Welcome to our province ...
The mission of the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny in India began in Pondicherry in the twenty years following the foundation of the Congregation. Then a French territory, the sisters arrived in 1827. The South Eastern Province of India, with its headquarters in Pondicherry (now called Puducherry), is proud to be the Mother Province of all the other six provinces of India.
South-East India (Pondicherry)
27 communities
215 sisters
founded in 1827
Let's share love and hope with our world ...
Driven by the inspiring example of Anne-Marie Javouhey, the Province is committed to proclaiming the Good News, liberating, empowering and promoting the dignity of every human person.
In a spirit of compassion and hope, it extends its missionary and educational work to the regions of Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Karaikal, Mahé and the Andaman Islands.
By sharing love and hope with our world, the province continues to sow the seeds of peace, justice and fraternity where they are most needed.
Today ...
The Ministries of Education and Health include :
- Student education in schools and skills development centres
- Caring for street boys, gypsy girls, abandoned babies and children with disabilities
- Welcoming the elderly
- Healthcare in hospitals, dispensaries and mobile clinics
- Care for patients living with HIV/AIDS
The social service includes :
- Cluny Andhra Rural Development (CARD)
- Empowering women
- The Children's Parliament
- Self-help groups
- Prison ministry
- The community college and sponsorships
Pastoral care includes :
- Raising awareness among young people
- Family visits and family prayer
- Preparing for the sacraments
- The organisation of various sessions for different groups
- Listening and advice
Missionary disciples ... to this call from God, we respond with total availability, ready to leave our country to go where God calls us to serve our brothers and sisters.