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✝ Religious Orders

Religious Congregations

The Eparchy of Kothamangalam is blessed with numerous men and women religious congregations serving in pastoral, educational, medical, and social apostolates with unwavering devotion.

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Consecrated Life in Service of Christ

Names are listed in alphabetical order with precedence given to congregations having their Provincial House in the Eparchy of Kothamangalam. Vicars serve as chaplains for local religious houses unless specific appointments are made.

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Congregations for Men 13 Orders

Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I.)
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Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I.)

The first indigenous religious congregation for men in India, founded by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Joby Kochumuttam CMI
Little Flower Congregation (C.S.T. Fathers)
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Little Flower Congregation (C.S.T. Fathers)

Dedicated to rural development, education, and spreading the Gospel in the spirit of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Francis Chittinappilly
Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (M.C.B.S)
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Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (M.C.B.S)

Founded to foster Eucharistic devotion and missionary proclamation.

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Provincial
Rev. Dr. Joseph Kaipayil MCBS
Order of Friars Minor Capuchins (O.F.M. Cap.)
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Order of Friars Minor Capuchins (O.F.M. Cap.)

Following St. Francis of Assisi in simplicity, fraternity, and gospel witness.

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Rev. Fr. George Antony Assaricherril O.F.M.Cap
Vincentian Congregation (V.C.)
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Vincentian Congregation (V.C.)

Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, conducting popular retreats and missionary work.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Mathew Kakkattupillil
Claretian Congregation (C.M.F.)
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Claretian Congregation (C.M.F.)

Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, engaged in evangelization.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Jose Thenpillil
Missionaries of Compassion (M.C.)
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Missionaries of Compassion (M.C.)

Dedicated to compassionate service among the underprivileged.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Jojo George Mannancherry
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (O.S.F.S.)
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Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (O.S.F.S.)

Guided by Salesian spirituality of gentle charity.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Vincent Kumar OSFS
Order of St. Benedict (O.S.B.)
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Order of St. Benedict (O.S.B.)

Rooted in monastic prayer, work, and hospitality.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Sebastian Kuzhivelil
Congregation of St. Therese of Lisieux (C.S.T. Brothers)
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Congregation of St. Therese of Lisieux (C.S.T. Brothers)

Religious brothers serving in education, vocational training, and social work.

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Provincial
Rev. Bro. Jolly Shajinivas CST
Missionaries of St. John the Baptist (M.S.J.)
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Missionaries of St. John the Baptist (M.S.J.)

Preaching repentance and preparing the way of the Lord.

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Rev. Fr. Binesh Mankudiyil MSJ
Order of Carmelites (O.Carm.)
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Order of Carmelites (O.Carm.)

Contemplative and apostolic Carmelite ministry.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Titus Joseph Karimattathil
Order of the Discalced Carmelites (O.C.D.)
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Order of the Discalced Carmelites (O.C.D.)

Deep prayer and spiritual direction in the Carmelite tradition.

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Provincial
Rev. Fr. Jacob Ettumanookaran

Congregations for Women 18 Orders

Abhishekagni Sisters of Jesus and Mary (ASJM)
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Abhishekagni Sisters of Jesus and Mary (ASJM)

Dedicated to charismatic renewal, retreat ministry, and intercession.

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Provincial
Rev. Sr. Amy Emmanuel
Ancillae Secular Institute (A.S.I.)
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Ancillae Secular Institute (A.S.I.)

Consecrated secular institute living out gospel values in everyday society.

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Provincial
Rev. Sr. Betty George
Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate (A.S.M.I.)
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Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate (A.S.M.I.)

Franciscan care for the sick, elderly, and destitute.

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Rev. Sr. Celestine Francis
Congregation of St. Martha (C.S.M.)
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Congregation of St. Martha (C.S.M.)

Pastoral and hospital ministry in humble service.

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Provincial
Rev. Sr. Beatrice
Congregation of the Daughters of Mary (D.M.)
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Congregation of the Daughters of Mary (D.M.)

Missionary outreach, catechesis, and rural empowerment.

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Rev. Sr. Lidia
Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of the Destitute (F.S.D.)
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Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of the Destitute (F.S.D.)

Serving the poorest of the poor and abandoned.

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Rev. Sr. Archana
Congregation of the Holy Family (C.H.F.)
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Congregation of the Holy Family (C.H.F.)

Founded by St. Mariam Thresia, focusing on family apostolate and education.

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Rev. Sr. Annie Kuriakose
Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (C.M.C.)
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Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (C.M.C.)

The first indigenous congregation for women in the Syro-Malabar Church.

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Rev. Sr. Grace Therese
Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth (C.S.N.)
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Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth (C.S.N.)

Nurturing Christian family values and education.

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Rev. Sr. Terecine
Franciscan Clarist Congregation (F.C.C.)
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Franciscan Clarist Congregation (F.C.C.)

Franciscan joy in serving the sick, poor, and uneducated.

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Rev. Sr. Litty F.C.C.
Little Servants of Divine Providence (L.S.D.P.)
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Little Servants of Divine Providence (L.S.D.P.)

Caring for disabled children and destitute elderly.

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Rev. Sr. Jincy
Medical Sisters of St. Joseph (M.S.J.)
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Medical Sisters of St. Joseph (M.S.J.)

Healthcare ministry and compassionate healing of the sick.

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Rev. Sr. Philomy
Sacred Heart Congregation (S.H.)
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Sacred Heart Congregation (S.H.)

Worshipping the Sacred Heart through education and social apostolate.

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Rev. Sr. Alphonsa Thottumkal
Sisters of Charity of St. John of God (S.C.J.G.)
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Sisters of Charity of St. John of God (S.C.J.G.)

Hospice care and nursing service.

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Rev. Sr. Mercy Thomas
Sisters of the Adoration of the Bl. Sacrament (S.A.B.S.)
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Sisters of the Adoration of the Bl. Sacrament (S.A.B.S.)

Perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and education.

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Rev. Sr. Rosily Jose Ozhukayil
Sisters of the Destitute (S.D.)
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Sisters of the Destitute (S.D.)

Compassionate service to dying destitutes and cancer patients.

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Rev. Sr. Liss Grace Ayrookaran S.D
Snehagiri Missionary Sisters (S.M.S.)
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Snehagiri Missionary Sisters (S.M.S.)

Missionary evangelization and village upliftment.

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Rev. Sr. Piusha S.M.S.
St. Martha’s Congregation (S.M.C.)
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St. Martha’s Congregation (S.M.C.)

Apostolic service in presbyteries, hospitals, and schools.

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Rev. Sr. Snow Mary