Meeting of Parish Priests and Assistant Parish Priests
Meeting of Parish Priests and Assistant Parish Priests The Parish Priests and Assistant Parish Priests meeting held on 30 January 2024 at Pillar, Madurai, was a highly productive and insightful session orchestrated by the Provincial Council. The 18 participants, including Parish Priests, Assistant Parish Priests, members of the Provincial Administration, Finance Commission, and the Mission Secretary cum Coordinator of Social Work, actively engaged in discussions covering critical areas such as budget preparation, accounting procedures, FCRA
Jubilee Celebratiion
Jubilee Celebration of Priestly Ordination On January 23, 2024, a solemn celebration unfolded in St. Vincent Pallotti Chapel, Pillar Campus, Madurai, marking the Ruby Jubilee and Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination. The occasion commemorated the dedicated service and commitment of esteemed priests: Ruby Jubilarians Fr. Emmanuel Savariaradimai SAC Fr. Joseph Soosai Marian SAC Silver Jubilarians Fr. Francis Sahaya Rajan Joseph SAC Fr. James Justin Dhiraviam Irudhayasami SAC Fr. James Joseph SAC Fr. Susaikannu Esack SAC Fr. Mahendrean Rathinasamy SAC
Inauguration of St. Francis Xavier’s Shrine, Surulacode
Inauguration of St. Francis Xavier's Shrine, Surulacode On the auspicious day of December 3, 2023, a momentous occasion unfolded as St. Francis Xavier's Shrine was inaugurated with great reverence and joy. The event was graced by the presence of Rev. Fr. Edison, the Vicar Forane (VF) of Davasahayam Mountains, who blessed the shrine and presided over the inaugural Mass. The solemnity of the occasion was elevated by the collective participation of the Pallottine Confreres. Their presence not only underscored the importance of
Flood Relief Work at Thalamuthunagar, Tuticorin
Flood Relief Work at Thalamuthunagar, Tuticorin We are aware of the recent devastating floods that brought life to a halt in the districts of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin. Destruction was immense and many precious lives were lost. Fr. Jerome Mariadasan SAC, coordinator of social work, took the initiative to organize relief work for the affected. He was actively supported in this by the Cluny Sisters of Salem and Fr. Arockiasamy Santhiago SAC, correspondent of our Salem school. Materials consisting of sarees, dhoties,
Blessing and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony, Pallotti Nalasolai, Arumanai
Blessing and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony Date: December 14, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Pallotti Nalasolai, Arumanai On the evening of December 14, 2023, a significant and joyous event unfolded as members of OLGH Province and friends gathered to witness the blessing of two additional rooms and the laying of the foundation stone for the chapel at Pallotti Nalasolai, Arumanai. The event, presided over by the Fr. Emmanuel Savariaradimai SAC, Provincial Rector, was a momentous occasion marked by spiritual reverence and communal celebration. The proceedings
Christmas celebration at Pallottine Social Welfare Centre, Salem Christmas is a festival of sharing and giving especially with the poor, needy and the sick. Keeping the spirit of Christmas, Pallottine Social Welfare Centre organized Christmas Celebration on 2ndDecember, 2023. Mrs. Nandhiini, incharge of Steel Plant area and Mr. Udhyakumar, Salem City ,Traffic sub inspector were the chief guests for the event. Fr. Arulappan, Attur VF and Parish Priest were the guests of honour. Frs, Ramesh SAC and Lourdusamy SAC attended the
St. Vincent Pallotti Community College, Salem
St. Vincent Pallotti Community College, Salem Over three years, St. Vincent Pallotti Community College helps to empower women specially the rural women by making them economically self-sufficient and independent by imparting them skill- based education. The Community College offers Tailoring, beautician and embroidery courses. After completing the five months of regular course, the students take exams conducted by NSDC ( National Skill Development Corporation). There were 17 Tailoring students and 12 Beautician students appeared for the exams and
Innaguration of St. Vincent Pallotti Tailoring Centre at Suruacode
St. Vincent Pallotti Tailoring Centre at Suruacode Surulacode is one of our recently started mission stations in the Diocese of Kottar. In the year 2016, it was entrusted to the pastoral care of Pallottines. Most of the people in these mission stations work in the Rubber Estates as coolie workers. After careful study and in consultation with Fr. John Paul, Parish Priest, inaugurated the tailoring centre on 19thNovemeber, 2023. This tailoring centre is known as “ St. Vincent Pallotti Tailoring
Centenary of St. Vincent De Paul Parish
On December 6th, 2023, a thanksgiving Mass was held to celebrate the centenary (123-2023) of St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Dagenham, U.K.
Annual Retreat 2023
The annual retreat of our Province was held from 20-24 November 2023 at Pillar. Fr. Sathyan OFM (Cap), former Provincial and professor at Anugraha, Dindigul was the resource person. 28 Members participated in the retreat. It provided a unique opportunity for the participants to experience Christ deeply.