WELCOME TO MANGALORE PROVINCE

SRA Communities of Karnataka, Goa and Bombay belonged to the central province. For the purpose of better administration, the province was bifurcated from the central province in the year 2003, namely Karnataka-Goa, (later named as Mangalore Province) having Queen of Apostles Convent, Vamanjoor as its Provincialate house. Sr. Maria Goretti Quadros was appointed as the first Provincial superior of Mangalore Province, succeeded by Sr. M. Santosh D'Souza, Sr. M. Zeena D'Souza , Sr M. Juliet Lobo and Sr M. Leena V.J. as the torch bearers in leading the Province.

146 sisters of different age groups are actively involved in various ministries in 21 communities. The sisters reach out to the marginalized and the vulnerable of the society specially the poor, women and children, through education, health ministry, Social development and pastoral ministry basically in the remote areas of the States of Karnataka, Goa and Manipur.

VISION OF THE PROVINCE

"An Integrated Human Society Living in Freedom, Justice & Peace."

MISSION OF THE PROVINCE

"To witness and proclaim the compassionate love of God to all especially the women, marginalized and the vulnerable people in the society empowering them to create a new world order."

Pastoral and Catechetical Activities

Our presence in the Pastoral activities though challenging is appreciated. We collaborate in eight dioceses namely, Mangalore, Karwar, Belgaum, Shimoga, Gulbarga Archdiocese of Bangalore and Goa. We make ourselves available to offer our services in diocesan institutions as well.

• Preparation for Liturgy
• Catechesis to Children
• Altar boys/Girls
• House Visits
• Catholic Sabha
• Women's League
• Preparation for Sacraments
• St. Vincent de Paul Society
• Young Christian Movements
• Indian Christian Movements
• Small Christians Community
• Sacristy Care

New Ventures from the Inception of Karnatak-Goa

• Deepalaya -Vocational Training Centre - Bidar.
• Sneha Jyothi Social Centre - Sorab, Shimoga.
• Parivar Social Centre - Kallianapur.
• Nursing Aid Training - Kallianpur.
• Cynthia Fernandes Palliative Care Centre- Kallianpur.
• St.Ignatius Health and Education Centre.
• Vidyarthi- Training in School-bag Manufacturing.
• Premanjali Convent - Ujjini, Bidar.
• Premanjali Kannada Medium High School-Ujjini, Bidar.
• Premanjali Boaring - Ujjini, Bidar.
• Christa Jyothi Boarding - Kolalgiri.
• Maria Bodewig Boaring - Sorab, Shimoga.
• Maria Bodewig Convent- Sorab, Shimoga.
• Amar Jyothi Composite College - Sorab, Shimoga.
• St. Ignatius School of Nursing - Honavar, Karwar.
• Prem-Dham Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre.
• Mother Theresa's Block - Ignatius Hospital.
• Asha Kiran - Play Home
• Asha Kiran - Working Women's Hostel for Rural Girls.
• Asha Kiran - Working Women's Hostel
• Canacona Mission - Goa
• Vacational Training Centre - Canacona.

Historical Overview

The pioneering group of Sr Stephanie, and late Srs. Lidwina and Clementine initiated the SRA mission in Karnataka through medical and needle work apostolate, at Kallianpur in 1962. The main building of the Goretti Hospital Kallianpur was put up under the leadership of Sr Aquilina in 1968. During the tenure of Sr Hemma, the first Regional Superior of the South Region a decision was made to found a centrally situated regional and formation house. In 1972 the Novitiate for the South Region was separated from North Region and was temporarily housed at Goretti Convent Kallianpur under the care of Sr Mechtildes. In 1975 the first group of novices made their profession at Kallianpur. The new regional house cum Novitiate was established in Vamanjoor in 1976 with first group making their vows.

Further, the bifurcation of the Region into South and Central Provinces sets another mile stone for better functioning and administration. The leadership of our sisters over the years prepared the Central Province for added growth and development.