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Events
Feast of St. Joseph- Patron of Mumbai Province
On the 19th of March, the
Mumbai region communities (Residence, Chembur and
Provincial house) celebrated the feast of St. Joseph the
patron of our Mumbai Province in the Provincial house in
the presence of our Provincial, Councilars and the sisters
from all three communities. We had the Solemn Eucharistic
Mass dedicated to our entire province and all its
intentions. It was a great joy to each one of us to honour
our patron Saint who continues to lead and guide our
province silently as he was in doing the Will of God. He
teaches us to be the same in living our commitment and
doing His Will in faith and trust in God the provider and
protector.
We seek the blessings of our Almighty God on our entire
Adorers family through the intercession of St. Joseph our
patron to pray for us and inspire us to be the true
witnesses of God.
St. Joseph Pray for us!
 
International womens Day -2025
On 8th March is a golden day for all the Women of
the world for their very valuable contribution to the world,
society and family as the world celebrate the International women's
day! Women are the power button to change the society and
family positively with their commitments, positive energy
and Sacrifices they do daily. It is a day to be remembered
year after year to appreciate Women on high note! The
celebration includes the welcome, dances, talks on
empowerment, challenge, games and distribution of the snacks
and gifts! It was wonderful time to be around all the
possible women of the different communities of the province!
All the communities came out with wonderful performance of
the having the celebration in a constructive line of
happiness, joy and love!
We are proud to be women! We are called creators after God!
Let the spirit of nurturing and giving life be a source of
joy exceeding all Joys!
Wishing you all happy international women's day!
 
 
 
 
Feast of St. Maria Micaela – A
Joyous Celebration in Chembur
The Chembur community came together in great numbers to
celebrate the feast of St. Maria Micaela, marking the
occasion with deep devotion and joy. It was a great honor to
commemorate this special day in the church through a solemn
Eucharistic celebration.
The Holy Mass was presided over by Fr. Selwin Colaco, a
Redemptorist priest, who delivered an inspiring and
insightful homily. His sermon beautifully conveyed the life
and mission of St. Maria Micaela, highlighting the charism
she embraced and the incredible work carried out in her
name. He encouraged the faithful to learn more about her
legacy and actively participate in the mission she
championed. The Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Theodore
D’Souza and Fr. Louis Menezes, adding to the spiritual depth
of the celebration.
In preparation for the feast, the Chembur community
dedicated an astounding 13 hours of Holy Adoration,
fostering a spirit of prayer and reflection. The presence of
sisters from Marol, Andheri, and neighboring convents added
a special grace to the celebration, making it even more
meaningful and vibrant.
The day was a testament to the strong faith and unity of the
parishioners, who came together to honor St. Maria Micaela
with great reverence and joy. It was truly a blessed and
memorable occasion for all who participated.
 
  
4th March Canonization Day of St.
Maria Micaela Goa
4th March was a significant day in the lives
of Sisters Adorers as we celebrated the 91st Canonization of
our Saint St. Maria Micaela! It was a day heart throb with
gratitude to our Saint for the gift of the Eucharist and
Blessed sacrament.
Goa- Karnataka region joined Nachinola community to
celebrate the great day! We prepared ourselves for having 20
hours of adoration in honour of our Saint. The Eucharistic
celebration was presided over by Fr. Mavrick Fernandes the
main principal celebrant and con celebrant Fr. Savio. They
added beauty to the celebration with meaningful homily
appreciating the Chrism and Mission carried out in different
states and Specially in Nachinola community. He also well
spoke about the solid rooted the faith and divine providence
of our Saint in Jesus Christ and Mother Mary! Sisters from
different communities, Laities, and neighbouring people and
the religious communities joined for the adoration as well
as for the Eucharistic celebration with deep devotion and
reverence to the saint and enjoyed the delicious breakfast!
"The whole world is a Tabernacle for Me". Those days, she
was so much moved by the Holy Spirit that she felt the need
to get the whole suffering world ...prostitues, child abuse,
young girls cheated over false love and promises, poor and
needy, suffering with different kinds of deceases, affected
with the epidemic.....all these and many other suffering
people she brought them to the tabernacle where christ
dwells....For every missionary, the tabernacle is a Home
land where you find solace for your trouble heart and
solution for your problems.
The very Eucharist was her breath and Tabernacle which is a
home of Christ was her only Love to live upon!The very fact
that left her rich family and Status for the love of God and
for these girls made the history in the catholic church that
there is nothing richer than the love of God! It's was the
meaningful, joyful and rejuvenating celebration with our
Saint.
 
22 nd January - Arrival and Welcome
All the chapter participants arrived to
participate in the 8 th Provincial Chapter. We
left from our Provincial house along with Sr.
Pilar Casas our Superior General to reach
Atmadarshan, Mumbai the venue of the Chapter.
Journeying together with enthusiasm, hope and
cheer, we arrived at Atmadarshan. Everyone was in
a harmonious mood with joy of meeting one another.
After some chat with one another, preparations for
the next day, hearty dinner and enjoying each
other’s presence all retired for the day. The
spirit of unity and love expressed was felt
through warm embrace and greetings, prayers and
best wishes received from the sisters in the
communities and sisters from other Provinces.
8 TH PROVINCIAL CHAPTER MUMBAI 23 RD TO 27 TH
JANUARY 2024
The auspicious day is born to rejoice in
the spirit the Lord to hold the important event in
the province. The Chapter theme “Vibrant
communities that walk in Hope, Open to the Spirit,
conscious of realities and embracing it as it is,
taking care of life, joyful in the mission” has
open the door of possibilities for the Province of
Mumbai to live the Spirit of Micaela and feel her
energy within us.
We began the day with exposing the Blessed
Sacrament; performed traditional Aarthi to invoke
the blessings of God Almighty. With a Bhajan, we
entered into the presence of God. Provincial team
through their meaningful prayer helped us to
embrace warmth of Divine God.
Fr. Ittoop Panikulam (SVD) the Chapter facilitator
with his recollection talk led us to renew our
inner being with refreshing relationship with
community members and having right direction for
the success of the Mission.Eucharistic celebration
is the place to meet Jesus personally. We began
with the procession having lighted candles in our
hands; placing before the picture of Micaela as a
symbol of God’s radiating presence and blessing of
Micaela upon each one of us as we bowed before her
as our loving Mother.
In the afternoon, Sr. Lissiamma Thuruthikara, the
provincial superior welcomed our Superior General
Sr. Pilar Casas and the chapter members. Superior
General Sr. Pilar Casas, addressed the
participants and highlighted the points of
attitude to be awaken, listening, conversation,
discernment and creative communion in the spirit
synodality. Invoking the blessings of St. Maria
Micaela our Foundress and Mary our Mother she
declared the VIII Provincial chapter open.
The XXXI General Chapter of Sisters,
Adorers Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of
Charity, will be held from 18th September to 13th
October 2023
The General Chapter which is celebrated every six
years will be held in Guadalajara, Spain. The
Chapter theme is “Vibrant communities walking in
hope, open to the Spirit, conscious of the
realities and accept them as it is, care for life,
bring joy to the Mission. The functions of the
Chapter are to Promote Fidelity to the Spiritual
patrimony, Revision of the Directory, Presentation
of the General Plan, Evaluate the life of the
Congregation and economic management, Make
decisions of a general nature and elect the
Superior General and the General Consultors.
Spirit of Discernment, guide us throughout this
Chapter year.
Provincial Conference from 19th to 22nd
June 2023
The Provincial Conference will be held from 19th
to 22nd of June 2023 in Provincial house, Marol
Mumbai. The Provincial Conference is held prior to
the General Chapter. It is the stage of synthesis,
of reading the works and making contributions.
Final commitment
Sr. Sarojini Dungdung and Sr. Jain de Stamla
Sahaya Stephen will make their perpetual vows in
on 28th of August 2023. His Eminence Felipe Neri
Cardinal Ferrao will preside over the Eucharistic
celebration which will be held in the Chapel of
Sisters Adorers, Belloy Nuvem Goa. Sr. Lissiamma
Thuruthikara will accept the vows on behalf of the
Superior General.
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