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Larmey Province Silver Jubilee

“The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes”. As per the Biblical words, the Silver Jubilee celebration of Larmey Province began in a well grand manner on 13.06.2022 at 5.30 pm in the evening. The present Superior General Rev.Sr.Antony Pushpa Ranjitham, Asst.Superior General Rev.Sr.Dhanaseeli Sengole, General Councilors and Former Superiors General Rev.Sr.Josephine Alphonsa, Rev.Sr.Antony Xavier, Rev.Sr.Agnes Xavier, Former Provincial Superiors Rev.Sr.Motcha Alangaram, Rev.Sr.Mariya Pushpam and Rev.Sr.Alphonse Fatima and the sisters of the province were present. From 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm The Eucharistic adoration prayer was led by Rev.Fr.David Arockiam the Director of Matha Television and his team at 8.30 pm the Sisters of Larmey Province gave cultural programs and made this event special.

 

Province ChapterThanks giving Mass was celebrated on 14.06.2022 at 9 am under the presidentship of the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Sivagangai, The Most Rev. Dr. Susai Manickam Emerithus Bishop of sivagangai and the Priests from the Diocese as well as the Priests from the religious congregations. For this Holy Mass celebration, the sisters from Generalate, General councilors, the administrative team members of Madurai, and palayamkottai and the sisters and brothers from other congregations joined together to double our happiness. The cultural programmes were displayed by the students from schools under our administration. In memory of the Silver Jubilee,

 

As per the decision to build a house to the mother of Rev.Sr.Antony mary the foundation was laid on 02.09.2022 at Muruhuthuranpatti and on 17.12.2022 the newly built house was opened by Rev.Sr.Leema Rose the provincial and it was blessed by Rev.Fr. Augustine Prabu the parish priest of Muruhuthuranpatti, Mr. Anananth the provincialate driver was also given the model of the house to be built for him. Mr. Raj (Sr.Jaculine’s brother one who is parentless) was also given a hosing land.

 

At this special event, the felicitation address was delivered by the Superior General Rev.Sr.Antony Pushpa Ranjitham, The Most Rev. Dr. Susai Manickam Emerithus Bishop of Sivagangai, Former Superiors General Rev.Sr.Josephine Alphonsa and Rev.Sr.Antony Xavier.

 

Golden Jubilee celebration of Don Bosco Matric Hr.Sec.School, Paramakudi

Province ChapterWith the blessings of Lord Jesus, The Golden Jubilee celebration of Don Bosco Matric Hr.Sec.School, Paramakudi was celebrated in a grand manner on 13.08.22 when Rev.Sr. Kulandai Rose was the Correspondent and Rev.Sr.Regi Sathanatham was the principal.The Most Rev.Dr.Susai Manickam Emerithus Bishop of Sivagangai, the Superior General Rev.Sr.Antony Pushpa Ranjitham, Asst.Superior General Rev.Sr.Dhanaseeli Sengole, Former Provincials Rev.Sr.Motcha Alangaram, Rev.Sr.Mariya Pushpam and Rev.Sr.Alphonse Fatima, Present Provincial Rev.Sr.Leema Rose, Rev.Fr.Diraviam Parish Priest of Alangara Matha Church and Vicar Forane, Rev.Fr.Francis Prasanth Assistant Parish Priest of Alangara Matha Church, Rev.Fr.Britto Jeyabalan The Director of SMSS, and Rev.Fr.Sebastian The Parish Priest of Thiruvarangam graced the Golden Jubilee celebration of Don Bosco Matric Hr.Sec.School,Paramakudi.

 

To thank the almighty God who guided and protected our school for the past 50 years, Holy mass was concelebrated by The Most Rev.Dr.Susai Manickam Emerithus Bishop of Sivagangai and the priests followed by the holy mass, the newly erected statue of St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of education was unveiled by Rev.Sr.Antony Pushpa Ranjitham Superior General of our Congregation.

 

Similarly the KIDS Park was established. It was unveiled by our Present Provincial Rev.Sr.V.Leema Rose and it was blessed by our Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Diraviam, the Parish Priest of Alangara Matha Church and the Vicar Forane of Paramakudi.

 

Then after a short break, the golden jubilee cultural programmes got started. The students of our school performed many eye catching performances. In between, a video show was screened about former principals’ and Correspondents’ achievements during their period. Prizes were distributed to the students who took first three places in the public examinations held in the academic year 2021-2022 and for the students who scored 100/100. It is a matter of pride that the student of Don Bosco Matric Hr.Sec.School, Paramakudi stood first in the SSLC public examinations in Paramakudi Educational
District level.

 

Our school health workers (8 women) were presented gold ear ring as a memory of the Golden Jubilee. Then the Golden Jubilee celebration ended happily with Lunch for all.

Prison Ministry

On 12.01.2023 certain welfare schemes were promoted to 15 families of prisoners by Larmey Province. In order to improve their lively hood they had been provided with saving machine, trolly, Goat, Electrical equipment’s. This event was held at Leonard School Campus, Madurai under the presidentship of Rev.Sr.Leema Rose the Provincial. Rev.Fr.Jesudass the parish priest of susaiyapparpattinam was the guest of honour. This get together was co coordinated by Rev Sr. Mary Angel and Sr. Angel the co-coordinator of prison ministry and Srs. Sahayam and S.P.Theres.

Centenary Celebration of CIC Convent, Suranam.

Province Chapter

The establishment of I.C. Convent at Suranam in 1923 is the fourth notable milestone in the history of CIC and the first notable milestone in the diocese of Sivagangai. It is a great honour to a small Village which is located at the very edge of the planetary system.

 

In view of celebrating our 100 years of service, Suranam had a festive look on 18.02.2023. The Most Rev.Dr.Susai Manickam Emerithus Bishop of Sivagangai, made a special touch to this celebration by presiding over the Eucharistic celebration. The Former Parish Priests, well-wishers accompanied in the Con celebrated mass. Rev.Sr.Antony Pushpa Ranjitham Superior General of CIC inaugurated Larmey Seaming Academy (Tailoring) and Rev.Fr. Diraviam the Vicar Forane of Paramakudi blessed the Seaming Academy. It is our joy that ten poor students were gifted with the Cheque for Rupees 10000 each in remembrance of this Centenary Celebration. Rev.Sr.Agnes Xavier Former Superior General, Rev.Sr.Dhanaseeli Sengol Assistant Superior General of CIC, Rev.Fr. Ambrose Louis Parish Priest of Suranam, Rev.Sr.Motcha Alangaram former Provincial, General Councilors, the Sisters who were born at Suranam Parish were the special invitees to this celebration.

 

The students of St. James’ School and St.Mary’s School welcomed everyone through Silampam. Besides all the programmes and Cultural events fellowship meal also added strong flavor to this celebration.

Appreciation ceremony for Newly Retired Sisters:

Province ChapterOn 23.04.2023, at our Provincialate the Appreciation ceremony for Rev. Srs Sahaya Mary stanislas.Y, Sahaya Mary, Lourdhu Selva Rani and Irudhaya mary Saroja who retired in the year 2022-2023 was celebrated with Holy mass, cultural events and the fellowship meal. Holy Mass was celebrated by Rev.Fr.Amalan. Cultural progammes were given by the students of St. Cecilia’s Middle school, Manamadurai and St. Francis Middle school Sivagangai.

 

8th Province Chapter

On 07.07.2021 the 8th Province chapter was held at Sivagangai – Larmey province. Our former Bishop the Most Rev.Dr.Susaimanickam celebrated Mass before beginning the chapter and our Superior General Rev.Sr.Pushpa Ranjitham animated the Province chapter. During this chapter the new administrative group was elected. It is as follows

1. Sr.Leema Rose – Provincial
2. Sr.Juliet Thavamani Devi – Vice Provincial
3. Srs.Dhanamary,
4. Antoniammal Arockiam,
5. Amalorpavam Arockiam

Chapter Planning Programme :

Province ChapterThe 8th Province Chapter Planning Sessions were held on 09.08.2021 and 10.08.2021. On 09.08.2021 the previous administrative group submitted the Five Years Report (2016 to 2021). On 10.08.2021, Planning for four years mission was held and it was led by Rev. Fr. Aloysius Irudayam S.J.

Orientation Program :

Province ChapterThe recollection was held on 13.08.2021 at Madurai-Pillar for the General and Province Team. It was led by Fr.Chezhiyan, Fr.Jacop and Bro.Joshua.

The orientation programme was conducted by Fr.Jerry S.J for the administrative team on 14.8.2021 and 15.8.2021.

Golden Jubilee of Sr. Alphonse Fatima :

The Golden Jubilee of Rev. Sr. Alphonse Fatima, the Provincial was celebrated at Sivagangai Provincialate on 30.04.2021

Golden Jubilee of The Most Rev.J. Susaimanickam D.D.,S.T.D.,

Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee of The Most Rev.J. Susaimanickam D.D.,S.T.D., Emeritus Bishop of Sivagangai and his retirement functions were celebrated by CIC Sivagangai Province on 10.01.2021. He was welcomed by Rev. Sr. Alphonse Fatima, the Provincial by garlanding. After a solemn Eucharist, he was felicitated with a cultural programme.

MARRIAGE OF HEMALATHA and DAVID

Our step daughter Miss. Hemalatha who has been brought up in our Amala Anbukaram – Salem was to be married to Mr David son of Late Mr Joseph and Mrs Irudhaya Mary of Thidakkottai village which comes under Puliyal parish in Sivagangai diocese. The engagement was held on 28.10.2020 in Amala Anbukaram-Salem. The marriage was solemnized on 30.10.2020 in Adaikala Annai church – Thidakkottai.

SAGAYARANI HR SEC SCHOOL GOLDEN JUBILEE – SUSAIAPPARPATTINAM

25.06.2019 was the Golden day for Sagayarani Hr Sec School, since we celebrated GOLDEN JUBILEE for it. To mark this occasion, the wonderful entrance arch was inaugurated by Mother General Rev Sr.Pushpa Ranjitham. The Golden Jubilee auditorium was inaugurated and blessed by Most Rev Susaimanickam, Bishop of Sivagangai. The thanksgiving Mass was offered by the Bishop, Priests in the presence of Mother General, Assistant Mother General, Provincials of Madurai and Sivagangai, Sisters, former Headmistresses, Former Correspondents, Teachers, Office Staff, other Staff and students.

 

Around 3 pm, the Golden Jubilee Celebrations were held in which Mr Jeyaganthan, the honourable Collector of Sivagangai District was the chief guest. The guests of honour were Mrs Dr Anita, the Assistant Director of Educational Department and Mrs. Dr Santhi Radhakrishnan, Ophthalmologist of Arvind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Chief Educational Officer of Sivagangai District, Educational Officer of Devakottai and our alumnae. A Wonderful cultural programmes put up by our students and it was well appreciated. Our appreciation and congratulations to all those who made the Golden Jubilee celebration a grand success.

16TH General Chapter

The 16 th General Chapter of our Congregation – Madurai, was held at virahanur, from 02.05.2019 at 5.00 pm to till 13.05.2019,4.00 pm. Rev.Fr.Jebamali Raja SJ was the director of the chapter.

Rev.Sr. Antony Pushpa Ranithm was elected as the Superior General of the congregation. General Councillors were elected by the delegates.

Rev. Sr. Dhanaseeli Sengole – Asst. Superior General
Rev. Sr. Thainese Mary S. – Councillor
Rev. Sr. Mary Delphine A. – Councillor
Rev. Sr. Mary Caroline J. – Councillor

ST. JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL PLATINUM JUBILEE – DEVAKOTTAI

We are elated to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee (75 years) of St. John’s Primary School – Devakottai and its convent. This school continues to yield a hundred-fold because of a number of sisters’ hard work. On 16.11.2018, the celebration was held in the convent chapel. Because of KAJA cyclone, the celebration could not be held on the school stage, as planned. Sisters, Priests and neighbours from ANBIYAMS participated in the celebration. My congratulations go out to the school through which many students were formed.

MARRIAGE OF ELISA

On 26.05.2018, in AMALA ANBUKARAM – Salem, the engagement was made between Miss. Elisa (our
adopted daughter brought up in the same house) and Master. Clement Ruban, son of Mr. Francis and Mrs. Noel from Karur. Their marriage was solemnized on 27.05.2018 in Our Lady of Carmel church – Karur, Pasupathypalayam.

RETIREMENT FELICITATION FUNCTION

On 14.04.2019 around 6 pm Sr Maria Arul Devi who retired after serving as the headmistress of Our
Lady of Lourdes Hr Sec School-Madurai, Sr. V. KulandaiTerese and Sr.R. Motchaalangaram who have served in different hospital for more than 50 years even though they both are beyond 58 years of age were felicitated. Fr. A. Arockia Samy, the Director of Vianney Pastoral Centre celebrated the thanksgiving Holy Mass followed by a felicitation function.

ST CECILIE MIDDLE SCHOOL PLATINUM JUBILEE – MANAMADURAI:

The platinum jubilee of St. Cecily school was celebrated on 19.04.18 Most Rev Dr. Susaimanickam, Bishop of R.C. Diocese of Sivagangai, Rev.Sr. Thanaseli Solomon ,the Assistant general and Rev. Sr.Alphonse Fatima, the Provincial of Sivagangai were the chief guests of the day. In remembrance of the day new auditorium was blessed and opened by Most Rev. Dr. Susaimanickam.