed by Dharmaram College - Bengaluru, Darsana – Wardha and Samanvaya – Kolchoor, Rishikesh and Bhopal.

9. Kindly note that the following is the new LANDLINE Number of CSR, Pariyaram: 0480 - 296 6001

UPCOMING EVENTS

CMI Constitution Retreats

Ø Preshitha Province, Coimbatore: from July 21-27, 2019, from July 27-August 02, 2019.

Ø CSR Pariyaram: from July 9-15, and December 1-7. Interested members may register with the Director, CSR, Pariyaram at the earliest.

Ø Chavara Hills: from September 9-15, 2019. The interested members may contact Rev. Fr. Rijo Pulichamackal, Secretary to the Prior General.

Ø Sacred Heart Province, Kochi: from September 8-14

Ø St. Joseph Province Kottayam: from September 8-14

Ø Mary Matha Vice Province, Bellampally: from September 29 October 05

Ø St. John’s Province Bijnor: from October 04-10

Ø St. Thomas Province kozhikode: from October 07 (Morning) - October 12 (Evening)

Ø St. Chavara Vice Province, Bhavnagar & St Xavier’s Province, Rajkot: Month of October

Ø Mar Thoma Province, Chanda: from October 27- November 02

Ø St. Paul Province, Bhopal: from November 03-09

Ø St. Paul Province, Bhopal: from November 24-30

Ø Darsana Institute of Philosophy, Wardha: from December 02-08

v Conference of CMI professional psychologists will be held at Chavara Hills on July 16-17, 2019.

v In service training for the Aspirants’ Rectors/Vocation Promoters will be held at Chavara Hills from July 20-22.

v Meeting of CMI Philosophers and Theologians Forum (PTF) will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from July 26-28, 2019.

v 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 28-29 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.

v Major Superiors Meeting and General Formation Council will be held at Dharmaram College, Bangalore from August 30 to September 2, 2019.

v CMI Mission Conference: From 24-26 October 2019 at Dharmaram College, Bangalore.