EVENTS
Micaela's care Home Inauguration
On 22nd November 2025, the
Adorers family celebrated a remarkable and auspicious day.
On this day, the new Micaela's Care Home—built for our
elderly sisters—was inaugurated by His Grace Archbishop
John Rodrigues and our Mother General, Sister Pilar Casas,
together with General Councillor Sr. Lissy Thuruthikara,
in the presence priests, our sisters, friends and
benefactors.
We highly appreciate the initial hardwork taken by Sr.
Lissy Thuruthikara to get all possible permission from the
Municipality to lay the first foundation stone. We also
note to thank all those who helped to get this permission.
After much planning and hard work, it was a joyful moment
to finally witness the completion of this house. We are
deeply grateful for all the support and assistance we
received throughout this project, especially to our
Provincial, Sr. Rincy Sebastien, and her team for their
guidance, leadership, and dedication in bringing this
dream to fulfillment.
To mark this special occasion, the solemn Eucharistic
celebration was presided over by His Grace Archbishop John
Rodrigues and Parish fathers, priest friends were
concelebrant followed by a short felicitation ceremony to
honour the special individuals who worked tirelessly on
this project and supported our Congregation. After the
felicitation, we shared a sumptuous meal together. Indeed,
it was a joyful day in the history of Mumbai province.
SISTERS ADORERS, VELSAO. 2000-2025
On 6th
November 2025 was the joyful day to celebrate the silver
Jubilee of the existence of
Sisters Adorers at Velsao-Goa.
Jubilee is an occasion to look back the unique grace
filled life of a person, to reflect with gratitude on the
great things the Almighty has done to the sisters,
formees, children, laities and all those who pass through
in this community. The morning air was filled with
invigorating freshness as we geared up to witness a grand
silver Jubilee celebration of our community,
for gratitude is thankfulness
counting Gods’ blessings and acknowledging everything that
is received
We express our profound gratitude
to God, who has been a close friend to everyone, the years
of committed services in this community. Eucharistic
celebration, presided over by His Grace Most Rev His
Eminence, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao celebrated the
thanksgiving Eucharistic in Our Lady of Assumption church,
Velsao along with Fr. Joaquim the Episcopal Vicar for the
Religious in Goa and with the parish priest and few more
priests. Many religious sisters and invitees along with
the benefactors, well-wishers, parishioners and our
sisters from different communities and ex-girls of Velsao
were present for the mass. He focused on thanksgiving and
recalling the marvels of God was the highlight of the day.
All are highly appreciated for their dedicated life and
readiness to carry on the services with untiring
enthusiasm. Rabindranath Tagore says: “I was not aware of
the moment when I first crossed the threshold of this
life. When in the morning I looked upon the light I felt
in a moment that I was no stranger in this world that the
inscrutable without name and form, had taken me in its
arms in the form of my mother”. We are the bright stars of
God’s love. The unique characteristic of the stars those
are not self-centered rather take the light from the moon
and shine in the dark. We too are like the stars that have
received life from God and living in this world. Stars are
the sign of hope and life in the dark night.
Navajyothi Rehabilitation Centre,
Velsao Sisters Adorers. Over the past twenty five years we
have been taking care of the children who are victims of
broken, abused, marginalized, and poor and from the broken
families, orphaned and abandoned by their parents, and
from the street. They come from surrounding villages we
give free care, counseling, tutoring and mentoring. And
our center is a refuge for them. During these twenty five
years we have admitted over 150 children in our center.
They are given education. Vocational training, opportunity
for personality development, better health conditions, and
medical care. We offer healing processes by counseling,
group dynamics and personal accompaniment. We help them to
avail the government schemes. We have settled them in
marriage around 15 girls when they are of age. Beside
these we had reach out program at Baina. We had tuition
center, tailoring courses, SHG groups’ as well family
visit. We also have admitted children who are at risk and
single mothers’ in different boarding’s and also in our
center
Presently we are working the
migrants. We have started a tailoring center for them also
parishioners’ who are poor. We too have occasional
gatherings like women’s day celebrations, Christmas
celebration and classes on awareness program on health and
hygiene and moral values. We do visit their families and
do the needful. One of the achievements was that one of
our girls achieved 2nd rank in PG in Political science in
Goa University, and she is teaching in a school. Three
girls have completed Nursing and working in a hospital and
four girls were graduated. Many of our girls have
completed vocational training and they are working in
different places.
As part of our thanksgiving to
Him, we, as a Community, have decided to hold a Perpetual
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, beginning from 4th
November 2025 at 9 AM to 9 PM. Many parishioners in wado
base and the local sisters spent time with the Lord.
Soon after the mass there was
refreshment and felicitation. There were few programs
conducted by the girls and women from our center and a
Mando about our Mother foundress in Konkani sang by one of
our ex girls daughter Mrs. Evol. His eminence Filipe Neri
Cardinal Ferrao spoke on quoting the experience shared by
Mother Terese regarding the vocation mentioning how a drop
of water can make an ocean. The same way starting from one
person from a family can work by adding the parents the
whole family and to the neighbors and to the village and
to the whole world can work together in the vineyard of
God. Our Vice Provincial Sr. Yogini and parish priest and
ex parish priest as well as Mr. Antone Barretto who
belongs to the Barretto family who gave the land gave few
words of appreciation. Mrs. Marylee one of the laities
shared her experiences working with us. Another laity Mrs.
Clara was the MC of the program. At the end of the program
Sr. Elsy thanked everyone for their participation and
contribution. Also expressed the gratitude, towards the
sisters, formees and the girls who passed through in this
community and for their dedicated services and
contribution for the growth of the community and its work.
The program ended with delicious meal.
As we look back on the journey, we
are reminded of the countless acts of kindness, the quiet
moments of prayer, and the unwavering commitment shown
throughout the years. May this Silver Jubilee be a
reminder of God's unwavering love and grace, which have
guided us on this path St. Paul’s letter to Romance
ch5.words 5 Says “Hope does not Disappoint us "Let us look
forward to the next 25 years with the same hope,
determination, and passion that have defined us.
Feast of St. Maria Micaela
On 25th August, the entire
congregation joined together along with the universal
church to celebrate the death anniversary of St. Maria
Micaela, a lover of Jesus in the Eucharist and in Blessed
Sacrament.
She established in the universal Church the congregation
of sisters Adorers, handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and
of Charity with its double edged spirituality of Adoration
and Liberation of women marginalized. She embraced the
heavenly bliss on 25th August 1860. From then, onwards her
followers have continued to walk on her footsteps and
blessed Charism.
In preparation for this auspicious day, all sisters in the
congregation joined together to Adore the Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament. Some Communities had 40 hours adoration
and some according to plight of the community. Communities
who celebrated the feast ended the adoration with solemn
Holy Eucharistic celebration with Laity, benefactors and
friends.. It was a joyful and memorable day to sing a loud
the praises of Yahweh for the gift of St. Maria Micaela.
Final Profession
15th
August 2025, was an auspicious day dawn in Mumbai province
as two of our Sisters Phulmani Majhi and Ankita Marvi
chose to continue to Walk on the footsteps of Jesus
forever with their Final YES.
Sr. Phulmani Majhi hails from
Odisha, a village called Mandelia. She was born to Mr.
Stansilas and Mr. Salomi on 8th December 1991 in
Rantapali. She is from Diocese of Rourkela. And belong to
Holy family Church Rantapali. She joined the Congregation
of sisters Adorers on 15th June 2012.
Sr. Ankita Marvi hails from
Maharashtra, Mumbai, a village called Bhayandar, Uttan.
She was born to Mr. Boitur and Mrs. Lucy Marvi in
Bhayandar on 11th December 1997. She is from Archdiocese
of Mumbai and belong to Our Lady of Sea Parish, Uttan. She
joined the Congregation of Sisters Adorers in year 24th
June 2016.
“The Lord has done wonderful
things for us. Great and amazing are the deeds of the
Lord” Like Mary who raised her song of praise, our beloved
sisters Phulmani Majhi and Ankita Bointur Marvi were in
praises of Yahweh for His steadfast love and faithfulness.
As they said their Perpetual YES in the presence of our
Superior General Sr. Pilar Casas Navarro, Vicar General
Sr. Rosaura Patiño Pava and Sr. Rincy Sebastian the
Provincial Superior of Mumbai Province. His Lordship
Dominic Savio Fernandes presided over the Holy Eucharist.
The theme, “ Anchored in Christ to be beacons of hope”
resonated in the sacred sanctuary of Vincent Pallotti
church on 15th August 2025. Sisters, inmates, Neighbours,
benefactors blessed the finally professed with their
presence and prayers. A joyous program and agape added joy
and vigour to the celebration. Indeed it is a moment of
grace and blessings for Mumbai Province and the
Congregation to have two valiant and cheerful young
anchors in Christ. May St. Maria Micaela our Foundress
accompany them to be beacons of hope in this world
specially to the marginalised girls and women.
Welcome of Mother general and Asst. General
On the midnight of the 14th,
our community was blessed with the arrival of our beloved
Mother General. A group of sisters joyfully welcomed her
at the airport with a bouquet of fresh flowers, expressing
our love and reverence. Upon reaching the convent, she was
given a traditional welcome with aarti and a garland. This
was followed by the lighting of the samai (ceremonial
lamp), invoking God’s presence and blessings upon her
visit. A short prayer of blessing was then offered, and
together we sang a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. Her
gracious presence filled our hearts with deep joy and
renewed zeal to live our consecrated life with greater
commitment.
On the same day, we also had the privilege of receiving
our Assistant General. She too was warmly welcomed with
flowers upon her arrival. A simple yet heartfelt reception
was prepared in her honor, and the community gathered to
extend our love and gratitude. Her presence brought
encouragement and inspiration to us, and we looked forward
to the enriching moments of her visit.
Both visits were truly moments of blessing for our
community, filling us with gratitude to God for the gift
of their presence and guidance.
Silver years
in Religious Life
Name: Sr. Rincy Sebastian
Place of Birth:
Payyavor, Vembua, Kannur District, Kerala
Family: Born into a loving Catholic
family with five siblings, the fourth child.
Parents Name: Sebastian Ellil and Mary
Ellil.
Religious Life
Year of Joining: 1996
Place of Entrance: Nuvem, Goa Candidate ship
1997 - Postulancy in Puri
1998-2000: Novitiate in Nuvem
First Profession: 15th June 2000, Nuvem
Final Profession: 29th May 2006, Mumbai
Education and Formation
Master’s in Social Work (MSW): Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kerala
Theological Studies: Mater Dei Institute, Goa
Communities Served
Provincial House-Mumbai,Mumbai
Residence,Chembur,Tivim,Nachinola,Changanacherry,Moothakara
and Nuvem
Key Responsibilities Held*
Animator of the community
Assistant Superior
Economer
Sacristan
Incharge of apostolic activities in the community
Coordinator of project of Caritas Goa
Provincial councillor
Directress of Juniors
Novice Mistress
Pastoral works and Social Worker
Sr. Kanakalatha Singh
On 17th June 2025 was an
auspicious day in the life of Sr. Kanakalatha Singh as she
completed 25 years of religious life with commitment,
dedication and faithfulness in our congregation. And also
a day of celebrating the gift of life; a birthday of Sr.
Kanakalatha Singh!
Sr. Lissy the superior of Velsao community along with her
team members with deep Joy and happiness celebrated the
Jubilee. The Parish Priest was the principal celebrant of
the Jubilee mass. He spoke on consecrated and community
life in way that lead everyone to God to strengthen
eachother walk towards him.
The sisters from Goa and Karnataka region along with some
friends from Velsao witness the Faithfulness! The
celebration ended with delicious meal and togetherness!
Juniorate 2025 Mumbai
Experience of our Juniorate
This year our Juniorate was held at Andheri in Provincial
house. We
were two of us from the Mumbai province. We were glad to
have our Juniorate in Mumbai. We were warmly welcomed by
the community sisters.
On 25th May, we began our Juniorate with the
opening prayer in the morning by Sr. Elsy our Junior
Mistress. She focused on the Jubilee Year theme ‘Pilgrims
of Hope’. Sister explained the theme and connected to
Prophetic dimension of vowed and consecrated life. it
helped us to understand how we have to be responsible in
our commitment.
From 26th to 29th we had classes by
Sr. Soniya. She highlighted on theme, ‘Living my call to
serve and love with passion, Joy, gratitude and purpose
and challenges and renewal. The sessions were very
meaningful and were focused on our call and vocation how
each of us are called for a special purpose and witness
joyfully and live our life in holiness. On 30th
Sr. Rincy took session on Jubilee theme; it was very
interactive which helped us to reflect and understand the
theme in deeper way.
On 31st May 1st June Sr. Elsy took
classes on Pilgrims of hope walking together. It is a time
for grace, renewal and recommitment to God’s mission. Our
vocation as pilgrims of hope and we are called to witness
to hope. it encouraged us to keep walking and keep hoping
to bring hope in our communities and ministries.
It was time to focus on personal life, prayer and
reflection as we began our retreat on 2nd to 8th
June preached by SVD fathers at Atma Darshan. They dealt
on the following theme: Inner child healing retreat, Judge
not and you will not be judged. Each one of us has within
oneself child hidden. This was a time to reflect and
meditate on one’s life and bring healing from our
childhood wounds. Theme for meditation were bodily
sensation, nature meditation that helped us to talk to
ourself and in the interior silence of our heart and mind.
The Eucharist and sacrament of reconciliation enriched and
enlightened us with new knowledge and inspiration for our
spiritual journey. Our retreat ended with lunch.
On 9th we had outing, we visited the park in
Arey colony and the Mall. It was very nice and had good
time and refreshing. On 10th of June, we had
class on our Constitution and our Vowed life by Sr.
Catherine. she focused on the important of constitution,
also dealing with our Consecrated life, sister explained
about vows and prepared us to make our profession.
On 11th and 12th, we had evaluation
of our juniors and personal projects, Sr. Elsy helped us
to evaluate our project.
On 13th June we had
recollection, we reflected on profession formula which
prepared us to renew our vows meaningfully and with full
awareness. We extended our heartfelt gratitude to God and
all the sisters and Provincial Sr. Rincy for having given
us the opportunity. We were privileged to have such an
opportunity, it was wonderful experience, cherishing and
strengthening our spiritual journey.
Feast of St. Joseph- Patron of Mumbai Province
On the 19th of March, the
Mumbai region communities (Residence, Chembur and
Provincial house) celebrated the feast of St. Joseph the
patron of our Mumbai Province in the Provincial house in
the presence of our Provincial, Councilars and the sisters
from all three communities. We had the Solemn Eucharistic
Mass dedicated to our entire province and all its
intentions. It was a great joy to each one of us to honour
our patron Saint who continues to lead and guide our
province silently as he was in doing the Will of God. He
teaches us to be the same in living our commitment and
doing His Will in faith and trust in God the provider and
protector.
We seek the blessings of our Almighty God on our entire
Adorers family through the intercession of St. Joseph our
patron to pray for us and inspire us to be the true
witnesses of God.
St. Joseph Pray for us!
