| Name | Congregation of the Immaculate Conception (CIC), Madurai |
|---|---|
| Patroness | Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception |
| Founder | Rev. Fr. Augustine Pereira |
| Co-Founders | Rev. Fr. Julius Larmey SJ Rev. Fr. Eugene Nespoulous SJ |
| Co-Foundresses | Visuvasam Viagammal Annammal Savariammal |
| Place | N. Panjampatti |
| Origin of 1st Community (called Beates) | February 2, 1899 |
| Established as a Religious Community | July 2, 1911, Madurai |
| Motto | In the Loving footsteps of Mary Immaculate |
| Charism | Preaching the Good news to the poor in Simplicity and Love |
| Recognized as Congregation (Diocesan Right) | December 8, 1921 |
| Pontifical Right | January 19, 1993 |
| Creation of Regions (3) | Madurai, Paramakudi and Palayamkottai — May 1, 1984 |
| Creation of Provinces (3) | Madurai, Sivagangai, and Palayamkottai — February 7, 1997 |
| Apostolate | Evangelization, Pastoral Ministry, Medical Care, Education, Social Service, Inter-faith Dialogue and Culture & Communication |
| No. of Sisters | 760 |
| No. of Convents | 167 |
| No. of Dioceses in Ministry | 38 |