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NEWS UPDATESFr. Jose Eroorickal CMI

As you know, Fr. Jose Eroorickal (Sr.) wasbrought from Raipur to Kerala on 10-07-2012. Fr. Jose Eroorickal (Jr.) assisted him.Fr. Abraham Malieckal and his team (Fr.kannamkulam, & Bro. Anu) were ready at

the air port. He has been admitted in Matha hospital,Thellakom. He is getting better now. All the tubes which wereconnected to his body were removed a few days ago and hehas started to receive food through the mouth. He has evenstarted to walk with the assistance of one or two persons.Thank you very much for the valuable prayers that you have

Preparation for the Renewal of Vows

The members of the CMI fraternity gatheredon 15 July in the Provincial house for the preparationof the renewal of vows. Almost all the members ofthe province were present at the gathering. After theadoration, Rev. Fr. Sunny Kaniannadackal CMIprepared all the memebers giving an inspiring talkon Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Renewal of vowsThe feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was

solemnly celebrated at Nirmal Sadan. All thebeen offering for our dear Fr. Eroorickal. Let us continue topray for him.

Appointments and Transfers

Rev. Bro. Joseph Vadakkekannanchira - First year Aspirants’ House, Chavara Sadan, Kolchoor.

Rev. Fr. Babu Manneduppankuzhyil - Member at SWC, Adawal.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Incheril - Parochial Vicar at Bijapur Parish

Rev. Fr. Mathew Kunnel – Priest-in-Charge of the Catholic Community at Bijaput

Province gatheringAfter the renewal of vows the members of

the province gathered together to discuss theactivities and progress of the province. It was agreat opportunity for all to meet all the membersand hear from one another. There was adiscussion on the progress and development ofthe province and the current issues the provinceis facing.

professed members gathered at Nirmal Sadanrenewed their vows during the Eucharistic celebration.

Our New EditorThanks to the outgoing editor Rev. Fr. Babu

Manneduppankuzhyil for all his dedicated services andcreative works. Welcome to the new editor Rev. Fr.Saju Karukaparampil.

Higher Studies

Rev. Fr. Joji Puthrickal – PG Diploma in Graphics and Design,

KochiRev. Fr. Jossey Manalayil – M.Sc. Biotechnology,Mannanam, (Vocation Promoter)

New Phone NumbersFr. Jossey Manalayil - 09544896355Fr. Thomas Valavananickal – 09406303632Fr. Thomas Kannamkulam - 09961189101Fr. Saju Karukaparampil – 09406332226

Death anniversary of Rev. Fr. ThomasTharappel

Our RegentsCongratulations and best wishes to the new regentsBros. Alappattu Sajesh, Vaniyapurackal Jojo, ToppoManoj. They are assigned to Chavara Bhavan, Dugoli,Suman Ashram, Palligaon, Chavara Sadan, Kolchoorrespectively.

AlappattuSajesh

VaniyapurackalJojo

Toppo Manoj

We commemorate the 5th death anni-versary of Rev. Fr. Thomas Tharappelon Thursday, the 21st of August 2012.Let us remember our beloved Fatherin our prayers.

New Batch of AspirantsThe new batch of first year aspirants reached

Jagdalpur on 11 July and started their training underthe guidance of Fr. Biju Payyappilli at Chavara Sadan,Kolchoor. Chavara Sadan is blessed with 20 newcomers along with Fr. Biju Payyappilli, the Rector,Fr. Thomas Vadaparampil, the spiritual father, Bro.Joseph Vadakkekannamchira and Bro. Manoj Toppo,the regent. Hearty welcome and best wishes to all thenew comers.

The inauguration ceremony of the newacademic year 2012-13 was conducted on 18 July,which was officially inaugurated by Rev. Fr. SebastianAlackapally CMI, the provincial. He enriched theaspirants giving a short and sweet message during theHoly Eucharist. They were initiated to the academicstudies by their spiritual father Rev. Fr. ThomasVadaparampil CMI.

Hearty Welcome to Don Bosco SistersUnder the leadership of Rev. Fr. Jose

Panthalanickal, Don Bosco sisters , Sr. Mariam andSr. Seraphim, from Maharashtra have reached to rendertheir selfless services to our catholic community atKasturpal, Mardum on 23 July 2012. Hearty welcomeand prayerful best wishes to the Don Bosco Sistersfor their new venture.

Aug. 01-04 Jubilee Sr. Lincy Alackapally DSFS,GuwahatiAug.11-12 Visit – Novitiate, BhanpuriAug. 15 Independence day at Christ College,JagdalpurAug. 18-19 Recollection: DBS Aspirants’ house,ChindagarhAug. 24-28 Missionary meet at MannanamAug. 28-29 CG Bishops’ and Major Superiors’meet, RaipurAug. 30-31 Visit: Dugoli, NelsanarSept. 01-02 Visit: Suman Ashram, PalligaonSept. 08 Novitiate Initiation, BhanpuriSept.15-16 Visit: Chavara Sadan, KolchoorSept. 23-26 Conclusion of Chanda Mission’s GoldenJubilee

FR. PROVINCIAL’S DIARYAugust - September 2012

ANM course in CCNOur Christ College of Nursing has got approval

from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) to start theAuxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) course along withthe B.Sc Nursing we are already running. We man-aged to get the approval through the strenuous ef-forts of Fr. Santhosh Tharakan. We congratulate andthank Fr. Santhosh for his dedication and the sense ofachievement.

It is a two years’ course. The last date of ad-mission is August 31.

Feast Days

Birth DaysFr. Kannamkulam Thomas Aug.01Fr. Panackal James Aug.04Fr. Madamana Roy George Aug.07Fr. Vadakinezhath George Aug.11

Fr. Manneduppankuzhyil Babu Aug.28Fr. Srampickal Augustine Aug.28Bro. Romanius Ekka Aug.09

Fr. Mupathinchira Thomas Aug.17Fr. Thymoottil Paul Aug.21Fr. Srampickal Thomas Aug.29Fr. Konumadackal Antony Aug.21Bro. Kollithadathil Jenish Aug.29Bro. Kadukakunnel Bince Aug.07Bro. Thymoottil Bibin Xavier Aug.01

Save the DateAs per the request of our Prior General, kindly see the schedule of the chain adoration to be conducted by our houses

in the cause of the canonization of Blessed Chavara. Please conduct the adoration in each centre on the assigned day

itself without fail.

THE SCHEDULE OF ADORATION 2012-132012 DECEMBER

NIRMAL PROVINCE, JAGDALPUR

6 –Dec. Nirmal Sadan, Dharampura7 Vinayalaya, Bhanpuri8 Chavara Bhavan, Dugoli9 Nirmal Aram, Naktisemera10 Suman Ashram, Palligaon11 Chavara Sadan, Kolchoor,12 Nirmal Ashram, Thellakom13 St. Joseph’s Ashram, Banupratappur

14 Nirmal Nikethan, Dantewada15 Prerana Sadan, Karpawand16 Christ Bhavan, Rajendra Nagar17 Karunya Dham CMI Ashram, Mardum18 Nirmal Farm, Nelsanar19 Sangam, Metguda20 San Tom Bhavan, Kapsi21 Alphonsa Ashram, Junawar22 Asha Ashram, Parapa

Save the DateThe Province level renewal along with the canonical visitation of the Prior General is scheduled

to be held from 08 -12 Oct. 2012. It begins at 7 pm on 08 October 2012, with the orientation talk forcanonical visit by Very Rev. Fr. Prior General. On 12 October there will be a common Province gather-ing in the forenoon followed by GCPC meeting in the afternoon. All the members of the province arerequested to save the date and participate in the renewal programe without fail.