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This House started as a Formation House
for the Novices on December 29, 1994. Presently, this is
a Formation House for Juniors because on May 31, 2005, in
the same compound, a house for the Novices, to be cut from
all alienating activities, was set up.
At first the Apostolate consisted in visiting
the poor and the sick in their homes; teaching Catechism
to the children in the sisters’ convent and teaching
at St. Anthony’s Boys Village College, which is run
by the Rogationists.
Presently the work carried in this house
is the Formation of Juniors; giving Communion and sharing
God’s word with the sick by going every Sunday from
house to house. The Sisters teach Catechism in three Public
Schools; education is imparted free of charge to poor children
in the compound set up for the purpose –and in addition
they also work with the poor – visiting them and sharing
goods with them.
On May 6, 2000 a Retreat House for small
groups was started. The Sisters here offer boarding and
lodging. This Apostolate helps the Sisters to give witness
of Christ to all those who go to spend an overnight or a
two-day retreat.
On June 16, 2001 a “Child Caring
Institution for abandoned, neglected and surrendered children,
whom the sisters call “Mo.Teresa Spinelli’s
Treasures” was set up. This Apostolate was not planned.
It all started from the love the Sisters felt for the poor
and the suffering and their urge to help do something for
them. At the time there were only two children, Monica of
six months and Teresa, a two year old whom the Sisters kept
with them in the Novices’ dormitory. But when the
number of children increased, the need for building a house
for the purpose was greatly felt. So, March 27, 2004 saw
the opening of the house which was much needed. This is
found to be in the same compound. The Sisters are committed
to these children just like a mother, 24hrs of the day.
Presently there are 26 babies and children. The
house is already too small for them!!. A REALLY
BIGGER house to have is of paramount importance, to continue
giving this indispensable help to these Mo.Teresa Spinelli’s
Treasures”, because the demand for sheltering such
children is great!
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