Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Puthukkattukaduppil CMI(1975–2015)

Rev. Fr. Kuriakose (Gigy) Puthukkattukaduppil CMI (40) belonging to Nirmal ProvinceJagdalpur, superiror of Nirmal Aram Nakti Semra, was called to his eternal reward at2.30 pm on 16 February 2015. He met with a tragic accident as he was on his way toKotpad, our mission centre in Odisha, along with Fr. Antony Konumadackal CMI. Themortal remains of Fr. Kuriakose were kept in the Provincial House where all the priests,religious communities and the faithful could pay their homage. The first part of the funeralceremony was held at the Provincial House Chapel and the body was taken in proccession

to St Joseph’s Cathedral, where the funeral Mass and the final rites were conducted. The last part of the funeral rites washeld at Nakti Semra cemetery. The funeral service was officiated by Mar Joseph Kollamparampil CMI, Bishop ofJagdalpur along with Bishop Emeritus, Mar Simon Stock Palathra CMI. The priests, religious and the faithful of Jagdalpuras well as of other provinces along with the family members and relatives were present to bid farewell to Fr. Kuriakose.Fr. Joy Chavarananickal CMI preached the homily.

Fr. Kuriakose was born on 17 March 1975 as the first son of Mr. Scaria and Mrs. Rosamma Puthukkattukaduppilat Niravilpuzha in the diocese of Mananthavady. After his school education he joined as an aspirant in Chavara MinorSeminary, Dugoli on 15 June 1993. After completing his novitiate at Vinayalaya, Bhanpuri, he made his first religiouscommitment on 19 March 1997. He had his Philosophy studies at Darsana, Wardha and BA in Politics at St. ThomasCollege Pala. After his regency in Vimal Vidyashram and Chavara Sadan, Dugoli, he joined Samanvya Theologate,Bhopal for his theological studies. He was ordained Priest on 2 January 2008 by Bishop Simon Stock Palathra CMI ofJagdalpur.

After his ordination he was entrusted with various assignments in the province as well as in the diocese. He servedas the director of Nirmal Farm Nelasnar and the Priest-in-charge of the Christian community at Pusnar, Bhairamgarh.From 2011-2013 he was Priest in charge of Yesudev Ashram Bhiragaon. During this period he secured his M.SW fromChrist College Jagdalpur. From 2013-2014 he did his special B.Ed at Sneha Sadan College of Education Angamali.From 2014 onwards he was the Superior of Nirmal Aram at Nakti Semra, Director of Nirmal Training Centre andPrinting School and was taking classes for MSW students at Christ College, Jagdalpur.

Fr. Kuriakose was a committed religious who in a very unassuming way showed his ever readiness to take anynew assignments for the good of the people. He had a special love for the poor and down-trodden people and theirwelfare was his desire. As a young priest he had his own dreams not to make a success story for his own life, but for thegrowth and development of the poor and neglected of the place especially for the unemployed youth of Bastar.

In this short span of life Fr. Kuriakose has shown his truthfulness to his entrusted duties and assignments, as theLord wanted it from him making long standing impressions of his memory still alive in our midst. While we continue to prayfor Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Puthukkattukaduppil, kindly perform the suffrages for him according to the D. 58b.

Province Day CelebrationProvince Day was celebrated on 12 February 2015 atNirmal Sadan Provincial House. Divine Liturgy wasled by our Bishop Joseph Kollamparampil CMI andthe homily was delivered by Fr. Provincial. After theEucharistic celebration we had a one-day picnic toNelasnar. Congratulations to the co-coordinators andspecial thanks to Fr. Jose Panthalanickal, Director ofNelasnar station!

Bro. Rajesh Minj CMI of Nirmal ProvinceJagdalpur was ordained Deacon by Bp. John VadakkelCMI, Bishop of Bijnor on 15 February 2015 at MataMariam Church Poornodaya, Bhopal.

Bro. Manoj Toppo CMI of Nirmal ProvinceJagdalpur was given minor orders of Karoya (Lector)and Heupadiakona (Sub-Deacon) by Bp. JohnVadakkel CMI, Bishop of Bijnor on 22 February 2015at Prithvipal Sadan Church Rishikesh.

Brothers of Samanvaya, Kolchoor were giventhe minor order of Karoyusa (Lector) by our Bp.Joseph Kollamparampil CMI, Bishop of Jagdalpur on18 February 2015 at Samanvaya Theological CollegeKolchoor.

Congratulations and Prayerful wishes to Dn.Rajesh, Bro. Manoj and the Brothers of Samanvaya,Kolchoor!

Congratulations…

Let us come together for the 21st day commemoration of Fr. Kuriakose PuthukkattukaduppilCMI. The memorial service will start with a Solemn Requiem Divine Liturgy to be presidedover by Bishop Emeritus Mar. Simon Stock Palathra CMI at 7.00 am, on Saturday, 7 March2015 at Nirmal Aram, Nakti Semra which will be followed by solemn prayers for the dead.Let us pray for our beloved Fr. Kuriakose.

21st Day Commemoration of Fr. Kuriakose

Blessing of the FDSHJ ConventThe convent of FDSHJ (Fervent Daughters of SacredHeart of Jesus) convent was blessed and inauguratedon 13 February 2015 at Kapsi. The Divine Liturgywas presided over by our Bishop JosephKollamparampil and the homily was delivered by Fr.Provincial. Prayerful wishes to FDSHJ Sisters! Wedo remember with gratitude Church-in-NeedGermany for the financial support.

Health CornerFr. Jose EroorickalCMI (Senior) is taking rest

at Prasanth Bhavan, Kanjirapally. His health conditionhas improved a lot. His contact number is094255258612.

Fr. Jose Palathara CMI has completed 5radiations at Caritas Hospital, Thellakom. At presenthe is taking rest at Nirmal Ashram, Thellakom.

Fr. Patrick Kaipuzhavakkel CMI has improvedhis health and takes rest at Nirmal Ashram, Thellakom.He will be undergoing treatment for kidney stonesthese days.

Fr. Theodore Toppo CMI has moved to Keralafor further treatment for his lost eye sight. He willalso be undergoing treatment for diabetics atThellakom.

PROVINCIAL’S DIARYMarch 2015

March 201501: Chavara Feast, Bacheli01-02: Canonical Visit, Dugoli03: Canonical Visit, Nelasnar07: 21st Day Commemoration of Fr. Kuriakose, Nakti Semra07-08: Canonical Visit, Vinayalaya Novitiate

Bhanpuri09: Viva, Samanvaya, Kolchoor11: Canonical Visit, Bhanupratappur12: Canonical Visit, Kapsi13: Canonical Visit, Junawar14-16: Visit of Church in Need Representatives15: House Day, Chavara Sadan, Kolchoor21-26: To Samanvaya Bhopal27: To Kerala28: 41st Day Commemoration of Fr. Kuriakose, Wynad

CRI Sangamam

Parish Day Celebration

Save the DateRenewal programme and canonical visit of Rev.Fr. Prior General will be held from 03-07November 2015 at Nirmal Sadan ProvincialHouse. All the professed members of the Provinceare expected to take part in the renewalprogramme without fail. Please note the dates ofthe renewal programme in our Province toensure your participation.

Fr. Josey Thamarassery CMIProvincial Superior

Dantewada Parish Day was solemnlycelebrated on 8 February 2015, at Nirmal NiketanAshram, Karli. The Divine Liturgy was led by Fr.Provincial and the homily was delivered by Fr. AntonyKonumadackal. After the solemn rosary procession,the parishioners staged various programmes.Congratulations to Fr. Sebastian Mavunkel CMI,Parish Priest, parishioners and the community ofNirmal Niketan Ashram!

In the year of Consecrated Life, local CRIJagdalpur unit organized a one day Religious Seniors’Sangamam on 14 February 2015 at Pastoral Centre,Aghanpur, Jagdalpur. Bp. Emeritus Mar. Simon StockPalathra CMI led the Divine Liturgy. Orientation talkwas given by Fr. Abraham Puthukulangara CMI, NoviceMaster, Vinayalaya Bhanpuri. Congratulations to Fr.Jose Eroorickal (junior) and the team for organizingthe Sangamam!

Feast Days

Birth Days

Fr. Kaipuzhavakkel Patrick Mar.17Fr. Ekka Ashok Mar.19Fr. Eroorickal Jose (Jr) Mar.19Fr. Eroorickal Jose (Sr) Mar.19Fr. Incheril Joseph Mar.19Fr. Kadiamkuttiyil Anoop Mar.19Fr. Kavalam Joseph Mar.19Bp. Kollamparampil Joseph Mar.19Fr. Mankottil Jose (Tiju) Mar.19Fr. Panthalanickal Jose Mar.19Fr. Pazhoor Joseph Mar.19Fr. Perumpananickal Saju Mar.19Fr. Thaliparambil Twinkle Mar.19Fr. Thamarassery Josey Mar.19Fr. Valiyankal Joseph Mar.19Fr. Payyappilly Biju Mar.19Fr. Manalayil Jossey Mar.19Bro. Vadakekannanchira Joseph Mar.19Dn. Kollithadathil Jenish Mar.19

Bro. Cheruvillath Bijoy Mar.19Bro. Kido Vijay Mar.19Bro. Kadukkakunnel Bince Mar.19Bro. Lanithottam Nijo Mar.19Bro. Thymoottil Bibin Mar.19Bro. Randraparayil Joseph Mar. 19

Fr. Palathara Jose Mar.01Fr. Incheril Joseph Mar.04Fr. Vadakemury Jimmy Mar.09Fr. Srampickal Augustine Mar.09Fr. Manneduppamkuzhy Babu Mar.10Fr. Theodore Toppo Mar.14Fr. Perumpananickal Saju Mar.14Fr. Payyappilly Vineeth Mar.17Bro. Koorkkakalayil Gabriel Mar.18Fr. Chakkalackal Benny Mar. 25Fr. Kavalam Joseph Mar.25Fr. Thamarassery Josey Mar.31Bro. Randraparayil Joseph Mar. 14

Zonal level (Geedom, Dantewada, Bacheli andKirandul) thanksgiving celebration of St. Chavara &St. Euphrasia was held on 01 March 2015 at BacheliParish. Divine Liturgy was led by Fr. Provincial andthe homily was delivered by Fr. Ashok Ekka. After thesolemn procession, parishioners and the children ofdifferent parishes staged various programmes.Congratulations to Fr. Sebastian Mavunkel (Councillorfor Evangelization), Fr. Joy Chavarananickal and theparishioners of Bacheli!

Zonal Level St. Chavara Celebration

Jubilee Celebrations and Reception to the NewPriests on 11 February 2015 at Nirmal Sadan

Provincial HouseAppointment

Fr. Baby Mangattuthazhath CMI is appointedPrefect of Nirmal Ashram, Thellakom, Kerala.Sincere thanks to Fr. Sebastian Pulingappallil CMI forhis selfless service!

Fr. Vineeth Payyappilly CMI is temporarilyappointed Superior of Nirmal Aram, Naktisemra.

Fr. Anoop Kadiamkuttiyil CMI is appointedpermanent vocation promoter of Nirmal ProvinceJagdalpur.

Prayerful wishes to Fr. Baby, Fr. Vineethand Fr. Anoop!