The missionaries of unity seek to live the charism of keeping Jesus in their midst by constantly living the commandment of love and work for the unity and integral development of people, especially of the poorest and marginalized members of the society. Their special apostolate is to dedicate themselves to the development of the spiritual and vocational skills of children and youths, especially of those who hail from the poorest families and sections of the society. They derive inspiration from the vision and life of Mar Ivanios, the servant of God, and commit themselves to the task of new evangelization by offering formation programs for children, youths and their parents. They also engage themselves in dialogue of life with Christians of all denominations and with people of other faiths and convictions in view of realizing the life-goal of Jesus that “all may be one”. The sisters live the spirituality of communion and work in collaboration with priests and lay missionaries who are dedicated to the same goal and live the same charism.

 

 

 

 

 

 This congregation came to India in 1992. The congregation opened its first convent at Thiruvalla in Kerala in 1992.  The apostolic activities of the congregation in India include teaching catechism, family visit, working among the poor and the needy and education. At present, this convent is a formation center for sisters. There are now 21 Indian sisters in the congregation. Some of them working in Italy, Andra Pradesh and others are working here.

Inspired by the firm belief of our founder, India’s future is her enlightened children, the congregation started a public School in Thiruvalla named Basilian Public School (CBSE) in 2002. The motto of the school is “Love and Wisdom”. This school caters to the educational aspirations of people of this region from kindergarten to higher classes. The general aim of this school is academic excellence, integrated personality development of children and character formation. Therefore greater emphasis is given for the mental, spiritual and physical growth of the child.

 

 

 

 

In the steps of Don Bosco and of St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello we dedicate ourselves to the young people who are poorest, that is, to those who for various reasons have less possibilities of success and are therefore exposed to danger. We follow the educative system of Don Bosco based on reason, religion and loving kindness. At present, there are: 83 Provinces in 94 nations within the 5 continents, with a total of 1408 local communities. The Generalate is in Rome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    The Congregation was founded on 1 January 1911 with four members in a temporary modest house at Pala by the Servant of God Fr Mathew Kadalikkattil. 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 destitute, health care, home mission, education, social service, orphanage, schools for the mentally retarded, home for the aged and disabled, evangelization, press and publication.

     We also help in the Parish work like Catechizing and Liturgical training. In all fields of our work we try to hold up and display our special charism of the overflowing compassionate love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    The Generalate is situated at Manganam, Kottayam. The cause of Beatification of Servant of God Fr Mathew Kadalikkttil is in progress. Mission Works in the Malankara Catholic Church
In the course of time, the congregation began to grow and the sisters were called to setrve in many parishes and the Eparchies. Reading the sign of the time, the Sacred Heart Sisters of Kothamangalam, Pala and Idukki Provinces called to extend our humble service in Syro-Malankara Major Archiepiscopal Eparchy of Thrivananthapuram. His Grace Benedict Mar Gregorios, the Arch Bishop of Thiruvananthapuram cordially invited us to the Eparchy, and the first house was opened at Bethany Hills, Nalanchira `S.H.C. Sarvodaya` on 15 January 1975.

 

THE SISTERS OF THE IMITATION OF CHRIST 
 

 

The Charism of the Congregation is spiritual renewal of the Syro- Malankara Church, Reunion, Evangelization and the upliftment of women through Imitation of Christ. Now there are 819 Sisters and 19 Novices in the five Provinces of Trivandrum, Tiruvalla, Bathery, Pathanamthitta and Muvattupuzha. Our missionary activities extend to four continents Asia, Europe, America & Africa. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At present they have 6 Provinces serving in all the Eparchies of the Syro - Malankara Catholic Church and 56 dioceses in different parts of the world. The Congregation has extended its service to 4 Continents of Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. 

Activities: The Congregation engages in Pastoral assistance in different mission stations of the dioceses, full time evangelization and proclamation of the Word of God, house visiting ministry, conduct educational institutions up to higher secondary level, social service programmes, hospitals, Institutions for differently able children, mentally challenged and sick, school of nursing, college of nursing, dispensaries, hostels, vocation training centers for women, rehabilitation programmes for aged, handicapped, T.B. patients, Leprosy and Orphans.