SABS Christuraj Province, Pala

CHRISTU RAJ PROVINCE, PALA

At the time of the erection of the Diocese of Palai in 1950 there were 8 convents of our congregation within its geographical boundaries. These convents were formed into an independent unit on 8 April, 1952 for administrative facility and more effective promotion of apostolic activities. Under the paternal care and unsparing encouragement of  His Excellency Mar Sebastian Vayalil, the firstBishop of Palai, the congregation flourished and many convents were opened in different parishes. The pioneering sisters were so dedicated and enthusiastic that they spared no pains for the growth of the congregation. We recall with love and gratitude the able guidance and selfless services rendered by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Cherussery during the period.

The foundation of the province was laid on unwavering trust in the love of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. As a result, the years that followed witnessed the enviable growth of the congregation.

In 1962 a few sisters from our province were sent to Thalassery. When the diocese of Thalassery was erected, the convents under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Thalassery was  formed as a new Province.

In 1965 sisters from Palai started missionary work in the north east, frontier states taking the first challenging step in the congregation to move out of  Kerala. In 1970 our sisters started evangelisation work in Ujjain. Both the missions flourished spreading Eucharistic love among the people of these regions. In 1998 Corpus Christi region, Dimapur and Jyothirmai region, Ujjain were elevated to the status of Province.

The Province celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its erection in 2002. In 1977 the provincial house at Nelliyani was shifted to Christ Hall, Palai.

PREVIOUS PROVINCIAL TEAMS

1952-1955 : Mother Mary Regina (Mother General)

1955-1961 : Mother Mary Celestina (Mother General)

1961-1964 : Mother Mary Eudoxia (Mother General)
Sr. Mary Alice
Sr. Gerard
Sr. Annuncia
Sr. Celestina

1964-1967 : Mother Mary Alice (Mother Commissary)
Sr. Annuncia
Sr. Celestina

1967-1970 : Mother Mary Ann (Mother Commissary)
Sr. Mary Alice, Sr. Passencia, Sr. Patricius
Sr. Mercy, Sr. Gerard (F.O)

1970-1973 : Mother Mary Ann (PS)
Sr. Anna Maria, Sr. Tresa Martin
Sr. Maria Therese, Sr. Mary Ans, Sr. Philippa (F.O)

1973-1976 : Mother Maria Therese (PS)
Sr. Roach, Sr. Mariet, Sr. Anice
Sr. Seetha, Sr. Philippa (F.O)

1976-1979 : Mother Mary Delphine (PS)
Sr. Mary Ann, Sr. Anice, Sr. Metilda
Sr. Stella Maris, Sr. Therese Maniangattu (F.O)

1979-1982 : Mother Tresa Martin (PS)
Sr. Stella Maris, Sr. Grace, Sr. George Maria
Sr.Chris topher, Sr.Therese Maniangattu (F.O)

1982-1985 : Mother Alphonsus Maria (PS)
Sr. Febronia, Sr. Theophila, Sr. Rosalind Parakulangara
Sr. Roselin Pathalil, Sr. Therese Maniangattu (F.O)

1985-1988 : Mother Stella Maris (PS)
Sr. Mercy, Sr. Sophy, Sr. Cicily Kuruvachira
Sr. Francois Therese, Sr. George Maria (F.O)

1988-1991 : Mother Stella Maris (PS)
Sr. Tresa Martin, Sr. Joyce Maria, Sr. Cecil
Sr. Assumpta, Sr. Sophy (F.O), Sr. Jessy Maria (S)

1991-1994 : Mother Joyce Maria (PS)
Sr. Mercy, Sr. Lucius, Sr. Savio, Sr. Lissy Vadakechirayath
Sr. Sophy (F.O), Sr. Mary Vanchipurackal (S)

1994-1997 : Mother Joyce Maria (PS)
Sr. Annie Jose Ganapathiplackal
Sr. Fabiola, Sr. Jancy, Sr. Rosily Moonnanappallil
Sr. Lucius (F.O), Sr. Mary Vanchipurackal (S)

1997-2000 : Mother Lucius (PS)
Sr. Delphine, Sr. Catherine Poriyath, Sr. Tessy Maria
Sr. Mary Vattappara, Sr. Annie Jose Ganapathiplackal (F.O)
Sr. Lissy Vadakechirayath (S)

2000-2003 : Mother Rosily Moonnanappallil (PS)
Sr. Fabiola , Sr. Lissy Vadakechirayath
Sr. Stella Jose, Sr. Rincy Kakkanattu
Sr. Annie Jose Ganapathiplackal (F.O)
Sr. Claris Chollananickal (S)

2003-2006 : Mother Lucius (PS)
Sr. Lissy Vadakechirayath (VP), Sr. Theophila
Sr. Mary Vanchipurackal, Sr. Assumpta
Sr. Lizbeth Kollikulavil, Sr. George Maria (F.O)
Sr. Claris Chollananickal (S)

2006-2009 : Mother Lucius (PS)
Sr. Delphine (VP), Sr. Rosily Moonnanappallil
Sr. Catherine Poriyath, Sr. Rosalind Parakulangara
Sr. Alphonsa Koonthanam, Sr. George Maria (F.O)
Sr. Tessy Pallickaparambil (S)

2009-2012 : Mother Jessy Maria (PS)
Sr. Rosily Moonnanappallil (VP), Sr. Mary Vanchipurackal, Sr. Jancy,

Sr. Lizbeth Kollikulavil , Sr. Bincy Arackal
Sr. Ancil Ouseparambil (F.O), Sr. Divya Palackal (S)

2012 – 2015 : Mother Jessy Maria (PS)
Sr. Catherine Poriyath (VP), Sr. Stella Jose
Sr. Lissy Valummel, Sr. Majella Kureethadom
Sr. Alphonsa Koonthanam, Sr. Ancil Ouseparambil (F.O)
Sr. Amala Mookenthottam (S)

Provincial Team 2015 – 2018

2015-2018 : Mother Lissy Vadakechirayath (PS)
Sr. Mary Vanchipurackal (VP), Sr. Jancy
Sr. Rincy Kakkanattu, Sr. Mareena Njarakattil
Sr. Tresa Koickal, Sr. Tessy Anithottathil (F.O)
Sr. Amala Mookenthottam (S)

Provincial Team 2018-2021

Provincial Administration: 2018-2021

Provincial Superior : Mother Lissy Vadakechirayath
Vicar Provincial : Sr. Rosily Moonnanappallil
(Education & Communication Media, Founder’s Cause)
Provincial Councillors : Sr. Catherine Poriyath
(Eucharistic Apostolate, Mission & Evangelization)
: Sr. Alphons Kureethadom
(Healing Ministry)
: Sr. Bincy Arackal
(Social Apostolate, Planning)
: Sr. Rani Maria Olapurackal
(Ongoing Formation,Renewal Programmes, Faith Formation, Vocation Formation)
Provincial Finance Officer : Sr. Tessy Anithottathil
Provincial Secretary : Sr. Melvin Kappalumackal

Provincial Team 2021-2024

Provincial Administration: 2021-2024

Provincial Superior : Mother Mareena Njarakkattil Vicar Provincial : Sr. Mary Vanchipurackal
(Mission & Evangelization)
Provincial Councillors : Sr. Ancy Kollikulavil
(Healing Ministry )
: Sr. Rincy Kakkanattu
(Social Apostolate)
: Sr. Alphonsa Koonthanam
(Education & Communication Media, Planning)
: Sr. Tessy Pallickaparambil
(Eucharistic Apostolate, Ongoing Formation, Renewal Programmes, Faith Formation, Vocation Formation, Founder’s Cause)
Provincial Finance Officer : Sr. Ancil Ouseparambil
Provincial Secretary : Sr. Melvin Kappalumackal

New General Team : 2021