Milestones of the Province

1910

Opened a Clarist Convent in Thrissur Diocese at Karuvannur

1979

Provincial Council made decision for the Division of Assisi Province, Thrissur

1979

The Provincial Council & Representative's Meeting made decision by voting for division of Assisi Province, Thrissur

1979

First Option list published -Irinjalakuda -382 members

1979

Inauguration of Irinjalakuda Alvernia Province - First Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Stella Convents- 26 (Including Mission 5 Convents), Establishment of Alvernia Provincial House

1979

1st Provincial Synaxis 1st Session

1980

Erecting of Clarean Convent Chalakudy

1980

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session -Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Stella

1980

Formation of San Thome Convent, Azhikode

1980

Opening date of Queen Mary Convent, Kaipamangalam

1980

Open a new Convent- Christu Raj Convent, Kodungallur

1980

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

1981

Opening date of St. Augustine Convent, Karoor

1982

Alvernia Provincial House from Irinjalakuda to Chalakudy

1982

Provincial Plenary Assembly

1982

Open a new Convent - Pradeep Convent, Pradabgarh (Mission)

1983

Opening date of St. Clare Bhavan, Chemmanda

1983

IInd Provincial Synaxis 1st Session- Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Mello

1983

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session

1983

Open a new Convent - Fatima Convent, Bishna (Mission)

1984

Formation of St. Mary's Convent, Baghu. (Mission)

1984

Provincial Plenary Assembly

1985

Formation of Alphonsa Bhavan Akhnoor (Mission)

1985

IIIrd Provincial Synaxis 1st Session

1986

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session - Provincial Superior-Rev. Sr. Mello

1986

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

1987

Formation of Assisi Bhavan, Karanchira

1987

Inauguration of St. Paul Regional House, Vidhisha

1987

Provincial Plenary Assembly

1988

IVth Provincial Synaxis 1st Session

1989

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session - Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Liberata

1989

Open a new Convent - Franciscan Clarist Convent, Chennai (Mathur)

1989

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

1989

Opened a new Convent - Franciscan Clarist Convent, Mbiuni (Kenya)

1990

Formation of St. Paul Mission House West Chalakudy

1990

Erecting of Sevana Sadan Convent, Vettilapara

1990

Inauguration of Asara Bhavan, Maramkode

1990

Provincial Plenary Assembly

1991

Open a new Convent - Alphonsa Convent, Pulinkara

1991

Opening date of Jyothi Nivas Khandwa (Mission)

1991

Vth Provincial Synaxis 1st Session

1992

Formation of St. Mary's Convent, Pullut

1992

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session - Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Liberata

1992

Opening date of Dhanya Convent, Potta

1992

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

1993

Provincial Plenary Assembly

1994

Election Synaxis 1st Session - Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Sancta VIth Provincial

1994

St. Paul Region was raised to a Vice Province

1995

Open a new Convent - Mary Rani Convent, Irinjalakuda

1995

Provincial Synaxis 2nd Session

1995

Formation of Nirmal Bhavan Convent, Mugappair (Chennai)

1996

Provincial Plenary Assembly

1997

VIIth  Provincial Synaxis 1st  Session

1997

Declaration of St. Paul's Province Delhi

1997

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session - Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Sancta

1998

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

1998

Erecting of San Damiano Convent, Donyo Sabuk (Kenya)

1999

Inauguration of Antonianum Renewal Centre, Konnakuzhy

1999

Provincial Plenary Assembly

2001

VIIIth Provincial Election Synaxis 1st Session- Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Hermas

2001

Provincial Synaxis 2nd Session

2002

Provincial Plenary Assembly

2003

IXth Provincial Synaxis 1st Session

2003

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session - Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Hermas

2004

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

2004

Silver Jubilee Celebration of Alvernia Province, Irinjalakuda

2004

Opened a new Convent -  Laverna Convent, Donyo Sabuk (Kenya)

2005

Provincial Plenary Assembly

2006

Opening date of Thiruhrudayaram, Chalakudy

2006

Xth Provincial Election Synaxis 1st Session- Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Mello

2007

Provincial Synaxis 2nd Session

2007

Inauguration of Ave Maria Convent, Mtito Andei (Kenya)

2008

Provincial Plenary Assembly

2008

XIth Provincial Synaxis 1st  Session

2009

Opened a new Convent - St. Thomas Bhavan, Kodungallur

2009

Provincial Election Synaxis 2nd Session- Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Mello

2009

Opened a Free Boarding attached with Thuruthiparambu Convent -"Kripanilayam"

2010

Provincial Synaxis 3rd Session

2011

Provincial Plenary Assembly

2011

Formation of Divine Mercy Convent, Kiongwani (Kenya)

2012

Opening date of Karunya Convent, Chalakudy

2012

XIIth Provincial Election Synaxis 1st Session- Provincial Superior- Rev. Sr. Dhanya Bastin

2013

Inauguration of Ashirvad Bhavan Nemallur (Chennai)

2013

Provincial Synaxis 2nd Session

2013

Chapel renewed in Karanchira B A M Hospital

2013

Opening of a new Convent named Aashirvad Bhavan in Nemallur, Chennai

2014

Bought the land in Thessery for the rehabilitation centre for the disabled and construction was started. Blessing of two rooms. 

2014

School building reconstructed with more facilities and celebrated Golden Jubilee of Holy Family Lower Primary School Kuzhikattukonam.

2014

Chapel renewed in S. H. Convent Chalakudy

2014

Silver Jubilee Celebration in Kenya Mission

2014

Silver Jubilee Celebration in Chennai Mission

2014

Opening of new Convent named Christu Jyothi Convent at Thessery

2015

Blessing of New Convent, Christu Jyothi Convent in Thessery

2015

Blessing of renewed rooms in S H Convent Chalakudy

2015

Alvernia Provincial house Chalakudy and Azhikode Marthoma Shrine were visited by General Team and all Provincial Superiors 

2015

XIII th Election Synaxis- Rev. Sr. Dhanya Bastin has been re-elected as Provincial Superior.

2016

Blessing of new building for the Chapline of our convents at Karanchira

2016

Blessing of the new convent named  Little Flower, at Oliokirikirai , in Kenya

2016

Begining of the renovation programme of a colony in Chalakudy, joined with Capuchin Fathers

2016

Started simple life ministry in Vasupuram Parish

2.4.2016

One Junior sister final professed and one novice newly professed in Kenya

2.5.2016

Our one junior sister from Kenya finally professed in Indore

10.5.2016

Conducted 3rd session of Provincial synaxis at Anthonianum Convent Konnakuzhy

18.5.2016

Conducted 3 days Mathrujyothis Retreat at Elinjipra Parish

23.5.2016

Blessing of new building  constructed in provincial house for the convenience of conducting retreats and other programmes

26.5.2016

Conducted 3 days Mathrujyothis retreat in Kombodinjamakkal Parish

31.5.2016

 3 candidates from Kenya and 8 candidates from Kerala, entered in Pre-Postulantcy 1st phase.

3.7.2016

Blessing of  'Karunya home' at Murikingal parish sponsered by Alvernia Province for one homeless family

2.8.2016

Inaugurated B.Th course of Alpha Theology Institute, Thalassery,  in FCC Alvernia Provincial House.

15.8.2016

Inaugureted Jeevodaya Diagonostic Centre along with Ashirvad Bhavan, Nemallur, Madrass 

23.8.2016

Conducted 3 days Mathrujyothis retreat for mothers in Moorkanad Parish.

26.8.2016

According to Year of Mercy, we gave 5 cent land for each 5 homeless families to construct home for them at Mechira

16.9.2016

Conducted 3 days Mathrujyothis retreat for mothers in Edamuttam Parish.

21.9.2016

24th Staff Fraternity programme of Alvernia Education Agency.

26.10.2016

 Inauguration and Blessing of newly constructed class rooms of St.Thomas CBSE school Kodungallur

5.11.2016

Vestition and first profession of 4 novices from Kerala

12.11.2016

Started Youth Ministry programme in Alvernia Province

18.11.2016

 Started Basic Cpouncelling course for 2 nd Batch in Alvernia Province.

22.11.2016

Blessing of Reconstructed Arogyamatha convent, Karanchira

28.11.2016

Started 3 days Mathrujyothis retreat at Poovathingal Parish.

14.12.2016

Entrance of 7 candidates from Kerala and one from Kenya to Postulantcy and 5 Postulants from Kerala and one from kenya to Novitiate.

17.12.2016

Blessing of 5 Karunya Homes Sponsered by Alvernia Province to 5 homeless families at Mechira

4.1.2017

Commemoration cerimony of 50th death anniversary of Mother Clare, the founder of FCC undivided Thrissur Province.

28.1.2017

Chalakudy S.H. college secured A+ grade in NAAC 

27.4.2017

6 junior sisters of Alvernia Province final professed at Aluva Portiuncula FCC Generalate House

28.5.2017

Conducted three days 'Kudumbajyothis' Retreat at Puliparambu Parish

30.5.2017

7 candidates entered in Pre-Postulancy 1st Phase at Anthonianum Convent Konnakuzhy

5.6.2017

Mother Mary Helen passed away

17.8.2017

Distributed Auto Rikshaw, Tembo, Stitching Machine,...etc to 24 poor families and financial help for 22 other poor families to start shop or domestic animals farming as their livelihood

21.9.2017

Celebrated the silver Jubilee  of Alvernia Staff Fraternity (Union of managemant,Teaching and non Teaching staff of Alvernia Educational agency)

27.10.2017

First Profession and vestition of two novices in Kenya

14.12.2017

7 candidates in Kerala and 2 in Kenya enterd in Postulancy formation stage. 7 postulants entered in novitiate.

20.1.2018

Thanks giving celebration of Beatification of Bl.Martyr Rani Maria FCC, in Alvernia Province.

26.1.2018

Official inauguration of Rani Maria Convent in Germany

3.3.2018

Rev.Sr. Irine, the Principal of S.H. College Chalakudy has participated in a Europian Conference at Germany and presented a paper on Crystallography during the 26th annual gathering of German Crystallographic Society.

15.3.2018

Blessing of renovated St.Augustine Convent at Karoor.

20.3.2018

Blessing of renovated Presentation convent at Vellikulangara

09.05.2018

Silver Jubilee Celebration of 17 sisters

10.5.2018

5 junior sisters of Alvernia Province finaly professed at Aluva Portiuncula FCC generalate.

30.5.2018

Blessing of renovated St. Joseph's High school at Karuvannur.

31.5.2018

3 candidates entered in Pre-Postulancy 2nd phase at Konnakuzhy Anthonianum Convent.

13.06.2018

8 Candidates enter on to Come and see in Mapranam St.Xavier’s convent Mapranam

16.06.2018

Members selected for the election Synaxis

15.08.2018

Flood affected almost all areas in Kerala. Our SH College highly affected

01.09.2018

Voting for Provincial Superior in Convent.

17.09.2018

8 Candidates in Kerala and 2 Candidates in Kenya enter in to Pre-postulancy Ist phase.

20.09.2018

Blessed renovated house, St.Pious Convent, Karanchira

23.08.2018

Conducted Medical guild in Dhanya Hospital, Potta

29.09.2018

Thapass (Fasting)  Retreat for Provincial Synaxis Members

06.10.2018

First Porfession of Sr.Mary Mutheu in Kenya

21.10.2018

Renewal of temporary vows of our Junior sisters in Provincial House

01.11.208

Convocation of B.Th course in Alvernia Provincial House. 103 Sisters secured certificate

10.11.2018

First Profession of our 5 Novices in Little Flower convent, Potta

16.11.2018

Retreat for Provincial Synaxis Members

21.11.2018

14th Provincial Election Synaxis in Anthonianam Renewal Centre, Konnnakuzhy

24.11.2018

Provincial Election- Sr.Lilly Maria(Provincial Superior), Sr.Vinaya Bastin, Sr.Annie Davis, Sr.Agnes, Sr.Merly (4 Councillors), Sr.Rachel (Treasurer), Sr.Jophy Jees(Secretary)

13.11.2018

Sr.Keerthana went to Santhi Ashramam, Munipara for Contemplative life.

14.11.2018

6 Postulants enter in to Ist year Novitiate in Irinjalakuda and 2 of our Pre-postulants enter in to Postulancy in Ponkandam, Palakkad Province.

15.12.2018

Option conducted for Kenya Mission

21.12.2018

 Kenya Mission raised to the status of a Region, Santa Maria Region.

26.12.2018

From opted members for Kenya Mission conducted voting for Regional Superior

31.12.2018

Mother Superior approved Rev.Sr.Mello, Regional Superior  and four councillors for Santa Maria Region Kenya.

26.01.2019

Golden Jubilee Celebration in Anthonianam Convent, Konnakuzhy.

29.01.2019

Official Declaration of Santa Maria Region by Superior General Rev.Sr.Ann Joseph.

102.02.2019

Santa Maria  Region formed a new team for Region-Asst.Regional Superior Sr.Dhanya Bastin, Sr.Celin, Sr.Francy, Sr.Felister (Councilors), Sr.Maggie (Finance Officer), Sr.Pascalia(Regional Secretary)

01.05.2019

Silver Jubilee Celebration in Alvernia Provincial House.

13.05.2019

Final Profession of Sr.Kochurani in Aluva Generelate

14.05.2019

14th Provincial synaxis IInd session in Anthonianam Renewal Center, Konnakuzhy.

25.05.2019

First Regional Assembly conducted in San Damiano Convent, Donyo sabuk, Kenya. Superior General Sr.Ann Joseph, Provincial Superior Sr.Lilly Maria take initiative to conduct this.

30.05.2019

Inauguration of Santa Maria Region by Bishop-Rt.Rev.Norman King’ooWambua, Bishop of Machakos Diocese.

11.05.2019

7  Pre-postulants Ist Phase enter into Pre-postulancy IInd phase in St.Paul’s convent, Vellikulagara

01.07.2019

Started new convent in Kenya, St.Padre Poi FC Convent, Kenya, Murang'a Diocese to serve in Hospital

17.07.2019

Sr.Lalitha Theresa was appointed as the new mission superior in Chennai Mission

20.07.2019

Alphonsa Garden Inauguration done by Superior general Sr.Ann Joseph

17.09.2019

9 Pre-postulants IInd phase enter in to Postulancy in Alvernia convent, Irinjalakuda and 5 Candidates enter in to Pre-postulantcy Ist Phase in Kerala and 6 in Kenya

21.09.2019

23rd Alvernia staff fraternity conducted at SH College Chalakudy

09.11.2019

5 Novices Newly professed in Perpetual Help of Mother Mary Church, W.Chalakudy

23.11.2019

Golden Jubilee celebration of our 14 sisters in St.John Baptist Convent, Moonnumury

23.12.2019

Blessing of 6 Karunya Homes Sponsered by Alvernia Province  at Poyya

08.01.2020

New convent started in Perugia, Ittaly- Santa Chiara Convent , Perugia

27.02.202

Social Guild Meeting conducted in Vellikulagara Social Center.

12.05.2020

3 Junior sisters Finally professed at Aluva  Generelate

20.05.2020

Official Visitation of superior General Sr.Ann Joseph in Alvernia Provincial House

01.06.2020

5 Pre-postulants Ist Phase enter into Pre-postulancy IInd phase in St.Paul’s convent, Vellikulagara

01.06.2020

7 Candidate enter into Come and see in St.Xavier’s convent, Mapranam and 3 candidate in Kenya

31.08.2020

Blessing of Santa Maria Regional House, Kenya, Superior Sr.Dhanya Bastin

08.09.2020

New Mission started in Silchar and blessed new house, St.Theresa's FC Convent, Silchar.

17.09.2020

7 Candidates in Kerala and 3 candidates in Kenya enter in to the Pre-postulancy Ist Phase

21.09.2020

As a part of 28th Alvernia staff fraternity Provincial council conducted Google meet for HMs.

05.10.2020

Inaugurated 100th year death anniversary of Rev.Father Anthony Kavugal

05.10.2020

Land given to 6 families for construct houses at Karuvannur

07.11.2020

4 Novices Newly professed at Alvernia Convent, Irinjalakuda

07.11.2020

New Directory 2020 released on 07.11.2020 to give Bishop Mar Pauly Kannookkadan

 

 



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