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The Sacred Heart Congregation for women is a community of love which took shape in the Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala by the infinite providence of God. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Church in Kerala felt the lack of religious congregation for women which provided opportunity for the common for a dedicated life and for the care of the orphans. The miserable conditions of neglected children and the aged destitute touched Rev. Fr. Mathew Kadalikattil who was the assistant vicar of the Cathedral, Pala during the first decade of the 20th century. He was a fervent devotee of the sacred heart of Jesus and a man of compassionate heart. He spent days and nights before the Blessed Sacrament. Seeking his divine will and a divine inspiration that came to him marked the beginning of the Sacred Heart Congregation. The congregation was founded on 1 January 1911 with four members, in a temporacy modest house at Pala by the Servant of God Fr. Mathew Kadalikattil. The aim of the Congregation is that the members should live radically the discipleship of Jesus, experiencing deeply the compassionate love of God the Father, manifested through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and sharing it with others especially the poor and afflicted.
At first the communities in different eparchies considered themselves autonomous. In 1974 the mother generals of these independent units of Pala, Changanassery and Kothamangalam inspired by the spirit of Vatican II merged under the Superior Generals. Proclamation of unification was made on 1 August 1974. On 11 March 1976 our Congregation was raised to the status of ‘Juris Pontifices’ by the Holy See. The growth of the Congregation continued steadily. Today the Congregation has 11 Provinces and one Vice province with 3600 Sisters and 450 houses in various parts of the world.
Our apostolate covers care of the destitute, health care, home mission, education, social service, orphanage, schools for the mentally retarded home for the aged and disabled, evangelization, press and publications. We also work in the parish work like catechism and liturgical training.
The Generelate is situated in Manganam, Kottayam. The cause of beautification of Servant of God Fr. Mathew Kadalikattil is in progress.
The General Administrative Body
Mother General : Rev. Sr. Thresiamma Pallikunnel SH
Councilors : 1. Rev. Sr. Innocent Therese SH (Asst. Superior General)
: 2. Rev. Sr. Rose Maria SH
: 3. Rev. Sr. Little Flower SH
: 4. Rev. Sr. Mary Puthumana SH
SAuditor General :Rev. Sr. Vincent Kappukattil SH
Procurator General : Rev. Sr. Nirmala George SH
Address : SH Generalate
Manganam P.O
Kottayam – 686018, Kerala, India
Tel. 0481-5533926
Mission Works in the Malankara Catholic Church
In the course of time, the congregation began to grow and the sisters were called to serve in many parishes and other Eparchies. Reading the signs of the time, the Sacred Heart Sisters of Kothamangalam, Pala and Idukki provinces called to extend our humble service in the Syro-Malankara Major Archiepiscopal Eparchy of Trivandrum. His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios the Archbishop of Trivandrum cordially invited us to the Eparchy. Here we witness the compassionate love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in many fields, considering the signs of the time.
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Provincial Superior |
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Sr. Alphonsa Thottumkal SH |
Provincial Councillors |
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Sr. Treesa John SH |
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Sr. Johnes SH |
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Sr. Mable Paul SH |
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Sr. Therese Koipuram SH |
Auditor |
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Sr. Annie Grace SH |
Procurator |
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Sr. Elsy Abraham SH |
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SH Provincial House |
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Pala P.O, Kottayam (Dt)-686575 |
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Kerala State, India |
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0482-2212225 |
1. Arasuparambu |
SH Convent, Arasuparambu,
Nedumangadu P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram-695541
Tel.: 0472-2812788
Estd: 26 May 1988
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Sr. Janice Mary SH |
SH |
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Sr. Tessy Mathew SH |
SH |
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Sr. Vimala George SH |
SH |
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Sr. Roseline Kavumkal SH |
SH |
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Sr. Ancy Tom SH |
SH |
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Sr. Leema SH |
SH |
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Activities: Sisters help in the mission centres and parishes. They run a nursery & L.P. School, tailoring school and a garment unit. They also work in the garment unit run by the fathers.
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2. Kanjirampara |
SH Convent,
Kanjirampara PO,
Trivandrum – 695 030
Tel.: 0471-2362481
Estd: 30 June 1992
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Sr. Sebas Maria |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Infant Mary |
SH |
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Sr. Marylit |
SH |
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Sr. Fabian |
SH |
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Sr. Concilia |
SH |
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Sr. Maria Rose |
SH |
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Sr. Treesa Kappil |
SH |
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| Activities:Sisters assist in the pastoral activities and teach in different schools. They run a tailoring and garment unit. |
3. Kavadithala |
SH Convent, Kavadithala,
Manikandeswaram P.O.,
Trivandrum-695 013
Tel.:0471-2373832
Estd: 29 May 1980
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Sr. Philomine Jacob |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Jovitta |
SH |
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Sr. Alice Mary |
SH |
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Sr. Mercy Kunnathu |
SH |
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Sr. Treesa Chennattu |
SH |
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| Activities:Sisters assist in mission stations, teach in different schools, and run a balabhavan for poor girls, and conduct mursery, LP, and U.P.School, tailoring schools and garment unit |
4. Kuttichal |
SH Convent,
Kuttichal P.O.,
Trivandrum- 695574
Tel: 0472-2851 678
Estd: 28 May 2005
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Sr. Biny Karottumalayil |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Benezil |
SH |
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Sr. Rosmy Kalathipullattu |
SH |
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Sr. Ranit Kaniampalackal |
SH |
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Sisters actively participated in the mission work, and run two nursery schools. |
5. Maruthamonpally |
SH Convent, Maruthamonpally,
Pooyapally P.O.,
Kollam Dt.
Tel.: 0474-2462394
Estd: 2 October 1996
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Sr. Lourde Maria |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Felitia |
SH |
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Sr. Tesslin Korkuzhiyil |
SH |
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Sr. Teena Thadathil |
SH |
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| Activities: Sisters work in various mission stations. They manage a CBSE school of the Eparchy and run a Boarding |
6. Kadaba |
SH Convent, Jyothi Bhvan, Ros Nagar,
Nalanchira P.O., Trivandrum – 695 015
Tel: 0471-2545042
Estd: 28 May 2002
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Sr. Alphina Korkuzhiyil |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Gracia |
SH |
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Sr. Suso Maria |
SH |
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Sr. Ancy Kadukanmackal |
SH |
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| Activities:Sisters actively work in mission station, and teach in the school. One of them is working in the diabetic centre, Pattom. They are running a free boarding school for the poor girls studying in UP, HS and HSS. |
7. Pattom |
SH Study Centre, Pattom,
Panachamoodu Lane,
Pattom P.O.,
Trivandrum– 695 004
Tel: 0471-2551 201
Estd: 26 May 1994
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Sr. Cicy Mattel |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Martin Mary |
SH |
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Sr. Jonsy |
SH |
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Sr. Mareena Mathew |
SH |
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Sr. Nirmala Jose |
SH |
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Sr. Ancelit |
SH |
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Sr. Liz John |
SH |
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Sisters actively participate in parish work, and teach in the school. They run a ladies Hostel. They also render their service in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. |
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Provincial Superior |
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Sr. Christy Arackathottam SH |
Provincial Councillors |
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Sr. Jees Maria SH |
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Sr. Sobha SH |
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Sr. Johncy SH |
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Sr. Eugin SH |
Provincial Procurator |
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Sr. Emmanuel SH |
Provincial Auditor |
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Sr. Little Flower |
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SH Provincial House |
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Kothamangalam P.O - 686 691 |
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Kerala State, India |
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04852-860012 |
1. Angadical |
SH Convent,
Canada-India Villege,
Piralassery,
Angadical P.O.,
Chengannoor-689 126
Tel: 0479-2452496
Estd: 3 June 1990
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Sr. Annie Tresa |
SH |
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Sr. Daya Vadakkekara |
SH |
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Sr. Claris Pallackal |
SH |
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Activities: Sisters help in the activities of the parish and manage a nursery school
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2. Kumarapuram |
SH Jyothi Centre, Medical College P.O.,
Kumarapuram, Trivandrum 695 001
Tel.: 0471-2551090
Estd: 29 November 1995
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Sr. Saly Rose |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Infant Mary |
SH |
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Sr. Dionesia |
SH |
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| Activities: Sisters actively participate in parish work, prayer groups, and jail ministry and provide spiritual, mental and physical help for the poor patients of RCC staying in this centre. |
3. Kunnapuzha |
SH Convent, Aramada P.O., Kunnapuzha,
Trivandrum– 695 032
Tel.: 0471-2356873
Estd: 10 June 2003
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Sr. Charles |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Manjula |
SH |
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Sr. Jancy |
SH |
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Sr. Anuja |
SH |
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Sr. Sherin Mary |
SH |
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| Activities: Sisters assist in pastoral activities and teach in the school. |
4. Nalanchira |
SH Convent, Nalanchira,
Bathery Hills,
Trivandrum – 695 015
Tel: 0471-2530160, 2533908
Estd: 15 January 1975
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Sr. Mereilit |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Annie George |
SH |
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Sr. Animus |
SH |
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Sr. Talent |
SH |
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Sr. Tessy |
SH |
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Sr. Lissie |
SH |
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Sr. Lissiuex |
SH |
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Sr. Reeja Maria |
SH |
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Sr. Vincy |
SH |
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Sr. Else Rani |
SH |
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Sr. Liss Maria |
SH |
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Sr. Jeseena |
SH |
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| Activities: Sisters assist in various mission stations, teach in different school and run a ladies hostel. |
5. Odanavattom |
S.H. Convent, Odanavattom P.O.,
Kottarakkara - 691 512
Tel. 0474 -2465290
(Estd. 11 September 1975)
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Sr.Mary Mevalakunnel |
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Superior |
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Sr. Reynold |
SH |
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Sr. Alphonse Betty |
SH |
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Sr. Ilin Kurisumoottil |
SH |
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Sr. Philo |
SH |
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Sr. Grace Mary |
SH |
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Sr. Mareitta |
SH |
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Sr. Alphonsa Jose |
SH |
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Sr. Jancy Aneilin |
SH |
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| Activities: Sisters engage in mission works, teaching and render their service in hospitals. |
6. Palayam |
S.H. Convent, General Hospital Jn.,
Kunnukuzhy P.O.,
Trivandrum - 695 037,
Tel. 0471-2303258
(Estd. 13 January 1994)
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Sr. Mary Thomas |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Theodosia |
SH |
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Sr. Paul Maria |
SH |
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Sr. Renny Maria |
SH |
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| Activities: : Sisters engage in mission works and teaching. |
7. Pappanamcode |
S.H. Convent, Pappanamcode PO.,
Trivandrum-18
Tel. 0471- 2490 407
(Estd. 1 February 1987)
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Sr. Retty Maria |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Vianney |
SH |
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Sr. Regina Mary |
SH |
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Sr. Ranitta |
SH |
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Sr. Elsitta |
SH |
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Sr. Jees Rani |
SH |
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Sr. Liza Rose |
SH |
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Sr. Elizabeth |
SH |
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| Activities: Sisters work in mission stations and teach in the school. They run a Tailoring School. |
8. Thamalam |
S.H. Convent, Poojappura P.O.,
Thamalam,
Trivandrum - 695 012,
Tel. 0471 2343455
(Estd. 26 May 2002)
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Sr. Lilly Mathew |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Carline |
SH |
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Sr. Judit |
SH |
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| Activities:Sisters engage in the parish ministry and teach in school. |
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Provincial Superior |
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Sr. Bennoy Karintholil SH |
Provincial Councillors |
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Sr. Ambrosia SH |
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Sr. Cicy SH |
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Sr. Sherene SH |
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Sr. Anila SH |
Provincial Procurator |
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Sr. Ancy Pannackal SH |
Provincial Auditor |
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Sr. Ans Mary SH |
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1. Thekkummoodu |
S.H. Convent, Thekkummoodu,
Kunnukuzhy P.O.,
Trivandrum - 695 037,
Tel. 0471 2308917
(Estd. 13 January 1994)
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Sr. Pancretia |
SH |
Superior |
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Sr. Manjusha |
SH |
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Sr. Akhila |
SH |
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Sr. Pincy |
SH |
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Activities: Sisters teach in a school, assist in the parish ministry, do house visiting, and conduct prayer services etc..
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