Religious Houses & Associations

St. Anne’s Convent Shakthikulangara was established in 1974 at the initiative of Fr. Elias Vargheese the parish priest. The convent is a house of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Anne of Tiruchirappally. The congregation was founded in 1858 by Mrs. Annamma a widow for the emancipation and integral development of women. The congregation obtained pontifical status in 1977. The motto of the congregation is “Simplicity of life and service to the poor”. The Congregation has 1200 professed sisters in 188 convents in India and abroad. The house in Shakthikulangara belongs to the Damian Province {Kerala Province}. Sisters in Shakthikulangara take care of the sanctuary and sacristy and are engaged in a range of pastoral service –from house visits, BCC , Sunday school, youth animation, and imparting skill development.

Tel : 0474-2771735

Members of the community :

• Sr. Pauline - Superior
• Sr. Annamma
• Sr. Augustine Mary
• Sr. Annie
• Sr. Mary Thomas
• Sr. Prasanna
• Sr. Rositta

VimalaHridayaSaranya established in Shakthikulangara on 25th April 2001 is a convent under the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Kollam . This congregation was originally founded by Rev. Fr. Louis SavionDupius in 1844 at Pondicherry for the emancipation of women. In 1907 Bishop Benziger asked the congregation to set up a house at Kanjirakode.Soon they had four communities in Quilon diocese. In 1947 Holy See bifurcated the Congregation to set up a separate Congregation for Kerala with headquarters at Kollam .In 1998 Holy See proclaimed the order as an institute of pontifical rights. They have presently 70 houses in six countries and 533 professed Sisters. Sisters in Shakthikulangarahouse besides offering pastoral service –Catechism, BCC and house visit -are actively involved in the social life of the place.

Tel : 0474 2772166

Members of the Community :

• Sr. Jophy Mary - Superior
• Sr. Norbert Mary
• Sr. Titus Mary
• Sr. Lizy Mary
• Sr. Cabrini Mary

The Conference of St. Vincent De Paul Society in Shakthikulangara was established in 1965. SSVP is the biggest lay movement in the Church. Parish Priest is the Spiritual Director of the Conference. This conference is in the frontline to dispense charity to the deserving with a range of activities like adoption of destitute families, medical support, skill development and support for income generating programmes.

Office Bearers :

• President -
• Vice President -
• Secretary -
• Treasurer -
• Project Officer -

This is a network of all the approved Choir groups in the parish . There are five groups .

This Group is committed to the renewal of the parish through prayer, intercession, and study of the Word and mature deployment of the gifts of the Spirit

• Mr. James Peter - co-ordinator
• Ms. Mariamma Seraphine
• Ms. Jaine Johnson
• Ms. Laila Andrews
• Ms. Mary Cleetus
• Mrs. Margaret James
• Ms. Little Flower George
• Ms. Jessy Edward

Saints Fans Association {SFA} is a new born association launched at the initiative of the youth of the parish . SFA was inaugurated by Fr. Romance Antony the P.P on 25th May 2014 . The association envisions the creation of a just society and to this end it plans formation of all sections on sublime values and promotes initiatives that would lead to change in society.

Activities :

• Weekly prayer meetings
• Study of the life of saints
• Choir for Sunday Mass
• Environment education
• Planted 3000 saplings in the households in Sakthikulangara on 5thJune 2014 ,the environment day

• Mr. Joe Michael - President
• Mr. Jeemon Jerome - Vice President
• Mrs. Lissy Jose - Treasurer
• Mr. Gipin Peter - Asst. Treasurer
• Mrs. AnithaRozario - Secretary

In 1563 Fr. John Lenis Marian a Jesuit Priest established Sodality with the approval of the Holy See as a movement of lay people for strengthening Christian life. After Vat 11 Sodality was rechristened as “Christian Life Communities” (CLC).Sakthikuangara had the privilege of starting a Sodality as early as 1913. Fr. Jerome Fernandes the parish priest and Bishop Benziger set the tone for the movement –one of the first Sodalities in the Country. The CLC of Sakthikulangara having completed 101 years has become the rallying point for the women of the parish and a force to be reckoned with in the parish life. CLC is engaged in a variety of social service activities including medical assistance, education assistance, awareness building for women etc. CLC members join all the liturgical functions, processions and funeral processions in white dress are indeed a spectacular sight. There are more than 1500 active members in the organization.

• Mrs. Agnes Simmons - President
• Mrs. Mariamma William - Vice President
• Mrs. Jolly Raju - Secretary
• Mrs. Barbara Aloysius - Treasurer

CarmalitaAlmaya Sabha was established in the parish on 23rd October 1983 . The organization which started with 67 members now has now a membership of 515 . The organization besides forming the members in Christian life has always ensured their contribution to the pastoral growth and undertakes quite a lot of charitable initiatives.

• Mrs. Villarmi Francis Rozario - President
• Mrs. Shylaja Vincent - Vice President
• Mrs. Celine Vincent - Secretary
• Mrs. Elsy Ancil - Treasurer
• Mrs. Jane Felix - Joint Secretary

This is an association of altar servers .There are 35 members. Asst . Parish Priest is the director of the association. KCYM is the official state and regional organization under the auspices of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' CouncilKCBC. It is affiliated to the National Youth Body the "Indian Catholic Movement" (ICYM). It consists of youngsters between the age group of 15– 35 years who subscribe to Catholic values and principles, but beneficiaries include the youth of other religions. Today, KCYM has a membership strength of 1,04,685 young people making it one of the influential organizations in the region.

This is a movement for spiritual enrichment of the youth . There are 26 members in the parish unit .

The AlmayaFransicanSabha was established in Shakthikulangara in 1948 . The Organsation focuses on the spiritual life of the members and involves in pastoral work and charitable ventures .

• Minister : Ouseph Antony ,Kannitayil
• Vice Minister : vacant
• Secretary : Mrs. Jaceentha Francis , Anugraha ,Puthezhathu
• Treasurer : Mrs. Domii Francis , Kochuthoppu
• Formator : Mr. Francis Joseph KattuvilaPuthuval
• Councilor (1) : Mr. Lazar Paul Thaithoppil
• Councilor (2) : Mr. Jacob George ,SheelaBhavan

St. John De Britto unit of Kolping Society was established in 1996. Kolping Society functions with the objective of forming laity as fervent believers, faithful family heads and committed laborerers. Besides spiritual formation the Society enhances the financial growth of the members. Kolping unit at Shakthikulangara is engaged in promotion of thrift among members and promotes micro finance for income generating initiatives.

• President : Mrs. Mercy Joseph
• Secretary : Mrs. Jathruda .S
• Treasurer : Mrs. Carmaley Fulgin

Activities :

Humanity mobilization, Micro finance, Family adoption

• President : Parish Priest
• Vice president : Mr. Joseph Bernad
• Cordinator : Ms. Regina