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ALUVA
Anugrahalayam
20/251, Thynoth Lane, Aluva - 683 101
Kerala
Tel: 0484 2626935, 2621335
Mob: 9446128356
Email: Anugrahalayam@rediffmail.com
Short History: With the elevation of Bijnor region to
the status of a vice province in 1991, it was decided that
the province should have a transit house in Kerala.
Accordingly, a building with 0.56 acres of land under the possession
of the sons of late Mr. Hormese, the former chairman of
the Federal Bank Ltd. was purchased in 1991. Rev. Fr.
Mathew Vazhappilly did all the transactions for the purchase of
the land. Fr. Tom Jose Verumkal was the first Director of
this centre.
Inmates:
Fr. Tom Jose Verumkal - Director
Fr. Jimmy Jose Kallupalathinkal - Vocation Promoter Bro. Phinil Ezharath College Studies
Activities: Pastoral care, Vocation promotion
CHAMBA
Carmel Ashram
Chamba, Tehri, U.A. 249 145
Tel: 01376 255155/255925
Mob: 9412318715
Short History: A plot of land in Hadam malla,
Chamba was purchased on 25th June 1995. A school named
Carmel started functioning on 11th July 1996. The DST
sisters offered their services in the school and three of them
joined the school staff on June 22, 1998. Fr.
George Edathiparambil was the first Director of this centre.
Inmates: Fr. Tomy Kapiarkudiyil - Director
Fr. Moses Vazhayil
Activities: School, Pastoral work.
Carmal School
Chamba, Tehri, U.A. 249 145
Tel: 01376 - 255155/255925
Sisters collaborators : DST (Daughters of St. Thomas)
St. Thomas Bhavan (DST Convent)
Chamba, Tehri, U.A. 249 145
Tel: 01376-255925
CHAMPAWAT
Carmel Ashram
Mount Carmel, Kaflang
Champawat, U.A.
262 523 Tel: 05965-230931
Email: mathewpj@bgl.vsnl.com
Short History: In the year 2003 a plot of land was
purchased near the town of Champawat in the diocese of Bareilly.
The bishop of Bareilly entrusted to us the pastoral care of
the Christians of the locality. The first director was Fr.
Benoj Makkollil.
Inmate: Fr. Mathew Pedikkattukunnel - Director
Bro. Binoy Vazhayil - College Studies
Activities: School, Pastoral work
Mount Carmel School Mount Carmel, Kaflang
Champawat, U.A.
Tel: 05965-230931
Sisters collaborators Franciscan Handmaids of Good Shepherd (FHGS) Mount
Carmel School Kaflang, Champawat, Uttrakhand - 262 523 Tel: 05965- 230931
GADARPUR
Carmalaram
Balramnagar Raod, Gadarpur P.O.
U.S. Nagar Dist., U.A. 263 152
Tel: 05949-273133
Mobile: 0935861182 Email:
Short History: In the year 2000 a plot of land of 7.5
acres was purchased near the township of Gadarpur in the
diocese of Bareilly. The bishop of Bareilly entrusted to us the
pastorol care of the christians of the locality. The first director
was Fr. Varghese Koikara.
Inmates: Fr. Thomas Vazhappilly - Director
Fr.
Bejoy Pallickamalil - Principal
Activities: School, Pastoral Work
St. Mary's School
Village Bada Kheda, Gadarpur P.O.
U.S. Nagar Dist., U.A. - 263 152
Tel: 05949-273133
Sisters collaborators: Sisters of St. Joseph of St.
Marc (SJSM)
St. Joseph's Convent
Balramnagar Raod, Gadarpur P.O.
U.S. Nagar Dist., U.A. - 263 152
Tel: 05949-273133 , Mob: 9837934887
GHAZIABAD
Sanjo C.M.I. Bhavan
Mariam Nagar P.O.
Ghaziabad, U.P. 201 003
Tel: 0120- 2871699/2871389
Short History: The CMI members came to Ghaziabad
at the request of the Bishop of Meerut in 1979. We were
asked to take over the school, St. Joseph's Academy, in Patel
Nagar II. Fr. Amadeus ofm had started the school under
the management of Sacred Heart Church, Ghaziabad. Fr.
John Kodamkandath cmi and Fr. Mathew Kalapura cmi
served here as principals in the beginning. Fr.
Gerald Padinjarepeedika took charge of the school in 1983. He
with the collaboration of some religious congregations
developed a large complex of Catholic institutions Mariam Nagar
Gukhana village. St. Joseph's Academy was shifted
to Mariam Nagar in July 16, 1989. The residence Sanjo
CMI Bhavan was raised to the status of a house in February 1991.
Inmates: Fr. Varghese Kottoor- Superior
Fr. Cyriac Kalampatt - Principal
Fr. Joseph Kuzhikandathil Activities: School, Pastoral work
St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School
Mariam Nagar P.O.
Ghaziabad, U.P. - 201 003
Tel: 0120- 2871038
Sisters
collaborators:
1. Sisters of the Destitute: (SD)
Jeevandhara Mariam Nagar P.O.
Ghaziabad, U.P. - 201 003
Tel: 0120- 2871825
2. Congregation of Sisters of Charity (CSC)
Anand Bhavan
Mariam Nagar P.O.
Ghaziabad, U.P. - 201 003
Tel: 0120- 2872710
3. Franciscan Handmaids of Good Shepherd (FHGS)
St. Joseph's Convent
B 190 Patel Nagar II
Ghaziabad, U.P. - 2855733
Tel: 0120- 2851733
Mob. 9312949370
JAHANGIRABAD
St Joseph's Ashram
Gayatri Nagar, Jahangirabad
Bulandashahr Dist. U.P. 202 394
Tel: 05734-260452/260497
Short History: Mr. C.P. Vashishth, a philanthropist,
had established a school at Jahangirabad in Bulandashar
district. This school had reached up to standard V with a
strength of 300 students and 10 members on the staff. The
CMIs were requested to take over the school. The school
was bought and a mission station inaugurated on March
25, 1995. A new building for the school was completed in
2002. Fr. Mathew Pedikkattukunnel and Bro. Ambrose
Nellisserry did the pioneering works at Jahangirabad. Inmates: Fr. Gerald Joseph Padinjarpeedika - Superior Fr. Peter Vallikkavumkal - Superior and Principal
Activities: School, Pastoral work
St. Joseph's School
Gayatri Nagar, Jahangirabad
Bulandashahr Dist. U.P. - 202 394
Tel: 05734-260452/260497
Sisters collaborators:
Franciscan Sisters of our Lady of Graces (FSLG)
Our Lady of Graces' Convent
St. Joseph's School
Gayatri Nagar, Jahangirabad
Bulandashahr Dist. U.P. - 202 394
Tel: 05734-261927
JAIHARIKHAL
Jeevan Dhara Ashram
Jaiharikhal P.O.
Pauri Garhwal Dt., U.A. 246 136
Short History: The Catholic Diocese of Bijnor,
purchased a plot of land at Jaiharikhal on Nov. 17,1977 and started
a mission station there. Fr. John Chakkanatt CMI was the
first priest incharge. He started a school at Jaiharikhal. In
July 1980 the school was shifted to Lansdowne. The
Diocese started a spiritual renewal centre at Jaiharikhal under
the leadership of late Fr. Augustyan Manjooran CMI.
When Fr. Manjooran died in Satpuli accident on May 18,
1981 the centre was left vacant. Later in 1983, this centre
was handed over to Vandana Mataji of RSCJ congregation
for the purpose of starting an Ashram. Mataji started
Jeevandhara Ashram and developed it in the form of an Indian
Ashram. When Mataji was unable to continue at Jaiharikhal due to old age, she moved to her sadhana kutir at Rishikesh.
The Ashram was entrusted to CMI St. John's Province in 2000.
Inmates:
Fr. Thomas Kochumuttom - Acharya
Fr. Mathew Valiakandathil
Bro. Saji Parappuram - College Studies Bro. Siju Elavummoottil - College Studies
Bro. Pauly Puthusserry - College Studies Bro. Tomy Appanchira -
College Studies Bro. Jomon Thyparambil - College Studies
Activities: Spiritual guidance, inter-religious fellowship
JASPUR
Mariashram
Kishenpur, Jaspur P.O.,
Udhamsingh Nagar Dist.
U. A. 247 712
Tel: 05947-220187
, Mob: 9412657664
Short History: Most Rev. Anthony Fernandes, Bishop
of Bareilly welcomed the CMI Bijnor Province to serve in
his Diocese. In July 1998, 6 acres of land was purchased
in Kishanpur village, 4 kms away from Jaspur township.
The pioneering work was done by Fr. Jesudas Thaliyan and
a residence was blessed on March 19, 1999. In July 2000
we started Maria School, Jaspur.
Inmates :
Fr. Thomas Appanchira - Superior, Principal
Fr. George Edathiparambil
Activities:
School, Boarding, Pastrol activities.
Maria School
Kishenpur, Jaspur P.O.,
Udhamsingh Nagar Dist.
U. A. - 247 712
Tel: 05947-220187
Sisters collaborators: Sisters of the Destitute (SD)
Maria Convent
Kishenpur, Jaspur P.O.,
Udhamsingh Nagar Dist.
U. A. - 247 712
Tel: 05947-220887
KHATAULI
San Thom Ashram
Near Mittal Petrol Pump
G.T. Road, Khatauli,
Muzaffar Nagar Dist.U.P. 251 201
Tel: 01396 - 275126
Short History: Khatauli is a municipal town in
Muzzaffar Nagar district on the Delhi Badhrinath Highway. The
land was registered in November 1998. Fr. Michael Poovathumkudy did the pioneering work. The school
started functioning on 5th July 2001. Most Rev. Patrick Nair
Bishop of Meerut has entrusted to us the pastoral care of the
parish at Palri.
Inmates: Fr. Jose Koottungal- Director
Fr. Anil Cheyezhath
Activities: School, Pastoral work
St. Thomas' School
Near Mittal Petrol Pump
G.T. Road,Khatauli,
Muzaffar Nagar Dist.U.P. - 251 201
Tel: 01396- 275126
Sisters collaborators : Congregation of the Holy
Family (CHF)
Holy Family Convent
Near Mittal Petrol Pump, G.T. Road,Khatauli,
Muzaffar Nagar Dist.U.P. - 251 201
Tel: 01396- 275753
MEERUT
St. Joseph's Study House
556 Begum Bagh
Meerut, U. P. 250 001
Tel: 0121 2663307
, Mob: 09719026249
Email:
Short History: Realising the importance of training
of the future missionaries in the mission itself, a house
for the formation of the postulants was started in Meerut
on July 11, 1973. Fr. Anastasias was the first Rector.
During the initial years the postulants stayed in the
residential quarter adjacent to St. Joseph's Inter College belonging
to St. Joseph's Cathedral Meerut. Later in 1978
Bishop Gratian bought a building in Begum Bagh and offered
it for the use of the study House.
Inmate: Fr. Varghese Kanjirakombil - Rector
Activities: Formation, pastoral work
NAGINA
Chavara Sadan
St. Mary's School
Nagina, Bijnor Dist., U. P. 246 762
Tel: 01343- 291334
Short History: In 1986 the CMI Bijnor Region
purchased a plot of land at Nagina for the purpose of starting a
centre of the Region. In 1992 we started the K.G. Section of
St. Mary's school Nagina. Rev. Fr. Mathew Vazhappilly
was the first manager of the school which started
functioning in a rented building at Sahuvan Muhalla. The centre
was involved in various rural development programmes in
the villages around. Later a new plot of land was purchased
in Dhampur Road and buildings were constructed. The school
Priests' residence and the convent were shifted to the
new compound. Most Rev. Gratian Mundadan CMI, Bishop
of Bijnor has raised this centre to a mission station of
the Diocese. The centre has also been raised to the status a
house of the province.
Inmates Fr. Raymond Mancheril- Superior
Fr. Thomas Thelekkadan - Principal
Bro. Ajomon Parasserril - College Studies Bro. Ajo Thelappilly
- College Studies
Activities: School, Social work, Pastoral work
St. Mary's School
Nagina, Bijnor Dist., U. P. - 246 762
Tel: 01343- 252307
Sisters Collaborators: Sisters of St. Joseph of St.
Marc (SJSM)
St. Joseph's Convent
St. Mary's School
Nagina, Bijnor Dist., U. P. - 246 762
Tel: 01343- 252834
Mob : 9412118426
NAJIBABAD
St. John's Provincial House
Rajarampur, Jalalabad P.O.
Najibabad, Bijnor Dt. U.P. 246 763
Tel: 01341- 220466 common
Fr. Provincial - 01341- 222966
Fax 01341- 222966
Mobile: 9412713812 Fr. Provincial
9412112354 Fr. Padayatty
Email:provincial@cmibijnor.org Short History: In 1978 the CMIs serving in the
diocese of Bijnor were constituted into a unit and Fr.
Raymond Mancheril was appointed Mission Superior. In 1979
a house was built at Rajarampur village, 2 kms away
from Najibabad town. St. John's ashram was the head
quarters of Bijnor CMI Region and now the provincial house
of St. John's CMI province, Bijnor. A chapel was built
and consecrated in the year 1998. The Provincial house
was constructed in 1991 and later expanded.
Inmates:
Fr. Varghese Vithayathil - Provincial
Fr. Mathew Thenamkalayil - Prefect
Fr. Jose Padayatty Fr. Varghese Kaitharan Bro. Ambrose Nellisserry
Activities: Province head quarters, Pastoral work, Social
work
NAJIBABAD
St. Joseph's Study House
Rajarampur, Jalalabad P.O.
Najibabad, Bijnor Dt. U.P. 246 763
Tel: 01341- 224584
Short History: All the three batches of Aspirants
were accommodated in the study House at Meerut. In 1982
a building was constructed adjacent to the Ashram
in Najibabad for the first year aspirants. Fr.
Varghese Vithayathil became the first rector here. A new
building was built in 1992.
Inmates: Fr. Stephen Marottikudy- Rector
Activities: Formation, pastoral work
NAJIBABAD
Chavara Seva Samaj
St. John's Ashram
Rajarampur, Jalalabad P.O.
Najibabad, Bijnor Dt. U.P. 246 763
Tel: 01341- 222850
Co-ordinator Mob : 9411224325
Email: chavarsewasamaj@sancharnet.in
Chavara Sewa Samaj is a registered society of
the department of social apostolate of St. John's
Province, Bijnor. Established in 2001, it is working in a rented
office at Najibabad, second floor of Verma Hospital,
Station Road, Najibabad.
NATHEWALY
Maria Bhavan
Tanda Mai Das P.O., Nathewaly, Via Najibabad
Bijnor dt., U.P. 246 763
Tel: 01382-212416 Email: thomsonm2003@yahoo.co.in
Short History: The mission centre, Maria Bhavan
at Nathewaly in Nagina Tehsil of Bijnor District
was inaugurated in 1994. Fr. Michael Poovathumkudy was
the first Director. The centre caters to the needs of the
local people through the apostolates of non-formal
education, rural development programmes, dairy farm etc.
Inmates: Fr. Thomson Mulangasseril - Director
Sisters collaborators: Little Sisters of St. Therese of
Lisieux (LST) Maria Bhavan
Convent
Tanda Mai Das P.O., Nathewaly, Via Najibabad
Bijnor dt., U.P. 246 763
Tel: 01382-212112
SITAPUR
Sacred Heart Monastery
Naipalapur, Sitapur, U.P. 261 001
Tel: 05862 220133 College, 220402 Monastery
220403 Fax, 220174 - Institute
Email: shimtoi@sancharnet.in
Short History: Late Rev. Fr. Gerard Perazzini
ofm.Cap. founded Sacred Heart Degree Collage, Sitapur in
1998. With the approved of Most Rev. Albert D Souza
Bishop of Lucknow Fr. Gerard handed over the college with
all its assets to CMI St. John's Province on 22nd June
2001. The college is affiliated to Kanpur University and
self financed. Fr. Gerard also entrusted to us Sacred
Heart Institute of Management and Technology which
started its MCA programme in Sept. 2001 and MBA is Aug.
2004. The Institute is affiliated to U.P. Technical
University Lucknow and approved by All India Council for
Technical Education. On 15th May 2003 Fr. Gerard left for
his heavenly abode. Rev. Fr. Stephen Marottikudy was
the first superior of CMI house at Sitapur. Fr.
Joseph Kappalumakkal of St. Thomas Province, Calicut served
as the Principal of the college for five years from June, 2001.
Inmates:
Fr. John Chakkanatt - Superior
Fr. Chackochan Kalapurackal- Principal
Fr. Johny Purakkattu - Administrator
Fr. Denny Peedikathadathil Fr. Sony Chundattu Fr. Jose Elamthuruthy
Activities
Sacred Heart Degree College
Naipalapur, Sitapur
U.P. 261 001
Tel: 05862 220133 College
Email: shimtoi@sancharnet.in
Sacred Heart Institute of Management and Technology
Naipalapur, Sitapur
U.P. 261 001
Tel: 05862 220174 - Institute
Email: shimtoi@sancharnet.in
Sisters collaborators: Congregation of Sisters of Charity (CSC)
Sacred Heart Convent
Naipalapur, Sitapur
U.P. 261 001
Tel: 05862 - 220175
SRINAGAR
Sadharmyam
Research and Dialogue Centre
P.O. Box No. 101, Bhaktiyana
Srinagar P.O., Pauri Dist., U.A .- 246 174
Tel: 01346-252884
, Mob: 9412079619 Email: naijujose@yahoo.co.in
sadharmyamforum@rediffmail.com
Short History: Sadharmyam the dialogue cum
study centre started in 1993 in the vicinity of the HNB
Garhwal University. Fr. Augustine Keemattam was the
first director. It offers various services like
training programmes, seminars on cultural, contextual
and national events, a library etc.
Inmates:
Fr. Shibu Mandaly - Director
Bro. Shaiju Njezhungan - College studies
Bro. Tizan Thekkekunnel - College studies
Bro. Arun Pulickal - College Studies Sadharmyam
Sadharmyam Research and Dialogue Centre is a unit of St. John's Province of the
Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), in the mission diocese of Bijnor, India.
Sadharmyam is a combination of two Sanskrit words (Sa+ dharma), meaning
sameness, likeness or co-existence of religions/ dharma i. e. same or similar in
nature or mission. Thus Sadharmyam stands for unity, equality, and oneness of
religious faiths and ideologies. Sadharmyam is a 'dialogical research'. The
harmony of dharma leading to religious and cultural unity is attained through
heart to heart dialogue and research (Jer. 29:13; Mt. 7:7) is oneness with ONE.
The centre started functioning in the township of Srinagar, the geographical,
cultural, educational, and political capital of Garhwal, in the year 1998. It is
a registered society under the Societies' Registeration Act XXI, 1860 known as
Sadharmyam Society.
Our vision and mission is to share God's love and fellowship of humanity by
delving into the depths of religions and ideologies, in a religio-cultural and
plural society through research and dialogue.
The Emblem
The symmetric-quadrangular outer design signifies Sri yantra, a geometric design
for high concentration, also seen as an abstract symbol of the Absolute, leading
to divine power and presence. This reminds the viewer also of a similar ancient
symbol of Sakta. A square in its four dimensions is basic to Indian thought that
the supreme Brahman is conceived as four-headed, with constant observation and
reception in all (four) directions. The Vedas are four in number; so also the
principal shrines ( dham) of Hindu religion. The different stages of life and
the ultimate ends of human existence in Hindu concept are also four. The four
doors of Sikh Gurudwaras welcome people of all beliefs into the communion of
Satsang, karseva and lankar. This outer design has a close resemblance to
Jerusalem Cross - the cross of Christ symbolising sublime love.
The complete/incomplete circle at the centre, when considered as complete circle
denotes fullness; also the circle of successive births and rebirths from the
bondage of lifeless materiality to liberation in Jainism, and the dynamic and
ever still wheel of Buddhism. And as semi-circle it stands for the Islamic
crescent. The triangle at the centre of the circle signifying the Holy Trinity
is also a basic geometric form standing for concentration ( ekagrata) and
realization of the Absolute. The two erect-invert triangles forming star points
to the Star of David, the official symbol of the Jewish religion, one of the
oldest in the world. The acme of the star and the triangle stand for the
Himalayan peaks of Garhwal where Sadharmyam is housed. Thus Sadharmyam
summarises the quintessence of religious and cultural co-existence, and unity
and oneness of dharma.
Activities
Our institution has been working in various ways towards fostering communal
harmony, like celebrating festivals of all religions and communities and
conducting seminars, study classes, symposia for the students, teachers and the
general public. In the year 2002 we conducted a national seminar on the R ole of
Religion in National Integration in which esteemed faculties of the north Indian
universities participated. The papers of the seminar have been brought into a
book titled Religio-cultural Plurality and Nation-state. It is a milestone in
our efforts to establish communal harmony and religious tolerance.
Some other programmes we conducted since 1998 are the following: Apart from the
joint feast celebrations of all the religions, we observe the world peace day,
Holy Childhood day, World Environment Day, World Population day, World Literacy
day, World tourism and Mental health day, and World AIDS day with group
discussions/ seminars/ symposia or extension lectures. We also conduct courses
on Science awareness and leadership skills for the school children. The language
coaching classes and the training in martial arts are the other attractive
programmes for the youth in Srinagar. We have been actively participating in the
pulse polio campaign since its establishment in Srinagar.
Publications
Sadharmyam also undertakes a publication house which has received ISBN
recognition. It has three books.
1. Religio-Cultural Plurality and Nation-State, J.P. Pachauri and J.D.
Chakkanatt, eds., Sadharmyam Publications, Srinagar, 2004.
It is the compilation of papers presented and views expressed in the national
seminar. Belief system in any nation-state with various creeds, need not
necessarily be at variance was the conclusion of the deliberation of the two-day
national seminar.
2. Public Action and Religious Praxis, John Dilip Chakkanatt, Intercultural
Publications, New Delhi, 2002.
It is a socio-religious inquiry into two cases of public action in the Garhwal
region and their implication for the self-understanding and praxis of the
Church. No individual or institution with a social conscience can afford to
remain indifferent to the deplorable conditions of fellow human beings. Every
society, awakened and led by even a few committed and charismatic leaders can
usher in meaningful changes through what is known as public action. The book is
an eloquent testimony to the wisdom of the above statement.
3. Of God and Mammon, John Dilip Chakkanatt, Intercultural publications, New
Delhi, 2001.
This book is about J.C. Kumarappa's religious theory of Economics as a
counterpoint to the religion of Economics.
SRDC has several musical albums. Sadharmyam encourages various art forms like
theatre, music dance etc.
Ritugeetam: Hymns for liturgical seasons. These psalms are composed and arranged
according to the seasons of Syro Malabar liturgical calendar and are suitable
for the Holy Qurbana.
Vachanamrutam: Hymns for dance and drama, Dramatization of Good Samaritan
incorporated.
Myoli: X-mas carols in Hindi, Sanskrit and Garhwali incorporated. Christmas
Carols sung in local language and idiom named Myioli, introduced for the first
time with the involvement of the local people, artists and students, made a
startling entry to the local culture.
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