News & Events
25th December 2023
Our sisters participated in many joyful Christmas activities to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Carolling, dancing, feasting, decorating,
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19th December
Maria Sadhan Convent Kenichira Women’s Destitute Homecelebrated Christmas program. Parish people and neighbouring families joined together to make
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9th December 2023:
The Katherine Public School Vidyanagar annual day celebration was a resounding success, showcasing a delightful blend of talent, creativity, and teamwork.
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2nd December – Associates
The Associates of St. Mary’s Province had a short birthday celebration followed by an informative and motivating presentation on evangelization by members of Focus Group.
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27th November
Canonical Visitation. The Provincial Team had canonical visitation in Katherine Illam and St.Mary’s Convent Sebastiarpuram
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25th November –
We celebrated the Golden Jubilee of MKM Hospital Pravithanam, Kerala. It was a moment of thanking God for His blessings
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22nd November 2023
Sr. Sumi the Principal of St. Nobert School, T. Narasipura, received the Inspiration Educators Award on behalf of the school.
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5th November2023
We welcomed five female college students from Germany into our community to have exposure and experience of the Indian culture
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1st November 2023
We warmly welcomed Pat Rader, a volunteer from the USA through the American Volunteer PHJC program.Specifically, she taught English to the skill train
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25th October 2023- Provincial Team
Sr. Josephin, Sr. Pauli Sr. Roshni and Sr. Gladys travelled to USA fort the GPR meeting. It was held from 30th October to 9th November 2023.
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Feast Day:
We are glad to celebrate Sr. Pauli, the Vice Provincial’s Feast with solemn Holy Eucharistic and wishes. Wishes of the nearby committee sisters doubled her happiness
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Holy Communion:
We are happy to receive these two candidates Jeya and Amrtha for Holy Communion. It was a great moment of celebration of their faith and dedication.
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Thayong Community -Brave missionaries enjoys the fruit of the earth from own land along with local women
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Thayong community continues to educate children in the convent while state war persisted
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Family Visit in the Thayong Mission with new community member and Provincial Councillor on 15th October 2023
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Kukki children are protected in the school while domestic war prevailed in Manipur State in the month of June 26th 2023.
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13th October 2023 New arrival of a community Member to the Thayong Mission
of the Katharine Villa Senior Citizens’ home at Hutchen’s Road, 13th October 2023 New arrival of a community Member to the Thayong Mission
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11th October 2023 we had the long-awaited blessing
of the Katharine Villa Senior Citizens’ home at Hutchen’s Road, Bangalore. The home is for the senior sisters of PHJC and people of our vicinity who need special care and support.
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4th October 2023 SevaNilaya Communityreceived a new superior
Congregations to you, dear Sr. Lillyann, and the Asisstant Superior, Sr. Regi. God’s Blessings for your new responsibility and assure you our prayers and support.
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Jubilee Celebration on 22nd June 2023
Golden Jubilarians :Sr.Annete, Sr. Claritta,and Sr.Florence,Ruby Jubilarians :Sr. Christy and Sr. Gladys ,Silver Jubilarians :Sr.Rani and Sr.Sindhu
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ASSOCIATES FINAL PROMISE
26th May, PHJC Associates of BangaloreMis. Rita Roy, Mrs. Dr.Suganthi R, Mr. Suresh, Mrs. Gracy Suresh, Mr. Russell D’Silva, Mrs. Maryann D’Silva, Mrs. Prescilla D’Gama, Mrs. Alphonsa William,
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16TH MAY 2023 - 70TH BIRTHDAY
We gratefully remembered Sr.Tresa the animator of Seva Nilaya for her dedication, selfless service in animating the community
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14TH MAY 2023 NEW CHAPLAIN FOR KATHERINE NIVAS- VIDYANAGAR
We are privileged to have Rev. Fr. Jose PuthiyaparampilMsfs as our Chapelin for Katherine Nivas community where Senior Citizen’s inmates and sisters reside.
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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,we hold memories in our hearts forever.
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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
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25TH APRIL 2023 FINAL PROFESSION
We witnessed our two sisters, Sr. Elizabeth Lugun and Sr. Nirmala Bhengra's perpetual profession which is solemnized by Most Rev.Dr.Peter
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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CANONICAL VISITATION 6TH TO 16TH MARCH 2023
Sisters Josephin and Pauli went to Arunachal Pradesh- Itanagar and Manipur-Thayong, for the Canonical visitation.
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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 for each community. . Animators of each community participated in it.
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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 proudly introduce our Saint to the invited guests, especially to the Bhyrathi Zonal religious and neighbour
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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 support from Fr. Jose Kaleekal, from the Paunalur Diocese,
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GPR IN GERMANY.
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.
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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. He appreciated and encouraged the Sisters on their hard and selfless work rendered to the Senior Citizens. We were enriched by his presence.
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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 to our Indian Province.
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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.
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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. We had the privilege of celebrating her 75th Birthday. We are grateful God for her fidelity to our congregation. We pray that God may grace her with many more happy years.
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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 mission. They were happy to exchange important information.
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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: Amrita, Archana Mary, Eshariya, Sanjana, Serena Deepa and Sonali.
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28.02.2021: Visit of Don Bosco Provincial, Fr. Jose Kuruvachiura, from Dimapur, Fr. Francis Thottaimyalil, the mission in charge, Fr. Kreni Salew Peter along with Fr. George Mathew from DB Tech Delhi. We were very happy to hear about our sisters and their work in their respective mission.
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19.03.2021: Sr. Josephin, our Provincial’s feast was celebrated with great festivity. The sisters from neighboring communities came to wish sister. It was a great day indeed.
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2021 Our eleven Junior sisters who were in Marian Retreat Center-Dhoni, Palakkad for Theological Study, completed their course with first class and distinction and reached safely back with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
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19.05.2021: Sr. Jancy PHJC, Silver Jubilee was celebrated at Pravithanam, Kerala. We Congratulate her for her faithfulness to our congregation all these 25 years. She said yes to the Lord like Mary our Mother. We wish her all the best for the coming years. May God bless her and May our Foundress intercede for her.
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26.05.2021: We were very happy to celebrate our Foundress, St. Katharina Kasper’s Birthday. We pray that she may guide, lead and direct us at every step that we take.
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11.06.2021: We were very happy to distribute the Covid relief kit to transgender groups, who are rejected by the society and their families in different premises
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21.06.2021: Sr. Sumi was transferred to T. Narasipura to work in St. Norbert School with Nobertine Fathers. Provincial Team Srs. Pauli, Roshni, Gladys along with Sr. Sushma accompanied Sr. Sumi to T. Narasipura. We wish her all the best.
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15 .08.2021: We celebrated the triple feast of the Assumption of our Lady, 170th Foundation Day of PHJC existence in the world, and Independence Day. We thank Our Lady for saying her fiat, our Foundress for her yes to the call and for the freedom fighters who fought to get freedom for our country.
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11.09.2021: We had the first superiors meeting on virtual mode on 11th September 2021. The meeting began at 9.00 a.m., with the cordial welcoming of the participants by Sr. Josephin, the Provincial Superior. Prayers led by Sr. Gladys, the novices and aspirants invited the presence of God and elevated us to the spirit of prayer.
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27.09.2021: We had a privilege to welcome Sr. Pragasamary, the General Procurator and Secretory in Bangalore. Sister spent two days with us meanwhile she visited Seva Nilaya and Katherine Nivas communities, Novitiate house and St. Mary’s Study House. Sr. Pragasamary met Sr. Josephin, Sr. Alphonsa and Sr. Dhanya and discussed about finance matters and need of concerned persons involvement.
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07.10.2021: “It’s a great privilege to be a Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ to serve the good God in every thought, word and deed.” Yes, dear sisters, we welcome you in our PHJC family as you take the first step. Hearty Congratulations to you dear Sr. Anna Mary and Sr. Ansila Dhelpuri for making your first Profession and saying Yes to God in the Congregation of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.
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22.10.2021: We remember our dear Sr. Roseline on her first death anniversary day. We thank God for her simplicity, availability and love for the poor which she left behind. We appreciate the exemplary life which she lived while she was on earth. May her soul rest in peace. May she pray for us.
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30.10.2021: We had the privilege of celebrating Sr. Tomilde’s 75th Birthday at Seva Nilaya with Holy Eucharist and meaningful prayers. We thank God for these many years of grace bestowed upon her. We thank the Lord for His goodness and kindness. May God continue to keep her in good health that she may continue to work in His vineyard.
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06.11.2021: Sr. Theresa Marie after nine and half years of selfless service returned from Germany. We gratefully acknowledge her untiring and dedicated service which she rendered for Indian Province in Germany.
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13.11.2021: Silver Jubilee of Sr. Karuna and Sr. Jaicy was celebrated with gratitude. Sr. Jaicy who serves in Germany as a Vice- Provincial and Sr. Karuna who renders her service in USA province came and had a festive celebration of their Silver Jubilee of their first vows on different days.
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25.12.2021: Christmas is for loving, Christmas is for giving, Christmas is for sharing, praising our Lord and believing that our Lord Jesus. The Sisters from the Provincial House and Seve Nilaya distributed provision on Christmas to 200 people who are poor and needy and celebrated Christmas with them.
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27.12.2021: Religious call is a call to be present among God’s people in a helping way, simply and unassumingly meeting their needs in the spirit of a servant or of a handmaid. It is to live daily Mary’s response, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Let what you have said be done to me.” We had a grace-filled day with the blessings of making four of our sisters their Final Profession.
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Social Action: All over the world people contribute and join hands to support and reach out to the poor and needy. We Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore through different likeminded people’s support received as manpower and finance to assist the deserving poor people. Through our service, we bring social justice and provide empowerment opportunities towards educational development
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1st June 2022: Katherine Hostel girl children with a new beginning of the academic year 2022-2023
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22nd July 2022: Ashalaya in Collaboration with government school conducts tuition and organizes the distribution of accessories. It is a noble effort of Ashalaya towards the academic performance of the needy children. We are grateful to the generous people who accompany them through their financial support.
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An initiative to support migrants by Ashalaya: Ashalaya provides Midday meal and grants informal education to children of migrants through generous donors.
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July 28th 2022: In collaboration with mission foundation and Wirges Parish, Germany provided scholarship support to children who lost their beloved parent/ parents due to covid 19. We are deeply grateful to them for being so noble in reaching out to the needy children.
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Skill training - 13th August: Under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the central government has urged people to hoist the tricolour in their homes from August 13 to 15 to participate in the celebration of 75 years of India's Independence – Amrit Mahotsav. Ashalaya Skill training centres, on 13th August, in the presence of Project Manager Sr. Sushma Sebastian, Director Sr. Bindu Jose and have opened the Har Ghar Tiranga.
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Our Health Care Ministry, is a caring service is an enabling process. We promote a wholistic approach to health which includes spiritual, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing of a person. Through our service we promote positive energy to the patients with loving care.
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Residents of Katherine Nivas senior citizens home had their recreation and relaxing time in the garden, enjoying beautiful flowers. Happiness is in and around us and we just need to feel it at all times.
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Education Ministry: St. Mary’s Province educates the young lass and lads of the society; with a wholesome educational programme in different schools of the Province in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Sisters cater to the physical, emotional and academical progress along with life skill training, environmental protection, technological education, disaster management, gender sensitivity and generate very many creative atmospheres to enable the young citizens of our country to be the blooming power of our tomorrow.
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February 2nd the Feast of St. Katharina Kasper: We held a meaningful and graceful celebration of the feast of our beloved Foundress, St. Katharina Kasper. We had special holy mass and enacted the life of the Founder and shared the joy of being the daughters of St. Katharina Kasper.
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July 10th 2022: Sr. Johnsia PHJC, at the age of 82 passed into eternity after a prolonged illness. Sister was a nurse, vocation promotor and rendered pastoral care to the people in her many years of selfless service. She was a devoted, faithful, committed and simple and loving sister among us. She had a peaceful death surrounded by the PHJC sisters of the community at Maria Bhawan convent, Pravithanam. Dear Sister, we miss you and may God grant you eternal bliss.
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Golden Jubilee Celebration of Sr. Borgia PHJC: The PHJC Sisters of St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore hosted the golden jubilee celebration of Sr. Borgia at Maria Bhavan Convent Kenichira on 10th September, 2022. The august assembly gathered for the solemn Eucharistic celebration to thank the Almighty for the inestimable gift of her life and precious religious vocation which was indeed a journey of fidelity.
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22nd September, Death Anniversary: We held the 12th Death Anniversary of Sr. Sheeja PHJC along with all the PHJC Sisters and the Family Members of Sr. Sheeja.
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October 3rd to 8th 2022: We had the retreat preached by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel SDB. 24 Sisters attend the retreat and were spiritually enriched and spend a quality time with the Lord in constant prayers. We had another retreat for sisters conducted by Rev. Fr. John OP
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October 9th to 12th: Sr. Stella and the Leadership Team visited our Province. The leadership group of North and South had been to Visa Office to apply for Visa in Bangalore. We spend a quality time together, praying, sharing, exchanging views especially on structural changes of the congregation. We had a happy and meaningful time together.
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October the Rosary month: We honour our dear Mother of Lord, during the month of Rosary in October. Special prayers, and devotions are held while we pray rosary unceasingly in our chapels, families and communities.
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November 25th 2021: Sr. Roshni, the Provincial Councilor along with Sr. Silvia joined the inauguration and blessing of the Novitiate house in St. Joseph’s Province at Tillore, M. P. Sr. Roshni had the first visit to the North mission in her life time. She is grateful to the Leadership Team in the South for permitting her to visit North and the leadership team in the North Province along with all the communities of M.P. area for their cordial welcome and happy stay in the province.
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December 25th
the Nativity of our Lord: We had the Christmas celebration along with our support staff. We also distributed festive meal to around 200 needy people and celebrated the Christmas with them.
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North East Mission:
The St. Mary’s Province have begun the North East Mission in Imphal, Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh and Thayong in Manipur. We collaborate and work with SDB mission in both the places. We render education and pastoral ministry in these missions and the faith formation is also focused in these missions. We do hold the open doors to promote vocation from the faith rich parishes of both missions.
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Spiritual animation and guidance for the Community Animators:
After passing weave of Covid19, we had the first Community animators (superiors) meeting on Physical manner for two days in the month July 2022. The meeting began with the cordial welcoming the participants by Rev.Sr. Josephin, our Provincial Superior. It was an opportunity for everyone to come together and share their Covid traumatized experiences with one another and be strengthened with new input session and information.
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Closing Celebration of the Golden Jubilee of PHJC Presence in India
and Golden, Ruby and Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Religious Profession
The 25 th November, 2020 was a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving to God as the Poor Handmaids
of Jesus Christ held the closing celebration of PHJC presence in India and the celebration of the
Golden Jubilee of the religious profession of Sr. Gonzalo,the Ruby Jubilee of Srs. Sharlene,
Sunitha and
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FIFTH Provincial Chapter of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore
Adhering to Covid-19 protocols, the Provincial Chapter of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus
Christ, St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore took place from 14 th to 23 rd November, 2020
directed by the theme, “Revitalizing our PHJC presence and Spirit in the World to be
Bearers of Communion and Compassion.” In a Zoom inaugural conference, Sr. Judith
Diltz, the General Superior, addressed the Provincial Chapter
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Sad Demise of Sr. Roseline Kanjirathinkel PHJC
Our beloved Sr. Roseline Kanjirathinkel, PHJC reached her eternal abode leaving
in our hearts an irreplaceable vacuum. She was diagnosed with the last stage of
breast cancer in August 2019. Thereafter, she underwent medication and treatment
and was under the loving care of our sisters here in Seva Nilaya. Even in her days
of sickness she was joyful, calm, hopeful
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First Profession of Vows
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, on August 15 th the foundation
day of our Congregation our second year novices Anitha Crasta, and Sujatha
Arulappa celebrated their first profession of vows during the Holy Mass celebrated
by Fr. Rev. Fr. Naveen Saldanha OP, Provincial of The Dominicans. The vows
were received by Sr. Flora PHJC, the Provincial Superior of the Poor Handmaids
of Jesus Christ, St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore.
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Covid Relief Work by PHJC Sisters in Sebastiarpuram, Tamil Nadus
PHJC Sisters have been serving in Sebastiarpuram and nearby villages from 1990. It is located in Pattukkottai Tehsil of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. The people of these villages are daily wage workers, fisher folk, self-employed or in casual work, and earning low incomes. The lockdown has simply worsened the misery of these poor people.
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Covid 19 Relief work in Nirmala Convent, Yercaud.
Nagalur includes( Bosconager, STnager, Annanager, JJnager and watertank):
Nagalur is a small village in Yercaud Block in Salem District of Tamil Nadu state. Population of this hamlet is predominately comprised of interstate migrant workers in Coffee/Pepper estates. The Covid -19 lockdown has robbed them of their earning and has left them to face unprecedented crisis.
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Covid -19 Relief work in Ashalaya, Bangalore
India’s move to put the country under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately hurt the informal sector. Right from the start, the fight against COVID-19 has caused suffering to the poor. Worst of all was the lack of anticipation that without work, savings or food, migrant workers and their families would want, and attempt to rush home. When the rush could no longer be ignored, it still took
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The Covid -19 Relief work of Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, St. Mary’s Province, Bangalore.
The COVID-19 preventive lockdown has changed the life of every individual in the country. While the lockdown is laudable and very much required to fight the pandemic, it has also lead to numerous problems, especially for the under privileged section of the society who live in a ‘hand to mouth’ situation throughout the year. Millions of daily wage earners have lost their jobs and are struggling to fend for themselves and their families.
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Bicentenary Birthday of St. Katharina Kasper, our Foundress
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ celebrates the bicentenary birth anniversary of their Foundress
St. Katharina Kasper on 26 th May, 2020 amidst Covid-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown.
Our General Leadership Team prepared a special prayer for this great event and circulated it to
all the provinces and pro-regions of our Congregation.
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Opening of the Golden Jubilee celebration of PHJC presence in India and Perpetual Profession of Sr. Jansi Mary and Sr. Suganya
Today, 25th November 2019, marks an important day for Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in India as we celebrated a twin event:
the opening of the Golden Jubilee year of PHJC presence in India and the Final Profession of our sisters, Sr. Jansi Mary and Sr. Suganya.
The celebration took place in our chapel at Seva Nilaya, 38/4 Davis Road, Bangalore.
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Class on History of the Congregation and Life of St. Katharina Kasper our
Foundress by Sr. Christeta
We had refreshment course from Sr. Christeta PHJC from Maria Hilf Province Germany, on world and church history that influenced the origin and development of Congregations and Orders in general and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Particular.
The course was conducted in three batches
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Promise ceremony on 1st September 2019
At 7am on 1st September 2019, the fourth group of associate candidates made their promise. Mrs Amita
Sima,Mrs Ann Priya Pinto,Mrs Dolly Veronica and Mrs Gila Pereira were privileged to become associate
members of the PHJC community, Bangalore.
The promise ceremony was held in the chapel in Seva Nilaya on Davis Road. The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Luis with Fr Mariano as the concelebrant.
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The General Chapter of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
The General Chapter of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ was held from 25th April to 16th May 2019 with the theme “Venture into the Deep.” On the 25th we celebrated the Solemn Opening Mass imploring the Spirit of God to bless and accompany the whole group during the forthcoming days of the Chapter.
After a festive coffee in the cafeteria at 2 pm, the members
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Golden and Silver Jubilee Celebration
On the 30th May 2019, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ celebrated the golden jubilee of the religious profession of Sr. Viannis and the silver jubilees of Srs. Jacintha, Justin, Roshni, Sneha, Sabitha, Vandhana and Vinaya.
Srs. Sneha, Vandhana and Vinaya are members of the St. Joseph province and were invited to celebrate with their companions.
Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machdo, Archbishop of Bangalore, presided over the Holy Eucharist and Rt. Rev. Chacko Thottumarickal SVD, Bishop of Indore and nine priests co-celebrated with him.
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Annual Retreat
As per our Chapter 2016 decision, a course combined with a retreat on Psycho-Spiritual Integration was arranged on May 25-29 and June 1-5. There were fifty participants.
It was indeed a unique experience for most of the participants. The retreat presenter, Rev. Fr. KC Thomas Sdb, brought the participants to a new awareness of the connection between body, mind, and spirit and how each is interrelated with the whole person.
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Thanksgiving Mass
24.11: November 24th, 2018 was a memorable day in the history of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, St. Mary Province, Bangalore, as we celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass in honour of the canonization of our foundress, St. Katharina Kasper in our parish church. Rt. Rev. Bishop Emeritus Bernard Moras solicited the Eucharist Concelebrated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Jose Porunnedom the bishop of Mananthavady Syro- Malabar diocese, our Parish Priest John Abraham, along with many priests.
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Canonization of Blessed Catherine Kasper
For the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the canonization of our Foundress, Saint Katharina Kasper, is a confirmation of what we have always known and treasured about her life and holiness. Our gratitude stems from the recognition of the universal Church that God’s goodness is manifested in her, so that we might share her witness of gospel living with the world. This simple but deeply spiritual peasant woman was canonized on Oct. 14 in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy, along with six other holy men and women of great charity.
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First and Final Profession
Called to love and serve called to serve
Today, on May 24, the Feast of Mary Help of Christians was truly a grace – filled day for all of
us as Sr. Ramya PHJC made her Perpetual Profession of Vows: Chastity, Poverty and
Obedience in the Congregation of the Poor Handmaids Jesus Christ during the solemn liturgy
presided by Rt. Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras the Archbishop of Bangalore.
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PHJC Constitution Retreat
Retreat on (PHJC) Constitutions took place month of June and July. The resource person was Sr. Joetta PHJC from the USA Province. Sister arrived on June 11th and departed on July 5th. Were three retreats
1. June 13 -18
2. June 20 – 25
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Silver ruby and Golden Jubilee celebration
On May 12th, 2018 the Seva Nilaya chapel in Bangalore was filled with the sounds of jubilation, praise, and thanksgiving as our Jubilarians Sisters Alois,
Vincent, Suso celebrating 50, Sisters Anita, Lena, Vimala and Pauli 40, and Sr Jebamalai 25 years of religious profession. The main celebrant
Rev. Fr. Sahaya John director of NBCLC (National Biblical and Catechetical Centre) began the solemn celebration of the Eucharist with a note of
appreciation to the Jubilarians for their life of commitment through which they added joy to the community, witness values to the society and holiness of
the Church. In his homily, he stressed on the importance of leading a credible and joyful life witnessing the heart of the Gospel by...
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GPPR 2018
The General, Provincial and Pro Regional leadership meeting of our Congregation was held in Dernbach, Germany from September 24 - 30, 2018 with the theme, “I am the Door.” There were around 50 members representing from six Provinces and four Pro Regions. Sr. Gonzalo, the General Superior, welcomed the gathering and officially opened the session.
Points from her talk included, “The GPPR meeting is challenging us as today’s pioneering women to see with new eyes, to explore with new hearts and to look for new possibilities as PHJC’s in future...
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