Welcome to our province ...
The Province of South-West India was established in 1977as part of the development and ongoing mission of the Congregation of Saint Joseph of Cluny. The Provincial House, called Preethi Sadan - which means "House of Love" - was established in Bangalore, a city renowned for its lush greenery and pleasant climate, hence its nickname of "Garden City". Since its foundation, the province has been actively involved in various missions, faithful to the spirit and vision of Blessed Anne-Marie Javouhey, our foundress.
South-West India (Bangalore)
22 communities
138 sisters
founded in 1977
Let's share love and hope with our world ...
Women who bring hope and compassion to a world in distress - this is the mission of the Province, inspired by Blessed Anne-Marie Javouhey.
Rooted in love and guided by faith, the sisters are present in five states and twelve dioceses of India, serving the poor, the young and the marginalised. Through their service and presence, they bear witness to God's love and build a world of hope.
Today ...
Preethi Sadan: Various missions are carried out here:
- The Provincial and her team have their offices there.
- It is a centre with a holistic approach, offering retreats and spiritual sessions.
- The elderly sisters of the Province have found a home here, and it has become a veritable house of prayer.
The sisters of the Province are involved in the following areas:
Pastoral care :
- catechesis,
- preparation for the sacraments,
- family support,
- youth work.
Social services :
- the empowerment of women and girls,
- self Help Groups,
- sheltering the neglected people with HIV/AIDS, disabled children, blind children and victims of human trafficking,
- running hostels for girls from remote villages,
- legal ministry.
The health department :
- hospitals,
- dispensaries,
- homes for the elderly.
The education department :
- formal education,
- non-formal,
- and schools of opportunity.
Village development :
- through embedded communities called New Presence.
Among the frontline ministries, the sisters devote themselves to taking on the essential task of liberating and rehabilitating women and girls who are victims of human trafficking.
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.