CELEBRATING THE JOY AND GRACE
OF THE IPCI GATHERING
XI IPCI Meeting – 30.12.2025 – 02.01.2026.
“Welcoming, Respecting and Generating”.
Living the Fullness of Consecrated Life: A Journey of Renewal and Grace
The five Indian Provinces organized a Spiritual Renewal Programme for sixteen Crystal Jubilarians from October 17–27, 2025, to rekindle their vocation and deepen their commitment to consecrated life. The eight-day programme at Aanmodaya Ashram, Kanchipuram, offered a profound spiritual experience rooted in Indian Christian spirituality and interfaith dialogue. Guided by Rev. Fr. Chinnappan, the Sisters participated in meditation, Nama Japa, spiritual discourses, bhajans, yoga, and a pilgrimage to the miraculous churches of Pondicherry. The programme fostered inner healing, peace, universal love, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence in diverse spiritual traditions. During the concluding Eucharistic celebration, Fr. Newton encouraged the Sisters to embrace the three S’s: Smile, Step Forward, and Surrender, trusting in God’s abundant grace. Renewed in faith, hope, and love, the Jubilarians returned to their Communities with rekindled zeal for their vocation and mission.
Honouring Our Priests:
On 25 June 2025, the five
Communities of Gollapudi and Vijayawada celebrated the Jubilee of Priests with
a Thanksgiving Mass at Maria Nivas Animation Centre, attended by Parish Priests
and Associate Priests. The priests were warmly welcomed with a traditional
Aarthi, symbolising Christ as the light guiding our journey. During the
Eucharistic celebration, they joyfully renewed their commitment to be
hope-filled shepherds of God’s people. A felicitation programme followed,
honouring their dedicated and selfless service to the Church. The most moving
moment was their blessing upon the Sisters: “The Lord bless you and keep you.”
The celebration concluded with gratitude to all organisers and a Marian hymn,
entrusting the Priests and Communities to Mother Mary’s loving care.
Celebrating Dedication
and Service: Honouring the Sisters During Jubilee Year
During the Jubilee Year,
the Provincial Council initiated a meaningful tradition to honour the
dedication and hard work of the Sisters. After each retreat, the Sisters
organised an animation programme to recognise and appreciate their valuable
contributions to the Congregation and the Province. These gatherings provided a
heartfelt opportunity to express gratitude for their selfless service and
commitment. The initiative celebrated individual efforts while strengthening
the spirit of sisterhood and unity. It beautifully affirmed that every Sister’s
love, sacrifice, and dedication are essential to the growth and vitality of the
Congregation.
Jubilee of the Young
The Jubilee of Young
People 2025 was joyfully celebrated across all our institutions with prayer
services, the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, and graceful prayer dances.
Inspiring messages encouraged the youth to believe in themselves, their
strengths, and their potential while reflecting on the values of time,
perseverance, and true happiness. The speakers highlighted the significance of
the Youth Jubilee in the context of the Church’s Jubilee Year, calling young
people to be agents of hope and peace. The celebrations featured vibrant
competitions, including elocution, singing, storytelling, dance, and a cultural
fashion parade. A prize distribution ceremony recognised the participants’
talents and enthusiasm. The event beautifully affirmed that every young person
is a pilgrim of hope, journeying towards a life of faith, purpose, and light.
Jubilee
Of Educators
Atkinson
Senior Secondary School, Gollapudi.
On
4 September 2025, Atkinson Senior Secondary School, Gollapudi celebrated
Teachers’ Day as the “Jubilee of Educators,” honouring teachers for their
dedicated service and commitment. The programme began with prayer, Scripture
reading, and a prayer dance, followed by a grand procession symbolising
gratitude, wisdom, and educational ideals. In their messages, Sr. Mariamma
Kalapala and Sr. Veronica highlighted the vital role of teachers in shaping
young minds and building the future. Students expressed their appreciation
through skits, songs, and dances, while teachers enthusiastically participated
in fun-filled activities. The celebration concluded with a cake-cutting
ceremony, gift presentations, and a fellowship meal, making it a joyful tribute
to the enduring impact of educators.
Children’s
Jubilee Day Celebrations
On
14 November 2025, Atkinson Senior Secondary School, Gollapudi, celebrated
Children’s Day with great enthusiasm, commemorating the birth anniversary of
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The programme began with a warm welcome, prayers, and
an inspiring message by Rev. Sr. Rakkini, encouraging the children to dream big
and grow with confidence. Colourful cultural performances, including skits,
dances, songs, magic shows, and a vibrant ramp walk, filled the day with joy
and learning. Teachers actively participated, creating a lively and memorable
atmosphere for the students. The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks,
the National Anthem, and the distribution of pencils, pens, and chocolates,
making the day a joyful tribute to childhood, hope, and potential.
A
Jubilee Tribute to Our Unsung Heroes:
As
part of the Jubilee Year 2025, some of our educational institutions celebrated
a special event honouring the unsung heroes, our auto drivers, whose dedicated
service ensures the safe travel of students each day. Coinciding with the 219th
Wedding Anniversary of our Founders, Carlo and Giulia, the programme reflected
the values of love, service, and gratitude. At Atkinson Senior Secondary
School, Gollapudi, the celebration began with a prayer service and a
traditional welcome. The auto drivers were honoured with badges, shawls, and
tokens of appreciation in recognition of their committed service. The event
concluded with inspiring cultural performances and a heartfelt felicitation,
acknowledging them as the silent guardians of our students.
The
Jubilee Of Health Care Workers:
On
7 April 2025, Asha Hospital, Gollapudi, celebrated the Jubilee of Health Care
Workers, honouring doctors, nurses, and lab technicians for their dedicated
service as pilgrims of hope. The healthcare workers were warmly welcomed by the
Sisters of St. Anthony’s Convent and neighbouring communities of Eluru and
Vijayawada. The celebration began with a prayer service centred on the theme,
“Here I am, Lord, make me an Instrument of Your healing love.” Fr. Sandeep SDB
led an enriching session on the significance of the Jubilee, encouraging
renewal, forgiveness, and reconciliation. The healthcare personnel were
felicitated with shawls and mementos, and the programme concluded with a
fellowship meal, strengthening their shared mission of bringing hope and healing
to others.
Jubilee
for the Auditors And Publishers
Pilgrims
of Hope: Stewards of Light, Legacy, and Accountability was celebrated on 20-21
December 2025 at Maria Nivas, bringing together publishers and auditors in a
spirit of faith, service, and fellowship. The celebration began with a Holy
Mass and prayer service, followed by inspiring reflection sessions led by Fr.
Bala SJ and Fr. Sagaya Raj SJ on the pilgrim journey of faith, knowledge, and
integrity. Provincial Superior Sr. Showrilu warmly acknowledged the
participants as partners in a shared mission of truth, accountability, and
hope. A Christmas play, felicitation ceremony, games, cake-cutting, and
fellowship meal added joy and meaning to the gathering. The Jubilee
strengthened bonds of gratitude and reaffirmed that hope flourishes through
dedicated service, faith, and integrity.
Inter
Province Golden And Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
The Provincial Council
organized a two-day seminar on June 8–9, 2025, under the theme “Fuelled by
Gratitude, Propelled by the Spirit,” marking the culmination of the triennium
and the beginning of a new one. The first day, celebrated on the Solemnity of
Pentecost, included the Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina, sharing,
adoration, and reflection on the Provincial Chapter Documents. The Sisters
entrusted the Province and its Communities to the care of Mary, the Immaculate,
expressing gratitude and surrender through a meaningful prayer service. On the
second day, Fr. P. R. John, S.J., animated a session on “The Role of Spiritual
Conversations in Life: The Mission of Catholic Religious as Leaders.” He
emphasized attentive listening, dialogue, discernment, empathy, and
Christ-centred servant leadership in Religious Life. The seminar renewed the
Sisters’ commitment to their divine mission, inspiring them to move forward
with humility, hope, and gratitude.
