Religious

Order of the Imitation of Christ
Bethany Ashram
E-Mail: generalateoic@gmail.com
Website: www.bethanyashram.org

HISTORY

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Brief History

      Bethany Ashram (the Order of the Imitation of Christ (O.I.C.) was founded by Fr.P.T. Geevarghese Panickaruveettiil O.I.C. (who later became Archbishop Mar Ivanios O.I.C) on Aug.15, 1919 at a place called Perunad, Ranni. Bethany Ashram was the first monastic community in the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church at that time with a unique vision and life-style. The founder Mar Ivanios O.I.C aimed at bringing together the monastic ideals of the Christian East and Indian Sannyasam in a particular life-style which is actualised in a life of intense prayers and apostolic activities. The name Bethany Ashram itself points to this fact. Simple and austere life, atmosphere of intense prayer and solitude, saffron (Kavi) habit, vegetarian food, life in common etc, were some of the basic features of this life style.

      Soon after its foundation, Bethany Ashram became the pilgrim centre of the Malankara Church giving solace to the spiritually starved people. In 1930 most of its members joined their founder on his way to Catholic Church and Bethany Ashram remained the cradle of the historic Reunion Movement. This event ushered in a new era in the life and growth of Bethany Ashram. The members were initially confined to the activities directly related to Reunion Movement. But later, along with that, began to undertake a wide range of apostolic activities with an “All India Missionary Vision’

      In 1966 the Congregation was raised to Pontifical Status. On 24th April 2000 tow provinces were erected in the Congregation - Bethany Navajeevan Province and Bethany Navajyothy Province. Bethany Ashram Pune is the Major Seminary of the Congregation. Bethany Vedavijnan Peeth in Bethany Ashram Pune is an Institute of Oriental Studies that caters to the theological formation of our Seminarians.

Apostolic Activities

The following are the apostolic activities of the Bethany Congregation

01 Preaching the Gospel, conducting retreats, teaching Catechism and giving spiritual instructions for the renewal of the Church.

02 Ecumenical activities and inter-religious dialogue.

03 Mission and parish activities taken up according to the needs of the Malankara Church.

04 Missionary activities aimed at the evangelization of India.

05 Apostolic activities undertaken according to the need of the Universal Church.

06 Social apostolate.

07 Apostolate through communication media.

08 Educational activities.

Other Information

I.Founder

      Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanion Panickaruveetil OIC
      (Fr. P.T. Geevarghese)

      Foundation : 15 August 1919

      Reunion : 20 September 1930

      Pontifical Status : 14 April 1966

      Generalate House : Kottayam

      Address : Bethany Ashram Generalate
Post Bag No. 6 ;
Vadavathoor,
Kottayam - 686 010

II. General Governing Body

      Superior General : Very Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas Padipurackal OIC

      1st Councillor : Rev. Fr. Bernard Kunniparampil OIC

      2nd Councillor : Rev. Fr. James Puthuparampil OIC

      3rd Councillor : Rev. Fr. Martin Premanand OIC

      4th Councillor :
Rev. Br. Kuriakose Kavilayil OIC

      Procurator General : Rev. Fr. Jacob Varghese Eettithadathil OIC

      Secretary General :
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ancheril OIC

III. Provinces : 02

      1. Bethany Navajeevan Province
      2. Bethany Navajyothy Province

IV. Total Members : 291

      Bishops : 02

      Priests : 138

      Religious Brothers : 10

      Students : 141

V. Generalate - Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1971)

       Bethany Ashram Generalate,
       Post Bag NO. 6,
       Vadavathoor,
       Kottayam – 686 010.
       Tel.: 0481-2571515, 2578494,
       Fax: 0481-2571057

      Members:

01
Rev. Fr. Martin Premanand OIC
Superior, Vicar of Kalathilpadi Parish

02
Rev. Fr. Bernard Kunniparampil OIC
Vicar of Pathamuttom Parish

03
Rev. Bro. Kurien Kavilayil OIC
Director : Bethany Press & Bethany Publication

04 Rev. Fr. Jose Mariadas OIC

05
Rev. Fr. James Puthuparampil OIC
Director of History Commission for the cause of
canonization of Servant of God Mar Ivanios

06
Rev. Fr. Jacob Varghese Eettithadathil OIC

07
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ancheril OIC

08
Rev. Fr. Sajan Thomas Kottackattuvila OIC
Rector of Philosophy students

VI. Ashrams under Generalate

1
Aluva -Zoor - Dayara (Erected in 1967)
Bethany Ashram Novitiate (Thapovanam),
Asokapuram P.O.,
Aluva – 683 101,
Tel: 0484 – 2837673, 6577407

     Members:

Rev. Fr. Ninan Cherupuzhathottathil OIC (Superior and Novice Master)

Rev. Fr. Lawrence Thuruthiyil OIC (Spiritual Father)

Rev. Fr. John Kripanand OIC

2
Ethiopia -Zoor-Dayara (Erected in 2009)
Bethany Gedam, C/O Abune Musie Gebreghiorghis,
Catholic Eparchy of Emdibir,
P.O. Box 3, Emdibir,
West Shoa – Ethiopia.
Tel: 00251 912786744,912786745

     Members:

1
Rev. Fr. Aby Abraham OIC (Superior)

2
Rev. Fr. Daniel Thomas Mannil

3 Pune - Zoor-Dayara (Erected in 1955)
Bethany Ashram,
P.B.No.3018, Ramwadi,
Pune – 411 014
Tel: 020 – 27031794, 27033856

     Members:

1 Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Mathew Kuttiyil OIC (Superior and Rector)

2
Rev. Fr. John Berchmans Xaviervilas OIC (Spiritual Father)

3
Rev. Fr. George Thomas Kallunkal OIC (BVP Director)

4 Rev. Fr. Issac Parackal OIC (Study Prefect)

5
Rev. Fr. Thomas Prasanth OIC

BETHANY NAVAJEEVAN PROVINCE
Erected on 24 May 2000

I. Provincial Governing Body

      Provincial Superior : Very Rev. Fr. Jose Kuruvila Peedikayil OIC

      1st Councillor : Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Kuttiyil OIC

      2nd Councillor : Fr. Varghese Vijayanand Tharakanveedu OIC

      3rd Councillor :
Fr. John Vianny Kottinattu OIC

      4th Councillor : Fr. Mathew Parackal OIC

      Provincial Procurator : Fr. Chrysostom Kulathintemelethil OIC

      Provincial Secretary :
Fr. James Varghese Illitharayil OIC

      Address :
Bethany Navajeevan Provincialate,
Nalanchira P.O., Thiruvanathapuram -695 015
Tel : 0471-2530483, 2114350, 2114349
E-Mail: pnavajeevan@gmail.com

      II. Total Members : 153

      Priests : 77

      Religious Brothers : 04

      Theology Students : 10

      Regents : 04

      Philosophy (Pune) : 10

      Philosophy (Ktm) : 12

      Graduation Year III : 10

      Novices : 05

      Pre-Novices : 09

      Aspirants : 10

III. Ashrams : 21

IV. Dayaras : 02

      1. Bethany Ashram, Nalanchira
      2. Bethany Nagar, Nalanchira

V. Zoor Dayaras : 11

      1. Borsi-Durg, Bhilai
      2. Chunakkara
      3. Kattanam
      4. Kumbazha
      5. Mukkampala
      6. Nalanchira Provincial Ashram
      7. Nedumangadu
      8. Kulappada
      9. Trippadam, Nedumangadu
      10. Vencodu
      11. Mylapara

VI. Mission Mandirams : 08

      1. Kolkotta
      2. Kalayapuram
      3. Kanjiramkulam
      4. Pinkulam
      5. Hyderabad
      6. Ludhiana
      7. Delhi
      8. Angamoozhy

VII. Apostolate
: 30

Education             : 16

i. Schools : 07

      1. Chunakkara (CBSE)
      2. Kalayapuram (CBSE)
      3. Mylapara (State)
      4. Kumbazha (CBSE)
      5. Nalanchira (CBSE)
      6. Vencodu (Matriculation)
      7. Vencodu (CBSE)

ii. Boardings / Hostel
: 04

      1. Kattanam
      2. Mylapara
      3. Nalanchira
      4. Chunakkara

iii. College
: 04

      1. Bethany College, Nalanchira
      2. Physiotherapy College, Nalanchira
      3. Nursing College, Bhilai
      4. B.Ed College, Vencodu

iv. ITI / ITC : 01

CHARITY : 06

    Old Age Homes : 02

      1. Trippadam, Nedumangdu
      2. Hyderabad

    Boys Homes : 03

      1. Vencodu
      2. Kokkathode
      3. Hyderabad

    TB Rehabilitation Centre

      1. Pulayanarkotta

MEDIA : 02

      Book Stall : Palayam

      Printing Press : Nedumangadu

Others : 06

      1. Commercial Institute - Nedumangadu
      2. Nature Cure Centre - Nalanchira
      3. HRD Centre - Santhigiri
      4. Cancer Care Centre (GRace) - Nalanchira
      5. Pain & Paliative Care (Grace) - Santhigiri
      6. Holistic Health & Counselling Centre - Palayam

VIII. ASHRAMS – MEMBERS & ADDRESSES

1. Angamoozhy

      Mission Madiram (Erected in 2006)
      Bethany Ashram, Chayalpady,
      Angamoozhy P.O.,
      Pathanamthitta -689 649;
      Tel: 04735 –279025

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Ignatius Kadiankunnel OIC         (Superior)
            Administrator of Nilackal Ecumenical Centre,
            Vicar of Pampavalley & Molakazam parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Micheal Varikolliltharayil OIC
            Vicar of Angamoozhy & Kottamon parishes

2. Bhilai

      Zoor-Dayara (Erected in 1919)
      Bethany Ashram, Borsi-Durg,
      Chattisgarh – 491 001
      Tel : 0788 – 2329949, 2344025

    Member

      01. Rev. Fr. Mathew Manaluvila OIC
            Vicar of Bhilai Parish, Director of Bethany College of Nursing

3. Chunakkara

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1970)
      Bethany Ashram,Chunakkara,
      Alapuzha Dt – 690 534
      Tel : 0479 2378936

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Justin Sam Paravilayil OIC
         Superior, Vicar of Edappon & Mudiyoorkonam parishes,
           Bursar-Cherupushpa School

      02. Rev. Fr. Aloysius Karimarathinal Puthenveetil OIC
            Vicar of Vettiyar & Komalloor Parishes,
            Principal - Cherupushpa School, Boarding Master

4. Delhi

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 2009)
      Bethany Ashram, C/O Mar Ivanios Bhawan,
      Malankara Catholic Bishop’s house, J/61-62,
      Paryavaram complex, IGNOU Road,
      Neb Sarai, New Delhi – 110 068

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Varghese Vinayanand Vekkal OIC
            Chancellor – MCCETRI, Vicar of Mayur Vihar,
            Dilshad Colony & Gazhiabad Parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Shiju K Levy Karumaramputhuval
            Asst. Vicar of Mayur Vihar,
         Dilshad Colony & Gazhiabad Parishes

5. Hyderabad

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 1996)
      Bethany Karunyalaya, Bethany Nagar,
      Survey No. 105,127 &
      128 House No. 2-3-2/3/a,
      Cherlappally P.O., Ghatkesar,
      R R Dt – 501 301, AP;
      Tel: 040 32583931

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Joseph Vattaparambil OIC
            Superior, Director of Bethany Karunyalaya
      02. Rev. Fr. Saji George Edanattukizhakkethil OIC
      03. Rev.Fr.John Felix Thondalil OIC

6.Kalayapuram

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 1989)
      Bethany Mission Mandiram,
      Kalayapuram, Kottarakara – 691 560
      Tel: 0474 – 261528, 2617141

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Yesudas Kallampotta OIC
            Principal Mar Ivanios CBSE School,
            Vicar of Kalayapuram East & Thamarakudy Parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Samuel Jobin Kochukalickal OIC

7. Kanjiramkulam

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 1961)
      Bethany Mission Mandiram,
      Kanjiramkulam -695 524,
      Thiruvananthapuram;
      Tel: 0471 – 2260133

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. John Thundiyath OIC
           Superior, Vicar of Kanjiramkulam, Poovar & Ettukutty Parishes
      02. Rev. Fr. Abraham Chirathalackal OIC
          Vicar of Pampukala, Chekkedy & Mar Eprem Nagar Parishes

8. Kattanam

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1947)
      Bethany Ashram, Kattanam,
      Alappuzha Dt – 690 503
      Tel: 0479 – 2332093, 2332023, 234893

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. John Vianny Kottinattu OIC
            Superior, Vicar of Kattanam parish

      02. Rev. Fr. Pramod Palavilayil OIC
            Boarding Master, Vicar of Vallikunnam &
            Asst. Vicar of Kattanam parishes

9. Kokkathode

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 2009)
      Divine Providence Home, Kokkathode

    Member

      01. Rev. Fr. Damien Aedanattupedikayail OIC
            Trustee & Secretary of Divine providence home,
            Vicar of Kalleli Parish

10. Kolkata

      Mission mandiram (Erected in 1991)
      Bethany Ashram,
      280 Diamond Harbour Road,
      Thakurpukur P.O., Kolkata -700 063,
      West Bengal;
      Tel: 033 -24976473

    Member

      01. Rev. Fr. Gregoriose Koickaleth OIC
            Vicar of Kolkatta parish

11. Ludhiana

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 2005)
      Bethany Mission Ashram,
      #2449, Ajit Nagar,
      Near Mini Rose Garden,
      Ludhiana – 141 008;
      Tel: 0161 – 6540814

    Member

      01. Rev. Fr. James Mammoottil OIC
            Vicar of Ludhiana & Jalandar parishes

12. Mylapara

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1977)
      Mount Bethany Ashram, Mylapara,
      Pathanamthitta Dt – 689 671
      Tel: 0468 – 2223055, 2323211

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Jose Kuruvilla Peedikayil OIC
            Superior, Admn. Mount Bethany Institutions,
            Vicar of Kumbazha & Valanchuzhy parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Thomas George OIC
            Director Mount Bethany Public School,
            Vicar of Kizhavalloor & Poonkavu parishes

13. Mukkampala

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1968)
      Bethany Ashram,
      Mukkampala P.O., Manalikara Via,
      K.K.Dt – 629 164, Tamil Nadu,
      Tel: 04652 – 289304

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Daniel Chennath OIC
           Superior, In-charge of Bethany Estate,
           Vicar of Mukkampala & Muthalar parishes

      02. Rev. Bro. Joachim Kadiamkunnil OIC

      03. Rev.Fr.Thomas Reji Padinjattemelethil OIC

14. Nalanchira

      Dayara (Erected in 1933)
      Bethany Ashram Dayara,
       Nalanchira P.O.,
      Thiruvananthapuram – 695 015
      Tel: 0471 – 2530052, 2543799,
                        2531572, 2114349

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Stephen Thiruvalil OIC
            Superior, Director of Rehabilition Centre,
            Vicar of Pulayanarkotta parish
      02. Rev. Fr. Dominic Savio Chelavadathil OIC
      03. Rev. Fr. Justin Thundumannil OIC
            Rector of Pre-Philosophy students
      04. Rev. Fr. Atmanand Pezhummottil OIC
            Director of GRACE
      05. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kulakudiyil OIC
            Vicar of Aruvikkara & Valiyanoor parishes
      06. Rev. Fr. Benedict Moozhikkara OIC
            Asst. Vicar of Nalanchira & Velloorkkonam parishes

15. Nalanchira

      Zoor Dayara, Started in: May 2000
      Bethany Navajeevan Provicial Ashram,
      Nalanchira P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695015
      Tel : 0471 2530052, 2543799, 2531572, 2114349

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Jerome Peedikaparambil OIC (Provincial)
      02. Rev. Fr. Francis Assisi Samuel OIC
            Pastoral Work & Teaching (Dowling College) - USA
      03. Rev. Fr. Chrysostom Kulathintemelethil OIC
      04. Rev. Fr. Peter Kadamankode OIC
      05. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kuruvila Cheruthone OIC
            Pastoral Work - Switzerland
      06. Rev. Fr. Samuel Kidangil OIC (Pastoral Work - Germany)
      07. Rev. Fr. Babu Michael Nediyakalamannil OIC
            Pastoral Work - USA
      08. Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Thomas Palavilayil OIC
            Pastoral Work - Germany
      09. Rev. Fr. Mathew Parackal OIC
            Vicar - Arasuparampu & Anadu Parishes
            Principal of Bethany College
            Rector - Bethany Students Centre
      10. Rev. Fr. Shaji George Adukuzhiyil OIC
            Pastoral Work - Germany
      11. Rev. Fr. Mathew Jacob Thiruvalil OIC (Higher Studies - Rome)
      12. Rev. Fr. Thomas Chediath OIC (Pastoral Work - Germany)
      13. Rev. Fr. Chrystopher Manalil OIC (Studies - Belgium)
      14. Rev. Fr. Cyril Anand Moroth OIC (Studies - Rome)
      15. Rev. Fr. Christy John Karimarathinal OIC(Studies - Manglore)
      16. Rev. Fr. Titus John Cheravallil OIC (Studies - Germany)
      17. Rev. Fr. James Varghese Illitharayil OIC
             Vicar - Paruthikuzhy & Mundela
             Administrator - Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya

16. Nalanchira (Bethany Nagar)

      Dayara (Erected in 2002)
      Bethany Ashram,
       Bethany Nagar, Nalanchira,
      Thiruvananathapuram – 695 015
      Tel: 0471 – 2545516, 2545517

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Daniel Kadakampallil OIC (Superior)
            Vicar of Kozhiyodu & Karipoor parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Augustine Kailath OIC
      03. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Mootheril OIC
      04. Rev. Bro. Camillus Kadiamkunnil OIC
      05. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Possenti Thannickakuzhy OIC

      06. Fr. Philip Neri Thannickakuzhy OIC
            Director of Nature Cure Centre & College of Physiotheraphy,
            Vicar of Karakulam & Irumpa parishes

       07. Rev. Fr. Sylvester Kanjirammukalil OIC

      08. Rev. Fr.Thomas Sajeev Thekkecharuvil OIC
            Vicar of Nalachira & Kushavarakkal parishes

    09. Bro. Varghese Pradeep Mullasseril OIC
      10. Rev. Fr. John Palavilayil OIC
      11. Rev. Fr. John Aluvia OIC (Rector of Aspirants)

17. Nedumangadu

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1968)
      Bethany Ashram, Nedumangadu,
      Thiruvananthapuram - 695 541
      Tel: 0472 – 2802251, 2803208

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Philip Tharakan Anniyil OIC (Superior)
            Vicar of Karaliyodu , Moozhy & Velloorkonam parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Sebastian J. Kuttickattu OIC
            Vicar of Nedumangadu parish

18. Pinkulam

      Mission Mandiram (Erected in 1993)
      Bethany Mission Mandiram,
      Pinkulam, Kollemcode,
      K.K. Dt – 629 160;
      Tel: 0471 – 2215342

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Benny John Velumtharayil OIC
          Superior, Vicar of Pinkulam(Marthandam) & Urambe parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. David Philip Kariyadiyil OIC
            Vicar of Pazhayauchakkandam & Pinkulam(TVM)

19. Santhigiri (Nedumangadu)

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1998)
      Bethany Santhigiri Ashram,
      Puthukulangara P.O.,
      Nedumangadu,
      Thiruvananthapuram - 695 541;
      Tel: 0472 – 2898435

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Varghese Vijayanand OIC (Superior)
            Director of HRD Centre,
            Vicar of Kulappada & Aryanadu parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Francis Sales Anchanattu OIC

      03. Rev. Fr. Antony Kallil OIC
            Director of Bethany Institutions- Nedumangadu,
            Vicar of Kuthirakulam & Kazhakunnam parishes

20. Trippadam

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1974)
      Trippadam, Pazhkutty,
      Nedumangadu,
      Thiruvananthapuram – 695 561
      Tel: 0472 – 2802423, 2802250,
      Fax: 2812328

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. John Vattaparambil OIC ( Superior)
            Director of Trippadam,
            Vicar of Vithura & Memala parishes

21. Vencodu

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 2004)
      Bethany Ashram, Bethany Nagar,
      Vencode, Puthukadai,
      Kanyakumari Dt - 629 171,
      Tamil Nadu
      Tel: 04651-235261

    Members

      01. Rev. Fr. Jocob Dayanand Kanangiriyil OIC
            Superior, Administrator of Vencode Bethany Institutions

      02. Rev. Fr. Geevarghese George Vayanapuzhapadeettethil OIC
            Principal of Bethany Navajeevan Matriculation School ,
            Vicar of Kuzhinjanvilla

      03. Rev. Fr. Bony K. Alex Thodathil OIC

      04. Rev. Fr. Blessen George Edanattukizhakkethil OIC

PRIESTS STAYING OUTSIDE INDIA

USA

      01. Rev. Fr. Francis Assisi Samuel OIC (Doing Pastoral works and Teaching)
            St. Joseph Church, 39 North Carll Ave, Babylon, Newyork – 11702
            Tel: 001-631-3761625, 6690068

      02. Rev. Fr. Babu Michael OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
           Church of Good Shepherd, 1370 Grundy Ave,
           Holbrook, Newyork – 11741
           Tel: 001-631-588-7689, 588-7630

Switzerland:

01. Rev. Fr. Thomas Kuruvilla OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
      Katholisches Pfarramt Herz Jesus, Oerlikon,
      Schwamendingenstrassse 55, 8050 Zuerich, Switzerland
      Tel: 0041-44-3156563

Germany

      01. Rev. Fr. Geevarghese Thomas Palavilayil OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            Rathaus-Strasse 10,
            41564 Kaarst, Germany
            Tel: 00-49-2131-966939,
             Fax : 00492131966928

      02. Rev. Fr. Samuel Mathew Kidangil OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            St.Vincentius Kath. Pfarramt,
            Garten Strasse 22,
            46535 Dinslaken, Germany
            Tel: 00-49-2064789578

      03. Rev. Fr. Shaji George Adukuzhiyil OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            Kardinal Von Galen Strasse 8,
             49497 Mettingen,
            Muenster, Germany
            Tel: 0049 5452 932441

      04. Rev. Fr. Thomas Chediath OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            Haupt Strasse -45, 49681-
            Garrel, Germany
            Tel: 0049 4474507738

      05. Rev. Fr.Titus John Cheravallil OIC (Studying)
          Kollege Sankt Georgen,
            Offenbacher Land Strasse-224,
            60599 - Frankfurt am Main, Germany
          Tel: 0049-696061974

Belgium

      01. Rev. Fr.John Christopher OIC
            Heilige Geest College,
            Namserstaat – 40,
            3000 Leuven, Belgium
            Tel: 0032-16324518

Italy

      01. Rev. Fr. Mathew Jacob Thiruvalil OIC
            Istituto Oblati Di Maria Vergine,
            Via Casilina – 205,
            00176 Roma, Italy
            Tel: 0039 0670390735

      02. Rev. Fr. Cyril Anand Moroth OIC
             Collegio Damasceno,
             Via Carlo Emanuele I - 46,
             00185, Roma, Italy
             Tel: 0039 0677267145

U.A.E

      01. Rev. Fr. Peter Kadamankodu OIC
            St. Francis Assissi Catholic Church,
            P.O..Box 72715,
            Jebel Ali, Dubai
            Tel: 00971 48845251, 48845216,
            Fax: 00971 507251108

Bethany Navajyothy Province
Erected on 24 May 2000

I.Provincial Governing Body

      Provincial Superior :
Very Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil OIC

      1st Councillor : Rev. Fr. William Nedumpurath OIC

      2nd Councillor : Rev. Fr. Thomas Manoj Odalil OIC

      3rd Councillor :
Rev. Fr. Philip Vysanethu OIC

      4th Councillor : Rev. Fr. Ani Zacharia Valiyatharayil OIC

      Provincial Procurator : Rev. Fr. Varghese Thykkoottathil OIC

      Provincial Secretary : Rev. Fr. Ani Zacharia Valiyatharayil OIC

      Address :
Bethany Navajyothy Provincial Ashram,
Desom P.O.,
Aluva – 683 103
Tel.: 0484- 2605360, 2603464,
2608366 (F)
E-Mail : bnjyothy@gmail.com

II.             Total Members : 126

      Bishops : 02

      Priests : 59

      Religious Brothers : 06

      Theology Students : 11

      Regents : 08

      Philosophy (Pune) : 03

      Philosophy (Aluva) : 13

      Graduation Year III : 06

      Novices : 01

      Pre-Novices : 08

      Aspirants : 09

III. Ashrams : 20

IV. Dayara : 01

      Thiruvalla

V. Zoor Dayaras : 16

      01. Adimaly
      02. Chelakkara
      03. Cherukulanji
      04. Chirackal
      05. Desom
      06. Kadaba
      07. Kalewadi
      08. Kallar
      09. Girideepam, Kottayam
      10. Meenangadi
      11. Nelliyadi
      12. Nilambur
      13. Noojibalthila
      14. Sakinaka
      15. Sulthan Bathery
      16. Surat

VI. Mission Mandirams : 03

      1. Manglore
      2. Thane
      3. Kirkee

VII. Apostolate : 19

Education : 13

    Schools : 07

      1. Cherukulanji (State, Aided)
      2. Noojibalthila (State, Aided)
      3. Girideepam (State)
      4. Girideepma (CBSE)
      5. Nelliyadi (State)
      6. Surat (State)
      7. Kalewadi (State)

    Boardings / Hostel : 02

      1. Girideepam
      2. Nelliyadi

    Special School : 01

      1. Mardala

    College : 02

      1. Girideepam
      2. Noojibalthila

    ITI / ITC : 01

      1. Nelliyadi

CHARITY : 03

    Old Age Homes : 02

      1. Thiruvalla
      2. Kottoor

    Boys Homes : 01

      1. Cherukulanji

MEDIA : 01

      Book Stall :
Thiruvalla

    Others :
Commercial Institute - Kadaba
Tribal Mission - Sulthan Bathery

VIII. Ashrams – Members & Addresses

1. Adimali

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 2008)
      Bethany Dhyanashram,
      Aanaviratti P.O.,
      Adimali, Idukki Dt. -685 561
      Tel: 9447027504 (Calling Time 8-9 am & 8-9 pm)

    Member
      01. Rev. Fr. Varghese Tharamuttom OIC (Superior)

2. Chelakkara

      Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1997)
      Bethany Ashram,
      Thozhuppadam,
      Chelakkara – 680 586
      Tel: 04884-252791

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Joshua Kuttiyil OIC (Superior)
            Vicar of Kallepadam & Kondazhi parishes
      02. Rev. Fr. Jacob Oravckal OIC
             In-charge of Bethany Estate

3. Cherukulanji – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1976)

      Bethany Ashram, Cherukulanji,
      Ranni, Pathanamthitta – 689 673
      Tel: 04735-206665, (Ashram),
      04735- 206505 (School)

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Kurian Thondukuzhiyil OIC (Superior)
             Local Manager of Bethany High School,
             Vicar of Karimpanamkuzhy and Mothiravayal Parishes.
             Director, Bethany Bala Bhavan
      02. Rev. Fr. Thomas Vadavana OIC
      03. Rev. Fr. Benoy George Theradiyil OIC

4. Chirackal – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1987)

      Bethany Ashram,Chirackal,
      Kattakampal,
      Trissur –680 544.
      Tel: 04885-274503.

    Members:
      01. Rev. Fr. Basil Nalluntahanthu OIC (Superior)
      02. Rev. Br. Clement Pandathara OIC

5. Desom – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 2001)

      Bethany Navajyothy Provincial Ashram,
      Desom P.O., Aluva -683 103
      Tel: 0484-2605360, 2603464,
      Fax: 2608366

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr.Varghese Thykkoottathil OIC (Superior, Vicar of Aluva Parish)
      02. Rev. Fr. John Bosco Kuttiyil OIC (Spiritual Father)
      03. Rev.Fr. Placid Thompiladimuriyil OIC
            Professor, Malankara Major Seminary, Trivandrum
      04. Rev.Fr. Varghese Thoppil OIC (Pastoral Work-Germany)
      05. Rev. Fr. Peter John Valayil OIC
      06. Rev. Fr. Abraham Prasad Chirayil OIC (Pastoral Work-Germany)
      07. Rev. Fr. Mathai Kadavil OIC (Provincial Superior)
      08. Rev. Fr. Christudas Charummoottil OIC (Pastoral Work-Oman)
      09. Rev. Fr. John Elavanamkuzhiyil OIC (Pastoral Work-Germany)
      10. Rev.Fr. George Ayyaneth OIC (Studies - Switzerland)
      11. Rev. Fr. Varghese Kaippanadukka OIC (Studies - Switzerland)
      12. Rev. Fr. Ani Zacharia Valiyatharayil OIC (Rector of Brahmacharees)
      13. Rev. Fr. Thomas Prasobh Kolliyellil OIC (Study - Bangalore)
      14. Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Abraham Kulappurath OIC (Pastoral Work-Germany)

6. Kadaba – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1980)

      Bethany Ashram, Kadaba,
      S.Canara-574 221, Karnataka
      Tel: 08251-260068, 08251-266150

    Member
      01. Rev. Fr. Zacharias Nanthiyattu OIC (Superior)
             Director of Special School,
             Director of South Canara Social Service Society,
             Director of Bethany Commercial Institute, Kadaba,
             Vicar of Vimalagiri Parish

7. Kalewadi – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1996)

      Bethany Ashram,
      Kalewadi, Pimpri,
      Pune – 411 017, Maharashtra
      Tel: 020 - 27273282, (Ashram),
      020- 27272638 (school)

      Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Mathews C. Augustine Kavungal Thengazhikathu OIC (Superior)
            Director & Principal of Nirmal Bethany High School and Junior College
            Vicar of Kalewadi Parish and its subunits.

      02. Rev. Fr. Joseph Menakaliekkal OIC
            Incharge Kirkee Mission Mandiram
            Bursar of Nirmal Bethany High School and Junior College
            Vicar of Warje Malwadi

8. Kallar – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1991)

      Bethany Ashram, Kallar,
      Chemplam, Nedumkandom,
      Idukki-685 553
      Tel : 04868 – 232353

      Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Alphonse Poweth OIC
            Superior, Vicar of Kallar & Balagram Parishes

      02. Rev. Fr. Charles Njarakulath OIC (Vicar of Kavanthi Parish)

9. Kirkee – Mission Mandiram (Erected in 2000)

      Bethany Mission Mandhiram,
      51, Aundh (Bhau Patil) Road,
      Kirkee, Pune – 411 003
      Incharge: Fr. Joseph Menakaliekkal OIC

10. Kottayam (Girideepam) – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1975)

      Girideepam Bethany Ashram,
      P.B. No. 9, Vadavathoor,
      Kottayam – 686 010;
      Tel: 0481-2571268, 2578789

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Thomas Manoj Odalil OIC
            Superior, Director of Girideepam Institutions
            Principal, Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning (GIAL)
      02. Rev. Fr. George Varghese Thekkevettath OIC
            Principal, Girideepam Bethany State School
            Bursar of Girideepam Institutions
      03. Rev. Fr. Joseph Noble Kannamkulam OIC
            Principal, Girideepam Bethany Central School, Boarding Master

11. Manglore - Mission Mandiram (Erected in 1999)

      Bethany Mission Mandiram,
      Kembar Padil, Manglore – 575 007
      Incharge: Rev. Fr. Thomas Satyan Naduviledom OIC

12. Meenangadi – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1964)

      Bethany Ashram,
      Meenangadi,
      Wayanadu – 673 591
      Tel: 04936-247470

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Augustine Chamackalayil OIC,
            Superior, Vicar of Meenangadi Parish.
      02. Rev. Fr. Jose Valakuzhy OIC

13. Nelliyadi – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1981)

      Bethany Ashram,
      Nelliyadi, S.Canara – 574 229
      Tel: 08251 – 254253, 254483, (Ashram)
      254481(ITC), 254482(School)

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. William Nedumpurath OIC
            Superior, Mission Superior South Canara
            Principal, JBEM School, Director of ITC
            Local Correspondent of Bethany Institutions in South Canara
            Vicar of Nelliyadi
      02. Rev. Fr. Thomas Sathyan Naduviledathu OIC
            Incharge: Property at Hebri, Hebri Mission, Karnataka
      03. Rev. Fr. Mathew Joel Charivupurayidathil OIC
            Boarding Master and Bursar of Bethany JBEM School and ITC
            Vicar Adola Parishes.

14. Nilambur – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 2006)

      Bethany Ashram,
      Pulickkalody, Vadapura P.O.,
      Mampad, Nilambur – 676 542;
      Tel: 04931 – 200876

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr.Paul Vineeth Koodappattu OIC
            Superior, Vicar of Muttikdavu Parish
      02. Rev. Br. John Berchmans Choorakuzhiyil OIC

15. Noojibalthila – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1979)

      Bethany Ashram Noojibalthila,
      Kadaba, S.Canara – 574 221
      Tel: 08251-264206, 264205

    Member
      01. Rev. Fr. Anotny Padipurackal OIC   (Superior- in -charge)
            Manager & Bursar of Bethany School and College
            Vicar of Kodiambala
      02. Rev. Br. George Gracious Karimpanamannil OIC
      03. Rev. Fr. Joseph Cyprian Mannadiveettil OIC
            Rector- Yogarthees

16. Sakinaka (Mumbai) – Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1982)

      Bethany Ashram,
      P.O.Box No.18095,
      Pipe line Road, Sakinaka,
      Mumbai – 400 072;
      Tel: 022 – 28521121, 28591120

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Mathai Iranathara OIC
            Superior , Mission Superior, Mumbai - Pune Region
            Vicar Khghar& BARC
      02. Rev. Fr. Mathew Abraham Modiyil OIC
            Vicar of Borivili, Vasai Parishes and their subunits
      03. Rev. Fr. Pius George Planthottathil OIC
            Incharge of Ulasnagar & Thane

17. Sulthan Bathery - Zoor Dayara (Erected in 1991)

      Bethany Ashram,
      Sulthan Bathery,
      Wayanadu – 673 592
      Tel: 04936 – 220751

     Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Chacko Philip Nariolimurupel OIC
            Superior, Vicar of Kuppakkolli Parish
      02. Rev. Fr. Jith John Pallivathuckal OIC
            Vocation Promotor, Director of Bodhi
      03. Rev. Fr. Shaiju Mathew Meppurathu OiC

18. Surat – Mission Mandiram (Erected in 2005)

      Bethany Ashram, Pramukh Park,
      Surat – Navsari Road,
      Fateh Nagar P.O., Surat – 394 220
      Tel: 0261 – 2893050, 3241709

     Member
      01. Rev. Fr. Benedict Kaniyantayyathu OIC
            Superior, Vicar of Surat Parish
            Principal, Mary Matha Public School

19. Thane (Mumbai) - Mission Mandiram (Erected in 1999)

      Bethany Mission Mandiram,
      4/30, MHB Colony,
      Vartak Nagar,
      Thane, Mumbai - 400606;
      Tel: 022 – 25855107

    Member
      01. Fr. Mathai Iranathara OIC (In-charge)

20. Thiruvalla – Dayara (Erected in 1935)

      Bethany Ashram Dayara, Tholassery, Thiruvalla,
      Pathanamthitta – 689 101
      Tel: 0469 – 2701265, 2638398, (Ashram)
      2634853 (Book centre),
      2606323 (Jeevanjyothy), 9747001265

    Members
      01. Rev. Fr. Philip Vysanethu OIC (Superior)
            Rector of Brahmacharees
      02. Rev. Fr. Andrew Melel OIC
      03. Rev. Fr. Jacob Perumpral OIC
      04. Rev. Bro. Joseph Thondakarottu OIC
      05. Rev. Fr. Ignatius Thangalathil OIC
            Vicar of Poovathur Parish,
            Director of Bethany Divyakarunyalayam
      06. Rev. Fr. Lazarus Palanilkunnathil OIC
            Chaplain of Pushpagiri Hospital
      07. Rev. Bro. Martin Vaimattom OIC
      08. Rev. Bro. Zacharia Oonamparackal OIC
            Procurator, Manager of Bethany Book Centre
      09. Rev. Fr. Stephen Plathottathil OIC
            Vicar of Thiruvanvandoor & Pandanadu Parishes,
            Director of Bethany Jeevanjyothy
      10. Rev. Fr. Joseph Philip Alummoottil OIC
            Rector of Aspirants, Vicar of Kallunkal Parish

PRIESTS STAYING OUTSIDE INDIA

GERMANY

      01. Rev. Fr. Varghese Thoppil OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            Kirchplatz – 3, 86697,
            Oberhausen, Germany
            Tel: 0049 – 8435 – 562,
            Fax: 0049 – 8435 – 941705

      02. Rev. Fr. Abraham Prasad Chirayil OIC
            Schlossplatz – 2,
            89359 Koetz, Germany
            Tel: 0049 – 8221 – 6430,
            Fax : 0049 – 8221 – 399502

      03. Rev. Fr. John Elavinamkuzhiyil OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            Kirchplatz – 4, D – 89423,
            Gundelfingen, Germany
            Tel: 0049 9073997123,
            Fax : 0049 9073 3969

      04. Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kulapurathu OIC
            Stommelner Strasse 102,
            50259, Pulhein, Germany
            Tel: 0049 2238842337

Switzerland:

      01. Rev. Fr. George Ayyaneth Malayil OIC (Studying)
            Oeuvre St. Justine,
            Rue De Rome 3,
             Ch – 1700 Fribourg
            Tel: 0041 – 263511616,
             Fax : 0041 – 263511690

      02. Rev. Fr. Kaippanadukka Thomas Varghese OIC (Studying)
            Rom. Kath. Pfarramt,
            Schlasstr.4, CH-3800 Interlaken,
            SWITZERLAND;
            Tel: 0041-338261089

Oman

      01. Rev. Fr. Christudas Charummoottil OIC (Doing Pastoral works)
            Holy Spirit Church,
           Ghala P.O.Box 371 PC 115
           Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos
          Tel: 00968 – 24590373, 24594656,
           Fax : 24502513,
            Mob: 00968 - 99866912

DECEASED MEMBERS

Our Deceased Members

January

      10,1991 Geevarghese Mampazhakattil OIC

      17,2004 Mathew Thuruthel OIC

      18, 2007 cyril Baselios catholicos

      26,1987 Cyprian Cherinjarapazhanji OIC

      28,1995 John Kuzhimepurath OIC

February

      3,2005 Pachomios Chempothinal OIC

      6,1985 Aloysius Mankavil OIC

      14,1931 Stephanos Moolamannil OIC

      19,1959 Job Thengumthara OIC

March

      12, 1992 Pius Cheriyil OIC

      22, 1975 Seraphion Attupurath OIC

      25, 1977 Younan Keepalil OIC

      26, 1997 Chrysostom Kuttamperur OIC

April

      2,1983 : Josua Thavalathil OIC

May

      13,2005 : Raphael Cherupuzhathottathil OIC

June

      22,1996 : Varghese Elanjiyil OIC

      24,1988 : Abraham Padinjaremannil OIC

      27, 1956 : MAR THEOPHILOS KALAPURACKAL OIC

July

      15,1953 : MAR IVANIOS PANICKARUVEETTIL OIC

August

      22,1980 : Paul Thekkekara OIC

September

      6,1987 : Koshy Kakkanattil OIC

      17,1991 : Louis Moolaveettil OIC

      29,1985 : Norbert Peralummoottil OIC

October

      9, 2006 : Fr. Gabriel Thykadavil

      10,1994 : MAR GREGORIOS THANGLATHIL OIC

November

      2,1998 : Peter Kozhimannil OIC

      8,2003 : Jayapaul Vilathivilail OIC

      16,1990 : Francis Xavier Pillasseril OIC

      17,1962 : Antony Nayarkulangara OIC

      18,1997 : Dominic Odalil OIC

December

      18,1964 : Michael Manjanamakuzhy OIC

      26,1969 : Ephraem Kottarathil OIC

      28,2000 : Celestine Padinjaremannil OIC

      30,1958 : Barsleeba Kallumpurath OIC

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