S I C Sisters

SISTERS OF THE IMITATION OF CHRIST
(SIC)

The congregation of the sisters of the imitation of Christ was founded by His Grace Mar Ivanios in 1925 in Jacobite Church. "Sanyasam", the idea of dedicated life for women was unknown till then in the Malankara church. With the founder the whole congregation 10 members of the community- reunited with the Catholic Church in 1930.Bethany, an active congregation lays emphasis on liturgical life, as a life of prayer and contemplation. The spiritual up-liftment of the Malankara church is the primary objective of the congregation. The congregation is growing rapidly. There are five provinces, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvalla, Bathery, Pathanamthitta and Muvattupuzha under one Mother General. The Genaralate is at Kottayam.

The Bathery province was inaugurated on the 25th of July 1980, in- accordance with the Charism of the founder of the SIC congregation in the province has worked towards in the building up and renewal of Syro- Malankara Church along with the diocese of Bathery. The province has at present 36 religious houses and 154 professed sisters.

Bathery Province

Superior	: Mother Thejus SIC
Provincial Councillors	: Sr. Tabitha SIC
	: Sr. Scholastica SIC
	: Sr. Joice SIC
	: Sr. Parimala SIC
Provincial Procurator	: Sr. Ajayya SIC

Address

Bethany Provincial House
Sulthan Bathery P.O., Cheeral Road
Wayanad - 673 592, Kerala
Tel: +91 4936 221468
Fax: +91 4936223468

CONVENTS

1. Bathery

Bethany Provincial House
Sulthan Bathery P.O.
Wayanad - 673 592
Tel: +91 4936 221468
Fax: +91 4936223468

Mother Thejus SIC (Provincial Superior)
Sr. Nirmala SIC (General Councillor)
Sr. Treesa SIC (General Procurator)
Sr. Joice SIC (Provincial Councillor &Secretary)
Sr. Ajayya SIC (Provincial Procurator)
Sr. Surabhila SIC (Ethiopia)
Sr. Mary Priya SIC (Kottayam Generalate)
Sr. Prasada SIC (Ethiopia)
Sr. Darsana SIC
Sr. Kiran SIC (Rome)
Sr. Lissa SIC (St. Joseph's E. H. S. S., Bathery)
Sr. Celin SIC (Study)
Sr. Udhitha SIC
Sr. Saswatha SIC
Sr. Athmaja SIC
Sr. Vinaya SIC (Nursing, Shimoga)
Sr. Mariya SIC (Kottayam, 2^nd Novitiate)
Sr. Mrudula SIC (Kottayam, 2^nd Novitiate)
Sr. Manonja SIC (Kottayam, 2^nd Novitiate)
Sr. Mahita SIC (Study)
Sr. Mukthida SIC (Kottayam, 2^nd Novitiate)
Sr. Deepa SIC (Kottayam, 2^nd Novitiate)
Sr. Navya SIC (Kottayam, 2^nd Novitiate)
Sr. Niveditha SIC (Nursing, Shimoga)
Sr. Sheba SIC
Sr. Paulsy SIC

This is the Provincial House and the Formation House of the Tiruvalla Province.

Activities: Direct participation in the various apostolates of the Church and gives pastoral assistance in the Parishes and Missions.

2. Ayyankolly

Bethany Convent
Moonnanad P.O.
Ayyankolly, Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu - 643239
Tel: 04262 224733

Sr.Tabitha SIC (Provincial Councillor, Manager of the School)
Sr. Maryprabha SIC (Superior)
Sr. Latha SIC
Sr. Anila SIC
Sr. Anargha SIC
Sr. Amala SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a Higher Secondary School and work in the nearby parishes.

3. Bangalore

Bethany Vidya Bhavan
25/27, 4th Cross
Maruti Nagar, Madivala
Bangalore - 560068
Tel: 080- 25537836

Sr. Eliza SIC (Superior)
Sr. Roopa SIC (Nursing)
Sr. Prakasha SIC (Study, Philosophy)
Sr. Prathyasha SIC

Activities: Sisters work in the parishes, and run a hostel.

4. Bethany Home, Bathery

Bethany Home
St.Joseph's English School Campus
Sulthan Bathery P.O.
Wayanad Dt., 673 592
Tel: 04936 220194

Sr. Rosetta SIC (Warden)
Sr. Reena SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Irene SIC (St. Joseph's School)
Sr. Bhagya SIC (Study, B. Ed.)

Activities:Sisters work in the parishes and conduct a boarding home.

5. Cherupuzha

Bethany Convent
Cherupuzha P. O.
Kannur Dt. - 670511
Tel: 04985 240216

Sr. Merlit SIC (Superior)
Sr. Suprabha SIC
Sr. Dhanya SIC (Procurator)

Activities:Sisters conduct a Higher Secondary School and assist in parish works.

6. Edakkara

Bethany Convent
Edakara P.O., Muppiny
Malappuram Dt. -679 331
Tel: 04931 276336

Sr. Rajitha SIC (Superior)
Sr. Pious SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Tessa SIC

Activities: Sisters work in the diocesan school and do parish works.

7. Ichilampady

Bethany Convent
Umesagli, Ichilampady P.O.
Nelliyadi (Via), D. K. - 574229
Karnataka
Tel: 08251 259122

Sr. Mangala SIC (Superior)
Sr. Anuranjana SIC (Procurator)

Activities: Sisters assist in the parishes, conduct a nursery school and tailoring centre.

8. Kallichal

Bethany Convent, Kallichal
Moonnanadu P.O.
Nillgiris, Tamil Nadu
Tel: 04262 224440

Sr. Prisca SIC (Superior)
Sr. Josiya SIC

Activities: Sisters work in the parishes

9. Kalpetta

Bethsaida Mission House
Hospice and Health Care Centre
Opp. Central School
Munderi, Kalpetta P.O.
Wayanad - 673121
Tel: 04936 207017

Sr. Scholastica SIC (Superior)
Sr. Anuroopa SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Vandana SIC
Sr. Christopher SIC

Activities:Sisters conduct a palliative care unit for cancer patients.

10. Kelakom

Bethany convent
Kelakam P. O.
Kannur, 670674
Tel: 04902 413745

Sr. Tessina SIC (Superior & H.M.)
Sr. Mahima SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Upasana SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a High School and work in the parishes.

11. Kozhikode

Bethany Convent
Civil Station P. O.
Kozhikode -20
Tel: 04952 376927

Sr. Jyothi SIC (In Charge)
Sr. Prasobha SIC (Study)
Sr. Oliviya SIC

Activities: Sisters assist in the pastoral ministry of the parishes.

12. Kuppady

Bethany Convent
Kuppady P. O.
Wayanad Dt., 673 592
Tel: 04936 220367

Sr. Lucina SIC (Superior)
Sr. Leoni SIC
Sr. Pavithra SIC
Sr. Sobha SIC (Home Mission)
Sr. Athulya SIC (Home Mission)
Sr. Prabha SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a tailoring school, hostel, and work in the parishes

13. Mamankara

Bethany Convent
Kambalakallu P. O.
Mamamkara, Vazhikadavu
Malappuram Dt. - 679 333
Tel: 04931 287223

Sr. Uthama SIC (In Charge & H. M.)
Sr. Suma SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Sathya SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a L. P. School and work in the diocean school and parishes

14. Moolankavu

Bethany Convent
Moolankavu P.O., S. Bathery
Wayanad (Dt.), 673 592
Tel: 04936 220501

Sr. Arunodaya SIC (In Charge, Mistress, II Year Prenovices)
Sr. Krupa SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Abhishiktha SIC (Mistress, I Year Candidates)
Sr. Parimala SIC

Activities: Sisters assist in the parish ministry.

15. Moolankavu Peace Home (Old Age Home)

Bethany Convent
Moolankavu P.O., S. Bathery
Wayanad (Dt.) - 673592
Tel: 04936 220501

Sr. Rosy SIC (In Charge)
Sr. Vimala SIC
Sr. Stanislaus SIC
Sr. Thyboose SIC

Activities: Sisters assist in the old age home

16. Muthireri

Bethany Convent
Thavinjal P.O., Mananthavady
Wayanad (Dt.) - 670644
Tel: 04935 256416

Sr. Christa SIC (Superior)
Sr. Susan SIC
Sr. Kusumam SIC
Sr. Sarga SIC
Sr. Naveena SIC
Sr. Sujatha SIC
Sr. Salini SIC
Sr. Hrudya SIC
Sr. Blessa SIC
Sr. Vijaya SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct an English Medium L. P. School and aided U. P. School and work in the parishes.

17. Naduvil

Bethany Convent, Naduvil P.O.
Kannur Dt. - 670 582
Tel: 04602 250255

Sr. Infant Mary SIC (Superior & School Accountant)
Sr. Thresy SIC (H. M.)
Sr. Keerthana SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a High School and assist in the parish Ministry

18. Narangathode

Bethany Convent
Narangathode, Meemutty
Kodenchery (Via)
Kozhikode Dt. - 673 580
Tel: 04952 236103

Sr. Mary Kanchana SIC (Superior)
Sr. Rani SIC
Sr. Melvin SIC
Sr. Sobhitha SIC
Sr. Vidya SIC
Sr. Nisthula SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct an L. P. School and work in the parish.

19. Nasik

Bethany Convent,
Akamsha, Plot No.:12
Khatwad Nagar, Nasik - 10
Maharashra State, 422 008
Tel: 0253 2377613

Sr. Silviya SIC (Superior)
Sr. Leena SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Ananda SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct an L. P. School and work in the parishes.

20. Nelliyadi

Bethany Convent
Nelliyady P.O., South Kanara
Karnataka - 574 229
Tel: 08241 254220

Sr. Rosalia SIC (Superior)
Sr. Subhashitha SIC (Procurator)

Activities: Sisters conduct a boarding house and work in the parishes.

21. Palamthadom

Bethany Convent
Palanthadom, West Eleri P.O.
Kasargode - 670 314
Tel: 04672 341199

Sr. Sobhana SIC (Superior)
Sr. Akhila SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Anjali SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct an L. P. School and work in the parishes.

22. Pulickalody

Bethany Convent
Vadapuram P.O.
Malapuram (Dt.), 676 542
Tel: 04931 200710

Sr. Serin SIC (Superior)
Sr. Pelagia SIC
Sr. Akshaya SIC
Sr. Merin SIC (Procurator)

Activities: Sisters conduct an M. R. C. School and work in the parishes.

23. Pulpally

Bethany Convent, Christ Nagar
Pulpally P.O.
Wayanad, 673 592
Tel: 04936 240871

Sr. Geetha SIC Superior
Sr. Margaret Mary SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Nirupama SIC

Activities: Sisters work in the diocesan school and work in the parishes.

24. Pulpally Nirmala Hostel

Nirmala Ladies Hostel
Pulpally P.O.
Wayanad Dt. - 673592
Tel: 04936 241733

Sr. Rubina SIC (Warden)
Sr. Prasanna SIC

Activities: Sisters work in the diocesan ladies hostel and do mission work in the nearby parishes.

25. Sasimala

Bethany Convent
Sasimala P.O., Pulpally (Via)
Wayanad - 673 579
Tel: 04936 234571

Sr. Severia SIC (Superior)
Sr. Deena SIC
Sr. Savitha SIC

Activities: Sisters work in the parishes.

26. Shimoga

Bethany Convent
Kotegungari P.O.
Thayavarekoppa
Shimoga, Sagar Road - 577204, Karnataka
Tel: 08182 233952

Sr. Litty SIC (Superior)
Sr. Mariananda SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Soubhagya SIC (H. M.)
Sr. Prasoona SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a High School and work in the parishes.

27. Uppada

Bethany Convent
Uppada P.O.
Chungathara (Via)
Malappuram (Dt.)
Tel: 04931 240916

Sr. Amurtha SIC (Superior)
Sr. Dayananda SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Thanuja SIC

Activities: Sisters serve in the home for the aged run by the Caritas.

28. Uppatty

Bethany Convent
Uppatty P.O., Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu, 643 241
Tel: 04262 220463

Sr. Daya SIC (Superior)
Sr. Athulya SIC (Procurator)

Activities: Sisters work in the diocesan school, conduct a nursery school and assist in the parish.

29. Velamcode

Bethany Convent
Velamcode P.O.
Kodenchery Via
Kozhikode
Tel: 04952 236232

Sr. Soumya SIC (Superior)
Sr.Mercy SIC (H. M.)
Sr. Chithanada SIC
Sr. Maria Therese SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Sudharma SIC
Sr. Karuna SIC
Sr. Anjana SIC
Sr. Pushpa SIC

Activities: Sisters conduct a High School and a Balabhavan for Girls and work in the parishes.

30. Bethlehem - Israel

St.Thomas Home
Syrian Catholic Patriarchate
Chaldean Street No: 6
Nablus Road, P. O. BOX 19787
Jerusalam, Israel
Tel: 00972 26282657
Fax: 00972 2628421

Sr. Josetta SIC (In charge)
Sr. Darsana SIC
Sr. Jyothi SIC

Activities: Sisters are engaged in mission works.

31. Haus Martinus

Haus Martinus

Olga Strasse 93-A

70180 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel: 0049 7116492902
Fax: 0049 7119670112

Sr. Joan SIC (Superior)
Sr. Udaya SIC
Sr. Pavana SIC

Activities: Sisters serve in the home for the aged run by the Caritas

32. Stuttgart - Germany

Adam Müeller Guttenbrun
Auricher Strasse 42
70437 Stuttgart, Rot-Germany
Tel: 0049 711841585
Fax: 0049 711849071020

Sr. Pradeepa SIC (Superior)
Sr. Preshitha SIC

Activities: Sisters Serve in the home for the aged which is run by the Caritas.

33. Stadtlohn - Germany

Marien Strasse 2

48703 Stadtlohn, Germany
Tel: 0049 2563936748
Fax: 0049 2563936750

Sr. Jaisy SIC (Superior)
Sr. Sudha SIC
Sr. Preetha SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Swaroopa SIC
Sr. Subha SIC
Sr. Ashisha SIC

Activities: Sisters serve in a home for the aged.

34. Milan

Via San Lurgi Gonzaga 4
20086 Motta Visconti
Milano, ITALY

Sr. Sadananda SIC (In charge)
Sr. Jyothis SIC (Procurator)

Activities: Sisters work in the Parishes

35. Reutlingen

Bethany Sisters
Nurnberger Str. 31
72760 Reutlingen, Germany

Sr. Resmi SIC (Superior)
Sr. Swasthi SIC (Procurator)
Sr. Pauly SIC

Activities: Sisters serve in a home for the aged run by the Caritas

36. Mananthavady, Snehabhavan

Sr. Regis SIC (Warden)
Sr. Vachana SIC

Activities: Sisters serve in the Balikabhavan run by the Diocese of Bathery

37. Lakkidi

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