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29/06/25

A parish-level gathering of religious was held at Ascension Church, Bangalore. The event brought together religious men

20/06/25

Sr. Judith departed for Germany, with her flight scheduled in the early hours of the morning at 3:30 a.m. The community expressed

19/06/25

19th June 2025 was a day of joy and thanksgiving as Seva Nilaya celebrated its Golden Jubilee,marking 50 years of dedicated service

16/06/25

16th June 2025 marked the official closing of the Provincial Chapter. The concluding session was a time of thanksgiving and reflection,

14/06/25

On 14th June, after two days of prayerful preparation and discernment for the elections, the Chapter members elected the new Provincial Leadership Team.

12/06/25

The Provincial Chapter delegates had an outing day during Chapter. The visit was focused to the place called Kolar Gold Fields (KGF),

10/06/25

Bishop Benny from Itanagar celebrated the Holy Mass at Seva Nilaya and joined the community for breakfast, creating a warm

08/06/25

The 6th Provincial Chapter officially commenced at 3:00 p.m. with a solemn inaugural session. The delegates gathered in a spirit of prayer,

07/06/25

The delegates participated in an Education Day program conducted by Fr. Benny MSFS. The half-day session was informative, enriching,

06/06/25

Sr. Judith, the General Superior, Sr. Sabitha, General Councillor, and Sr. Gonzalo, Delegate to the Chapter,arrived in Bangalore to participate

24/04/2025

On 24 April 2025, the Provincial Team, along with Sr. Sunita and Sr. Anusha, departed for Germany as General Delegates

23/4/25

The Final Profession of Sr. Esther PHJC, Sr. Suchitha PHJC, and Sr. Rashmitha PHJC was celebrated with great joy, gratitude,

7/4/25

The Tertians returned from Prerana, Daffhan, after successfully completing their period of formation, reflection, and spiritual renewal.

23/03/25

A Zonal-Level CRI (Conference of Religious India) Meeting was held, bringing together religious men and women from various congregations within the zone.

16/03/25

Sr. Marina passed away on 16 March 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Her death was a moment of deep sorrow for the congregation and all who knew her.

23/11/24

The sisters participated in a Religious Gathering held at Palana Bhavan. The event brought together members of various religious

12/11/2024

Fr. Charles from the CCBI (Conference of Catholic Bishops of India) visited Seva Nilaya. His visit was a joyful and enriching occasion

06/10/2024

A retreat for 25 sisters commenced at Seva Nilaya, providing a valuable opportunity for spiritual renewal and reflection.

02/10/2024

Sr. Anna Mary and Sr. Ansilla joyfully renewed their religious vows in a prayerful and solemn ceremony.The renewal of vows was a significant

12/09/2024

The Jubilee Celebration of Sr. Flavia was joyfully observed with gratitude and thanksgiving. The occasion marked a significant milestone

09/09/2024

A SARA Group gathering was conducted at Seva Nilaya Provincial House, bringing together religious sisters, priests,

08/09/2024

A Canonical Visit was conducted at Sebasthiyapuram, providing an opportunity to review and evaluate the life, mission, and activities

15 August 2024

Sr. Josephine visited Vidyanagar to participate in the Independence Day celebrations at the school. The program was conducted with

14/08/2024

The Seva Nilaya community joyfully celebrated the 80th birthday of Sr. Ceecaliyamma, thanking God for her long life, dedicated service,

2024

A farewell program was organized to honor Sr. Shasindha SJT on the completion of her tenure as the CRI President.

08/08/2024

Sr. Sabitha, General Councillor, presided over the ceremony of admission from Postulancy to Novitiate. The occasion marked an important

06 August 2024

An Associates Meeting was held at Seva Nilaya, bringing together the Associates for a time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

29 June 2024

The Seva Nilaya community joyfully celebrated the Feast Day of Sr. Pauli. The occasion was marked with prayers, warm wishes, and expressions of gratitude

14 June 2024

Seva Nilaya's Golden Jubilee Year was solemnly inaugurated with a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Jose Koyickal, SDB, Provincial.

08 June 2024

Sr. Arasi and Sr. Roshni visited Kenichira as part of their community and mission activities. The visit provided an opportunity to interact with the sisters and the local

24 May 2024

It was a memorable and joyful day for all the sisters of Seva Nilaya. Sr. Pauli Satya, Sr. Roshni, and Sr. Dhanya accompanied

30/4/2024

Sr. Lynda retuned to Seva Nilaya after completion of 7 years service at the Nursing School of the Myore Diocese Institute

29 April 2024

Sr. Gladys returned from Madhya Pradesh, and Sr. Christy went home accompanied by her relatives.On the same day

16 April 2024

The community experienced great joy and blessings as the Holy Mass was celebrated by Mar Jose Porunnedom, Bishop of Mananthavady.

12 April 2024

Sr. Josephine and Sr. Pauli met Bishop Moras at the Bishop’s House in Mysore. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the construction of a new house at T

6 April 2024

The retreat concluded with a fellowship lunch, bringing to a close a deeply meaningful and spiritually enriching experience.

25 March 2024

We joyfully celebrated the Ruby and Silver Jubilee of our sisters at Seva Nilaya. Sr. Prema celebrated her Ruby Jubilee,

21 March 2024

The feast day of Sr. Josephine, the Provincial Superior, was joyfully celebrated at Seva Nilaya. The community gathered to offer

19 March 2024

Sr. Judith, Sr. Jacqueline, Sr. Gonzalo, and Sr. Josephine visited Kenichira, T. Narasipura, and Mysore to review the progress of the convent construction project.

17/3/2024

Cooktown CRI had Lenten meeting at Seva Nilaya. The day was spent in prayer with recollection talk by Fr. Francis Sdb,

16/3/2024

The awaited Blessing of the Katherine Villa Senior Citizens Homes took place on this special day and it was blessed by Archbishop Peter Machado

13 March 2024

The Province conducted a two-day Superiors’ Meeting at Seva Nilaya, bringing together the sisters for a time of reflection,

9 March 2024

The Seva Nilaya community joyfully celebrated the 60th birthday of Sr. Gladys. The occasion was marked with gratitude, prayers, and heartfelt wishes as the sisters

4 March 2024

Fr. Kasper, Ms. Stephanie, and Mr. and Mrs. Martina from Germany arrived at Seva Nilaya. Their visit brought great joy to the community and provided

1 March 2024

We were delighted to welcome our General Superior, Sr. Judith Diltz, and her Councillor, Sr. Jacqueline, from the Generalate in Germany.

1 February 2024

We joyfully celebrated the Feast Day of our Congregation with great solemnity and enthusiasm. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by

29 January 2024

Sr. Josephine, Sr. Roshni, Fr. Wilfred Karbach, Fr. Rolf Ploggmann, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Udo travelled to Kenichira, Kerala, for a community visit.

23 January 2024

Sr. Gladys, Fr. Rolf Ploggmann, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Udo travelled to Sebastiarpuram, Tamil Nadu, for a visit. The trip provided

22 January 2024

Fr. Wilfred Karbach celebrated his birthday at Seva Nilaya in a joyful and festive atmosphere. The community came together

20 January 2024

Our German Fathers and friends enjoyed a pleasant outing to Lalbagh along with Sr. Sunita and Sr. Roshni.The visit provided an opportunity

18 January 2024

The Seva Nilaya community joyfully welcomed visitors from Germany—Fr. Wilfred Karbach, Fr. Rolf Ploggmann, Mr. Udo, and Mr. Thomas. Their visit was a

2 January 2024

We celebrated the seventh-day memorial Mass for the late Mrs. Ashwini Cydney and her mother in our chapel.The Eucharistic celebration was a prayerful

24 December 2023

On the occasion of Christmas, the sisters of Seva Nilaya spent quality time with the poor and needy people in our neighborhood.

22nd December 2023

We joyfully celebrated Christmas at the Clinic together with the clinic staff and the Provincial Team. The gathering was marked by a spirit of unity,

04/12/2023

Sr Roshni along with Mrs. Pat who was the volunteer from USA visited Maria Bhavan Convent, Kenichira and spent time with sisters and inmates.

09/11/2023

The GPR meeting concluded with a Holy Mass at 2:30 p.m. It was a great privilege to be part of the event. The main focus of the meeting was the

8 November 2023

The GPR members participated in a vibrant cultural evening, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of different countries through various performances.

5/11/2023

The GPR participants enjoyed a day of outing and recreation. Based on the various options provided, the sisters selected their

30/10/2023

The much-awaited GPR Meeting 2023 commenced at 3:00 p.m. with a solemn opening ceremony held in the Motherhouse Meeting Hall in the U.S.A

26/10/2023

Sr. Gonzalo arrived early morning from Germany, for her home leave and for spending a few months in Katharine Villa to help

11/10/2023

A day of thanksgiving and the blessing ceremony for the Katharine Villa Senior Citizens’ Home was celebrated with great joy and gratitude.

04/10/2023

Sr. Lillyann was officially installed as the Superior of the Seva Nilaya Community and formally assumed her responsibilities.

31/08/23

The Province conducted its second annual retreat at Maria Bhavan Convent, Pravithanam. The retreat was preached by Fr. Emmanuel,

13/08/23

Sr. Celine was appointed by the Provincial Team as the new Superior of the Vidyanagar Community along with Sr. Rani and

29/06/23

The sisters joyfully celebrated the feast day of Sr. Pauli, the Vice Provincial. The community gathered to extend their

09/06/23

Before the conclusion of the Superiors’ Meeting, the Provincial Team expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Sr. Sabitha for her enriching sessions and her gracious

08/06/23

The Superiors’ Meeting began with a prayer service, followed by an input session. Sr. Sabitha, General Councillor from Germany, conducted sessions

2023

The Provincial Team met with Sr. Sabitha, the General Councillor, to discuss matters related to the Province and the upcoming Superiors’ Meeting.

7/06/23

The Superiors from various communities gathered at Seva Nilaya on 8th and 9th June for the Superiors’ Meeting.

16/05/2023

We joyfully celebrated Sr. Teresa’s 70th birthday at the Novitiate House while she was attending her retreat there. The community gathered

01/05/2023

Sr. Rashmita, Sr. Esther, and Sr. Suchita joyfully renewed their temporary vows for another two years during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

7TH MAY 2023 25TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF SR. NOELINE

“In memory of a life so beautifully lived… a heart so deeply love”… with whom we lived for some years, w hold memories in our hearts forever.

1ST MAY 2023 RENEWAL OF VOWS

Heary Congratulations to you dear Sisters, Esther, Rasmita, Suchitha and Sr. Rajita for your firm decision to continue the footsteps of our Foundress

25TH APRIL 2023 FINAL PROFESSION

We witnessed our two sisters,Sr.Elizabeth Lugun and Sr.Nirmala Bhengras perpetual profession which is solemnized by Most Rev.Dr.Peter Machado

VISIT OF SR.SABITHA GERNAL COUNCILLOR

We are happy to have Sr. Sabitha with us. Her very presence made a remarkable positive vibration among us

SUPERIORS MEETING

Superiors’ meeting was held at Seva Nilaya, Bangalore in June. Thank you so much for your active participation and willingness to join us in

BLESSINGS OF OUR LADY OF LOURDS SHRINE AT THAYONG MISSION

The Youth of Thayong’s long awaited dream of having a souvenir of the Dimond Jubilee of the Church, a grotto of the Our Lady of Lourdes

BLESSINGS OF THE CONVENT AT CHITTORGARH ON 29TH MARCH 2023

We are privileged to witness the dream of having a convent at Chittorgarh. A long-awaited need of our sisters was fulfilled today

CANONICAL VISITATION 23RD TO 31ST MARCH 2023

Sisters Josephin and Roshni went to Jaipur Chittorgarh and Kota in Udaipur for a canonical visitation. Both visitations were in the month of March.

FEAST DAY CELEBRATION O SR.JOSEPHIN PHJC PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR

Sisters gathered from communities near and far to celebrate our Provincial Superior’s Feast Day in a solemn manner at Seva Nilaya- Bangalore.

CANONICAL VISITATION 6TH TO 16TH MARCH 2023

Sisters Josephin and Pauli went to Arunachal Pradesh-Itanagar and Manipur-Thayong, for the Canonical visitation.

ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING

The annual administrative meeting was held in the month of March at the Provincial House – Seva Nilaya. It focused on evaluating and planning the annual budget

1ST FEBRUARY 2023 FEAST DAY CELEBRATION OF ST. KATHARINA KASPER.

St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore celebrated St. Katherine Kasper’s Feast Day on February 1st at Gyan Deepthi – Kothanur. It was a grace-filled moment when we could

21ST JANUARY 2023 RELEASED A BOOK BY SR. SEBASTHI PHJC

Congratulations to Sr. Sebasthi who has published her book, DESIDERATA, in the presence of the Provincial Team and the Seva Nilaya Community. She received

Srs. Josephin, Pauli, Roshni, Gladys and Dhanya left for Germany on 7th November 2022 to attend GPR. We were happy to join our sisters from St. Joseph's Province, the Provincial leadership from Delhi Airport.

09.1.2021

Fr. Xavior Mannavath, the President of CRI (Catholic Religious of India) visited Katherine Nivas, the Senior Citizen Home at Vidyanagar with Sr. Roshni, Sr. Gonzalo. Mr. and Mrs. Suresh the associates also joined them.

27.01.2021:

The pioneers of our Indian Province sisters had the privilege of having a gathering with our former General Superior, Rev. Sr. Gonzalo. Sister spoke words of wisdom and thanked them for their great service

03.02.2021:

Sr. Anusha, Sr. Sharon, our great missionaries set out for the Mission at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. We thank them for their willingness and readiness and wish them all the best and God’s blessings in all their endeavors.

16.02.2021:

Persons are gifts who are unique gifts from God. We thank Almighty for the gift of Sr. Deepa, and thank God for His goodness and kindness; for protecting her all these 75 years.

26.02.2021:

Sr. Josephin PHJC, Provincial and Sr. Roshni PHJC, Provincial Councilor met Dimapur Don Bosco Provincial Fr. Jose Kuruvachiura at Don Bosco Provincial house Bangalore and discussed on Itanagar and Thagung's

27.02.2021:

Jesus calls and continues to call people to participate in His redemptive Mission. We had the privilege of witnessing the reception ceremony of Aspirants. Sr. Josephin received six Candidates into Aspirancy:

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